Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.
General references
Bible References
General references
Genesis 41:54
the seven years of famine started, just as Joseph had predicted. It was an international famine, but there was food everywhere throughout the land of Egypt.
Genesis 43:1
Meanwhile, the famine remained severe throughout the region.
Genesis 45:5
"I'm your brother Joseph, whom you sold into slavery in Egypt!" he told them. "But don't be distressed or angry at yourselves because you sold me here, because God sent me ahead of you all in order to deliver us.
Genesis 47:13
Meanwhile, there continued to be no food throughout the land, because the famine remained very severe. As a result, both Egypt and Canaan languished under the effects of the famine.
Psalm 105:16
He declared a famine on the land; destroying the entire food supply.