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.

Bible References

General references

Genesis 41:54
The seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in every other country, but there was food throughout Egypt.
Genesis 43:1
The famine was extremely bad in the land.
Genesis 45:5
Dear brothers, do not be sad or angry with yourselves that you sold me. God sent me ahead of you to save lives.
Genesis 47:13
The famine was so severe that there was no food anywhere. The people of Egypt and Canaan became weak with hunger.
Psalm 105:16
Furthermore, he called for a famine on the land: he broke the whole staff of bread.