and delivered him from all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him governor over Egypt and all the royal household.

On their second visit Joseph made himself known to his brothers, and Pharaoh was informed of Joseph's parentage.

At length he was cast out, but Pharaoh's daughter adopted him, and brought him up as her own son.

And from this we learn that everything is dependent not on man's will or endeavour, but upon God who has mercy. For the Scripture said to Pharaoh,

Through faith Moses, when he grew to manhood, refused to be known as Pharaoh's daughter's son,