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Exodus 1:8 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Exodus 1:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 1 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.”
Exodus 1:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 1:8
Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph (וַיָּקָם מֶלֶךְ־חָדָשׁ עַל־מִצְרָיִם אֲשֶׁר לֹא־יָדַע אֶת־יוֹסֵף)—The verb arose (קוּם, qum) often signals hostile action in Hebrew narrative. New king likely indicates a dynastic change, possibly the expulsion of the Hyksos and rise of the 18th Dynasty. Knew not (לֹא־יָדַע, lo yada) means more than ignorance—it implies deliberate disregard or refusal to acknowledge. This king rejected the historical debt Egypt owed to Joseph. Theologically, this marks the beginning of Israel's "affliction" prophesied to Abraham (Genesis 15:13). ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 1:8
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“who didn't know Joseph.”
“seeing that I must leave it to the man who comes after me.”
“and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.”