Escape from Egypt
The Logical Way was the Dangerous Way Much can be learned by analyzing well-known historical events. Such an incident may be found in the Bible book of Exodus, as the Israelites made their exciting but illogical escape from Egypt and slavery. Here’s a short recap starting with how they became slaves. Israel’s Family Welcomed in Egypt One of 12 Jacob’s (Israel’s) sons, Joseph was hated by his brothers. They sold him to traders who again sold him in Egypt. Unjustly accused, he spent time in a prison. Able to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams, he warned of a coming 7-year famine. As a reward he was put in charge of the country’s food supply. To get food Joseph required the people to sell their land, property and later themselves to Pharaoh. To obtain food his father, 11 brothers and their families moved to Egypt, settling and prospering in the fertile land of Goshen, increasing to over 1 million. A new Pharaoh didn’t know Joseph but was afraid of the Israelites, so sought to kill all newborn boys. One, Moses, was adopted and grew up in the royal family. After killing an Egyptian, he fled and started a new life, then encountered God in a burning bush. God told humble Moses to return to Egypt and demand the new Pharaoh to free the Israelite slaves. As a convincer for the Israelites and...
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