At the very opening of the fruitful years began the preparation for the approaching famine. Under the direction of Joseph, immense storehouses were erected in all the principal places throughout the land of Egypt, and ample arrangements were made for preserving the surplus of the expected harvest. The same policy was continued during the seven years of plenty, until the amount of grain laid in store was beyond computation. | |
Patriarker og profeter kapitel 21. 113. Fra side 224 i den engelske udgave. | tilbage |
Dette kapitel er bygget op over 1 Mos 41,54-56; 42-50 |