Joseph becomes ruler of Egypt
Genesis 41; Psalm 105:16–22; Acts 7:10
At 30 Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams of seven good years and seven years of famine, and Pharaoh made him second in command over Egypt.
Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?”
Genesis 41:38 (World English Bible)
Pharaoh dreamed of seven fat cows eaten by seven thin ones and seven good heads of grain swallowed by seven withered ones. None of his experts could explain it. The cupbearer finally remembered Joseph, who told Pharaoh that God was showing what he was about to do.
Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of storing grain during the good years, gave him his signet ring and an Egyptian name, and married him to Asenath. Their sons Manasseh and Ephraim were born during the years of plenty.
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Dating notes
Joseph was 30 (Genesis 41:46). The seven years of plenty began with this year's harvest (Ussher).