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A New Political Reality
Commentators explain that the 'new king' likely represented a new dynasty, not a simple successor. This political shift, possibly through conquest, explains why he 'knew not Joseph.' It wasn't just forgetfulness but a complete break from the previous regime's history and allegiances, resetting the political landscape for Israel.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 1:8
18th Century
Theologian
The expressions in this verse are special and emphatic. A new king is a phrase not found elsewhere. It is understood by most commentators …
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 1:8
19th Century
Bishop
There arose up a new king. — A king of a new dynasty might seem to be intended. Some suppose him to be Aahmes I., the fou…
John Calvin
On Exodus 1:8
16th Century
Theologian
Now there arose a new king. After more than one hundred years had happily passed in freedom and rest, the condition of the chosen people b…
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John Gill
On Exodus 1:8
17th Century
Pastor
Now there arose up a new king over Egypt
Stephen calls him another king (Acts 7:18), one of another fa…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 1:8–14
17th Century
Minister
The land of Egypt became a house of bondage to Israel. The place where we have been happy may soon become the place of our affliction; and that may…