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Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.
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Thirteen Years of Preparation
Commentators note that Joseph was 30, meaning he had endured 13 years of slavery and imprisonment. John Calvin explains this long trial was a period of preparation. His promotion at such a young age demonstrates God's divine providence, as God gave him authority beyond his years, showing that God's timing, even when it involves long suffering, is perfect for His purposes.
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And Joseph was thirty years old. Moses records the age at which Joseph was promoted to the government of the kingdom for two reasons. Firs…
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And Joseph [was] thirty years old when he stood beforePharaoh king of EgyptInterpreti…
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In the names of his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, Joseph acknowledged Divine providence.
