- Pharaoh had two disturbing
dreams; none of his magicians/wise men was able to interprete them. - His
chief butler recalled his days in prison when Joseph correctly interpreted his
dream. - Pharaoh sent for Joseph and narrated his dreams.
- Pharaoh stood
by River Nile and seven fat and thin cows came to feed. - But the seven thin
ones ate up the seven fat ones. - He also dreamt about the following – seven
ears, good and full and seven withered,
thin ones, - The withered, thin ones swallowed up the seven good ears.
- Joseph told him the two dreams were the same, signifying seven years of plenty
and seven years of fsmine. - Pharaoh should, therefore, select a prudent man
to take charge of food storage in Eqypt. - There should be overseers
to collect a fifth of all harvests during seven years of plenty. - Food
so gathered to be stored in reserve for the lean years. - Pharaoh, delighted
by Joseph’s suggestion wondered whether a more discreet person than Joseph
could be found anywhere. - Therefore, he appointed Joseph to take full
charge over all Eqypt. - He gave royal assent to the appointment by publicly
putting his symbol of authority on him. - He made him his second – in
– command and gave him his daughter in marriage,
Two qualities of
Joseph:
- Anointing/wisdom, with which he correctly interpreted dreams
and gave adequate solutions for tackling delicate situation. - Acknowledgement of God’s control over human affairs,
- Forthrightness/boldness
in interpreting the dreams to Pharaoh, - Display of humility,
- Patience/perseverance.
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