Exodus 1:1-9

1These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household:

2Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,

3Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

4Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

5All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt.

6Then Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation.

7But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them.

8Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.

9And he said to his people, "Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us.