Psalms 105:10-23

10He confirmed it as a law for Jacob, as an everlasting promise to Israel,

11by saying, “I will give you the land of Canaan. It is your share of the inheritance.”

12While the people of Israel were few in number, a small group of foreigners living in that land,

13they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.

14He didn’t permit anyone to oppress them. He warned kings about them:

15“Do not touch my anointed ones or harm my prophets.”

16He brought famine to the land. He took away their food supply.

17He sent a man ahead of them. He sent Joseph, who was sold as a slave.

18They hurt his feet with shackles, and cut into his neck with an iron collar.

19The Lord’s promise tested him through fiery trials until his prediction came true.

20The king sent someone to release him. The ruler of nations set him free.

21He made Joseph the master of his palace and the ruler of all his possessions.

22Joseph trained the king’s officers the way he wanted and taught his respected leaders wisdom.

23Then Israel came to Egypt. Jacob lived as a foreigner in the land of Ham.