Psalms 105:10-23

10He gave it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as a lasting promise,

11saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.”

12When they were few in number, just a very few, and resident aliens within it,

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

14He let no one oppress them; he disciplined kings for their sake,

15saying,“Don’t touch my chosen ones! Don’t harm my prophets!”

16He called down a famine upon the earth; he cut off all the food supply.

17He sent a man ahead of them – Joseph was sold as a servant.

18The shackles hurt his feet; his neck was placed in an iron collar,

19until the time when his prediction came true. The Lord’s word proved him right.

20The king authorized his release; the ruler of nations set him free.

21He put him in charge of his palace, and made him manager of all his property,

22giving him authority to imprison his officials and to teach his advisers.

23Israel moved to Egypt; Jacob lived for a time in the land of Ham.