Psalms 105:10-23

10He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, and to the people of Israel as a never-ending covenant:

11“I will give you the land of Canaan as your special possession.”

12He said this when they were few in number, a tiny group of strangers in Canaan.

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

14Yet he did not let anyone oppress them. He warned kings on their behalf:

15“Do not touch my chosen people, and do not hurt my prophets.”

16He called for a famine on the land of Canaan, cutting off its food supply.

17Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them— Joseph, who was sold as a slave.

18They bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar.

19Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.

20Then Pharaoh sent for him and set him free; the ruler of the nation opened his prison door.

21Joseph was put in charge of all the king’s household; he became ruler over all the king’s possessions.

22He could instruct the king’s aides as he pleased and teach the king’s advisers.

23Then Israel arrived in Egypt; Jacob lived as a foreigner in the land of Ham.