Exodus 1:8 web — Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who didn't know Joseph.

World English Bible

"Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who didn't know Joseph."

— Exodus 1:8, World English Bible

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Exodus 1 — Context

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All the souls who came out of Jacob's body were seventy souls, and Joseph was in Egypt already.

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Joseph died, as did all his brothers, and all that generation.

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The children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and grew exceedingly mighty; and the land was filled with them.

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Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who didn't know Joseph.

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He said to his people, "Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we.

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Come, let us deal wisely with them, lest they multiply, and it happen that when any war breaks out, they also join themselves to our enemies, and fight against us, and escape out of the land."

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Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with their burdens. They built storage cities for Pharaoh: Pithom and Raamses.

Exodus 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 1:8 say?
Exodus 1:8 in the World English Bible reads: “Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who didn't know Joseph.”
Where is Exodus 1:8 in the Bible?
Exodus 1:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 1, verse 8.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 1:8.
What translation should I read Exodus 1:8 in?
Exodus 1:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 1:8?
Exodus 1:8 reads (WEB): “Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who didn't know Joseph.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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