Genesis 41:25-36

“And Joseph said unto Pharaoh . . .” (v. 25a). All familiar with children’s Bible stories know who Joseph and Pharaoh were. Joseph was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and Pharaoh was the king of Egypt.

Being sold into slavery turned out to be Joseph’s ticket to Egypt, a place that he did not intend to go. Neither did he seek an audience with Pharaoh. Joseph came before Pharaoh because Pharaoh…