When the famine struck Egypt the Egyptian people were prepared because of Joseph but the famine also struck Canaan where Jacob and his family were living.  Jacob heard that Egypt had prepared for the famine and he and his family made their way into Egypt where they were granted an audience with Joseph.  They did not recognize Joseph but Joseph recognized them and eventually revealed himself to them.  Jacob and his family were then invited to stay in Egypt and were accorded great honors and privileges.  The descendents of Jacob grew and multiplied in Egypt for long after the death of Joseph and Jacob.


haggadah Section: -- Exodus Story