reigned for a time, and then passed on to be followed by others. At the same time, the family of Jacob grew in such numbers that “the land was filled with them” (Exodus 1:7). Eventually a new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power in Egypt. There are differences of opinion as to who this new king was. Some suggest that an entirely different people group, called the Hyksos, may have entered Egypt at this point and taken control of the country. The Hyksos, being foreigners, would have had