Exodus 1:8
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Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Exodus 1:8
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Now a new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who knew not Joseph.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Now a new king came to power in Egypt, who had no knowledge of Joseph.
- Basic English Bible
And there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.
- Darby Bible
Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who knew not Joseph.
- Webster's Bible
Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who didn't know Joseph.
- World English Bible
And there riseth a new king over Egypt, who hath not known Joseph,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who knew not Joseph.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Exodus 1:8
1:8 There arose a new king (after several successions in Joseph's time) which knew not Joseph - All that knew him loved him, and were kind to his relations for his sake; but when he was dead he was soon forgotten, and the remembrance of the good offices he had done was either not retained or not regarded. If we work for men only, our works at farthest will die with us; if for God, they will follow us, #Rev 14:13|.
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