Exodus 1:8

Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 1:8

BSB

Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt.

AKJV

Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.

CPDV

Meanwhile, there arose a new king over Egypt, who was ignorant of Joseph.

ERV

Now there arose a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.

NHEB

Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.

SMT

And a new king will arise over Egypt, who will not know Joseph.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 1:8

NowtherearoseupH6965VerbanewH2319Adjective kingH4428Noun MasculineoverEgyptH4714whichknewH3045VerbnotJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 1:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 1:8

Summary

New Egyptian king ignorant of Joseph

Place

Egypt

Event

New king assumes Egyptian throne

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC