13 They went from one nation to another,from one kingdom to another.
14 But the Lord did not let anyone hurt them;he warned kings not to harm them.
15 He said, “Don’t touch my chosen people,and don’t harm my prophets.”
16 God ordered a time of hunger in the land,and he destroyed all the food.
17 Then he sent a man ahead of them—Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
18 They put chains around his feetand an iron ring around his neck.
19 Then the time he had spoken of came,and the Lord’s words proved that Joseph was right.