17 He sent a man ahead of them into Egypt. That man was Joseph. He had been sold as a slave.
18 The Egyptians put his feet in chains. They put an iron collar around his neck.
19 He was in prison until what he said would happen came true. The word of the Lord proved that he was right.
20 The king of Egypt sent for Joseph and let him out of prison. The ruler of many nations set him free.
21 He put Joseph in charge of his palace. He made him ruler over everything he owned.
22 Joseph was in charge of teaching the princes. He taught the elders how to think and live wisely.
23 Then the rest of Jacob's family went to Egypt. The people of Israel lived as outsiders in the land of Ham.