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.
20. The king of Egypt sent for Joseph and freed him;the ruler of the people set him free.
21. He made him the master of his house;Joseph was in charge of his riches.
22. He could order the princes as he wished.He taught the older men to be wise.
23. Then his father Israel came to Egypt;Jacob lived in Egypt.
24. The Lord made his people grow in number,and he made them stronger than their enemies.
25. He caused the Egyptians to hate his peopleand to make plans against his servants.
26. Then he sent his servant Moses,and Aaron, whom he had chosen.
27. They did many signs among the Egyptiansand worked wonders in Egypt.