Tithe to Pharaoh

The people sell their land to Pharaoh and become Pharaoh’s slaves in exchange for food. Going forward, they agree to give to Pharaoh one-fifth of all the produce of the land. Twice the tithe that will be required by God in the exodus.

But, in exchange, they and their families eat and live – and they gladly accept these terms.

“My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Israel lived in Goshen. The children of Israel grew and multiplied, even in the famine. They acquired land at the very moment that the Egyptians were being enslaved by Pharaoh.

The outcome of God’s wisdom expressed through Joseph’s life.