This was a sudden promotion if ever there was one. Joseph went up from the jail to being in charge of the whole land of Egypt. Pharoah gave him all the privileges and authority of office.
God had given Joseph wisdom on how to manage and organise, and so the whole of Egypt stored up reserves of food during the years of plenty.
The seven years of plenty were followed by the years of famine, just as Joseph had said they would. When you think about it is quite amazing that Pharaoh was prepared to submit the whole economy of Egypt on the basis of the dreams. Think how hard our governments find it to store up provisions during the good times, rather than just spending it.
Since they had followed Joseph's plans, the nation had food during the famine, unlike many of the surrounding nations. Indeed, many surrounding nations came to Egypt for food.
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