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in caves near the Qousqam Mountains. It is said that the angel appeared to Joseph from this cave and
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told him to return to their home in Israel.
It is apparent that Egypt played an enormous role in the waxing
and waning fortunes of ancient Hebrews from the time of
Abraham to the days of Jesus. Along with other lands in the
area, the Lord used Egypt to test and train and preserve his
people.
Giant seated statue of Ramses II from the temple
of Luxor (ancient Thebes) in upper Egypt. Ramses
II (ca. 1290–1224 B.C.) is generally thought to be
the Pharaoh of the Exodus.
Ancient Egypt 101
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