Pharaoh
Pharaoh (during Abraham's Journey)
Mentioned in 1919 BC traditional (Jones)
The Pharaoh who was on the throne when Abram went down into Egypt (Gen. 12:10-20) was probably one of the Hyksos, or “shepherd kings.” The Egyptians called the nomad tribes of Syria Shasu, “plunderers,” their king or chief Hyk, and hence the name of those invaders who conquered the native kings and established a strong government, with Zoan or Tanis as their capital. They were of Semitic origin, and of kindred blood accordingly with Abram.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Tagged in
- 4 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the Patriarchs, 1996–1707 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Abraham, Pharaoh, and Sarah.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
Family
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Stories
2 events in which Pharaoh takes part, in order of the traditional chronology. Years are traditional (Jones).
- 1920 BCAbraham goes to EgyptGen 12:10-20
- 1920 BCSojourn in Canaan and EgyptExod 12:40; Gal 3:17
Timeline
The strip runs from Creation to AD 100; the shaded part, 1944–1894 BC, is drawn below at a larger scale around these mentions, with 6 contemporaries. Years are traditional (Jones), shown as recorded, not as settled fact.
Mentions
4 tagged verses in 1 book. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Pharaoh 275 |
| KJV | Pharaoh 279 |
| ASV | Pharaoh 280 |
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Every verse
All 4 tagged verses, by book, in canonical order. The Berean Standard Bible is shown; switch to the King James or American Standard Version.
Genesis4 verses
- 12:15
When Pharaoh’s officials saw Sarai, they commended her to him, and she was taken into the palace of Pharaoh.
- 12:17
The LORD, however, afflicted Pharaoh and his household with severe plagues because of Abram’s wife Sarai.
- 12:18
So Pharaoh summoned Abram and asked, “What have you done to me? Why didn’t you tell me she was your wife?
- 12:20
Then Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning Abram, and they sent him away with his wife and all his possessions.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The Pharaoh who was on the throne when Abram went down into Egypt (Gen. 12:10-20) was probably one of the Hyksos, or “shepherd kings.” The Egyptians called the nomad tribes of Syria Shasu, “plunderers,” their king or chief Hyk, and hence the name of those invaders who conquered the native kings and established a strong government, with Zoan or Tanis as their capital. They were of Semitic origin, and of kindred blood accordingly with Abram. They were probably driven forward by the pressure of the Hittites. The name they bear on the monuments is “Mentiu.”