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Genesis 42:1-2

1 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt
When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why do you just keep looking at each other?”

2 He continued, “I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so that we may live and not die.”

Cross References for Genesis 42:1-2

Exodus 20:18 - When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smo... Click to read the verse Exodus 20:18 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:18

1 Kings 19:3 - Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:3 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:3

Genesis 41:54 - and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all the other... Click to read the verse Genesis 41:54 Click to read the verse Genesis 41:54

Genesis 42:2 - He continued, “I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:2

Genesis 41:57 - And all the countries came to Egypt to buy grain from Joseph, because the famine was severe in ... Click to read the verse Genesis 41:57 Click to read the verse Genesis 41:57

2 Kings 8:3-4 - At the end of the seven years she came back from the land of the Philistines and went to the ki... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 8:3-4 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 8:3-4

Galatians 2:7 - On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the gospel to th... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:7 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:7

Joshua 7:10 - The Lord said to Joshua, “Stand up! What are you doing down on your face? Click to read the verse Joshua 7:10 Click to read the verse Joshua 7:10

Ezra 10:4 - Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.” Click to read the verse Ezra 10:4 Click to read the verse Ezra 10:4

Acts 7:12 - When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit. Click to read the verse Acts 7:12 Click to read the verse Acts 7:12

Jeremiah 8:14 - “Why are we sitting here? Gather together! Let us flee to the fortified cities and perish there... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:14

Exodus 5:19 - The Israelite foremen realized they were in trouble when they were told, “You are not to reduce... Click to read the verse Exodus 5:19 Click to read the verse Exodus 5:19

Hosea 5:13 - “When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah his sores, then Ephraim turned to Assyria, and sent t... Click to read the verse Hosea 5:13 Click to read the verse Hosea 5:13

John 13:22 - His disciples stared at one another, at a loss to know which of them he meant. Click to read the verse John 13:22 Click to read the verse John 13:22