Joseph is Taken to Egypt (12:19 – 12:22)

Joseph is Taken to Egypt

12:19 A caravan passed by, and soon sent their waterer. He let down his bucket, then said, “How lucky! There is a boy here!” They took him along as merchandise, and GOD was fully aware of what they did.

12:20 They sold him for a cheap price — a few Dirhams—for they did not have any need for him.

12:21 The one who bought him in Egypt said to his wife, “Take good care of him. Maybe he can help us, or maybe we can adopt him.” We thus established Joseph on earth, and we taught him the interpretation of dreams. GOD’s command is always done, but most people do not know.

12:22 When he reached maturity, we endowed him with wisdom and knowledge. We thus reward the righteous.