Following is the chronology from Abraham and the persecution of Isaac (c 2012 BC), in more detail: Ge.23:1-2 Abrahams wife Sarah dies c 1980 BC at age 127. NowKohath has Amram,born into slavery. In particular, we suggest that a consistent appearance can be achieved using Noto Sans, a large collection of fonts covering many different scripts. There is an implication in Exodus 1:11 that the children of Israel already had responsibilities, or burdens before they were put under Egyptian taskmasters. He had his seat at Memphis, levying tribute from Upper and Lower Egypt and always leaving garrisons behind in the most advantageous positions." Ge.25:7 Abraham dies at age 175, c 1942 BC. Judah is near age 23, Jacob age 107, Isaac 167. And so many have thought along these lines for years - until they found Avaris. Given Josephs high position and activities,we would certainly expect to find evidence of him in the archaeological record,and indeed we do, if we look in this time period. The effects of Theras eruption could have explained many of the plagues described in the Old Testament, including the days of darkness and polluting of the rivers, according to some theories., Whether or not the Ipuwer Papyrus and the Santorini eruption do directly relate to Israels exodus from Egypt, is beyond the scope here.}. cit., p.40, The interval between the death of Joseph and the birth of Moses was 64 years. 70 + 65 + 80 = 215 years in Egypt. The Hyksos dynasty was preceded by one where the kings have Canaanite or Western Semitic names, raising the possibility that some of these may have even been Hebrews. Well, it certainly made for great theatre, but was it factually based? Thus, Jacobs arrival is (7 years of plenty +2 years of famine = 9 years), and perhaps a bit longer, after Josephs promotion. This corresponds to the Biblical account of Josephs bones being carried back to Israel when the Jews left Egypt. The probable date of the composition of the Papyrus, 1850 BCE and 1600 BCE. Egyptology.org.uk The date for the Ipuwer Papyrus is not certain. This marks the beginning of his brothers' hatred towards him. Too bad it seems, if God's people are falling through the cracks'for a lack of knowledge' so long as we're nice and loving to all. It was the 80th year of Moses. They stayed 215 years in Canaan and 215 years in Egypt. If Isaac was around 5 years old at the time of the mocking, its 2012 BC (Ishmael was 19). There is little doubt that either Amenhotep I or his son Tutmose I is the Pharaoh that gave the command to kill all the newborn Hebrew males (Exodus 1:16). Joseph is given as his wife Ashenath the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. Jacob (and Esau) was 90, Isaac 150. Placing the Exodus at 2478 AM (1522 BC)The 16thcentury BCis acenturywhich lasted from 1600BCto 1501BC. For forty years Moses lives like a shepherd and comes back to Egypt following his burning bush experience. Through years of famine people would come to buy food from the one nation that thought to store up reserves. Amenemhat III is credited with the construction of a canal linking the Nile with the Fayoum Oasis, a canal that is known as the Bahr Yussef in Arabic, or Joseph Canal. A Semitic settlement dating from the late twelfth dynasty has been found at Avaris, in the land of Goshen. Was he taught all of Israels ways and history? This is of course the logical position for Joseph to implement the plan that he had suggested to Pharaoh: to store up a portion of the produce from the years of plenty in preparation for the lean years. The Life of Moses | Timetoast timelines