December 28, 2025 • 15 mins
# 60 - Joseph: The Governor - In this episode of The Chosen People, Joseph navigates the complexities of leadership as famine grips Egypt, balancing compassion and strategy to ensure survival. Explore the themes of legacy, divine provision, and the transformative power of faith in this pivotal chapter of God's plan.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Previously on the Chosen People.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Father, I'm struggling to find the words. What is it?
Your son Joseph is alive? Father? Are you laughing?
Speaker 1 (00:28):
As quickly as the wind shifted on the planes, Jacob
spun around with a beaming smile that broke through the night.
His feet tapped in the dust as he pranced around
the fire, laughing and singing.
Speaker 3 (00:42):
My son is alive, My son is alive.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
But did you hear what we told you?
Speaker 3 (00:50):
We lied to you. I too old to care about that.
Quick fact, these cuts.
Speaker 4 (00:56):
And let's move. We have to reach Egypt before I die.
Speaker 3 (01:02):
You and I both know that can be any minute.
Speaker 4 (01:06):
I mean, look at me.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
Joseph was beaming with joy. Tears welled up in his
eyes as he saw the small caravan of people in
the distance. Father, it had been many years since they
had seen each other. Jacob stepped forward and touched his
son's face. Tears streamed down the cracks of his face.
Speaker 4 (01:29):
Is it you, my son? Yes, Father, it's me. I'm here.
Speaker 5 (01:36):
Do not fear the unknown. I am your God, Am
the god of your father. Do not fear going down
to Egypt, for there I will make you a great nation.
I will go before you, and I will also bring
you back up again when the time comes, and when
(01:58):
it is time for you to depart from this world,
twill be Joseph who closes your eyes.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Joseph entered Pharaoh's Great Halls, ivory beams shimmering in the
afternoon sun. There, Pharaoh sat on his throne, a vision
of power matching the intensity of the sun. Five of
his brothers padded behind him, heads reverent and low as
they approached the throne of the most powerful man in
(02:32):
the world. Pharaoh's face, while usually friendly toward Joseph, was
impassive in the presence of his brothers. Joseph turned his
head slightly to Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, and Dissaca and whispered, you.
Speaker 4 (02:48):
Will not speak unless spoken to. Your heads need to
remain bowed unless you are prompted to speak. If he
asks you what you do, tell him you are herders,
but only because your ancestors were before you. Why is
that sheep and cattle are revered here in Egypt, so
(03:10):
those who raise livestock for meat are considered fiends. If
your ancestors were hurt us, that means you didn't choose
the profession for yourself and your character will not be
tarnished in Pharaoh's eyes. Does this mean we'll have to
give up raising our sheep? Quiet or approaching?
Speaker 1 (03:29):
The brothers came before Pharaoh with wide anxious eyes. Joseph
had Pharaoh's blessing and favor, but they were in uncharted territory.
This was not an alliance. The sons of Israel were
dependent on Pharaoh's generosity. It was up to Joseph to
advocate on their behalf.
Speaker 4 (03:49):
Lord Pharaoh, I present to you five of my brothers.
They represent my father's nation and their families. My eleven brothers,
my fathers, and all they possess have come from Canaan.
I have them in the land of Goshen, on the
grassy plains outside the city. If it pleases you, I
(04:09):
will have them remain there.
Speaker 3 (04:12):
Bring them before me.
Speaker 1 (04:14):
The Pharaoh scan the men up and down, observing their
frames and discerning their intents. Pharaohs were said to have
the eyes of the gods, seeing and discerning the thoughts
and intents of friends and foes. Although Joseph didn't believe
all the legends, he knew this Pharaoh to be a
(04:34):
keen and wise judge of character.
Speaker 3 (04:38):
Brothers of Zaphaneth Prinaea, you hail from Canaan, beyond my
rule and in the outlands of peasants and barbarians. Tell
me what is your occupation.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Your servants are shepherds, Lord Pharaoh. Our forefathers were all shepherds.
It is all we have known from our youth.
Speaker 3 (05:02):
I am aware that not all nations hold the will
of the gods as closely as I do. But you
are within my borders.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
We have come to this land as guests and sojourners.
There are no pastures here for our flocks. We are
here because the blight has ravaged our land. Please, by
your mercy and goodness, allow your servants to dwell in Goshen.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
Pharaoh turned to Joseph, his eyes keen and knowing he
saw the dangers of having the Hebrews so close, But
he also saw the rewards.
Speaker 3 (05:38):
We must tread lightly, Zephaneth Peneia. The people are fragile,
and I will not have the balance upset. Understood, Lord Pharaoh,
your father and brothers have come to you. The land
of Egypt is. Before you go, settle your family in
the best parts of the land. By the decree of
(06:00):
the Morning and evening Star, the image of Ra and
sovereign of the Nile. I gift you the land of Goshen.
All I ask in return, is you tend to my
live stock as well with the able bodied men that
you have to spare.
Speaker 4 (06:18):
Your kindness is as vast as the Nile. But we
know your power courses as strong as its current. I
will settle my family in Goshen.
Speaker 3 (06:28):
Do so swiftly, Zeppinet Pineia. We have urgent matters of
the nation.
Speaker 4 (06:33):
Yes, my Lord Pharaoh, before they leave, I would have
my father meet you so we can bless you.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
Bring him, Joseph dismissed his brothers. Waiting on the other
side of the corridor was Jacob. When Joseph found him,
he was staring blankly out the window, rubbing his hip.
His eyes were lighter than Joseph remembered. Reflected in them
was a lifetime of adventure, sorrow, triumph and regret.
Speaker 4 (07:01):
Father, are you ready to meet the Pharaoh?
Speaker 3 (07:05):
I suppose it's only fitting.
Speaker 6 (07:08):
My father and grandfather both met his forefathers, though under
somewhat stranger circumstances. But as I look back, I suppose
I am not too different than them. I've lived a
life full of lies, fear, and failure like Abraham, but
(07:33):
I've all witnessed beauty and faith like Isaac.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Jacob trailed off his mind, wandering to a different place.
Joseph gently grabbed his elbow and led him down the
palace halls into the throne room of Pharaoh. The king
seemed puzzled by Jacob, as if he'd imagined someone different.
Speaker 4 (07:56):
Lord Pharaoh, my father, Jacob, or are named Israel by
our God Israel.
Speaker 3 (08:03):
How many years have you lived?
Speaker 4 (08:06):
Oh?
Speaker 6 (08:07):
The days of my sojourning here on this earth are
one hundred and thirty. I am old, but look older
than my father and grandfather did at this age. My
days have been few and evil, grief, loss, and struggle
(08:29):
have aged me considerably, or else I'd be much more
lively in front of the great Pharaoh. The God you
follow has blessed my nation considerably. Ah Yes, and may
he continue to bless you for your generosity towards his
chosen people. May the God of my father's Abraham and Isaac,
(08:52):
the almighty creator of heaven and earth, bless you, Pharaoh
with wisdom and dissert meant to rule your people with
justice and compassion. May your reign be marked by prosperity
and peace, and may the land of Egypt flourish under
(09:14):
your leadership. May the Nile, the lifeblood of your nation,
continue to flow abundantly, bringing nourishment and fertility to the fields.
May your harvests be bountiful, your granary is full, and
your people never know hunger. May He protect you and
(09:37):
your household, granting you long life and health. May your
descendants prosper and your legacy endure through the generations. As
you have shown kindness to my family, bringing us into
your land and providing for us in our time of need.
(09:58):
May the God of Israel reas pay your generosity, Manifold.
May you find favor in the eyes of My God,
and may his presence guide you in all your endeavors.
Peace be upon you and your house Pharaoh. May you
walk in the light of God's wisdom and be a
(10:19):
beacon of justice and righteousness for your people.
Speaker 4 (10:24):
Paymen.
Speaker 1 (10:26):
The blessing rang in the room like a deep gone
Pharaoh remained motionless, although his eyes betrayed sincere joy and gratitude.
Joseph stood in awe of his father, the trickster Jacob
now standing before Pharaoh as a patriarch of God's people, noble,
(10:48):
wise and content with his life. The creases of his
eyes moistened.
Speaker 4 (10:54):
Let's go, father, Thank you, Lord Pharaoh.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
Joseph secured his family in Ghosh. It would be their
refuge from the onslaught of the blighted famine, a safe
haven to be preserved and multiply into a great nation.
Joseph returned to the storehouses, where an angry mob had amassed.
Gods stood with shields and spears at the ready. Joseph
(11:20):
quickened his pace up the path.
Speaker 4 (11:22):
What is the meaning of this?
Speaker 6 (11:24):
Is of it?
Speaker 7 (11:24):
Not Pania? You're finally here.
Speaker 4 (11:27):
The people are getting violent? What's wrong?
Speaker 7 (11:29):
The people are out of money. The famine has stalled
the economy since known who money is flowing back to
the people. They can't afford to buy grain from the storehouses.
Speaker 4 (11:39):
Ah I feared this would happen. Bartering. Bartering has dwindled
month after months.
Speaker 7 (11:45):
Do we open up ledgers of credit for them?
Speaker 4 (11:48):
No, under no circumstances can we let that happen. We
have years of famine left. The death would crush them.
Speaker 7 (11:54):
If the silver runs out, we have no other option
but to give it away for free.
Speaker 4 (12:00):
No, then we can't pay the guards who will enforce
its distribution, or the palace that governs the operation. Any
one strong enough to take the storehouse's will, and then
the weak will not survive.
Speaker 7 (12:12):
Ah, I'm at a loss of it. Not, Penia, what
shall we do?
Speaker 1 (12:17):
Joseph turned to the people. Their faces were marked by
hunger and desperation.
Speaker 7 (12:23):
Give us food, Tephanesspenia, do you want us to starve?
Speaker 8 (12:27):
We have no money to pay. Will you let your
citizens run away in hunger?
Speaker 1 (12:33):
Joseph thought for a long while. An idea took root
in his mind, but he could see where its branches
would lead. He had to choose between the people's lives
and the people's freedom.
Speaker 4 (12:46):
Ah, Plasterodol, I have a solution, But what is it?
People will no longer be their own They will be pharaohs.
Speaker 7 (12:55):
Aren't they all ready in devotion?
Speaker 4 (12:58):
Yes, but not in property? But I see no other options.
Desperate times, goffer desperate measures.
Speaker 1 (13:05):
Joseph raised his hands to the crowd, then gestured to
his scribes to make a decree.
Speaker 8 (13:11):
Hear me, citizens of Egypt ay by the authority, vested
in me by the morning and evening star the image
of raw Pharaoh, make a decree to those who run
out of silver to pay for grain.
Speaker 4 (13:26):
Bring your horses, flocks and donkeys. Bring your herds and
any live stock in your possession. We will take a
tally of them, and they will belong to Pharaoh in
exchange for your rations of grain. Thank you, zepne Perer,
Bless you for your wisdom. You think me now, but
I see where this is headed.
Speaker 1 (13:47):
The famine didn't relent. Its tendrils spread throughout the land,
tightening its grip on the people of Egypt. Soon there
was no more livestock to trade for grain. Joseph I
fear was realized. The people press the storehouses, ready to
trade anything for food.
Speaker 3 (14:06):
All we have left is our land and our bodies.
Speaker 8 (14:10):
We will gladly give both for food.
Speaker 4 (14:13):
What must we do for more grain? Please? Ef naf Pania.
We don't want to die.
Speaker 7 (14:19):
Is it not, Pania? If they give their land, then
how will they eat? When the famine has passed.
Speaker 4 (14:25):
The land will belong to Pharaoh, and he will let
them dwell there. If they work, he will provide the seed,
and they will give Pharaoh back One fifth of their crops.
Speaker 7 (14:36):
This is what you feared would happen.
Speaker 4 (14:38):
Yes, but there's no avoiding it. Now. These people need
to eat, and we can't give the grain away or
once it will devolve into chaos. This is the last
day they will be citizens of a nation. There will
now be serfs in an empire.
Speaker 7 (14:53):
Pharaoh will be pleased.
Speaker 4 (14:55):
Yes, but our pharaoh is wise and just. You'll see
if his son, who will inherit this power, would be
as merciful and kind.
Speaker 1 (15:07):
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Previously on the Chosen People.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Father, I'm struggling to find the words. What is it?
Your son Joseph is alive? Father? Are you laughing?
Speaker 1 (00:28):
As quickly as the wind shifted on the planes, Jacob
spun around with a beaming smile that broke through the night.
His feet tapped in the dust as he pranced around
the fire, laughing and singing.
Speaker 3 (00:42):
My son is alive, My son is alive.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
But did you hear what we told you?
Speaker 3 (00:50):
We lied to you. I too old to care about that.
Quick fact, these cuts.
Speaker 4 (00:56):
And let's move. We have to reach Egypt before I die.
Speaker 3 (01:02):
You and I both know that can be any minute.
Speaker 4 (01:06):
I mean, look at me.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
Joseph was beaming with joy. Tears welled up in his
eyes as he saw the small caravan of people in
the distance. Father, it had been many years since they
had seen each other. Jacob stepped forward and touched his
son's face. Tears streamed down the cracks of his face.
Speaker 4 (01:29):
Is it you, my son? Yes, Father, it's me. I'm here.
Speaker 5 (01:36):
Do not fear the unknown. I am your God, Am
the god of your father. Do not fear going down
to Egypt, for there I will make you a great nation.
I will go before you, and I will also bring
you back up again when the time comes, and when
(01:58):
it is time for you to depart from this world,
twill be Joseph who closes your eyes.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Joseph entered Pharaoh's Great Halls, ivory beams shimmering in the
afternoon sun. There, Pharaoh sat on his throne, a vision
of power matching the intensity of the sun. Five of
his brothers padded behind him, heads reverent and low as
they approached the throne of the most powerful man in
(02:32):
the world. Pharaoh's face, while usually friendly toward Joseph, was
impassive in the presence of his brothers. Joseph turned his
head slightly to Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, and Dissaca and whispered, you.
Speaker 4 (02:48):
Will not speak unless spoken to. Your heads need to
remain bowed unless you are prompted to speak. If he
asks you what you do, tell him you are herders,
but only because your ancestors were before you. Why is
that sheep and cattle are revered here in Egypt, so
(03:10):
those who raise livestock for meat are considered fiends. If
your ancestors were hurt us, that means you didn't choose
the profession for yourself and your character will not be
tarnished in Pharaoh's eyes. Does this mean we'll have to
give up raising our sheep? Quiet or approaching?
Speaker 1 (03:29):
The brothers came before Pharaoh with wide anxious eyes. Joseph
had Pharaoh's blessing and favor, but they were in uncharted territory.
This was not an alliance. The sons of Israel were
dependent on Pharaoh's generosity. It was up to Joseph to
advocate on their behalf.
Speaker 4 (03:49):
Lord Pharaoh, I present to you five of my brothers.
They represent my father's nation and their families. My eleven brothers,
my fathers, and all they possess have come from Canaan.
I have them in the land of Goshen, on the
grassy plains outside the city. If it pleases you, I
(04:09):
will have them remain there.
Speaker 3 (04:12):
Bring them before me.
Speaker 1 (04:14):
The Pharaoh scan the men up and down, observing their
frames and discerning their intents. Pharaohs were said to have
the eyes of the gods, seeing and discerning the thoughts
and intents of friends and foes. Although Joseph didn't believe
all the legends, he knew this Pharaoh to be a
(04:34):
keen and wise judge of character.
Speaker 3 (04:38):
Brothers of Zaphaneth Prinaea, you hail from Canaan, beyond my
rule and in the outlands of peasants and barbarians. Tell
me what is your occupation.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Your servants are shepherds, Lord Pharaoh. Our forefathers were all shepherds.
It is all we have known from our youth.
Speaker 3 (05:02):
I am aware that not all nations hold the will
of the gods as closely as I do. But you
are within my borders.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
We have come to this land as guests and sojourners.
There are no pastures here for our flocks. We are
here because the blight has ravaged our land. Please, by
your mercy and goodness, allow your servants to dwell in Goshen.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
Pharaoh turned to Joseph, his eyes keen and knowing he
saw the dangers of having the Hebrews so close, But
he also saw the rewards.
Speaker 3 (05:38):
We must tread lightly, Zephaneth Peneia. The people are fragile,
and I will not have the balance upset. Understood, Lord Pharaoh,
your father and brothers have come to you. The land
of Egypt is. Before you go, settle your family in
the best parts of the land. By the decree of
(06:00):
the Morning and evening Star, the image of Ra and
sovereign of the Nile. I gift you the land of Goshen.
All I ask in return, is you tend to my
live stock as well with the able bodied men that
you have to spare.
Speaker 4 (06:18):
Your kindness is as vast as the Nile. But we
know your power courses as strong as its current. I
will settle my family in Goshen.
Speaker 3 (06:28):
Do so swiftly, Zeppinet Pineia. We have urgent matters of
the nation.
Speaker 4 (06:33):
Yes, my Lord Pharaoh, before they leave, I would have
my father meet you so we can bless you.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
Bring him, Joseph dismissed his brothers. Waiting on the other
side of the corridor was Jacob. When Joseph found him,
he was staring blankly out the window, rubbing his hip.
His eyes were lighter than Joseph remembered. Reflected in them
was a lifetime of adventure, sorrow, triumph and regret.
Speaker 4 (07:01):
Father, are you ready to meet the Pharaoh?
Speaker 3 (07:05):
I suppose it's only fitting.
Speaker 6 (07:08):
My father and grandfather both met his forefathers, though under
somewhat stranger circumstances. But as I look back, I suppose
I am not too different than them. I've lived a
life full of lies, fear, and failure like Abraham, but
(07:33):
I've all witnessed beauty and faith like Isaac.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Jacob trailed off his mind, wandering to a different place.
Joseph gently grabbed his elbow and led him down the
palace halls into the throne room of Pharaoh. The king
seemed puzzled by Jacob, as if he'd imagined someone different.
Speaker 4 (07:56):
Lord Pharaoh, my father, Jacob, or are named Israel by
our God Israel.
Speaker 3 (08:03):
How many years have you lived?
Speaker 4 (08:06):
Oh?
Speaker 6 (08:07):
The days of my sojourning here on this earth are
one hundred and thirty. I am old, but look older
than my father and grandfather did at this age. My
days have been few and evil, grief, loss, and struggle
(08:29):
have aged me considerably, or else I'd be much more
lively in front of the great Pharaoh. The God you
follow has blessed my nation considerably. Ah Yes, and may
he continue to bless you for your generosity towards his
chosen people. May the God of my father's Abraham and Isaac,
(08:52):
the almighty creator of heaven and earth, bless you, Pharaoh
with wisdom and dissert meant to rule your people with
justice and compassion. May your reign be marked by prosperity
and peace, and may the land of Egypt flourish under
(09:14):
your leadership. May the Nile, the lifeblood of your nation,
continue to flow abundantly, bringing nourishment and fertility to the fields.
May your harvests be bountiful, your granary is full, and
your people never know hunger. May He protect you and
(09:37):
your household, granting you long life and health. May your
descendants prosper and your legacy endure through the generations. As
you have shown kindness to my family, bringing us into
your land and providing for us in our time of need.
(09:58):
May the God of Israel reas pay your generosity, Manifold.
May you find favor in the eyes of My God,
and may his presence guide you in all your endeavors.
Peace be upon you and your house Pharaoh. May you
walk in the light of God's wisdom and be a
(10:19):
beacon of justice and righteousness for your people.
Speaker 4 (10:24):
Paymen.
Speaker 1 (10:26):
The blessing rang in the room like a deep gone
Pharaoh remained motionless, although his eyes betrayed sincere joy and gratitude.
Joseph stood in awe of his father, the trickster Jacob
now standing before Pharaoh as a patriarch of God's people, noble,
(10:48):
wise and content with his life. The creases of his
eyes moistened.
Speaker 4 (10:54):
Let's go, father, Thank you, Lord Pharaoh.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
Joseph secured his family in Ghosh. It would be their
refuge from the onslaught of the blighted famine, a safe
haven to be preserved and multiply into a great nation.
Joseph returned to the storehouses, where an angry mob had amassed.
Gods stood with shields and spears at the ready. Joseph
(11:20):
quickened his pace up the path.
Speaker 4 (11:22):
What is the meaning of this?
Speaker 6 (11:24):
Is of it?
Speaker 7 (11:24):
Not Pania? You're finally here.
Speaker 4 (11:27):
The people are getting violent? What's wrong?
Speaker 7 (11:29):
The people are out of money. The famine has stalled
the economy since known who money is flowing back to
the people. They can't afford to buy grain from the storehouses.
Speaker 4 (11:39):
Ah I feared this would happen. Bartering. Bartering has dwindled
month after months.
Speaker 7 (11:45):
Do we open up ledgers of credit for them?
Speaker 4 (11:48):
No, under no circumstances can we let that happen. We
have years of famine left. The death would crush them.
Speaker 7 (11:54):
If the silver runs out, we have no other option
but to give it away for free.
Speaker 4 (12:00):
No, then we can't pay the guards who will enforce
its distribution, or the palace that governs the operation. Any
one strong enough to take the storehouse's will, and then
the weak will not survive.
Speaker 7 (12:12):
Ah, I'm at a loss of it. Not, Penia, what
shall we do?
Speaker 1 (12:17):
Joseph turned to the people. Their faces were marked by
hunger and desperation.
Speaker 7 (12:23):
Give us food, Tephanesspenia, do you want us to starve?
Speaker 8 (12:27):
We have no money to pay. Will you let your
citizens run away in hunger?
Speaker 1 (12:33):
Joseph thought for a long while. An idea took root
in his mind, but he could see where its branches
would lead. He had to choose between the people's lives
and the people's freedom.
Speaker 4 (12:46):
Ah, Plasterodol, I have a solution, But what is it?
People will no longer be their own They will be pharaohs.
Speaker 7 (12:55):
Aren't they all ready in devotion?
Speaker 4 (12:58):
Yes, but not in property? But I see no other options.
Desperate times, goffer desperate measures.
Speaker 1 (13:05):
Joseph raised his hands to the crowd, then gestured to
his scribes to make a decree.
Speaker 8 (13:11):
Hear me, citizens of Egypt ay by the authority, vested
in me by the morning and evening star the image
of raw Pharaoh, make a decree to those who run
out of silver to pay for grain.
Speaker 4 (13:26):
Bring your horses, flocks and donkeys. Bring your herds and
any live stock in your possession. We will take a
tally of them, and they will belong to Pharaoh in
exchange for your rations of grain. Thank you, zepne Perer,
Bless you for your wisdom. You think me now, but
I see where this is headed.
Speaker 1 (13:47):
The famine didn't relent. Its tendrils spread throughout the land,
tightening its grip on the people of Egypt. Soon there
was no more livestock to trade for grain. Joseph I
fear was realized. The people press the storehouses, ready to
trade anything for food.
Speaker 3 (14:06):
All we have left is our land and our bodies.
Speaker 8 (14:10):
We will gladly give both for food.
Speaker 4 (14:13):
What must we do for more grain? Please? Ef naf Pania.
We don't want to die.
Speaker 7 (14:19):
Is it not, Pania? If they give their land, then
how will they eat? When the famine has passed.
Speaker 4 (14:25):
The land will belong to Pharaoh, and he will let
them dwell there. If they work, he will provide the seed,
and they will give Pharaoh back One fifth of their crops.
Speaker 7 (14:36):
This is what you feared would happen.
Speaker 4 (14:38):
Yes, but there's no avoiding it. Now. These people need
to eat, and we can't give the grain away or
once it will devolve into chaos. This is the last
day they will be citizens of a nation. There will
now be serfs in an empire.
Speaker 7 (14:53):
Pharaoh will be pleased.
Speaker 4 (14:55):
Yes, but our pharaoh is wise and just. You'll see
if his son, who will inherit this power, would be
as merciful and kind.
Speaker 1 (15:07):
This Prey dot Com production is only made possible by
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