Bible Strands
Acts 7:18
Then another king, who knew nothing of Joseph, arose over Egypt.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Stephen addresses the Jewish council, tracing Israel’s history from the fulfillment of God’s promise to the onset of Egyptian oppression.
The words — ἕτερος (heteros) = another and βασιλεὺς (basileus) = king.
The thread — This event parallels the historical record in Exodus 1:8, which records a new ruler who did not know Joseph coming to power in Egypt.
Why it lands — The text marks a decisive political shift that enables the subsequent exploitation and infanticide described in the surrounding verses.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph.
Cross-references
- Exodus 1:8 Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt.