Question 3
The PatriarchsThe main reason why the Israelites went to Egypt was because
- A.they needed divine protection.
- B.the Egyptians had colonized them.
- C.Joseph was in charge of food.
- D.there was great famine.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (there was great famine.)
Explanation
Jacob's family went down to Egypt because of the famine in Canaan (Genesis 42:1-2; 45:9-11).