Moses’ story: formed in the fire

When Joseph’s extended family moved to Egypt, the clan numbered seventy-four, including Joseph and his family. Pharaoh offered the best land for Jacob and his family to settle in, recognizing Joseph’s notable standing and the invaluable leadership he demonstrated in preparing the country to survive the severe famine. Jacob chose the land of Goshen in northern Egypt. Today, Goshen is about a hundred miles north of Cairo and is bordered on the east by the Suez Canal.