Pharaoh
Pharaoh, the Egyptian ruler who took Abraham's wife Sarah into his palace during their visit to Egypt.
The name Pharaoh means “that disperses; that spoils”
MalePharaohEgyptPatriarchs eraOld Testament1 book6 verses
Summary
A Pharaoh of Egypt living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 12:15; only referred to as Pharaoh (פַּרְעֹה).
Events
Dates are approximate
- Abraham goes to Egyptc. 1921 BC
- Sojourn in Canaan and Egyptc. 1921 BC
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- פַּרְעֹהPharaoh
Mentions
Includes 2 verses that refer to Pharaoh without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- When Pharaoh’s officials saw Sarai, they commended her to him, and she was taken into the palace of Pharaoh.
- Genesis 12:16Referred to, not namedHe treated Abram well on her account, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, menservants and maidservants, and camels.
- The LORD, however, afflicted Pharaoh and his household with severe plagues because of Abram’s wife Sarai.
- So Pharaoh summoned Abram and asked, “What have you done to me? Why didn’t you tell me she was your wife?
- Genesis 12:19Referred to, not namedWhy did you say, ‘She is my sister,’ so that I took her as my wife? Now then, here is your wife. Take her and go!”
- Then Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning Abram, and they sent him away with his wife and all his possessions.