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The Famine [08-10]

The famine was severe not only in Egypt, but also in Canaan where Jacob and his family lived.

饥荒不止在埃及地横行，也遍及了约瑟的家人所居之地迦南地。

Important Terms:

• Egypt
• Canaan
• Jacob

Translation Notes:

• Egypt, but also Canaan – For some languages it may be clearer or more natural to say, "the country of Egypt, but also the land of Canaan."
• The famine was severe - The famine was very bad. There was very little food and many people outside of Egypt were starving.