In Egypt, Joseph is a Hebrew slave to Potiphar, chief of Pharaoh's palace guard.

Joseph suggests that all the farmers give one-fifth of their crops to Pharaoh for storage for the coming famine.

In Canaan, Jacob learns of the abundance in Egypt and sends most of his sons to buy grain.

Joseph insists they prove their innocence by bringing the youngest brother Benjamin to Egypt.

Joseph sends his brothers home to bring Jacob and the entire settlement to Egypt during the remaining five years of the famine.