Pharaoh
Egyptian originPharaoh, the ruler of Egypt in Abram's day, took Sarai into his household and later sent Abram away after severe plagues struck his house.
- Meaning
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- Occupation
- King of Egypt
- First mention
- Genesis 12:15
Scripture references
- Genesis 12:15
When Pharaoh's officials saw her they sang her praises to Pharaoh and the woman was taken into Pharaoh's household.
- Genesis 12:17
But Yahweh inflicted severe plagues on Pharaoh and his household because of Abram's wife Sarai.
- Genesis 12:19
Why did you say, "She is my sister," so that I took her to be my wife? Now, here is your wife. Take her and go!'