Endnote 5 – The Exodus of Abraham

Note the wealth that Joseph’s brothers take with them when leaving Egypt (Genesis 45:23), which parallels the wealth the nation takes from Egypt during the Exodus. Also, Joseph’s parting words to his brothers—“Do not quarrel on the way!” (Genesis 45:24)—seem a purposeful foreshadowing of the Israelites’ constant complaining in the wilderness after they leave Egypt.