Genesis 40:20

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It happened the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast for all his servants, and he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants.

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Egypt was the ancient kingdom ruled by Pharaoh, centered along the Nile in northeastern Africa. In this passage, Pharaoh’s birthday feast in Egypt becomes the setting where Joseph’s interpretation is fulfilled: the chief cupbearer is restored, while the chief baker is executed.

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Genesis 40:20 mentions Egypt.

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