Now a new king arose over Egypt who
did not know Joseph
- Exodus 1: 8
I've always
been fascinated by this foregoing verse. Why? It's amazing how quickly people
forget, seemingly. Even forgetting that if it wasn't for that certain someone
(Joseph), they would have all starved to death from a seven-year famine, but
instead were able to prepare. Of course, we are not told in Scriptures exactly
how much time passed since the last chapter in the Book of Genesis, and this
first chapter in the Book of Exodus where this verse is found. However, and
regardless, this small fact, a new king arose over Egypt who did not know
Joseph, was the main reason for 500 years of slavery and oppression which
followed. This becomes very clear when one reads further on in the chapter and
book. My point is simply that as time goes by, people seem to forget, and thus
eventually not know.
Interestingly
enough, today we make sure no one forgets the holocaust, which is another
horrific historical event involving the same demographic group (the Jewish
people). I suppose "fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on
me." The aforementioned being said, I wonder how many today know about the
Holodomor, and has it already been erased by the global left? Will it
eventually not be known? It seems to be in obscurity, like the Armenian
genocide. Who knows how many other historical events are no longer known
because admission of them taking place would diminish another agenda from being
promoted succesfully?
There was even
another famine before the previously mentioned, as well. The question one
should be asking is why not so long after the 1917 Revolution were they
managing the economy, so badly. Millions died! Although, the elite and
communist aristocracy was eating quite well, and had abundance. I recommend
watching the 2019 film about Welsh journalist Gareth Jones titled: Mr.
Jones. I am certain many who have been deceived by the left already
probably think the phrase communist aristocracy sounds like an oxymoron.
If that’s you or someone you know, I recommend reading Milovan Djilas’ book, The
New Class, to get informed about the sad reality from someone who was
in the higher ranks of the party at one time. His biography alone may surprise.
Blessings!
References:
Holy Bible,
NRSV
https://westendfilms.com/screeners/mr_jones.html
Milovan Äjilas.
The New Class: An Analysis of the Communist System. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich,
1957.