The Hebrew midwives did not practice malicious lying but rightly withheld truth from a ruler intent on murder, and God approved their fear of Him.
EXODUS 1:8 — How Could a Pharaoh “Who Did Not Know Joseph” Arise, Given Joseph’s High Status in Egypt?
A new Pharaoh “not knowing Joseph” reflects political rejection, not historical ignorance, fully consistent with Egyptian regime changes and Biblical language.
Who Was the Captain of the Guard in Genesis 37:36?
Joseph's sale to Potiphar, captain of the guard, is pivotal to his journey, revealing divine providence and the role of authority in Egypt.

