52. And the name of the second called he Ephraim: for God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.
53. And the seven years of plenteousness that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.
54. And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.
55. And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, Go to Joseph; what he saith to you, do.
56. And the famine was over all the face of the earth; and Joseph opened all the store-houses, and sold to the Egyptians; and the famine became severe in the land of Egypt.
57. And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph to buy corn; because the famine was distressing in all lands.