17. "In Egypt the number of our people grew and grew. It was nearly time for God to make his promise to Abraham come true.
18. Another king became ruler of Egypt. He knew nothing about Joseph.
19. He was very evil and dishonest with our people. He beat them down. He forced them to throw out their newborn babies to die.
20. "At that time Moses was born. He was not an ordinary child. For three months he was taken care of by his family.