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Genesis 47:23-25
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23 Then Joseph said to the people, “You and your land now belong to the king. I'm giving you seed to plant, 24 but one fifth of your crops must go to the king. You can keep the rest as seed or as food for your families.”

25 “Sir, you have saved our lives!” they answered. “We are glad to be slaves of the king.”

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