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Who Were the Hyksos—and Did They Pave the Way for the Exodus?

Learn how Semitic Hyksos rulers may have influenced Egyptian policy toward later Hebrews.

Timeline Focus: 1600 BCE

✨The Surprising Reality

The Hyksos ruled parts of Egypt from 1650 to 1550 BC—setting a precedent for Semitic governance in the Delta.

🤔The Context Question

But here's what most people don't realize: their legacy may have shaped the Egyptian view of Semitic peoples for generations.

📚What We Know

Texts from Avaris and Tell el-Dab'a document Semitic rulers and architecture. While not the Hebrews, their rise and fall likely shaped Egyptian xenophobia. Comparing dynasties and settlement maps clarifies their influence on Exodus context.

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Jump to 1600 BC and see exactly who the Hyksos were—discover how their rule may echo in Moses' Egypt.

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📜Exodus 1:8

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