Biblical Pharaohs

Ramesses II (c. 1279–1213 BC): Ramesses II, or Ramesses the Great, is the most common figure for the Exodus pharaoh as Rameses is mentioned in the Bible as a place name (see Genesis 47:11, Exodus 1:11, Numbers 33:3, etc) and because of other lines of contextual evidence.

Pharaoh Sesostris I is notably famous in Biblical history for being the Pharaoh King whom appointed Joseph over Egypt. Pharaoh Sesostris I granted Joseph much power during his reign.Læs mere