searching for moses

Searching for MosesSearching for MosesSearching for MosesSearching for Moses

Derived from a work by David Down, Derived from a work by David Down, Creation Ex NihiloCreation Ex Nihilo Technical Journal (TJ) Technical Journal (TJ)

15(1) 2001 p.6315(1) 2001 p.63

Derived from a work by David Down, Derived from a work by David Down, Creation Ex NihiloCreation Ex Nihilo Technical Journal (TJ) Technical Journal (TJ)

15(1) 2001 p.6315(1) 2001 p.63


• The Bible indicates the Exodus took place The Bible indicates the Exodus took place around 1446 BC.around 1446 BC.

• According to modern historians, this aligns According to modern historians, this aligns with the Egyptian 18with the Egyptian 18thth dynasty. dynasty.

• There is no evidence of the Exodus, There is no evidence of the Exodus, Moses, or the plagues, in the 18Moses, or the plagues, in the 18thth dynasty. dynasty.

• Nor is there evidence of an invasion of Nor is there evidence of an invasion of Canaan under Joshua during this period.Canaan under Joshua during this period.

Therefore…Therefore…

• The Bible indicates the Exodus took place The Bible indicates the Exodus took place around 1446 BC.around 1446 BC.

• According to modern historians, this aligns According to modern historians, this aligns with the Egyptian 18with the Egyptian 18thth dynasty. dynasty.

• There is no evidence of the Exodus, There is no evidence of the Exodus, Moses, or the plagues, in the 18Moses, or the plagues, in the 18thth dynasty. dynasty.

• Nor is there evidence of an invasion of Nor is there evidence of an invasion of Canaan under Joshua during this period.Canaan under Joshua during this period.

Therefore…Therefore…


Moses did not exist!Moses did not exist!Moses did not exist!Moses did not exist!


That’s what modern historians have That’s what modern historians have concluded.concluded.

That’s what modern historians want you to That’s what modern historians want you to conclude.conclude.

That’s what modern historians have That’s what modern historians have concluded.concluded.

That’s what modern historians want you to That’s what modern historians want you to conclude.conclude.


However…However…

What is the possibility that modern historians What is the possibility that modern historians are wrong?are wrong?

There are a number of scholars who claim There are a number of scholars who claim that a gross error in chronology has been that a gross error in chronology has been made in calculating the dates of Egyptian made in calculating the dates of Egyptian history, and that these dates should be history, and that these dates should be

reduced by centuries.reduced by centuries.

However…However…

What is the possibility that modern historians What is the possibility that modern historians are wrong?are wrong?

There are a number of scholars who claim There are a number of scholars who claim that a gross error in chronology has been that a gross error in chronology has been made in calculating the dates of Egyptian made in calculating the dates of Egyptian history, and that these dates should be history, and that these dates should be

reduced by centuries.reduced by centuries.


• Such re-dating would bring the 12Such re-dating would bring the 12thth dynasty to the time of Moses.dynasty to the time of Moses.

• There us MUCH evidence in the 12There us MUCH evidence in the 12thth dynasty to support the Biblical records.dynasty to support the Biblical records.

• Such re-dating would bring the 12Such re-dating would bring the 12thth dynasty to the time of Moses.dynasty to the time of Moses.

• There us MUCH evidence in the 12There us MUCH evidence in the 12thth dynasty to support the Biblical records.dynasty to support the Biblical records.


In the 12In the 12thth to 13 to 13thth dynasties, we find dynasties, we find abundant evidence for abundant evidence for

• The presence of large numbers of Semitic The presence of large numbers of Semitic slavesslaves

• The devastation of EgyptThe devastation of Egypt

• The sudden departure of those slavesThe sudden departure of those slaves

In the 12In the 12thth to 13 to 13thth dynasties, we find dynasties, we find abundant evidence for abundant evidence for

• The presence of large numbers of Semitic The presence of large numbers of Semitic slavesslaves

• The devastation of EgyptThe devastation of Egypt

• The sudden departure of those slavesThe sudden departure of those slaves


If you adjust the time of the secular If you adjust the time of the secular chronology, you also findchronology, you also find

• Toppled walls at JerichoToppled walls at Jericho

• Evidence of a great fire at Jericho that had Evidence of a great fire at Jericho that had been deliberately setbeen deliberately set

If you adjust the time of the secular If you adjust the time of the secular chronology, you also findchronology, you also find

• Toppled walls at JerichoToppled walls at Jericho

• Evidence of a great fire at Jericho that had Evidence of a great fire at Jericho that had been deliberately setbeen deliberately set


One of the last kings of the 12One of the last kings of the 12thth dynasty was dynasty was Sesostris Sesostris IIIIII

(also written as Senwosret (also written as Senwosret IIIIII or Khakhaure Senusret or Khakhaure Senusret IIIIII))

One of the last kings of the 12One of the last kings of the 12thth dynasty was dynasty was Sesostris Sesostris IIIIII

(also written as Senwosret (also written as Senwosret IIIIII or Khakhaure Senusret or Khakhaure Senusret IIIIII))


• His statues and images depict him as a His statues and images depict him as a cruel tyrant quite cruel tyrant quite capable of inflicting capable of inflicting harsh slavery on harsh slavery on his subjects.his subjects.

• His statues and images depict him as a His statues and images depict him as a cruel tyrant quite cruel tyrant quite capable of inflicting capable of inflicting harsh slavery on harsh slavery on his subjects.his subjects.


• His son was Amenemhet His son was Amenemhet IIIIII who was who was equally disagreeable. equally disagreeable. (also written as Amenemhat (also written as Amenemhat IIIIII or Amenemes or Amenemes IIIIII))

• His son was Amenemhet His son was Amenemhet IIIIII who was who was equally disagreeable. equally disagreeable. (also written as Amenemhat (also written as Amenemhat IIIIII or Amenemes or Amenemes IIIIII))


• Amenemhet Amenemhet IIIIII had an enigmatic son had an enigmatic son named Amenemhet named Amenemhet IVIV..

• Amenemhet Amenemhet IVIV mysteriously disappeared mysteriously disappeared off the scene before the death of off the scene before the death of Amenemhet Amenemhet IIIIII..

• Amenemhet Amenemhet IIIIII had an enigmatic son had an enigmatic son named Amenemhet named Amenemhet IVIV..

• Amenemhet Amenemhet IVIV mysteriously disappeared mysteriously disappeared off the scene before the death of off the scene before the death of Amenemhet Amenemhet IIIIII..


Sesostris Sesostris IIIIII or Amenemhet or Amenemhet IIIIII, it’s unclear , it’s unclear which, had a daughter named Sobekneferu. which, had a daughter named Sobekneferu. (also called Sebekneferu, Skemiophris, Sobkhotpe IV, and Nefrusobek)(also called Sebekneferu, Skemiophris, Sobkhotpe IV, and Nefrusobek)

Sesostris Sesostris IIIIII or Amenemhet or Amenemhet IIIIII, it’s unclear , it’s unclear which, had a daughter named Sobekneferu. which, had a daughter named Sobekneferu. (also called Sebekneferu, Skemiophris, Sobkhotpe IV, and Nefrusobek)(also called Sebekneferu, Skemiophris, Sobkhotpe IV, and Nefrusobek)


• She had no childrenShe had no children• She regularly went to the Nile to batheShe regularly went to the Nile to bathe

– Because she needed a bath?Because she needed a bath?No. The palace most certainly had No. The palace most certainly had baths.baths.

– Because the river god, Hapi, was the Because the river god, Hapi, was the god of fertility.god of fertility.

– She was praying to the god of fertility for She was praying to the god of fertility for a child.a child.

• She had no childrenShe had no children• She regularly went to the Nile to batheShe regularly went to the Nile to bathe

– Because she needed a bath?Because she needed a bath?No. The palace most certainly had No. The palace most certainly had baths.baths.

– Because the river god, Hapi, was the Because the river god, Hapi, was the god of fertility.god of fertility.

– She was praying to the god of fertility for She was praying to the god of fertility for a child.a child.


Sobekneferu wanted a child.Sobekneferu wanted a child.

• When a basket carrying a baby arrived to When a basket carrying a baby arrived to her on the Nile, it was only natural for her her on the Nile, it was only natural for her to conclude it was Hapi’s answer to her to conclude it was Hapi’s answer to her prayers.prayers.

• This child was named Amenemhet This child was named Amenemhet IVIV by by Sobekneferu.Sobekneferu.

Sobekneferu wanted a child.Sobekneferu wanted a child.

• When a basket carrying a baby arrived to When a basket carrying a baby arrived to her on the Nile, it was only natural for her her on the Nile, it was only natural for her to conclude it was Hapi’s answer to her to conclude it was Hapi’s answer to her prayers.prayers.

• This child was named Amenemhet This child was named Amenemhet IVIV by by Sobekneferu.Sobekneferu.


When Amenemhet When Amenemhet IIIIII died, there was no died, there was no son to take the throne. son to take the throne.

Where did Amenemhet Where did Amenemhet IVIV go? go?

When Amenemhet When Amenemhet IIIIII died, there was no died, there was no son to take the throne. son to take the throne.

Where did Amenemhet Where did Amenemhet IVIV go? go?


He fled from Egypt into Midian He fled from Egypt into Midian for forty years.for forty years.

We know him as Moses.We know him as Moses.

He fled from Egypt into Midian He fled from Egypt into Midian for forty years.for forty years.

We know him as Moses.We know him as Moses.


• In the absence of Amenemhet In the absence of Amenemhet IVIV, , Sobekneferu ascended the throne and Sobekneferu ascended the throne and ruled as Pharaoh for eight years.ruled as Pharaoh for eight years.

• When she died, it was the end of the 12When she died, it was the end of the 12thth dynasty.dynasty.

• In the absence of Amenemhet In the absence of Amenemhet IVIV, , Sobekneferu ascended the throne and Sobekneferu ascended the throne and ruled as Pharaoh for eight years.ruled as Pharaoh for eight years.

• When she died, it was the end of the 12When she died, it was the end of the 12thth dynasty.dynasty.


It is widely held that Semitic slaves built It is widely held that Semitic slaves built many structures in the 12many structures in the 12thth dynasty dynasty

including some of the of the including some of the of the “Middle Period” pyramids. “Middle Period” pyramids.

We know these Semitic slaves as Israelites.We know these Semitic slaves as Israelites.(Exodus 1:8-11)(Exodus 1:8-11)

It is widely held that Semitic slaves built It is widely held that Semitic slaves built many structures in the 12many structures in the 12thth dynasty dynasty

including some of the of the including some of the of the “Middle Period” pyramids. “Middle Period” pyramids.

We know these Semitic slaves as Israelites.We know these Semitic slaves as Israelites.(Exodus 1:8-11)(Exodus 1:8-11)


• Excavation of Kahun has revealed that Excavation of Kahun has revealed that “Asiatics” were present in the town in “Asiatics” were present in the town in considerable numbers. They have no considerable numbers. They have no explanation for this.explanation for this.

• The excavators could not identify the The excavators could not identify the Semitic slaves with the Israelites because Semitic slaves with the Israelites because they had already concluded the Biblical they had already concluded the Biblical events took place three or more centuries events took place three or more centuries later than the 12later than the 12thth dynasty. dynasty.

• Excavation of Kahun has revealed that Excavation of Kahun has revealed that “Asiatics” were present in the town in “Asiatics” were present in the town in considerable numbers. They have no considerable numbers. They have no explanation for this.explanation for this.

• The excavators could not identify the The excavators could not identify the Semitic slaves with the Israelites because Semitic slaves with the Israelites because they had already concluded the Biblical they had already concluded the Biblical events took place three or more centuries events took place three or more centuries later than the 12later than the 12thth dynasty. dynasty.


So, there are records of slavery during the So, there are records of slavery during the reigns of the last rulers of the 12reigns of the last rulers of the 12thth dynasty. dynasty.

After that was a period of many short After that was a period of many short rulerships and general anarchy for several rulerships and general anarchy for several

years.years.

Then Neferhotep Then Neferhotep II took the throne. took the throne.

So, there are records of slavery during the So, there are records of slavery during the reigns of the last rulers of the 12reigns of the last rulers of the 12thth dynasty. dynasty.

After that was a period of many short After that was a period of many short rulerships and general anarchy for several rulerships and general anarchy for several

years.years.

Then Neferhotep Then Neferhotep II took the throne. took the throne.


Khaskemre-Neferhotep Khaskemre-Neferhotep II was the Pharaoh from was the Pharaoh from whom Moses demanded whom Moses demanded Israel’s release.Israel’s release.

Khaskemre-Neferhotep Khaskemre-Neferhotep II was the Pharaoh from was the Pharaoh from whom Moses demanded whom Moses demanded Israel’s release.Israel’s release.


The excavators found wooden boxes under The excavators found wooden boxes under the floors of many houses in Kahun. The the floors of many houses in Kahun. The

boxes contained babies, sometimes two or boxes contained babies, sometimes two or three to a box, some aged only a few three to a box, some aged only a few

months at death.months at death.

The excavators found wooden boxes under The excavators found wooden boxes under the floors of many houses in Kahun. The the floors of many houses in Kahun. The

boxes contained babies, sometimes two or boxes contained babies, sometimes two or three to a box, some aged only a few three to a box, some aged only a few

months at death.months at death.


Shortly after the infant burials, the slaves Shortly after the infant burials, the slaves suddenly disappeared off the scene, suddenly disappeared off the scene,

abandoning tools and other possessions in abandoning tools and other possessions in the shops and houses.the shops and houses.

The departure appears to have been The departure appears to have been suddensudden and and unpremeditatedunpremeditated..

Shortly after the infant burials, the slaves Shortly after the infant burials, the slaves suddenly disappeared off the scene, suddenly disappeared off the scene,

abandoning tools and other possessions in abandoning tools and other possessions in the shops and houses.the shops and houses.

The departure appears to have been The departure appears to have been suddensudden and and unpremeditatedunpremeditated..


The Ten PlaguesThe Ten Plagues

Were RealWere Real

In the Leiden Museum in Holland is a In the Leiden Museum in Holland is a papyrus which is a copy of a papyrus from papyrus which is a copy of a papyrus from an earlier “unidentified” Egyptian dynasty an earlier “unidentified” Egyptian dynasty

(likely the 13(likely the 13thth) which reads:) which reads:

The Ten PlaguesThe Ten Plagues

Were RealWere Real

In the Leiden Museum in Holland is a In the Leiden Museum in Holland is a papyrus which is a copy of a papyrus from papyrus which is a copy of a papyrus from an earlier “unidentified” Egyptian dynasty an earlier “unidentified” Egyptian dynasty

(likely the 13(likely the 13thth) which reads:) which reads:


““Plague stalks through the land and blood is Plague stalks through the land and blood is everywhere… Nay, but the river is blood… Nay, everywhere… Nay, but the river is blood… Nay, but gates, columns and walls are consumed with but gates, columns and walls are consumed with

fire…. Nay, but men are few. He that lays his fire…. Nay, but men are few. He that lays his brother in the ground is everywhere…. Nay, but brother in the ground is everywhere…. Nay, but the son of the high-born man is no longer to be the son of the high-born man is no longer to be recognized…. The stranger people from outside recognized…. The stranger people from outside

are come into Egypt…. Nay, but corn has are come into Egypt…. Nay, but corn has perished everywhere. People are stripped of perished everywhere. People are stripped of

clothing, perfume and oil. Everyone says, ‘there is clothing, perfume and oil. Everyone says, ‘there is no more.’ The storehouse is bare…. It has come no more.’ The storehouse is bare…. It has come

to this. The king has been taken away by poor to this. The king has been taken away by poor men.”men.”

““Plague stalks through the land and blood is Plague stalks through the land and blood is everywhere… Nay, but the river is blood… Nay, everywhere… Nay, but the river is blood… Nay, but gates, columns and walls are consumed with but gates, columns and walls are consumed with

fire…. Nay, but men are few. He that lays his fire…. Nay, but men are few. He that lays his brother in the ground is everywhere…. Nay, but brother in the ground is everywhere…. Nay, but the son of the high-born man is no longer to be the son of the high-born man is no longer to be recognized…. The stranger people from outside recognized…. The stranger people from outside

are come into Egypt…. Nay, but corn has are come into Egypt…. Nay, but corn has perished everywhere. People are stripped of perished everywhere. People are stripped of

clothing, perfume and oil. Everyone says, ‘there is clothing, perfume and oil. Everyone says, ‘there is no more.’ The storehouse is bare…. It has come no more.’ The storehouse is bare…. It has come

to this. The king has been taken away by poor to this. The king has been taken away by poor men.”men.”


According to ancient historian Manetho, According to ancient historian Manetho, Neferhotep Neferhotep II was the last king to rule before was the last king to rule before

“the Hyskos occupied Egypt “the Hyskos occupied Egypt ‘without a battle’.”‘without a battle’.”

According to ancient historian Manetho, According to ancient historian Manetho, Neferhotep Neferhotep II was the last king to rule before was the last king to rule before

“the Hyskos occupied Egypt “the Hyskos occupied Egypt ‘without a battle’.”‘without a battle’.”


Without a battle?Without a battle?

Where was the Egyptian army?Where was the Egyptian army?

It was at the bottom of the Red Sea.It was at the bottom of the Red Sea.

Without a battle?Without a battle?

Where was the Egyptian army?Where was the Egyptian army?

It was at the bottom of the Red Sea.It was at the bottom of the Red Sea.


The mummy of Khaskemre-Neferhotep I has The mummy of Khaskemre-Neferhotep I has never been found.never been found.

Where is the body?Where is the body?

At the bottom of the Red Sea.At the bottom of the Red Sea.

The mummy of Khaskemre-Neferhotep I has The mummy of Khaskemre-Neferhotep I has never been found.never been found.

Where is the body?Where is the body?

At the bottom of the Red Sea.At the bottom of the Red Sea.


““But I thought the name of Pharaoh at this But I thought the name of Pharaoh at this time was Rameses.”time was Rameses.”

In the movie, “The Ten Commandments,” In the movie, “The Ten Commandments,” the Pharaoh was named Rameses.the Pharaoh was named Rameses.

This is a misunderstanding of what the Bible This is a misunderstanding of what the Bible says.says.

““But I thought the name of Pharaoh at this But I thought the name of Pharaoh at this time was Rameses.”time was Rameses.”

In the movie, “The Ten Commandments,” In the movie, “The Ten Commandments,” the Pharaoh was named Rameses.the Pharaoh was named Rameses.

This is a misunderstanding of what the Bible This is a misunderstanding of what the Bible says.says.


The Bible does not mention a Pharaoh The Bible does not mention a Pharaoh named Rameses, but refers to the region of named Rameses, but refers to the region of

northeastern Egypt. northeastern Egypt. (See Genesis 47:11; Exodus 1:11; Exodus 12:37; and (See Genesis 47:11; Exodus 1:11; Exodus 12:37; and

Numbers 33:5)Numbers 33:5)

The Bible does not mention a Pharaoh The Bible does not mention a Pharaoh named Rameses, but refers to the region of named Rameses, but refers to the region of

northeastern Egypt. northeastern Egypt. (See Genesis 47:11; Exodus 1:11; Exodus 12:37; and (See Genesis 47:11; Exodus 1:11; Exodus 12:37; and

Numbers 33:5)Numbers 33:5)


So Joseph settled his father and his brothers in Egypt and So Joseph settled his father and his brothers in Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh directed. of Rameses, as Pharaoh directed. Genesis 47:11Genesis 47:11

So they put slave masters over them to oppress them with So they put slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labor, and they built Pithom and Rameses as store forced labor, and they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. cities for Pharaoh. Exodus. 1:11Exodus. 1:11

The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth. The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth. Exodus 12:37aExodus 12:37a

The Israelites left Rameses and camped at Succoth. The Israelites left Rameses and camped at Succoth. Numbers 33:5Numbers 33:5


Rameses, as mentioned in the Bible, is a Rameses, as mentioned in the Bible, is a location and can be linked to an Egyptian location and can be linked to an Egyptian

word meaning “door of two roads.”word meaning “door of two roads.”

Rameses, as mentioned in the Bible, is a Rameses, as mentioned in the Bible, is a location and can be linked to an Egyptian location and can be linked to an Egyptian

word meaning “door of two roads.”word meaning “door of two roads.”


It was the point It was the point at which at which travelers travelers leaving leaving the Nile Delta the Nile Delta of Egypt traveling to the East had to of Egypt traveling to the East had to choose either the road to Canaan heading choose either the road to Canaan heading north, or Succoth, heading south, because north, or Succoth, heading south, because the desert wilderness was directly East.the desert wilderness was directly East.

It was the point It was the point at which at which travelers travelers leaving leaving the Nile Delta the Nile Delta of Egypt traveling to the East had to of Egypt traveling to the East had to choose either the road to Canaan heading choose either the road to Canaan heading north, or Succoth, heading south, because north, or Succoth, heading south, because the desert wilderness was directly East.the desert wilderness was directly East.


The Israelites left Rameses and headed The Israelites left Rameses and headed south to Succoth.south to Succoth.

The Israelites left Rameses and headed The Israelites left Rameses and headed south to Succoth.south to Succoth.


In later times, Rameses was a name used In later times, Rameses was a name used by several Pharaohs.by several Pharaohs.

It is likely they used the name to indicate It is likely they used the name to indicate theythey were the door of two roads: were the door of two roads:

Prosperity or povertyProsperity or poverty

Joy or despairJoy or despair

Life or deathLife or death

In later times, Rameses was a name used In later times, Rameses was a name used by several Pharaohs.by several Pharaohs.

It is likely they used the name to indicate It is likely they used the name to indicate theythey were the door of two roads: were the door of two roads:

Prosperity or povertyProsperity or poverty

Joy or despairJoy or despair

Life or deathLife or death


Pharaoh’s of the BiblePharaoh’s of the BibleAmenemhet Amenemhet II ((also called Amenemhat also called Amenemhat II, or , or

Amenemes Amenemes I I ))

Joseph sold into Egypt.Joseph sold into Egypt.

Sesostris Sesostris II ((also called also called Senwosret Senwosret II, Senusret, or , Senusret, or Khakhaure Senusret Khakhaure Senusret I I ))

Joseph elevated to Governor.Joseph elevated to Governor.

AmeniAmeni This is a person referenced in Egyptian This is a person referenced in Egyptian inscriptions at the time of Sesostris inscriptions at the time of Sesostris II who had charge of the treasury and who had charge of the treasury and public works. public works. I believe this was Joseph.I believe this was Joseph.

Pharaoh’s of the BiblePharaoh’s of the BibleAmenemhet Amenemhet II ((also called Amenemhat also called Amenemhat II, or , or

Amenemes Amenemes I I ))

Joseph sold into Egypt.Joseph sold into Egypt.

Sesostris Sesostris II ((also called also called Senwosret Senwosret II, Senusret, or , Senusret, or Khakhaure Senusret Khakhaure Senusret I I ))

Joseph elevated to Governor.Joseph elevated to Governor.

AmeniAmeni This is a person referenced in Egyptian This is a person referenced in Egyptian inscriptions at the time of Sesostris inscriptions at the time of Sesostris II who had charge of the treasury and who had charge of the treasury and public works. public works. I believe this was Joseph.I believe this was Joseph.


Pharaoh’s of the BiblePharaoh’s of the Bible

Sesostris Sesostris IIII

Amenemhet Amenemhet IIII

Sesostris Sesostris IIIIII Oppressed the Hebrews. This was the Oppressed the Hebrews. This was the one who decreed all the children of the one who decreed all the children of the Hebrew slaves two years and under be Hebrew slaves two years and under be slain.slain.

Amenemhet Amenemhet IIIIII This was Sesostris’ This was Sesostris’ IIIIII son who tried to son who tried to

kill Moses. Moses fled from Egypt.kill Moses. Moses fled from Egypt. Exodus 2:15Exodus 2:15


Sesostris Sesostris IIII

Amenemhet Amenemhet IIII

Sesostris Sesostris IIIIII Oppressed the Hebrews. This was the Oppressed the Hebrews. This was the one who decreed all the children of the one who decreed all the children of the Hebrew slaves two years and under be Hebrew slaves two years and under be slain.slain.

Amenemhet Amenemhet IIIIII This was Sesostris’ This was Sesostris’ IIIIII son who tried to son who tried to

kill Moses. Moses fled from Egypt.kill Moses. Moses fled from Egypt. Exodus 2:15Exodus 2:15



Amenemhet Amenemhet IVIV I believe this was Moses. I believe this was Moses. Amenemhet Amenemhet IVIV disappeared off the disappeared off the scene before Amenemhet scene before Amenemhet IIIIII died. died.

SobekneferuSobekneferu Either the daughter of Sesostris Either the daughter of Sesostris IIIIII or or Amenemhet Amenemhet IIIIII. She is the one who . She is the one who drew Moses out of the Nile and raised drew Moses out of the Nile and raised him. She ascended to the throne after him. She ascended to the throne after Amenemhet Amenemhet III’sIII’s death and ruled eight death and ruled eight years. When she died, the 12years. When she died, the 12thth dynasty ended.dynasty ended.


Amenemhet Amenemhet IVIV I believe this was Moses. I believe this was Moses. Amenemhet Amenemhet IVIV disappeared off the disappeared off the scene before Amenemhet scene before Amenemhet IIIIII died. died.

SobekneferuSobekneferu Either the daughter of Sesostris Either the daughter of Sesostris IIIIII or or Amenemhet Amenemhet IIIIII. She is the one who . She is the one who drew Moses out of the Nile and raised drew Moses out of the Nile and raised him. She ascended to the throne after him. She ascended to the throne after Amenemhet Amenemhet III’sIII’s death and ruled eight death and ruled eight years. When she died, the 12years. When she died, the 12thth dynasty ended.dynasty ended.


Pharaoh’s of the BiblePharaoh’s of the BibleKhasekemre-Neferhotep Khasekemre-Neferhotep II

Forty years into the 13Forty years into the 13thth dynasty, this is dynasty, this is the Pharaoh from whom Moses the Pharaoh from whom Moses demanded Israel’s release. His demanded Israel’s release. His mummy is not in its tomb. mummy is not in its tomb. Where is his body? Where is his body? At the bottom of the Red Sea.At the bottom of the Red Sea.Then the Hyskos took over Egypt Then the Hyskos took over Egypt without a battle. without a battle. Without a battle? How? Without a battle? How? The entire army was at the bottom of The entire army was at the bottom of the Red Sea.the Red Sea.

Pharaoh’s of the BiblePharaoh’s of the BibleKhasekemre-Neferhotep Khasekemre-Neferhotep II

Forty years into the 13Forty years into the 13thth dynasty, this is dynasty, this is the Pharaoh from whom Moses the Pharaoh from whom Moses demanded Israel’s release. His demanded Israel’s release. His mummy is not in its tomb. mummy is not in its tomb. Where is his body? Where is his body? At the bottom of the Red Sea.At the bottom of the Red Sea.Then the Hyskos took over Egypt Then the Hyskos took over Egypt without a battle. without a battle. Without a battle? How? Without a battle? How? The entire army was at the bottom of The entire army was at the bottom of the Red Sea.the Red Sea.



RamesesRameses As mentioned in the Bible, is a As mentioned in the Bible, is a location. It is associated with an location. It is associated with an Egyptian word which means “Door of Egyptian word which means “Door of two roads.”two roads.”Pharaohs in later times (including the Pharaohs in later times (including the 1818thth dynasty) called themselves dynasty) called themselves Rameses attributing dichotomous Rameses attributing dichotomous power to themselves.power to themselves.


RamesesRameses As mentioned in the Bible, is a As mentioned in the Bible, is a location. It is associated with an location. It is associated with an Egyptian word which means “Door of Egyptian word which means “Door of two roads.”two roads.”Pharaohs in later times (including the Pharaohs in later times (including the 1818thth dynasty) called themselves dynasty) called themselves Rameses attributing dichotomous Rameses attributing dichotomous power to themselves.power to themselves.


So, there is evidence for So, there is evidence for

• Israelite slavery in EgyptIsraelite slavery in Egypt

• Sudden disappearance of these slavesSudden disappearance of these slaves

• The plaguesThe plagues

• And the destruction of Pharaoh and the And the destruction of Pharaoh and the Egyptian armyEgyptian army

If you look in the right time period.If you look in the right time period.

So, there is evidence for So, there is evidence for

• Israelite slavery in EgyptIsraelite slavery in Egypt

• Sudden disappearance of these slavesSudden disappearance of these slaves

• The plaguesThe plagues

• And the destruction of Pharaoh and the And the destruction of Pharaoh and the Egyptian armyEgyptian army

If you look in the right time period.If you look in the right time period.

searching for moses

Documents

absence of amenemhet

moseswhen amenemhet

death of amenemhet

sobkhotpe iv

modern historians

time of moses

enigmatic son

moseshis son