am 2303, bc 1701 And as: It is highly probable, that Joseph was influenced by no political motive in removing the people to the cities, but merely by motives of prudence and humanity; for, as the corn was laid up in the cities, it would be more eligible to bring then from distant towns and villages to places where they might be more conveniently supplied with food. to cities: Gen 41:48 Reciprocal: Gen 47:12 - according to their families