Ahmose 1 (reigned c.1570–1546 BC/1551-1526 BC)



























The beginning of the 18th dynasty of Egypt.


There arose a Pharoah who knew not Joseph. Exodus 1:8.


The Hyksos were shepherds. The Israelites were shepherds. The Egyptians despised shepherds.


Ahmose 1 expelled the Hyksos.


Daughter of Ahmose 1, possibly the princess who found Moses in the bullrushes. Exodus 2:5ff.

Hebrews 11. Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. Hebrews 11:24-26


If Exodus 1491 then Moses born 1571

Ahmose 1 (reigned c.1570–1546 BC/1551-1526 BC)

If Exodus 1446 then Moses born 1526

Son of Ahmose - Amenhotep 1 (1526 - 1506)


Who was the Pharoah who knew not Joseph - Ahmose 1

Who was daughter of Ahmose 1 that possibly is the princess who found Moses in the bullrushes?

Three princesses

Ahmose-Meritamun (Sister and wife of Amenhotep 1, died young), Mutneferet (Married Thutmose 1, mother of Thutmose II), Ahmose-Sitamun.

Princess who found Moses in the bullrushes, possibly Ahmose-Sitamun.

Those who Moses fled from.

If early date Mutneferet (Married Thutmose 1, mother of Thutmose II)

If late date Hatshepsut (Married Thutmose II)

Who was the Pharoah of the Exodus?

Thutmose I, Thutmose II, Thutmose III, or Amenhotep II.


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