In the story, God tells Joseph to go to Egypt to save his family from a famine. Joseph was sold into slavery in Egypt by his brothers. But God had a plan for him. Through his ability to interpret dreams, Joseph rose to a position of power in Egypt. This allowed him to store up food during the years of plenty so that when the famine came, his family could be saved.
The story of God telling Joseph to go to Egypt is a significant one in religious texts. God had a purpose in sending Joseph there. Joseph had already endured so much, from being betrayed by his brothers to being wrongly accused in Egypt. But God's plan was for him to be in a position to help. In Egypt, Joseph became an important figure. His knowledge and the guidance from God enabled him to prepare for the famine. His family, who had once wronged him, would later come to him in Egypt for help, and this was all part of God's grand plan to protect and preserve His people.