Before Moses fled to Midian at the age of forty, he held a significant position in Egypt. As the adopted son of Pharaoh's daughter, Moses was in line to potentially rule all of Egypt, the most powerful nation on earth at that time. Egyptian royal succession passed through the female line, making Pharaoh's daughter a key figure in determining the next ruler. By adopting Moses, whom she found in the Nile, she could claim his legitimacy as a gift from the gods, positioning him as a future Pharaoh. Moses' decision to refuse being called the son of Pharaoh's daughter was a remarkable sacrifice, choosing instead to suffer with God's people over the treasures and authority of Egypt. Pharaoh's daughter, identified as Hatshepsut, Egypt's greatest queen, defied her father's command to kill Hebrew male babies. She became Pharaoh herself, ruling with initiative, intelligence, and political acumen. Her reign was marked by internal peace, advancements in art, architecture, and natural sciences, as well as successful military campaigns in Nubia and Syria. As the son of this powerful queen, Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, becoming mighty in words and deeds. He had access to the best education in governmental administration, arms, trade, religion, science, music, art, literature, and architecture. Historical accounts suggest Moses led Egypt's army into Ethiopia, securing peace through marriage to an Ethiopian woman. Through the royal house of Egypt, God prepared Moses for the immense task of leading Israel through the wilderness for forty years.

Moses, born around 1525 BC under Thutmose I, emerged in a period of intense oppression for the Israelites, with a revived edict to expose Hebrew babies, possibly influenced by satanic forces to thwart God's plan. Rescued by Pharaoh's daughter, identified historically as Hatshepsut, Egypt's greatest queen, Moses was positioned for potential rulership, as Egyptian succession passed through the female line. Hatshepsut, who later became Pharaoh herself, defied her father's command to save Moses, raising him as her son with the potential to ascend to the throne, showcasing her immense influence and compassion during a reign marked by peace, prosperity, and cultural advancement. As a prince of Egypt, Moses had access to the vast wisdom and resources of the empire, becoming learned in all Egyptian knowledge. His life took a dramatic turn at forty years old in 1485 BC when he killed an Egyptian, a political misstep that led to Hatshepsut's downfall and forced Moses to flee to Midian. Meanwhile, Thutmose III, known as the Napoleon of Egypt, expanded the empire to its greatest extent, maintaining power and wealth until his death around 1450 BC. Amenhotep II, who succeeded Thutmose III, was the Pharaoh during the Exodus, characterized as proud, unyielding, and warlike, a ruler whose heart God hardened to display His power through the plagues. These plagues devastated Egypt, targeting its gods and culminating in the death of Pharaoh's firstborn, breaking the empire's strength. History notes that after his early campaigns, Amenhotep II ceased military endeavors, likely due to the loss of his army in the Red Sea, and Egypt's wealth was plundered by the departing Israelites, leading to a prolonged recovery period for the nation. Moses, as God's chosen instrument, faced and overcame the mightiest power of his time, bringing Egypt to its knees through divine intervention, demonstrating the unparalleled strength of God in delivering His people from bondage in a dramatic and historically rich context far surpassing the cinematic depiction.

Joseph, in his remarkable life of 110 years, held a position of high honor and esteem in Egypt, though not as a Pharaoh. Despite the cultural significance in Egypt, where Pharaohs were revered as gods, Joseph could have been entitled to a grand state burial with elaborate ceremonies. However, his faith led him to reject such earthly glorification. Instead, he remembered God's promise to Abraham, passed down through Isaac and Jacob, that the children of Israel would one day leave Egypt. Trusting in God's word that He would judge the strangers they served and bring them out of that land to the Promised Land, Joseph gave commandment concerning his bones. He instructed that his remains be removed from Egypt rather than enshrined there, reflecting his belief in God's future deliverance of His people.