Hoffmeier, professor of Old Testament and Near Eastern Archaeology, both Egyptian writings and archaeological evidence indicate that Semites (such as the ancient Hebrews) were allowed to enter Egypt with their herds during times of famine.
● Vana Testamendi ja Lähis - Ida arheoloogia professori James Hoffmeieri sõnul osutavad nii egiptuse kirjutised kui ka arheoloogilised leiud sellele, et semiitidel (nagu muistsed heebrealased olid) lubati näljahäda ajal koos kariloomadega Egiptusesse tulla.