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.
Hoffmeier, profesor Perjanjian Lama dan Arkeologi Timur Dekat, tulisan Mesir dan bukti arkeologis menunjukkan bahwa orang Semit (misalnya orang Ibrani kuno) diizinkan memasuki Mesir bersama kawanan ternak mereka pada masa kelaparan.