The Bible confirms that the Israelites were to build “supply cities, Pithom and Ramses, for Pharaoh.” Egyptian records confirm that the kings of the 19th dynasty (ca 1293–1185 B.C.E ...

National Geographic explores notable biblical figures in our ongoing series People in the Bible, as part of our ... them to build “supply cities, Pithom and Ramses, for Pharaoh.” ...