Why do other ancient documents support the Book of Mormons idea that the ancient Joseph prophesied of Moses and Aaron?
In 2 Nephi 3, Nephi provides information about the ancient patriarch and prophet, Joseph, that is not found in the Bible. Interestingly, 2 Nephi 3: 9,10, and 17 indicate that Joseph prophesied of the future bondage of Israel in Egypt and their deliverance of Israel by Moses and Aaron. Ancient Jewish documents, not available to Joseph Smith, provide support for these details. Two of the second-century-A.D. targumim (translations of the Bible into Aramaic) show that Joseph knew of Moses and Aaron and their role as deliverers of Israel. For details, see the short article, “Joseph’s Prophecy of Moses and Aaron” by John Tvedtnes.
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