Another interpretation was that the seven fat kine were
the seven fortified cities of Egypt, at some future time to fall
into the hands of seven Canaanitish nations, who were
foreshadowed
in the seven lean kine. According to this interpretation,
the second dream supplemented the first. It
meant that the descendants of Pharaoh would regain sovereign
authority over Egypt at a subsequent period, and
would subdue the seven Canaanitish nations as well.

There was a third interpretation, given by some: The
seven fat kine are seven women whom Pharaoh would take
to wife, but they would die during his lifetime, their loss
being indicated by the seven lean kine. Furthermore,
Pharaoh would have fourteen sons, and the seven strong

 
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