Pharaoh (Book of Abraham)

In the Latter Day Saint scripture the Book of Abraham, Pharaoh is the title of the first king of Egypt, and is referred to by his title since his name is never specified. He was the eldest son of Egyptus, who was the daughter of Ham, and a descendant of the Canaanites. According to the story, all Egyptians descended from Ham. The Canaanites were a race of people who had been cursed according to Latter Day Saint theology. Some members and leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) taught that Pharaoh inherited the curse of Cain due to his Caananite ancestry, so that "the devil might have representation upon the earth", but these teachings are considered unofficial.

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