Genesis 41:35

“Joseph collected all the food produced in Egypt during the seven years of abundance and stored it in the cities. In each city he put the food grown in the fields surrounding it.”

Continues the narrative of Joseph storing up food.

“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”

Illustrates the wisdom of preparing for future needs.

“The seven years of abundance in Egypt came to an end, and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all the other lands, but in all Egypt there was food.”

Shows the result of heeding Joseph's advice and storing food.

“Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality, as it is written: “The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.””

Theological parallel about sharing resources in times of need.