Genesis 47:15

And when money failed in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money faileth.

Cross-references

Genesis 47:18 continues the narrative — the Egyptians return the next year, now offering livestock instead of money.

Genesis 47:19 continues — the Egyptians offer themselves and their land as payment for survival.

Genesis 47:24 records Joseph's tax policy — the outcome of the negotiations begun in verse 15.

Nehemiah 5:3 describes people mortgaging property for grain during famine — identical situation of trading assets for food.