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It came about
This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
at the end of two full years
Two years passed after Joseph correctly interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker, who had been in prison with Joseph.
Behold, he stood
The word "behold" here marks the beginning of another event in the larger story. Your language may have a way of doing this.
he stood
"Pharaoh was standing"
Behold, seven cows
The word “behold” here shows that Pharaoh was surprised by what he saw. This can also be translated as “suddenly."
desirable and fat
This could be translated as a new sentence: "They were healthy and fat."
grazed in the reeds
These are tall, thin grasses that grow in wet areas. Alternate translation: "were eating the grass along the side of the river"
Behold, seven other cows
The word “behold” here shows that Pharaoh was again surprised by what he saw.
undesirable and thin
This can be translated as a new sentence: "They were sick and thin."
bank of the river
This is the higher ground along the edge of a river. Alternate translation: "beside the river" or "riverside"