#The famine was severe in the land

The word "Canaan" is understood. AT: "The famine was severe in the land of Canaan" (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_ellipsis]])

#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. (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:writing_newevent]])

#when they had eaten

"when Jacob and his family had eaten"

#they had brought

"Jacob's older sons had brought"

#buy us

Here "us" refers to Jacob, his sons, and the rest of the family. (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_inclusive]])