Here's the breakdown:
* The famine: The story of the famine in Canaan is found in the book of Genesis (chapters 41-47).
* The destination: The Israelites, under Jacob's leadership, migrated to Egypt to escape the famine.
* The reason: They went to Egypt because Joseph, Jacob's son, had risen to power in Egypt and promised to provide for his family.
* The duration: The Israelites stayed in Egypt for over two hundred years, eventually becoming slaves under the Pharaoh.
It's important to note that this specific famine and the Israelites' migration to Egypt were a unique event. They were not a typical response to drought in Canaan. Canaan was an agricultural region, and people would have dealt with drought in various ways, including seeking aid from neighboring communities, relying on stored food, or engaging in trade.