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Humility and Respect for Authority
Commentators highlight that even as the second most powerful man in Egypt, Joseph showed profound respect for Pharaoh's authority. He did not presume to settle his family permanently but reported that they had stopped in Goshen, awaiting the king's official permission. This demonstrates humility and proper conduct.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 47:1–31
18th Century
Theologian
רעמסס ra‘mesês — Ra‘meses “son of the sun.”
מטה mı̂ṭṭāh — “bed.” מטה maṭṭeh…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 47:1
19th Century
Bishop
XLVII
JOSEPH PRESENTS HIS FATHER AND BRETHREN TO PHARAOH.
Behold, they are in the land of Goshen.
John Calvin
On Genesis 47:1
16th Century
Theologian
Then Joseph came. Joseph indirectly intimates to the king, his desire to obtain a place to live for his brothers in the land of Goshen. Ye…
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John Gill
On Genesis 47:1
17th Century
Pastor
Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh
After he had been with his father, had had an interview with him, and had taken hi…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 47:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Though Joseph was a great man, especially in Egypt, he still acknowledged his brothers. Let the rich and great in the world not overlook or despise…