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A Just and Fair System
Commentators agree that Joseph's 20% tax was not oppressive but a fair and generous system. By establishing a fixed, legal rent, Joseph protected the people from arbitrary demands and secured their property under a new, stable agreement. This act is viewed as that of a public benefactor establishing a just law for the land.
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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…
John Gill
On Genesis 47:24
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall come to pass, in the increase
When the land shall produce an increase, and it shall be gathered in:
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 47:13–26
17th Century
Minister
With care taken for Jacob and his family���a mercy especially orchestrated by Providence through Joseph's advancement���the account now turns to ho…