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The land of Egypt is before you. Make your father and your brothers dwell in the best of the land. Let them dwell in the land of Goshen. If you know any able men among them, then put them in charge of my cattle."
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God's Lavish Provision
Commentators note that Pharaoh offered Jacob's family not just any land, but "the best of the land"—the fertile region of Goshen. This act by a foreign king demonstrates God's sovereign and lavish provision for His people, ensuring their survival and setting the stage for their future growth, even in a foreign land during a severe famine.
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18th Century
Theologian
רעמסס ra‘mesês — Ra‘meses “son of the sun.”
מטה mı̂ṭṭāh — “bed.” מטה maṭṭeh…
16th Century
The land of Egypt. This is recorded not only to show that Jacob was courteously received, but also that nothing was given to him by Joseph…
17th Century
Pastor
The land of Egypt [is] before you To choose what part of it he should judge most suitable and agreeable to his fathe…
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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…