And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: Load your animals and depart; go to the land of Canaan.
Parallel translations
- WEB Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do this. Load your animals, and go, travel to the land of Canaan.
- KJV And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan;
- BSB Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do as follows: Load your animals and return to the land of Canaan.
- NASB Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: load your livestock and go to the land of Canaan,
- NLT Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘This is what you must do: Load your pack animals, and hurry back to the land of Canaan.
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Quick answer
Pharaoh tells Joseph to have his brothers load up and travel to Canaan. The king himself sponsors the family's relocation.
Overview
Pharaoh issues instructions for the brothers to fetch their household from Canaan. His direct involvement adds royal authority and generosity to Joseph's invitation. God moves the heart of the most powerful man in the world to provide for his covenant people.
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Cross-references · 2
- Gen 42:25–26Then Joseph gave a command to fill their bags with grain, and to restore each man’s money into his sack, and to give them food for the way. So it was done to them.
- Gen 44:1–2He commanded the steward of his house, saying, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in his sack’s mouth.
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