Joseph placed his father and his brothers, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Joseph placed his father and his brethren, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.
- BSB So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.
- NKJV And Joseph situated his father and his brothers, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.
- NASB Now Joseph settled his father and his brothers and gave them property in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had ordered.
- NLT So Joseph assigned the best land of Egypt—the region of Rameses—to his father and his brothers, and he settled them there, just as Pharaoh had commanded.
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Quick answer
Joseph settles his family in the best land of Egypt, the region of Rameses, as Pharaoh commanded. Israel is securely established in Goshen.
Overview
Joseph faithfully carries out Pharaoh's command, giving his family a lasting possession in the choicest district. The mention of Rameses identifies the region later associated with Israel's bondage and Exodus. Here, however, it is a place of provision, showing how God supplies His people in their time of need.
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- Gen 47:6The 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 livestock.”
- Exod 12:37The children of Israel traveled from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot who were men, besides children.
- Exod 1:11Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with their burdens. They built storage cities for Pharaoh: Pithom and Raamses.
- John 14:23Jesus answered him, “If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him.
- John 17:24Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world.
- John 10:28I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.
- John 17:2even as you gave him authority over all flesh, he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him.
- John 14:2In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.
- John 10:10The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
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