Joseph stops at the beginning of Genesis 46 to sacrifice to the Lord. Once again, the covenant with Abraham’s family is confirmed. A promise is made to bring them from Egypt after their number has increased greatly. Here is a reason Jehovah wanted the Israelites in Egypt. They arrive in Goshen and Joseph greets his Father once more.
The Israelites represent themselves as shepherds to be allowed to live in the area that is one of the most fertile. Pharaoh gives them the area they want.
The introduction of Jacob and five of his sons to Pharaoh is told in chapter forty-seven. As planned before, they represented themselves as shepherds. The best land in Goshen was set aside for them.
Working for his employer as he always has, he proceeds to secure all the money, property and people for the King of Egypt. Even after the famine years, a fifth of all crops is paid to the Pharaoh.
Jacob makes Joseph promise to bury him in Canaan, not Egypt when he dies. Tomorrow the blessings from Jacob.
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