Thematic Bible
Genesis 47:1 (show verse)
After this, Joseph went to inform Pharaoh. "My father and brothers have come here from Canaan," he said, "and they've come with their flocks, herds, and everything else they have. I settled them in the Goshen territory!"
Genesis 47:2 (show verse)
He brought along five of his brothers to present before Pharaoh.
Genesis 47:3 (show verse)
Pharaoh asked his brothers, "What are your occupations?"
Genesis 47:4 (show verse)
"Your servants are shepherds," they replied, "both we and our ancestors. We've come to live for a while in this region, since there is no pasture back in Canaan for your servants' flocks. May your servants please live in the Goshen territory?"
Egypt » Often a refuge to strangers
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Genesis 47:5 (show verse)
Then Pharaoh replied to Joseph, "Now that your father and your brothers have come to you,
Egypt » Inhabitants of » Hospitable
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Kindness » Instances of » Pharaoh to jacob
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Pharaoh, in his treatment of jacob and his family
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Kindness » Instances of » Pharaoh to jacob
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Pharaoh, in his treatment of jacob and his family
Genesis 47:6 (show verse)
Egypt is at your disposal, so settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land! Let them live in the Goshen territory. If you learn that any of them are especially skilled, put them in charge of my livestock."
Egypt » Inhabitants of » Hospitable
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Kindness » Instances of » Pharaoh to jacob
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Pharaoh, in his treatment of jacob and his family
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Kindness » Instances of » Pharaoh to jacob
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Pharaoh, in his treatment of jacob and his family
Genesis 47:7 (show verse)
Later, Joseph brought his father Jacob to Pharaoh and introduced him. Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
Benedictions » Instances of » By jacob » Upon pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Summary of his life » Filial devotion
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Pharaoh, in his treatment of jacob and his family
Salutations » Were given » By inferiors to their superiors
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Summary of his life » Filial devotion
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Pharaoh, in his treatment of jacob and his family
Salutations » Were given » By inferiors to their superiors
Genesis 47:8 (show verse)
"How old are you?" Pharaoh asked Jacob.
Benedictions » Instances of » By jacob » Upon pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Pharaoh, in his treatment of jacob and his family
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Pharaoh, in his treatment of jacob and his family
Genesis 47:9 (show verse)
"I'm 130 years old," Jacob replied. "My years have turned out to be few and unpleasant, but I haven't yet reached the age my ancestors did during their travels on earth."
Benedictions » Instances of » By jacob » Upon pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Life » Lessons of » Pilgrimage, a
Life » Uncertainty of physical » Life brief, figurative allusions to the brevity of
Life » Brief » Life brief, figurative allusions to the brevity of
natural Life » Is compared to » A pilgrimage
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified » jacob
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Pharaoh, in his treatment of jacob and his family
Time » Brevity of » Life brief, figurative allusions to the brevity of
Year » Age computed by » Of jacob
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Life » Lessons of » Pilgrimage, a
Life » Uncertainty of physical » Life brief, figurative allusions to the brevity of
Life » Brief » Life brief, figurative allusions to the brevity of
natural Life » Is compared to » A pilgrimage
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified » jacob
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Pharaoh, in his treatment of jacob and his family
Time » Brevity of » Life brief, figurative allusions to the brevity of
Year » Age computed by » Of jacob
Genesis 47:10 (show verse)
Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and then left the throne room.
Benedictions » Instances of » By jacob » Upon pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Pharaoh, in his treatment of jacob and his family
Egypt » History of israel in » Jacob, &c presented to pharaoh
Israel » Goshen
jacob » Pharaoh receives him, and is blessed by jacob
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Pharaoh, in his treatment of jacob and his family
Genesis 47:11 (show verse)
Joseph settled his father and brothers, assigning them their own land in the best part of Egypt (in the territory of Rameses), just as Pharaoh had ordered.
Children » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Israel placed in the land of goshen
jacob » The land of goshen assigned to
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Nepotism » Of joseph
Rameses » The district in egypt which was inhabited by the israelites
Egypt » History of israel in » Israel placed in the land of goshen
jacob » The land of goshen assigned to
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Nepotism » Of joseph
Rameses » The district in egypt which was inhabited by the israelites
Genesis 47:12 (show verse)
Joseph provided food for his father, his brothers, and all of his father's household, proportionate to the number of young children.
Children » Instances of » Joseph
Children » Good » Take care of parents
Good Children » Take care of parents
jacob » The land of goshen assigned to
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Judgments » Saints » Provided for, during
Nepotism » Of joseph
Children » Good » Take care of parents
Good Children » Take care of parents
jacob » The land of goshen assigned to
Joseph » Son of jacob » Reveals himself to his brothers; sends for his father; provides the land of goshen for his people; and sustains them during the famine
Judgments » Saints » Provided for, during
Nepotism » Of joseph
Genesis 47:13 (show verse)
Meanwhile, there continued to be no food throughout the land, because the famine remained very severe. As a result, both Egypt and Canaan languished under the effects of the famine.
Canaan » Land of » Famines in
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Famine » Caused » Faintness
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Famine » Caused » Faintness
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Genesis 47:14 (show verse)
So Joseph kept on accumulating all the money that was to be found throughout Egypt and Canaan in exchange for the grain that was being purchased. He stored the money in Pharaoh's palace.
Genesis 47:15 (show verse)
After all the money had been spent throughout Egypt and Canaan, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and demanded, "Give us food! Why should we die right in front of you? Our money is spent!"
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Genesis 47:16 (show verse)
"You can surrender your livestock," Joseph replied. "I'll feed them in exchange, since your money is gone."
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Genesis 47:17 (show verse)
So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and Joseph traded food in exchange for horses, various flocks and herds, and donkeys. He fed them with food in exchange for their livestock during that year.
Business life » Miscellaneous topics relating to » Barter
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Genesis 47:18 (show verse)
The following year, they came to him and reminded him, "We won't hide from you, your Excellency, that we've spent all of our money, and that our livestock all belong to you. There's nothing left to trade with you, your Excellency, except our bodies and our territories.
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Genesis 47:19 (show verse)
So why should we and our land die right in front of you? Buy us and our land in exchange for food, and we and our land will be slaves to Pharaoh. Give us seed, so we can survive and not die, and so the land won't stay desolate."
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Genesis 47:20 (show verse)
So Joseph purchased all of the Egyptian territory for Pharaoh. Every Egyptian sold his field, because the famine's effect was so severe. That's how Pharaoh came to own the land.
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Land » Land measure a cubit = 1824 ft » Sold
Land » Monopoly of
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Real estate » Land sold
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Land » Land measure a cubit = 1824 ft » Sold
Land » Monopoly of
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Real estate » Land sold
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Genesis 47:21 (show verse)
Then Joseph transported the people to cities from one end of Egypt to the other.
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Land » Monopoly of
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Land » Monopoly of
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Genesis 47:22 (show verse)
However, he did not purchase land belonging to the priests, because the priests held an allotment, previously provided to them by Pharaoh, from which they lived. That's why they did not sell their land.
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Egypt » Priests of
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Joseph » Son of jacob » Exempts the priests from the exactions
Land » Monopoly of
Land » Priests' part in
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Property » In real estate » Priests exempt from taxes
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » Priests of
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Joseph » Son of jacob » Exempts the priests from the exactions
Land » Monopoly of
Land » Priests' part in
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Property » In real estate » Priests exempt from taxes
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Genesis 47:23 (show verse)
After this, Joseph addressed the people. "Pay attention," he said. "I've bought you and your land for Pharaoh today, in exchange for seed for you. Now go sow the land.
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Land » Monopoly of
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Land » Monopoly of
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Genesis 47:24 (show verse)
When harvest season arrives, you are to provide a fifth of the harvest to Pharaoh. The remaining four fifths are to be for your use, for seed, and to feed you, your households, and your little ones."
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Land » Monopoly of
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Land » Monopoly of
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Genesis 47:25 (show verse)
"You've saved our lives," they replied. "If it pleases you, your Excellency, we'll be Pharaoh's slaves."
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Land » Monopoly of
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Land » Monopoly of
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Genesis 47:26 (show verse)
So Joseph crafted a statute concerning Egypt that remains valid to this day that Pharaoh should own a fifth of the produce, excluding the land belonging to the priests, which remained outside of Pharaoh's control.
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Joseph » Son of jacob » Exempts the priests from the exactions
Land » Monopoly of
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Tax » Priests exempted from
Taxes » Examples of
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
Egypt » The king acquires title to land of
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Joseph » Son of jacob » Sells the stores of food to the people of egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives
Joseph » Son of jacob » Exempts the priests from the exactions
Land » Monopoly of
Monopoly » By pharaoh
Statecraft » Instances of » Joseph
Tax » Priests exempted from
Taxes » Examples of
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
Genesis 47:27 (show verse)
Israel remained in Egypt's Goshen territory, acquired land there, became prosperous, and his descendants grew very numerous.
Genesis 47:28 (show verse)
He lived for seventeen more years in Egypt, until he was 147 years old.
Genesis 47:29 (show verse)
As the time approached for Israel to die, he called for his son Joseph and addressed him. "Please," he asked, "if you're happy with me, make a solemn promise that you'll treat me fairly and kindly by not burying me in Egypt.
Burial » The jews anxious to be interred in their family places of
hands » Placed under the thigh of a person to whom an oath was made
jacob » Exacts a promise from joseph to bury him with his forefathers
Oath » Requires joseph to swear that he would bury him with his forefathers
Oaths » Often accompanied by placing the hand under the thigh of the person sworn to
hands » Placed under the thigh of a person to whom an oath was made
jacob » Exacts a promise from joseph to bury him with his forefathers
Oath » Requires joseph to swear that he would bury him with his forefathers
Oaths » Often accompanied by placing the hand under the thigh of the person sworn to
Genesis 47:30 (show verse)
Instead, when I've died, as my ancestors have, you are to carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their tomb." "I'll do what you've asked," Joseph replied.
Burial » The jews anxious to be interred in their family places of
Burial » Burying places » Family
Children » Good » Obey parents
Good Children » Obey parents
jacob » Exacts a promise from joseph to bury him with his forefathers
Oath » Requires joseph to swear that he would bury him with his forefathers
Burial » Burying places » Family
Children » Good » Obey parents
Good Children » Obey parents
jacob » Exacts a promise from joseph to bury him with his forefathers
Oath » Requires joseph to swear that he would bury him with his forefathers
Genesis 47:31 (show verse)
"Promise me," Israel insisted. So Joseph promised. Then Israel collapsed on his bed.
Beds » Antiquity of
Burial » The jews anxious to be interred in their family places of
hands » Placed under the thigh of a person to whom an oath was made
jacob » Exacts a promise from joseph to bury him with his forefathers
Oath » Requires joseph to swear that he would bury him with his forefathers
Oaths » In covenants
Burial » The jews anxious to be interred in their family places of
hands » Placed under the thigh of a person to whom an oath was made
jacob » Exacts a promise from joseph to bury him with his forefathers
Oath » Requires joseph to swear that he would bury him with his forefathers
Oaths » In covenants