And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children’s children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast:
You will live in the land of Goshen, and you will be close to me—you, your children, your grandchildren, your flocks, your herds, and everything you own.
Joseph is promising his father Jacob that the whole family can live nearby in the fertile region of Goshen, where they'll be safe and well-provided for during the famine.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Joseph, now second-in-command of Egypt, is reuniting with his family after revealing his identity to his brothers who had sold him into slavery years earlier. Egypt was experiencing abundance while surrounding regions faced severe famine, making Joseph's invitation a lifesaving offer. Goshen was a fertile region in northeastern Egypt, ideal for shepherding families like Jacob's clan.
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