And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, because thou art yet alive.
Israel said to Joseph, 'Now I can die in peace, since I have seen your face and know that you are still alive.'
Israel (Jacob) is expressing that seeing his beloved son Joseph alive has brought such joy and completion to his life that he feels ready to die peacefully.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jacob, also known as Israel, had believed his son Joseph was dead for many years after his other sons deceived him by claiming Joseph had been killed by wild animals. However, Joseph had been sold into slavery in Egypt, where he rose to a position of great power as the Pharaoh's second-in-command, overseeing the land during a severe famine. When Jacob and his family traveled to Egypt to escape the famine, their reunion with Joseph brought overwhelming joy, as Jacob felt his life's purpose was fulfilled upon seeing his long-lost son alive.
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