The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.
All of Egypt is available to you. Let your father and brothers live in the best part of the land—in the region of Goshen. And if you know any capable, hardworking men among them, put them in charge of my livestock.
Pharaoh is generously offering Joseph the best land in Egypt for his family and even employment opportunities for the skilled men among them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during the severe famine when Joseph, as Egypt's second-in-command, had successfully managed the crisis through his God-given wisdom. Pharaoh was so grateful and impressed with Joseph that he extended extraordinary generosity to Joseph's entire family. Goshen was a fertile region in the Nile Delta, perfect for the Israelites' pastoral lifestyle.
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