And all the house of Joseph, and his brethren, and his father’s house: only their little ones, and their flocks, and their herds, they left in the land of Goshen.
All of Joseph's household, his brothers, and his father's family went with him. They only left behind their young children, their sheep, and their cattle in the land of Goshen.
This verse shows that Joseph's entire extended family traveled together for an important journey, leaving only their children and livestock safely behind in Goshen.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph, who had risen to a position of power in Egypt, had brought his family to settle in the land of Goshen during a time of famine. After Jacob's death, Joseph and his brothers prepared to transport his body to Canaan for burial in the family tomb, as Jacob had requested. They left behind their children, flocks, and herds in Goshen to ensure the safety and security of their possessions and vulnerable family members during the journey.
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