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
This verse describes the funeral procession for Jacob (Israel) as his family prepared to bury him in Canaan as he had requested. The Israelites had been living in Goshen, the fertile region of Egypt where Pharaoh had allowed them to settle during the seven years of famine. This journey back to Canaan to bury Jacob was a significant family event that required careful planning.
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