Genesis 46:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jacob had sent his son Judah ahead of him to ask Joseph to meet them in Goshen.

Cross References

Genesis 31:21

When Jacob crossed the River Euphrates and headed for the hill country of Gilead, he took with him everything he owned.

Genesis 43:8

Then Judah said to his father, “Let Benjamin go with me, and we will leave straight away, so that none of us will starve to death.

Genesis 45:10

You will live near me in the region of Goshen with your children and grandchildren, as well as with your sheep, goats, cattle, and everything else you own.

Genesis 46:34

When he does, be sure to say, “We are shepherds. Our families have always raised sheep.” If you tell him this, he will let you settle in the region of Goshen. Joseph wanted them to say this to the king, because the Egyptians did not like to have anything to do with people who raised sheep.

Genesis 47:1

Joseph took five of his brothers to the king and told him, “My father and my brothers have come from Canaan. They have brought their sheep, goats, cattle, and everything else they own to the region of Goshen.” Then he introduced his brothers to the king,

Genesis 49:8

Judah, you will be praised by your brothers; they will bow down to you, as you defeat your enemies.