Genesis 47:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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,

Cross References

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 45:16

When it was told in the palace that Joseph's brothers had come, the king and his officials were happy.

Genesis 46:28

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

Genesis 46:31

Then Joseph said to his brothers and to everyone who had come with them: I must go and tell the king that you have arrived from Canaan.

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.

Exodus 8:22

“The LORD's people in Goshen won't be bothered by flies, but your people in the rest of the country will be tormented by them. That's how you will know that the LORD is here in Egypt. This miracle will happen tomorrow.”

Exodus 9:26

Only Goshen, where the Israelites lived, was safe from the storm.

Hebrews 2:11

Jesus and the people he makes holy all belong to the same family. That is why he isn't ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters.