Genesis 45:11

New English Translation

I will provide you with food there because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise you would become poor – you, your household, and everyone who belongs to you.”’

Cross References

Genesis 45:12

You and my brother Benjamin can certainly see with your own eyes that I really am the one who speaks to you.

Genesis 47:12

Joseph also provided food for his father, his brothers, and all his father’s household, according to the number of their little children.

Genesis 47:6

The land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and your brothers in the best region of the land. They may live in the land of Goshen. If you know of any highly capable men among them, put them in charge of my livestock.”

Genesis 50:21

So now, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children.” Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them.

Esther 10:3

Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was the highest-ranking Jew, and he was admired by his numerous relatives. He worked enthusiastically for the good of his people and was an advocate for the welfare of all his descendants.

1 Timothy 5:4

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God.