But then they told him everything Joseph had said. And Jacob saw the wagons Joseph had sent for him to bring him back to Egypt. Then Jacob became excited and very, very happy.
Genesis 45:28 - Easy To Read Version Israel said, “Now I believe you. My son Joseph is still alive! I am going to see him before I die!” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 and Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And Israel said, It is enough! Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die. American Standard Version (1901) and Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die. Common English Bible Then Israel said, “This is too much! My son Joseph is still alive! Let me go and see him before I die.” Catholic Public Domain Version and he said: "It is enough for me, if my son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he said: It is enough for me, if Joseph my son be yet living: I will go and see him before I die. |
But then they told him everything Joseph had said. And Jacob saw the wagons Joseph had sent for him to bring him back to Egypt. Then Jacob became excited and very, very happy.
So Israel began his trip to Egypt. First Israel went to Beersheba. There, Israel worshiped God, the God of his father Isaac. He offered sacrifices. [246]
Then Israel said to Joseph, “Now I can die in peace. I have seen your face and I know that you are still alive.”