We came to sojourn in your land, because there is no grass for the flocks of your servants, the famine being very grievous in the land of Canaan. And we petition you that you may order us, your servants, to be in the land of Goshen."
Genesis 47:5 - Catholic Public Domain Version And so the king said to Joseph: "Your father and brothers have come to you. Matoleo zaidiKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And Pharaoh spoke to Joseph, saying, Your father and your brothers have come to you. American Standard Version (1901) And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee: Common English Bible Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since your father and brothers have arrived, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The king therefore said to Joseph: Thy father and thy brethren are come to thee. English Standard Version 2016 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Your father and your brothers have come to you. |
We came to sojourn in your land, because there is no grass for the flocks of your servants, the famine being very grievous in the land of Canaan. And we petition you that you may order us, your servants, to be in the land of Goshen."
The land of Egypt is in your sight. Cause them to live in the best place, and deliver to them the land of Goshen. And if you know there to be industrious men among them, appoint these as foremen over my cattle."