Genesis 47:6

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Genesis 47:4–8 · Berean Standard Bible

4 Then they said to Pharaoh, “We have come to live in the land for a time, because there is no pasture for the flocks of your servants, since the famine in the land of Canaan has been severe. So now, please allow your servants to settle in the land of Goshen.”

5 Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Now that your father and brothers have come to you,

6 the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. They may dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know of any talented men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.”

7 Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

8 “How many years have you lived?” Pharaoh asked.

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Genesis 47:11

So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.

Genesis 13:9

Is not the whole land before you? Now separate yourself from me. If you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left.”

Genesis 20:15

And Abimelech said, “Look, my land is before you. Settle wherever you please.”

Genesis 34:10

You may settle among us, and the land will be open to you. Live here, move about freely, and acquire your own property.”

Genesis 45:18

Then bring your father and your families and return to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you shall eat from the fat of the land.’

Genesis 45:19

You are also directed to tell them: ‘Take wagons from the land of Egypt for your young children and your wives, and bring your father and come back.

Genesis 45:20

But pay no regard to your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”

Proverbs 21:1

The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.

John 17:2

For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.

Genesis 47:4

Then they said to Pharaoh, “We have come to live in the land for a time, because there is no pasture for the flocks of your servants, since the famine in the land of Canaan has been severe. So now, please allow your servants to settle in the land of Goshen.”

Exodus 18:21

Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

1 Samuel 21:7

Now one of Saul’s servants was there that day, detained before the LORD. And his name was Doeg the Edomite, the chief shepherd for Saul.

1 Chronicles 27:29

Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.

1 Chronicles 27:30

Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.

1 Chronicles 27:31

Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property.

2 Chronicles 26:10

Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Genesis 47:16

“Then bring me your livestock,” said Joseph. “Since the money is gone, I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock.”

Exodus 9:3

then the hand of the LORD will bring a severe plague on your livestock in the field—on your horses, donkeys, camels, herds, and flocks.

Exodus 9:4

But the LORD will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt, so that no animal belonging to the Israelites will die.’”

Exodus 9:5

The LORD set a time, saying, “Tomorrow the LORD will do this in the land.”

Exodus 9:6

And the next day the LORD did just that. All the livestock of the Egyptians died, but not one animal belonging to the Israelites died.

Exodus 9:10

So they took soot from the furnace and stood before Pharaoh. Moses tossed it into the air, and festering boils broke out on man and beast.

Exodus 9:21

but those who disregarded the word of the LORD left their servants and livestock in the field.