Genesis 47:6
“The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The land of Egypt is before thee,.... To choose what part of it he should judge most suitable and agreeable to his…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 47:1-31
- Jacob in Goshen 11. רעמסס ra‛mesês, Ra‘meses “son of the sun.” 31. מטה mı̂ṭṭāh, “bed.” מטה maṭṭeh “staff.”…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
In the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell - So it appears that…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 47:1-12
Here is, I. The respect which Joseph, as a subject, showed to his prince. Though he was his favourite, and…
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