Genesis 45:8   (Read all of Genesis 45)

"So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.

Genesis 45:9   (Read all of Genesis 45)

Now hurry back to my father and say to him, 'This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; don't delay.

Genesis 45:10   (Read all of Genesis 45)

You shall live in the region of Goshen and be near me-you, your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and all you have.

Genesis 45:11   (Read all of Genesis 45)

I will provide for you there, because five years of famine are still to come. Otherwise you and your household and all who belong to you will become destitute.'

Genesis 45:12   (Read all of Genesis 45)

"You can see for yourselves, and so can my brother Benjamin, that it is really I who am speaking to you.

Genesis 45:13   (Read all of Genesis 45)

Tell my father about all the honor accorded me in Egypt and about everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly."

Genesis 45:17   (Read all of Genesis 45)

Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Tell your brothers, 'Do this: Load your animals and return to the land of Canaan,

Genesis 45:18   (Read all of Genesis 45)

and bring your father and your families back to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt and you can enjoy the fat of the land.'

Genesis 45:19   (Read all of Genesis 45)

"You are also directed to tell them, 'Do this: Take some carts from Egypt for your children and your wives, and get your father and come.

Genesis 45:20   (Read all of Genesis 45)

Never mind about your belongings, because the best of all Egypt will be yours.' "

Genesis 46:3   (Read all of Genesis 46)

"I am God, the God of your father," he said. "Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.

Genesis 46:4   (Read all of Genesis 46)

I will go down to Egypt with you, and I will surely bring you back again. And Joseph's own hand will close your eyes."

Genesis 46:30   (Read all of Genesis 46)

Israel said to Joseph, "Now I am ready to die, since I have seen for myself that you are still alive."

Genesis 46:33   (Read all of Genesis 46)

When Pharaoh calls you in and asks, 'What is your occupation?'

Genesis 46:34   (Read all of Genesis 46)

you should answer, 'Your servants have tended livestock from our boyhood on, just as our fathers did.' Then you will be allowed to settle in the region of Goshen, for all shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians."

Genesis 47:3   (Read all of Genesis 47)

Pharaoh asked the brothers, "What is your occupation?" "Your servants are shepherds," they replied to Pharaoh, "just as our fathers were."

Genesis 47:4   (Read all of Genesis 47)

They also said to him, "We have come to live here for a while, because the famine is severe in Canaan and your servants' flocks have no pasture. So now, please let your servants settle in Goshen."

Genesis 47:5   (Read all of Genesis 47)

Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Your father and your brothers have come to you,

Genesis 47:6   (Read all of Genesis 47)

and the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and your brothers in the best part of the land. Let them live in Goshen. And if you know of any among them with special ability, put them in charge of my own livestock."

Genesis 47:8   (Read all of Genesis 47)

Pharaoh asked him, "How old are you?"

Genesis 47:15   (Read all of Genesis 47)

When the money of the people of Egypt and Canaan was gone, all Egypt came to Joseph and said, "Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes? Our money is all gone."

Genesis 47:16   (Read all of Genesis 47)

"Then bring your livestock," said Joseph. "I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock, since your money is gone."

Genesis 47:18   (Read all of Genesis 47)

When that year was over, they came to him the following year and said, "We cannot hide from our lord the fact that since our money is gone and our livestock belongs to you, there is nothing left for our lord except our bodies and our land.

Genesis 47:19   (Read all of Genesis 47)

Why should we perish before your eyes-we and our land as well? Buy us and our land in exchange for food, and we with our land will be in bondage to Pharaoh. Give us seed so that we may live and not die, and that the land may not become desolate."