Genesis 45:10 Cross References

Genesis 45:10

10: You will live in the land of Goshen so you can be near me with all your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and all that you have.

But it will be very different in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites live. No flies will be found there. Then you will know that I am the LORD and that I have power even in the heart of your land.

Jacob sent Judah on ahead to meet Joseph and get directions to the land of Goshen. And when they all arrived there,
Joseph prepared his chariot and traveled to Goshen to meet his father. As soon as Joseph arrived, he embraced his father and wept on his shoulder for a long time.

tell him, `We have been livestock breeders from our youth, as our ancestors have been for many generations.' When you tell him this, he will let you live here in the land of Goshen, for shepherds are despised in the land of Egypt."
So Joseph went to see Pharaoh and said, "My father and my brothers are here from Canaan. They came with all their flocks and herds and possessions, and they are now in the land of Goshen."
Joseph took five of his brothers with him and presented them to Pharaoh.
Pharaoh asked them, "What is your occupation?" And they replied, "We are shepherds like our ancestors.
We have come to live here in Egypt, for there is no pasture for our flocks in Canaan. The famine is very severe there. We request permission to live in the land of Goshen."

The only spot in all Egypt without hail that day was the land of Goshen, where the people of Israel lived.

Father, I want these whom you've given me to be with me, so they can see my glory. You gave me the glory because you loved me even before the world began!

There are many rooms in my Father's home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly.
When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.

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