Genesis 47:3

³And Pharaoh asked the brothers, “What is your occupation?” They replied, “We, your servants, are shepherds, just like our ancestors.

Genesis 47 details the settlement of Jacob's family in Goshen, Egypt. Joseph skillfully navigates Pharaoh's court, securing the best land for his family and providing for them during the famine. The chapter highlights Joseph's administrative prowess and the fulfillment of God's promise to Jacob, even as the famine intensifies and the Egyptians become increasingly dependent on Pharaoh. It concludes with Jacob's final request to be buried in Canaan, underscoring his faith in God's covenant promises.

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a: v.31 — Jacob worshipped, leaning on his staff: Hebrews 11:21; 1 Kings 1:47, Hebrews 11:21, Genesis 24:3, Genesis 24:26, Genesis 47:29, Genesis 48:1-2, Genesis 21:23

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