Genesis 47:2

Likewise, he stood in the sight of the king five men, the last of his brothers.

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In The King James Version

And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.

In Context

1And so Joseph entered and reported to Pharaoh, saying: “My father and brothers, their sheep and herds, and everything that they possess, have arrived from the land of Canaan. And behold, they stand together in the land of Goshen.”

3And he questioned them, “What do you have for work?” They responded: “Your servants are pastors of sheep, both we and our fathers.

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Cross References

Acts 7:13And on the second occasion, Joseph was recognized by his brothers, and his ancestry was made manifest to Pharaoh.

Colossians 1:28We are announcing him, correcting every man and teaching every man, with all wisdom, so that we may offer every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 47:2-13

Pharaoh's Generosity; Jacob Presented to Pharaoh. ( b. c. 1706.) 1 Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have, are come out of the land of Canaan; and, behold, they are in the land of Goshen. 2 And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh. 3 And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers. 4 They… Read the whole commentary →

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