Genesis 45:20

Also pay no attention to your household goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”

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In The King James Version

Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.

In Context

19Now you are commanded to do this: take wagons out of the land of Egypt for your little ones and for your wives and bring your father and come.

21The sons of Jacob did as commanded. So Joseph gave them wagons according to Pharaoh’s orders and provisions for the journey.

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Cross References

Genesis 20:15Also Abimelech said, “My land lies before you; live wherever you please.”

Genesis 47:6the land of Egypt is at your disposal. Settle them in the best part of it. Let them stay in the province of Goshen; and if you know any capable men among them, put them in charge of my cattle.”

Matthew Henry on Genesis 45:17-25

Pharaoh's Kindness to Joseph. ( b. c. 1707.) 16 And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants. 17 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan; 18 And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land. 19 Now thou art commanded, this do ye; take you wagons out… Read the whole commentary →

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