Genesis 46:29

When they came into the land of Goshen, Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to Goshen to meet Jacob his father, and when he presented himself to him Jacob fell on his neck and wept there a long time.

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And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.

In Context

28Jacob sent Judah before him to Joseph, so that he might show him the way to Goshen.

30Then Jacob said to Joseph, “Now let me die, since I have seen your face and know that you are still alive.”

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Cross References

Genesis 41:43He also made him ride in the second-best chariot which he had; and they cried before him, “Attention!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 45:19Now 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.

Genesis 50:9There went up with him both chariots and horsemen, so that it was a very great company.

Acts 20:37All were in tears; and throwing their arms around Paul’s neck, they kissed him again and again,

Matthew Henry on Genesis 46:29-34

Meeting between Jacob and Joseph. ( b. c. 1706.) 28 And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph, to direct his face unto Goshen; and they came into the land of Goshen. 29 And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while. 30 And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, because thou art yet alive. 31 And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I… Read the whole commentary →

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