Genesis 46:29

Joseph prepared his chariot and went up to meet Israel his father in Goshen. He saw him, hugged his neck, and wept on his neck 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 ahead of him to Joseph to show the way before him to Goshen, and they came to the land of Goshen.

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

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Cross References

Genesis 41:43He had him ride in the second chariot which he possessed. Men shouted before him, “Bend the knee.” Pharaoh put him over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 45:19Now you are commanded, 'Do this, take carts out of the land of Egypt for your children and for your wives. Get your father and come.

Genesis 50:9Chariots and horsemen also went with him. It was a very large group of people.

Acts 20:37There was a lot of crying and they embraced Paul and kissed him.

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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