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Genesis 47:6-9

6 and the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and your brothers in the best part of the land. Let them live in Goshen. And if you know of any among them with special ability, put them in charge of my own livestock.”

7 Then Joseph brought his father Jacob in and presented him before Pharaoh. After Jacob blessed Pharaoh,

8 Pharaoh asked him, “How old are you?”

9 And Jacob said to Pharaoh, “The years of my pilgrimage are a hundred and thirty. My years have been few and difficult, and they do not equal the years of the pilgrimage of my fathers.”

Cross References for Genesis 47:6-9

Proverbs 21:1 - The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:1

Genesis 13:9 - Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go to the rig... Click to read the verse Genesis 13:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 13:9

Genesis 34:10 - You can settle among us; the land is open to you. Live in it, trade in it, and acquire property... Click to read the verse Genesis 34:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 34:10

Genesis 20:15 - And Abimelech said, “My land is before you; live wherever you like.” Click to read the verse Genesis 20:15 Click to read the verse Genesis 20:15

Exodus 9:21 - But those who ignored the word of the Lord left their slaves and livestock in the field. Click to read the verse Exodus 9:21 Click to read the verse Exodus 9:21

Proverbs 22:29 - Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obsc... Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:29

John 17:2 - For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you ... Click to read the verse John 17:2 Click to read the verse John 17:2

Deuteronomy 23:7 - Do not abhor an Edomite, for he is your brother. Do not abhor an Egyptian, because you lived as... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:7 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:7

Genesis 45:18 - and bring your father and your families back to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egy... Click to read the verse Genesis 45:18 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:18

Genesis 45:11 - I will provide for you there, because five years of famine are still to come. Otherwise you and... Click to read the verse Genesis 45:11 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:11

Genesis 47:4 - They also said to him, “We have come to live here awhile, because the famine is severe in Canaa... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:4

Exodus 9:3-6 - the hand of the Lord will bring a terrible plague on your livestock in the field—on your horses... Click to read the verse Exodus 9:3-6 Click to read the verse Exodus 9:3-6

Exodus 18:21 - But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest... Click to read the verse Exodus 18:21 Click to read the verse Exodus 18:21

1 Chronicles 27:29-31 - Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 27:29-31 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 27:29-31

2 Chronicles 26:10 - He also built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns, because he had much livestock in the ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 26:10 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 26:10

Genesis 47:11 - So Joseph settled his father and his brothers in Egypt and gave them property in the best part ... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:11 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:11

1 Samuel 21:7 - Now one of Saul’s servants was there that day, detained before the Lord; he was Doeg the Edomit... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 21:7 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 21:7

Genesis 47:16 - “Then bring your livestock,” said Joseph. “I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock,... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:16

Exodus 18:25 - He chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders of the people, officials over thousa... Click to read the verse Exodus 18:25 Click to read the verse Exodus 18:25

Genesis 45:18-20 - and bring your father and your families back to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egy... Click to read the verse Genesis 45:18-20 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:18-20

Exodus 9:10 - So they took soot from a furnace and stood before Pharaoh. Moses tossed it into the air, and fe... Click to read the verse Exodus 9:10 Click to read the verse Exodus 9:10

1 Chronicles 27:30 - Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 27:30 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 27:30