Joseph introduced some of his brothers to Pharaoh, Pharaoh enquired about the occupation of the brothers of Joseph, and came to they are shepherds. Brothers of Joseph, requested Pharaoh to live in the land of Goshen, to get pasture for their flocks. Pharaoh gave a free hand to Joseph to select the place for their brothers in Egypt, further advised Joseph to appoint his brothers as rulers
over the cattle of Egypt if they have knowledge of the activity.
Joseph introduced his father Jacob to Pharaoh, Pharaoh enquired about the age of Jacob, Jacob replied his age was 130 years. Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from before Pharaoh. Joseph placed his father and brothers in the best of the land that is the land of Rameses, Joseph gave food to his father and his brothers according to their families.
Money failed in the land of Egypt, people came to Joseph for bread, Joseph asked to surrender their cattle in exchange of bread, Joseph took position of cattle and feed them. once again the people came to Joseph for bread, this time Joseph asked to surrender their lands, they surrendered their lands and have taken bread. now entire land and cattle of the country are in the position of Pharaoh. Then Joseph asked to cultivate the land and pay 1/5th of the crop to the Pharaoh .
Israel lived 17th years in the land of Egypt, but don't want to die in the land of Egypt, at the age of 147 years Israel called his son Joseph and prayed him not to bury in Egypt and bury me where my forefathers are burried. Israel asked to swear Joseph, Joseph swear to him.
~ Genesis Chapter 47
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