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Genesis 47:2

Pharaoh

1 So Joseph went and told Pharaoh: “My father and my brothers, with their flocks and herds and all they own, have come from the land of Canaan and are now in Goshen.”

And he chose five of his brothers and presented them before Pharaoh.

3 “What is your occupation?” Pharaoh asked Joseph’s brothers. “Your servants are shepherds,” they replied, “both we and our fathers.”

4 Then they said to Pharaoh, “We have come to live in the land for a time, because there is no pasture for the flocks of your servants, since the famine in the land of Canaan has been severe. So now, please allow your servants to settle in the land of Goshen.”

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BSB
And he chose five of his brothers and presented them before Pharaoh.
KJV
And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.
WEB
From among his brothers he took five men, and presented them to Pharaoh.
ASV
And from among his brethren he took five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.
DARBY
And he took from the whole number of his brethren, five men, and set them before Pharaoh.
BLB
And from the end of his brothers, he took five men and he presented them before Pharaoh.
ÅB
Og av alle sine brødre tok han ut fem og fremstilte dem for Farao.
OTB
Han valgte ut fem av sine brødre til å presentere for farao.
B1930
Og av alle sine brødre tok han ut fem og fremstilte dem for Farao.

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Cross references

  • Acts 7:13

    On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:14

    knowing that the One who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in His presence.

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  • Jude 1:24

    Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—

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  • Colossians 1:28

    We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

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