Read Genesis 46 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. So Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. . All rights reserved. This shows what would happen (in theory) if we had no representative or advocate before God. But, on calmer consideration, many difficulties appeared to lie in the way. I will also surely bring thee up [again]--As Jacob could not expect to live till the former promise was realized, he must have seen that the latter was to be accomplished only to his posterity. Israel took his journey with all that he had--that is, his household; for in compliance with Pharaoh's recommendation, he left his heavy furniture behind.In contemplating a step so important as that of leaving Canaan, which at his time of life he might never revisit, so pious a patriarch would ask the guidance and counsel of God. 8-27. all the souls of the house of Jacob, which came into Egypt, were threescore and ten--Strictly speaking, there were only sixty-six went to Egypt; but to these add Joseph and his two sons, and Jacob the head of the clan, and the whole number amounts to seventy. Proud member In the same pattern, the believer needs Jesus Christ to represent him or her. ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. Then he sent Judah before him to Joseph, to point out before him the way to Goshen. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Genesis 46:1-4.SACRIFICE AT BEER-SHEBA. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. I will go up, and show Pharaoh--It was a tribute of respect due to the king to inform him of their arrival. This was a dramatic change from the attitude that said before, all things are against me (Genesis 42:36). 4. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Indeed, the pharaohs after Joseph’s death forgot about Joseph and made the people of Israel slaves (Exodus 1:8-10). With all his anxiety to see Joseph, he would rather have died in Canaan without that highest of earthly gratifications than leave it without the consciousness of carrying the divine blessing along with him. Genesis 46:1-4 . Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes--shall perform the last office of filial piety; and this implied that he should henceforth enjoy, without interruption, the society of that favorite son. Both Abraham (Genesis 22:19) and Isaac (Genesis 26:23) lived for a time at Beersheba. I will there make of thee a great nation--How truly this promise was fulfilled, appears in the fact that the seventy souls who went down into Egypt increased ( Exodus 1:5-7 ), in the space of two hundred fifteen years, to one hundred eighty thousand. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. Genesis 46 On his way to Egypt Jacob stops in Beersheba and he offers sacrifices to God at that place. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. The number in the Septuagint is not wrong, just arrived at in a different way, specifically adding five more sons (or grandsons) of Joseph born in Egypt. came to Beer-sheba--That place, which was in his direct route to Egypt, had been a favorite encampment of Abraham ( Genesis 21:33 ) and Isaac ( Genesis 26:25 ), and was memorable for their experience of the divine goodness; and Jacob seems to have deferred his public devotions till he had reached a spot so consecrated by covenant to his own God and the God of his fathers. Genesis 46 - Commentary by Rev. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Israel's grandfather Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba many years before and had called on the name of the LORD there ( Genesis 21:33 ). of Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. 7. daughters--As Dinah was his only daughter, this must mean daughters-in-law. CHAPTER 46. 2. In contemplating a step so important as that of leaving Canaan, which at his time of life he might never revisit, so pious a patriarch would ask the guidance and counsel of God. That you may dwell in the land of Goshen: God had a place for His people. b. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. And Jacob rose up from Beer-sheba--to cross the border and settle in Egypt. ii. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. And the men are shepherds, for their occupation has been to feed livestock; and they have brought their flocks, their herds, and all that they have.’ So it shall be, when Pharaoh calls you and says, ‘What is your occupation?’ that you shall say, ‘Your servants’ occupation has been with livestock from our youth even till now, both we and also our fathers,’ that you may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians.”. He may have remembered the prophecy to Abraham that his posterity was to be afflicted in Egypt and also that his father had been expressly told not to go [ Genesis 15:13 , 26:2 ]; he may have feared the contamination of idolatry to his family and their forgetfulness of the land of promise. presented himself unto him--in an attitude of filial reverence (compare Exodus 22:17 ). At first the prospect of paying a personal visit to Joseph had been viewed with unmingled joy. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. In the speech of Stephen ( Acts 7:14 ) the number is stated to be seventy-five; but as that estimate includes five sons of Ephraim and Manasseh ( 1 Chronicles 7:14-20 ), born in Egypt, the two accounts coincide. And the instructions which he gave them were worthy of his character alike as an affectionate brother and a religious man. However refreshed and invigorated in spirit by the religious services at Beer-sheba, he was now borne down by the infirmities of advanced age; and, therefore, his sons undertook all the trouble and toil of the arrangements, while the enfeebled old patriarch, with the wives and children, was conveyed by slow and leisurely stages in the Egyptian vehicles sent for their accommodation. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. They came to safety in Egypt, but needed Joseph to represent them. Moreover, here is an answer on the chief subject of Jacob's prayer and a removal of any doubt as to the course he was meditating. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. We see Jesus in both aspects – He takes care of us in the present, but has gone to heaven to prepare a place for us – and will receive us to Himself. To himself it was literally verified in the removal of his remains to Canaan; but, in the large and liberal sense of the words, it was made good only on the establishment of Israel in the land of promise. Genesis 46 – The Family of Jacob Comes to Egypt A. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Beersheba brings back the memories of childhood. i. John Schultz. You can also change some of your preferences. The interview was a most affecting one--the happiness of the delighted father was now at its height; and life having no higher charms, he could, in the very spirit of the aged Simeon, have departed in peace [ Luke 2:25 Luke 2:29 ]. 6. goods, which they had gotten in the land--not furniture, but substance--precious things. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. 1. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. i. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Then Joseph said to his brothers and to his father’s household, “I will go up and tell Pharaoh, and say to him, ‘My brothers and those of my father’s house, who were in the land of Canaan, have come to me. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie.