* Joseph presents his brethren to Pharaoh. (1-6) Jacob blesses
Pharaoh. (7-12) Joseph's dealings with the Egyptians during the
famine. (13-26) Jacob's age. His desire to be buried in Canaan.
(27--31)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-6 Though Joseph was a great man, especially in Egypt, yet he owned
his brethren. Let the rich and great in the world not overlook or
despise poor relations. Our Lord Jesus is not ashamed to call us
brethren. In answer to Pharaoh's inquiry, What is your calling? they
told him that they were shepher... [ Continue Reading ]
7-12 With the gravity of old age, the piety of a true believer, and
the authority of a patriarch and a prophet, Jacob besought the Lord to
bestow a blessing upon Pharaoh. He acted as a man not ashamed of his
religion; and who would express gratitude to the benefactor of himself
and his family. We h... [ Continue Reading ]
13-26 Care being taken of Jacob and his family, which mercy was
especially designed by Providence in Joseph's advancement, an account
is given of the saving the kingdom of Egypt from ruin. There was no
bread, and the people were ready to die. See how we depend upon God's
providence. All our wealth... [ Continue Reading ]
27-31 At last the time drew nigh that Israel must die. Israel, a
prince with God, had power over the Angel, and prevailed, yet must
die. Joseph supplied him with bread, that he might not die by famine,
but that did not secure him from dying by age or sickness. He died by
degrees; his candle gradual... [ Continue Reading ]