_A.M. 2298. B.C. 1706._ Jacob is here removing to Egypt in his old age. (1,) _ God sends him thither, Genesis 46:1._ (2,) _ All his family goes with him, Genesis 46:5._ (3,) _ Joseph bids him welcome, Genesis 46:28._... [ Continue Reading ]
_Israel came to Beer-sheba_ Which place he chose in remembrance of the communion which his father and grandfather had had with God in that place. _And offered sacrifices_ That is, extraordinary sacrifices, besides those he was wont to offer at stated times; and this he did, as well to express his gr... [ Continue Reading ]
_God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night_ Probably the next night after he had offered his sacrifices. Those who desire to keep up communion with God, shall find that it never fails on his side. If we speak to him as we ought, he will not fail to speak to us.... [ Continue Reading ]
_I am God, the God of thy father_ True to the covenant made with him. _Fear not to go down into Egypt_ It seems though Jacob, upon the first intelligence of Joseph's life and glory in Egypt, resolved, without any hesitation, _I will go and see him_, yet, upon second thoughts, he saw difficulties in... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will go down with thee into Egypt_ Those that go where God sends them shall certainly have God with them. _And I will surely bring thee up again_ Though Jacob died in Egypt, yet this promise was fulfilled. 1st, In the bringing up of his body to be buried in Canaan. 2d, In the bringing up of his s... [ Continue Reading ]
_All his seed_ It is probable they continued to live together in common with their father, and therefore when he went, they all went; which, perhaps, they were the more willing to do, because, though they had heard that the land of Canaan was promised them, yet, to this day, they had none of it in p... [ Continue Reading ]
_Direct his face unto Goshen_ Which was near the entrance of Egypt. The meaning seems to be, to give Joseph notice of his approach, that he might come to Goshen to meet him. _Now let me die_ Not but that it was desirable to live with Joseph, and to see his honour and usefulness; but he had so much s... [ Continue Reading ]
_That ye may dwell in the land of Goshen_ In this choice, Joseph showed both his prudence and his piety. As he was not ashamed to own himself the brother of shepherds, although they were contemptible among the Egyptians; so he does not seek to advance them higher, which he certainly might have done,... [ Continue Reading ]