This document is about Goshen (region of Egypt). For other homonyms, please refer to the Goshen document. A region of Egypt. The Hebrew people, who had crossed over to Egypt due to famine, stayed in Goshen, where they bore many children and prospered. This region was suitable for pasturage.
Genesis 45:10There I will provide for you; for there are yet five years of famine; lest you come to poverty, you, and your household, and all that you have.” ’
Genesis 46:28Joseph prepared his chariot, and went up to meet Israel, his father, in Goshen. He presented himself to him, and fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.Genesis 46:29Israel said to Joseph, “Now let me die, since I have seen your face, that you are still alive.”
Genesis 47:1From among his brothers he took five men, and presented them to Pharaoh.Genesis 47:2Pharaoh) said to his brothers, “What is your occupation?” They said to Pharaoh, “Your servants are shepherds, both we, and our fathers.”Genesis 47:3They also said to Pharaoh, “We have come to live as foreigners in the land, for there is no pasture for your servants’ flocks. For the famine is severe in the land of Canaan. Now therefore, please let your servants dwell in the land of Goshen.”Genesis 47:4Pharaoh spoke to Joseph, saying, “Your father and your brothers have come to you.Genesis 47:5The land of Egypt is before you. Make your father and your brothers dwell in the best of the land. Let them dwell in the land of Goshen. If you know any able men among them, then put them in charge of my livestock.”Genesis 47:6Joseph brought in Jacob, his father, and set him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
Genesis 47:27Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years. So the days of Jacob, the years of his life, were one hundred forty-seven years.
Genesis 50:8There went up with him both chariots and horsemen. It was a very great company.
Exodus 8:22I will put a division between my people and your people. This sign shall happen by tomorrow.” ’ ”
Exodus 9:26Pharaoh sent and called for Moses and Aaron, and said to them, “I have sinned this time. Yahweh is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.