Genesis 45:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

It pleased Pharaoh... — It was of great importance, as regards the future position of the Israelites in Egypt, that they should go thither, not as men who had forced themselves on the country. but as invited guests. Hence the information that the arrival of Joseph’s brethren was a thing pleasing to Pharaoh, and hence also the fulness with which his commands are recorded.

Genesis 45:16

16 And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleasedd Pharaoh well, and his servants.