Genesis 47:27,28 - The Biblical Illustrator

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And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen

The children of Israel in Goshen

I. THEIR QUIET POSSESSION OF THE LAND.

1. They had the means and appliances of prosperity,

2. They enjoyed their freedom by a firm and honourable tenure.

II. THEIR PROSPERITY, (T. H. Leale.)

Related Commentaries of Genesis 47:27

Genesis 47:27-28

27 And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.

28 And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years.