Goshen
Where Israel sojourned in Egypt for four hundred years.
First mentioned in the Bible
The land of Egypt is at your disposal. Have your father and your brothers dwell in the very best part of the land. Let them dwell in the land of Goʹshen, and if you know of any capable men among them, put them in charge of my livestock.”— Genesis 47:6
Background
When Joseph governed Egypt, he settled his father Jacob's family in the fertile land of Goshen. There Israel multiplied into a great people, later enslaved by Pharaoh until Moses led them out of Egypt.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
The land of Egypt is at your disposal. Have your father and your brothers dwell in the very best part of the land. Let them dwell in the land of Goʹshen, and if you know of any capable men among them, put them in charge of my livestock.”— Genesis 47:6
On that day I will certainly set apart the land of Goshen, where my people are dwelling. No gadflies will exist there, and by this you will know that I, Jehovah, am here in the land.— Exodus 8:22Explore Goshen on the interactive map →
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