Genesis 45:9

Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not:

Cross-references

Genesis 45:13 expands Joseph's instruction, repeating the command to bring Jacob down quickly with more detail.

Genesis 45:19 adds Pharaoh's command to provide wagons, supporting Joseph's earlier order to bring Jacob.

Genesis 45:20 reassures the brothers not to worry about belongings, complementing Joseph's invitation to bring Jacob.

Genesis 45:26-28 shows Jacob receiving and believing the message from verse 9, leading him to go to Egypt.

Genesis 37:9 Prophetic fulfillment

In Genesis 37:9, Joseph's dream of his family bowing is now realized as he summons his father to come to him as lord of Egypt.

Genesis 41:40 Historical context

In Genesis 41:40, Pharaoh elevates Joseph to rule over Egypt, providing the authority he claims here.

In Genesis 42:2, Jacob sent his sons to Egypt for grain; now Joseph summons them to come down, reversing the purpose.

Psalm 105:23 Historical context

Psalm 105:23 records Jacob's arrival in Egypt, which is the direct result of Joseph's command to 'come down to me'.

Acts 7:10 Historical context

In Acts 7:10, Stephen recounts Joseph's rise to ruler over Egypt, confirming his claim of being lord of all Egypt.

Acts 7:14 Citation

Acts 7:14 directly cites this event: Joseph summoned Jacob and his kindred, showing the fulfillment of his command.