Genesis 47:11

And Joseph placed his father and his brethren, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.

Cross-references

Genesis 47:6 Historical context

In Genesis 47:6, Pharaoh commands Joseph to settle his family in the best land — here that command is precisely carried out.

Genesis 47:26 shows Joseph taxing Egyptians while he freely gave his family the best land — contrast between provision for his own and justice for others.

Genesis 47:27 describes Israel dwelling and multiplying in Goshen, the direct result of Joseph's gift of land in 47:11.

Exodus 1:11 Historical context

In Exodus 1:11, the same region (Rameses) becomes a place of forced labor for Israel — a stark reversal from the gift of land here.

Exodus 12:37 Historical context

In Exodus 12:37, Rameses is where Israel departs from Egypt — the same land given here becomes the starting point of liberation.

Numbers 33:3 Historical context

Numbers 33:3 records Israel's departure from Rameses — the same land Joseph gave them, now the starting point of the Exodus.