Genesis 47:6-8
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6 You can choose any place in Egypt for them to live. Give your father and your brothers the best land. Let them live in the land of Goshen. And if they are skilled shepherds, they can also care for my cattle.”
7 Then Joseph called his father Jacob to come in to meet Pharaoh. Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
8 Then Pharaoh said to him, “How old are you?”
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Genesis 47:6-8
New International Version
6 and the land of Egypt is before you; settle(A) your father and your brothers in the best part of the land.(B) Let them live in Goshen. And if you know of any among them with special ability,(C) put them in charge of my own livestock.(D)”
7 Then Joseph brought his father Jacob in and presented him(E) before Pharaoh. After Jacob blessed[a] Pharaoh,(F) 8 Pharaoh asked him, “How old are you?”
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- Genesis 47:7 Or greeted
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