You shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you will be near to me, you, your children, your children’s children, your flocks, your herds, and all that you have.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 10. Gessen, to the north-east of Egypt, near me, at Tanis, in the Delta and near the promised land, being a part of Arabia. Bible.—Heliopolis, where many suppose Joseph resided, is situated in the same canton, and was one of the chief cities after Ramesse, the capital. Calmet. 46:28. This country is often refreshed by showers of rain, ( Calmet.) which never falls in most parts of Egypt. It is intersected by many canals, and is very rich and proper for pasturage. Bible.