# Day 36

# Israel Moves to Egypt

Genesis 45:25–47:10

Pharaoh was happy that Joseph had found his family. He said, “Your brothers can move their families to the best land in Egypt.” Joseph sent his brothers back to Canaan with money and new clothes. He sent his father donkeys loaded with grain and bread.

When they came to Canaan, the brothers ran to Jacob. “Joseph lives!” they shouted. “He rules in Egypt.” Jacob wouldn’t believe them. When they explained, he said, “Enough. I must see Joseph before I die.”

Long before this God had named Jacob “Israel.” And Israel gathered his family and set out for Egypt. On the way he gave gifts to God. God spoke to Israel: “Don’t be afraid to go to Egypt. I’ll go down with you. Your family will become a great nation there. I’ll bring them up to Canaan again.” Seventy people in Israel’s family moved to Egypt.

Israel came to Joseph. “I’ve seen that you’re alive,” he said. “Now I can die in peace.”

Pharaoh soon met Israel. “How old are you?” he asked.

“My life has been short and hard,” said Israel. “I am 130 years old.” And he blessed Pharaoh.

Questions: What did Pharaoh promise to Joseph? What did God promise to Israel?