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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/45.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When the news reached Pharaoh&#8217s palace that Joseph&#8217s brothers had come, Pharaoh and all his officials were pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/45.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The news soon reached Pharaoh’s palace: “Joseph’s brothers have arrived!” Pharaoh and his officials were all delighted to hear this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/45.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When the report was heard in Pharaoh’s house, “Joseph’s brothers have come,” it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the news reached Pharaoh’s house that Joseph’s brothers had come, Pharaoh and his servants were pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/45.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/45.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now the report of it was heard in Pharaoh’s house, saying, “Joseph’s brothers have come.” So it pleased Pharaoh and his servants well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now when the news was heard in Pharaoh’s house that Joseph’s brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now when the news was heard in Pharaoh&#8217s house that Joseph&#8217s brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now when the news was heard in Pharaoh’s house that Joseph’s brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the news was heard in Pharaoh’s house, saying, “Joseph’s brothers have come.” And it was good in the sight of Pharaoh and in the sight of his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When the news was heard in Pharaoh’s house that Joseph’s brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the news reached Pharaoh’s palace, “Joseph’s brothers have come,” Pharaoh and his servants were pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the news reached Pharaoh&#8217s palace, &#8220Joseph&#8217s brothers have come,&#8221 Pharaoh and his servants were pleased. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/45.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the report thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When it was told in the palace that Joseph's brothers had come, the king and his officials were happy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/45.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When Pharaoh's household heard the news that Joseph's brothers had come, Pharaoh and his officials were pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/45.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the news reached the palace that Joseph's brothers had come, the king and his officials were pleased. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/45.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As soon as the news reached Pharaoh's palace that Joseph's brothers had arrived, Pharaoh and his servants were ecstatic. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the news reached Pharaoh?s house that Joseph?s brothers had come, Pharaoh and his servants were pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/45.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now it was reported in the household of Pharaoh, "Joseph's brothers have arrived." It pleased Pharaoh and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now the report of it was heard in Pharaoh?s house, saying, "Joseph?s brothers have come." It pleased Pharaoh and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the fame of this was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/45.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The report of it was heard in Pharaoh’s house, saying, “Joseph’s brothers have come.” It pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sound has been heard in the house of Pharaoh, saying, “The brothers of Joseph have come”; and it is good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sound hath been heard in the house of Pharaoh, saying, 'Come have the brethren of Joseph;' and it is good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the voice was heard in the house of Pharaoh, saying, Joseph's brethren came; and it will be good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of his servants.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it was heard, and the fame was abroad in the king's court: The brethren of Joseph are come: and Pharao with all his family was glad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And it was overheard, and the news spread by word throughout the king’s court. The brothers of Joseph had arrived, and Pharaoh was gladdened along with all his family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/45.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The news reached Pharaoh’s house: “Joseph’s brothers have come.” Pharaoh and his officials were pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the report was heard in Pharaoh’s house, “Joseph’s brothers have come,” Pharaoh and his servants were pleased.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the news of their meeting was reported in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brothers are come; and the news pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And a voice was heard in the house of Pharaoh, that said, “The brothers of Yoseph have come”, and the report was pleasing in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of his Servants.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the report thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying: 'Joseph's brethren are come'; and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the report was carried into the house of Pharao, saying, Joseph's brethren are come; and Pharao was glad, and his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/45-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=11830" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Pharaoh Invites Jacob to Egypt</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: wə·haq·qōl (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">When the news</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: niš·ma‘ (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">reached</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">that Joseph’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê (N-mpc) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">had come,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: p̄ar·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ū·ḇə·‘ê·nê (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">and his servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: way·yî·ṭaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">were pleased.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê (Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do as follows: Load your animals and return to the land of Canaan.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">Exodus 1:8-11</a></span><br />Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt. / “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become too numerous and too powerful for us. / Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-13.htm">Acts 7:13-14</a></span><br />On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. / Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Genesis 41:37-40</a></span><br />This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials. / So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?” / Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-5.htm">Genesis 47:5-6</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Now that your father and brothers have come to you, / the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. They may dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know of any talented men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-31.htm">Exodus 12:31-32</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron by night and said, “Get up, leave my people, both you and the Israelites! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested. / Take your flocks and herds as well, just as you have said, and depart! And bless me also.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-18.htm">Genesis 50:18-21</a></span><br />His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!” / But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? / As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-6.htm">Exodus 1:6-7</a></span><br />Now Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died, / but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-11.htm">Acts 7:11-12</a></span><br />Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food. / When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-31.htm">Genesis 46:31-34</a></span><br />Joseph said to his brothers and to his father’s household, “I will go up and inform Pharaoh: ‘My brothers and my father’s household from the land of Canaan have come to me. / The men are shepherds; they raise livestock, and they have brought their flocks and herds and all that they own.’ / When Pharaoh summons you and asks, ‘What is your occupation?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-1.htm">Exodus 1:1-5</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-15.htm">Acts 7:15-16</a></span><br />So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Genesis 50:24-25</a></span><br />Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” / And Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath and said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7-10</a></span><br />The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. / I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. / And now the cry of the Israelites has reached Me, and I have seen how severely the Egyptians are oppressing them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brothers are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.</p><p class="hdg">it pleased Pharaoh well.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Genesis 16:6</a></b></br> But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid <i>is</i> in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15</a></b></br> And Abimelech said, Behold, my land <i>is</i> before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/34-18.htm">Genesis 34:18</a></b></br> And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor's son.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/44-16.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/genesis/45-12.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/genesis/42-2.htm">News</a> <a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/34-18.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/genesis/37-23.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/genesis/37-2.htm">Report</a> <a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/genesis/44-31.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/3-10.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/genesis/41-8.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/47-19.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/genesis/46-4.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/numbers/14-15.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/genesis/45-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/genesis/46-27.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/45-17.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/46-4.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/genesis/46-31.htm">News</a> <a href="/genesis/50-7.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/genesis/47-14.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/genesis/45-17.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/47-14.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/49-6.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Report</a> <a href="/exodus/24-10.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/genesis/46-34.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/exodus/2-24.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/genesis/47-21.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 45</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-1.htm">Joseph makes himself known to his brothers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">He comforts them in God's providence.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">He sends for his father.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Pharaoh confirms it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-21.htm">Joseph furnishes then for their journey.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-25.htm">Jacob is revived with the news.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/45.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/45.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When the news reached Pharaoh’s house</b><br>This phrase indicates the communication channels within the Egyptian royal court. Pharaoh's house refers to the palace, the center of political and administrative power in Egypt. The news reaching Pharaoh's house signifies the importance of Joseph's position as second-in-command. Historically, Egypt was a powerful and centralized state, and the Pharaoh's house would have been a hub of activity and decision-making. This moment highlights the integration of Joseph, a Hebrew, into the highest echelons of Egyptian society, which is significant given the cultural and ethnic divisions of the time.<p><b>that Joseph’s brothers had come</b><br>The arrival of Joseph's brothers in Egypt is a pivotal moment in the narrative of Genesis. It marks the beginning of the fulfillment of Joseph's earlier dreams (<a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">Genesis 37:5-11</a>) where his family would bow to him. This event is also a key step in the unfolding of God's plan to preserve the family of Israel during the famine. The brothers' presence in Egypt sets the stage for the eventual migration of Jacob's entire family to Egypt, which is a critical development in the history of Israel. This migration is later referenced in Exodus as the beginning of the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt, leading to their eventual enslavement and the Exodus.<p><b>Pharaoh and his servants were pleased</b><br>The positive reaction of Pharaoh and his servants to the arrival of Joseph's brothers underscores Joseph's favor and influence in Egypt. It reflects the high regard in which Joseph was held, not only by Pharaoh but also by the Egyptian court. This acceptance is significant given the cultural and ethnic differences between the Egyptians and the Hebrews. The pleasure of Pharaoh and his servants can also be seen as a divine orchestration, where God uses Joseph's position to ensure the survival of the Israelites. This moment foreshadows the later acceptance and settlement of Jacob's family in the land of Goshen, which Pharaoh himself will facilitate.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The central figure in this account, Joseph is the son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt who had appointed Joseph as his second-in-command due to Joseph's God-given ability to interpret dreams and his wise management during the famine.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph’s Brothers</a></b><br>The sons of Jacob who had previously sold Joseph into slavery. They have come to Egypt seeking food during the famine.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh's_house.htm">Pharaoh’s House</a></b><br>The royal palace in Egypt where Pharaoh and his servants reside. It is a place of power and decision-making.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/servants_of_pharaoh.htm">Servants of Pharaoh</a></b><br>The officials and attendants in Pharaoh’s court who are involved in the administration of the kingdom and are pleased with the news of Joseph’s family reunion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_providence.htm">God’s Sovereignty and Providence</a></b><br>Joseph’s journey from slavery to power demonstrates God’s sovereign plan and His ability to use difficult circumstances for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_forgiveness.htm">Reconciliation and Forgiveness</a></b><br>The reunion of Joseph with his brothers highlights the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_of_godly_character.htm">Influence of Godly Character</a></b><br>Joseph’s integrity and faithfulness to God earned him favor with Pharaoh, showing the impact of godly character in secular environments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_restoration.htm">Joy in Restoration</a></b><br>The pleasure of Pharaoh and his servants at the news of Joseph’s family reunion reflects the joy that comes with restoration and healing of broken relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_times_of_need.htm">God’s Provision in Times of Need</a></b><br>The provision for Joseph’s family during the famine illustrates God’s care and provision for His people in times of need.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_45.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 45</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_bioethics.htm">What role did Egyptians play in biblical narratives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_hebrew_slave_as_egypt's_2nd.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence confirming a Hebrew slave rising to second-in-command in ancient Egypt (Genesis 45)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_joseph_rise_quickly_in_egypt.htm">How do we reconcile Joseph's rapid political ascent with known Egyptian social and dynastic structures (Genesis 45)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_jacob's_household_migrate_to_egypt_easily.htm">How historically plausible is it that the entire household of Jacob (Genesis 46:6–7) could migrate to Egypt with no mention of the logistical or political challenges involved? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/45.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) I<span class= "bld">t pleased Pharaoh . . . --</span>It was of great importance, as regards the future position of the Israelites in Egypt, that they should go thither, not as men who had forced themselves on the country. but as invited guests. Hence the information that the arrival of Joseph's brethren was a thing pleasing to Pharaoh, and hence also the fulness with which his commands are recorded.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/45.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the fame thereof</span> - literally, <span class="accented">the voice</span>, hence rumor (cf. <a href="/jeremiah/3-9.htm">Jeremiah 3:9</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">was heard in Pharaoh's house</span> (having been brought thither doubtless by some of the Court officials), <span class="cmt_word">saying, Joseph's brethren</span> - it is probable that they would style him Zaphnath-paaneah (cf. <a href="/genesis/41-45.htm">Genesis 41:45</a>) <span class="cmt_word">are come</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> are arrived in Egypt): <span class="cmt_word">and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants</span> - literally, <span class="accented">it was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants</span> (cf. <a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Genesis 41:37</a>). The LXX. render <span class="greek">ἐχάρη δὲ Φαραὼ</span>; the Vulgate, <span class="accented">gavisus est Pharao, i.e.</span> <span class="cmt_word">Pharaoh was glad.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/45-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When the news</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַקֹּ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·haq·qōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reached</span><br /><span class="heb">נִשְׁמַ֗ע</span> <span class="translit">(niš·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pharaoh’s</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּרְעֹה֙</span> <span class="translit">(par·‘ōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֤ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that Joseph’s</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵ֑ף</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brothers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had come,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֖אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pharaoh</span><br /><span class="heb">פַרְעֹ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ar·‘ōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his servants</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבָדָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were pleased.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּיטַב֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yî·ṭaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be good, well, glad, or pleasing</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/45-16.htm">Genesis 45:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/45-16.htm">Genesis 45:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/45-16.htm">Genesis 45:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/45-16.htm">Genesis 45:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/45-16.htm">Genesis 45:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/45-16.htm">Genesis 45:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/45-16.htm">Genesis 45:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/45-16.htm">Genesis 45:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/45-16.htm">Genesis 45:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/45-16.htm">Genesis 45:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">OT Law: Genesis 45:16 The report of it was heard (Gen. 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