This chapter tells the story of Jacob’s last day. On his death bed he pronounced the prophecy and blessings for each of his sons, the twelve tribes of Israel. Explicitly He mentioned, for the days to come – affirming Israel to be a nation. There was a significant change and...

Of all the troubles and pains that Jacob had gone through, the most painful dispensation was the time when he had to be separated with Joseph with the thought that Joseph had died. And same for Joseph, imprisoned unfairly after life as a slave with pounding questions – why did not...

Joseph picked 5 of his brothers (I guess he carefully picked one that would not ruin the event) to meet Pharaoh, and as instructed they were told to tell Pharaoh that they were shepherds. As for the Egyptians this was despised job. So they settled down at Goshen. Jacob met Pharaoh and...

Finally, the climax of Jacob’s life is coming, very soon, as he was preparing to set for the journey to see Joseph. God appeared to him in Bersheeba to encourage him. Note that this is the first time again this encounter with God mentioned, after a long time, which were happened...

This chapter is one of the best stories genre in Bible. It’s full of emotions. Joseph finally lost his barrier and broke his emotions, after Judah’s last word. He revealed himself. He then asked the Egyptians to go out and there he wept so loud. The text literally said, it was...