Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:28
28. And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive “The change of name from Jacob to Israel is significant here . It is the patriarch who was heir of the great promises made to Abraham, the channel of the covenant mercies to the world, who now sets out upon this eventful journey which commences a new stage in the fortunes of the covenant people . It is the prince of God who recognises the finger of Providence . ” Newhall. read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:27
27. When he saw the wagons “As they went on with the details of the story the circumstances gradually convinced him, but the decisive thing mentioned is the sight of the wagons, the Egyptian carts, which never appeared in Canaan . ” Newhall . read more