Genesis 47:11-12 - Homilies By R.a. Redford

The settlement of the children of Israel in Goshen.

I. A CONSUMMATION . Distinctly the act of Joseph, under the command of Pharaoh.

1. The fruit of righteousness reaped.

2. The fulfillment of God's word.

II. A NEW LIFE BASED UPON THE TESTIMONY OF DIVINE GRACE . The weak things have been proved mighty, the elect of God has been exalted. The " best of the land " is for the seed of the righteous: "The meek shall inherit the earth." Goshen the type of the Divine kingdom.