Genesis 47:26-28
1599 Geneva Bible
26 Then Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part, [a]except the land of the Priests only, which was not Pharaoh’s.
27 ¶ And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen: and they had their possessions therein, and grew and multiplied exceedingly.
28 Moreover, Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years.
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- Genesis 47:26 Pharaoh in providing for Idolatrous priests, shall be a condemnation to all them which neglect the true ministers of God’s word.
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