Genesis 47:21-23

International Standard Version

²¹ Then Joseph transported the people to cities from one end of Egypt to the other. ²² However, he did not purchase land belonging to the priests, because the priests held an allotment, previously provided to them by Pharaoh, from which they lived. That’s why they did not sell their land.

²³ After this, Joseph addressed the people. “Pay attention,” he said. “I’ve bought you and your land for Pharaoh today, in exchange for seed for you. Now go sow the land.