Gen 45:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9-11 : Joseph asked his brothers to hurry and tell their father Jacob that he was alive and had become a powerful leader in Egypt ( v. 9 ). He told them to bring their whole family to live in Goshen, where he would take care of them during the remaining five years of famine ( v. 10-11 ). Joseph promised to provide for them, showing the responsibility children have to care for their parents when needed (Mark 7:11; 1 Timothy 5:4 ).

‏ Genesis 45:9

v. 9-11: Joseph asked his brothers to hurry and tell their father Jacob that he was alive and had become a powerful leader in Egypt (v. 9 ^a). He told them to bring their whole family to live in Goshen, where he would take care of them during the remaining five years of famine (v. 10-11 ^b). Joseph promised to provide for them, showing the responsibility children have to care for their parents when needed (Mark 7:11; 1 Timothy 5:4 ^c).