Gen 46:5 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 46:5-27: Jacob's Removal to Egypt In this passage, Jacob and his whole family leave Canaan and move to Egypt. This was a big change for Jacob, who probably thought he would always stay in Canaan and die there. But God had other plans and moved Jacob’s family to Egypt, where they would grow into a great nation. The story lists all the family members who went with Jacob, showing how God was keeping His promise to Abraham by growing his descendants. This reminds us that sometimes God changes our plans for a bigger purpose, and we should be ready for whatever He brings our way. v. 5 : Jacob left Beersheba, and his sons helped carry him, their children, and their wives in the wagons Pharaoh had sent ( v. 5 ). Jacob traveled simply, not in a fancy chariot, even though such things existed. He was a humble man, unlike Joseph, who rode in a chariot ( ch. 41:43 ).

‏ Genesis 46:5

Genesis 46:5-27: Jacob's Removal to Egypt

In this passage, Jacob and his whole family leave Canaan and move to Egypt. This was a big change for Jacob, who probably thought he would always stay in Canaan and die there. But God had other plans and moved Jacob’s family to Egypt, where they would grow into a great nation. The story lists all the family members who went with Jacob, showing how God was keeping His promise to Abraham by growing his descendants. This reminds us that sometimes God changes our plans for a bigger purpose, and we should be ready for whatever He brings our way.

v. 5: Jacob left Beersheba, and his sons helped carry him, their children, and their wives in the wagons Pharaoh had sent (v. 5 ^a). Jacob traveled simply, not in a fancy chariot, even though such things existed. He was a humble man, unlike Joseph, who rode in a chariot (ch. 41:43 ^b).