Genesis 47:7 (BSB)
Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
From Genesis 47. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Genesis 47:7
- John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Genesis 47:7: 7. And Joseph brought in Jacob his father. Although Moses relates, in a continuous narrative, that Jacob was brought to the king, yet I do not doubt that some time had intervened; at least, till he had obtained a place wherein he might dwell; and where he might leave his family more safely, and with a more tranquil mind; and also, where he might refresh...
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Genesis 47:1-12: Here is, I. The respect which Joseph, as a subject, showed to his prince. Though he was his favourite, and prime-minister of state, and had had particular orders from him to send for his father down to Egypt, yet he would not suffer him to settle till he had given notice of it to Pharaoh, Gen 47:1.
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Genesis 47:7: And Joseph brought in Jacob his father,.... That is, some time after he had introduced his five brethren, and had gotten the grant of Goshen for them, when he sent, for his father from thence, or he came quickly after to Tanis or Memphis, where Pharaoh's court was: and set him before Pharaoh; presented Jacob to him, and placed his father right before Pharaoh, perhaps...
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Genesis 47:7: Joseph brought in Jacob his father--There is a pathetic and most affecting interest attending this interview with royalty; and when, with all the simplicity and dignified solemnity of a man of God, Jacob signalized his entrance by imploring the divine blessing on the royal head, it may easily be imagined what a striking impression the scene would produce (compare Heb 7:7).