Génesis 46:1

Jacob viaja a Egipto

1 Israel emprendió el viaje con todas sus pertenencias. Al llegar a Berseba, ofreció sacrificios al Dios de su padre Isaac.

Génesis 46:1 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 46:1

And Israel took his journey with all that he had
Set forward in it immediately, as soon as possible after he had resolved to take it, and with him he took all his children and grandchildren, and all his cattle and goods; which shows that he took his journey not only to see his son Joseph, but to continue in Egypt, at least during the years of famine, as his son desired he would, otherwise there would have been no occasion of taking all along with him: and came to Beersheba:
where he and his ancestors Abraham and Isaac had formerly lived; a place where sacrifices had often been offered up, and the worship of God performed, and much communion enjoyed with him. This is said to be sixteen miles from Hebron ^F14, where Jacob dwelt, and according to Musculus was six German miles from it: and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac;
which were attended with prayer and praise; with praise for hearing that his son Joseph was alive, and with prayer that he might have a good, safe, and prosperous journey.

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FOOTNOTES:

F14 Bunting's Travels, p. 72.

Génesis 46:1 In-Context

1 Israel emprendió el viaje con todas sus pertenencias. Al llegar a Berseba, ofreció sacrificios al Dios de su padre Isaac.

2 Esa noche Dios le habló a Israel en una visión:—¡Jacob! ¡Jacob!—Aquí estoy —respondió.

3 —Yo soy Dios, el Dios de tu padre —le dijo—. No tengas temor de ir a Egipto, porque allí haré de ti una gran nación.

4 Yo te acompañaré a Egipto, y yo mismo haré que vuelvas. Además, cuando mueras, será José quien te cierre los ojos.

5 Luego Jacob salió de Berseba, y los hijos de Israel hicieron que su padre Jacob, y sus hijos y sus mujeres, subieran en los carros que el faraón había enviado para trasladarlos.