Genesis 45:17

17 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Say to your brothers, 'Load up your animals, and go back to Canaan.

Genesis 45:17 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 45:17

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph
Who, it is highly probable, waited upon Pharaoh to acquaint him with the coming of his brethren; for it cannot be imagined that Pharaoh should say what follows upon a bare report, without having a further account of things from Joseph, or that he would neglect giving it, but take the first opportunity to inform him, whereupon he gave him the following order:

say unto thy brethren, this do ye;
give them directions and instructions to do as follows:

lade your asses:
with provisions for the present necessity of their father's household in Canaan, and for their journey back to Egypt:

and go, get you into the land of Canaan;
with all the haste they could make.

Genesis 45:17 In-Context

15 He kissed all his brothers and cried with them. After that his brothers talked with him.

16 When Pharaoh's household heard the news that Joseph's brothers had come, Pharaoh and his officials were pleased.

17 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Say to your brothers, 'Load up your animals, and go back to Canaan.

18 Take your father and your families, and come to me. I will give you the best land in Egypt. Then you can enjoy the best food in the land.'

19 "Give them this order: 'Take wagons with you from Egypt for your children and your wives. Bring your father, and come back.