Genesis 47:27

27 The people of Israel settled in Egypt in the area of Goshen. They received property there. They had children and greatly increased their numbers.

Genesis 47:27 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 47:27

And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of
Goshen
The historian returns to the account of the Israelites, having before observed the placing of them in Goshen by Joseph, at the direction of Pharaoh, in compliance with their own request; and here they continued until they were grown more numerous, when they were obliged to spread themselves further in this same country:

and they had possessions therein;
fields and vineyards, as the Targum of Jonathan; all the land was Pharaoh's, and they rented of him as his people did, it may be supposed:

and grew, and multiplied exceedingly;
even in Jacob's lifetime they grew rich and numerous.

Genesis 47:27 In-Context

25 "You have saved our lives," they said. "If you are pleased with us, we will be slaves to Pharaoh."

26 So Joseph made a law about land in Egypt. It's still the law today. A fifth of the produce belongs to Pharaoh. Only the land belonging to the priests didn't become Pharaoh's.

27 The people of Israel settled in Egypt in the area of Goshen. They received property there. They had children and greatly increased their numbers.

28 Jacob lived 17 years in Egypt. He lived a total of 147 years.

29 The time came near for Israel to die. So he sent for his son Joseph. He said to him, "If you are pleased with me, put your hand under my thigh. Promise me that you will be kind and faithful to me. Don't bury me in Egypt.