Genesis 45:25

25 And they left Egypt and returned to their father, Jacob, in the land of Canaan.

Genesis 45:25 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 45:25

And they went up out of Egypt
That lying lower than the land of Canaan: and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father;
they found him alive and well.

Genesis 45:25 In-Context

23 He also sent his father ten male donkeys loaded with the finest products of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and other supplies he would need on his journey.

24 So Joseph sent his brothers off, and as they left, he called after them, “Don’t quarrel about all this along the way!”

25 And they left Egypt and returned to their father, Jacob, in the land of Canaan.

26 “Joseph is still alive!” they told him. “And he is governor of all the land of Egypt!” Jacob was stunned at the news—he couldn’t believe it.

27 But when they repeated to Jacob everything Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons Joseph had sent to carry him, their father’s spirits revived.