Key Figures — Genesis 46

3 figures

1. Jacob (Israel)

   Patriarch of the Israelites, father of the twelve tribes.

   Jacob, also known as Israel, travels to Egypt with his family in response to Joseph's invitation, marking the beginning of the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 28 (Jacob's dream at Bethel)
   • Genesis Chapter 35 (God renames Jacob as Israel)

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2. Joseph

   Governor of Egypt and son of Jacob.

   Joseph, having risen to power in Egypt, orchestrates the relocation of his family to Egypt to provide for them during the famine.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 37 (Joseph's dreams and his brothers' jealousy)
   • Genesis Chapter 41 (Joseph's rise to power in Egypt)

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3. God

   Divine guide and protector of Israel.

   God reassures Jacob in a vision, promising to make him a great nation in Egypt and to bring his descendants back to the Promised Land.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 28 (God's promise to Jacob at Bethel)
   • Exodus Chapter 3 (God's promise to deliver Israel from Egypt)

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