Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Så bodde Israel i Egypt, i landet Gosen. De fikk eiendom der, og familien vokste og ble mange. Jakob levde i Egypt i 17 år, til han ble 147 år gammel. Da det nærmet seg tiden da han skulle dø, kalte han til seg sønnen sin Josef og sa til ham: «Hvis du vil være nådig mot meg, så ber jeg deg; legg hånden under hoften min, og vis meg barmhjertighet og trofasthet! Du må ikke begrave meg i Egypt! Men begrav meg hos forfedrene mine! Før meg ut av Egypt og begrav meg på gravstedet deres!» Josef svarte: «Jeg skal gjøre som du har sagt.» Da sa han: «Sverg på det for meg!» Og han sverget for ham. Så tilba Israel Gud mens han bøyde seg i sengen.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that Jacob and his family moved to Egypt and settled in a place called Goshen. They lived there, owned land, and their population grew a lot. The verse is from the book of Genesis and shows the prosperity of Jacob's family in a new land.
Explained for Children
Imagine you and your family move to a new neighborhood. In this verse, Jacob and his family moved to Egypt. They found a nice place called Goshen where they could plant gardens and raise animals. Over time, they had many more family members, and everyone was happy and healthy.
Historical Background
The book of Genesis was written by Moses, around 1400 BC. It was written for the Israelites who were about to enter the Promised Land, to remind them of their origins and the faithfulness of God. The Israelites were living in a foreign land, Egypt, and this verse shows their success there.
Living It Out Today
This verse can remind us of the importance of adapting to new environments and the potential for growth in unexpected places. For example, if you move to a new city for a job, you can thrive there, just as the Israelites did in Goshen.