Joseph finally revealed his true identity to his brothers, and sent them back to Canaan to bring Jacob and the rest of the family down to Egypt. When they arrived, they settled in the land of Goshen along the eastern fringe of the Nile delta.
Genesis 45:1-46:30 – Jacob’s Family Reunited
Study Date - January 8, 2026
Study Type - Adult Lesson
Series - Genesis 2024
Book(s) - Genesis
famine, Goshen, Israel, Jacob, Joseph, Judah
Genesis 45, Genesis 46:1-30
Additional Resources
Lower Egypt Map
This map shows the Nile River delta and the land of Goshen on its eastern fringe. Egypt’s capital city Ramesis at the time of the Israelite settlement in Goshen is also shown along with potential routes Jacob’s family may have traveled on their journey from Canaan.
