It took Jacob (Israel) several minutes to register the idea that his son was alive. Remember how long it took his brothers to realize and they saw him in the flesh! Once he did he was so eager to see him. He had had only two sons by the woman he truly loved, Rachel, the woman he worked 14 long years for his uncle for. He stated that the years were short as he loved her so much but let us get back to the chapter.
First, Jacob was a man of God and before he started on his journey he stopped to offer prayer and offering to God at Beersheba. God reassured him before his trip and promised blessings to him and his family. Genesis 46 lists the 66 family members that traveled to Egypt. This did not include his son's wives, or Joseph's two sons. All total it was 70.
Thank you so much for visiting me today. May God richly bless you and the reading of His word.
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