Genesis 47:22-24

The Voice

²²But he did not purchase the land belonging to the priests because they received an allowance from Pharaoh and were able to live off of it. So they didn’t have to sell their land.

Joseph (to the people): ²³See I have done what you asked. I have bought you and your lands for Pharaoh. Now here is the seed you need to sow the land. ²⁴When the harvest arrives, you will be required to give one-fifth of what you produce to Pharaoh; and four-fifths will be your own to plant the fields and feed your families, households, and children.

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