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19 Now I command you to do this: Take carts[a] from the land of Egypt for your little ones and your wives, and bring your father here. 20 Also, do not worry about your belongings, for the best of the whole land of Egypt is yours.’”

21 So that is what the sons of Israel did. Joseph gave them carts as Pharaoh had commanded, and he gave them supplies for the journey.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 45:19 Or wagons. Ancient pictorial evidence suggests the vehicles were two-wheeled ox carts, not four-wheeled wagons.

19 “You are also directed to tell them, ‘Do this: Take some carts(A) from Egypt for your children and your wives, and get your father and come. 20 Never mind about your belongings,(B) because the best of all Egypt(C) will be yours.’”

21 So the sons of Israel did this. Joseph gave them carts,(D) as Pharaoh had commanded, and he also gave them provisions for their journey.(E)

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