Jacob and his family come to Egypt

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David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

1. a
   pharaoh's invitation and generosity to Joseph's family45:16–20they are invited to dwell in Egypt, in the best of the land
2. b
   Joseph's instructions to brothers about journey home45:21–24
3. c
   Jacob is told that Joseph is alive45:25–28Jacob's joyous response: "My son Joseph is still alive! I will go and see him before I die!"
4. d
   CENTER: Jacob and entire family come to Egypt46:1–27
5. c′
   Jacob sees Joseph alive46:28–30Jacob says, "Now let me die, since I have seen your face and know that you are still alive"
6. b′
   Joseph's instructions to brothers about meeting with pharaoh46:31–34
7. a′
   pharaoh's reception of, and generosity to, Joseph's family47:1–12they are invited to dwell in Egypt, in the best of the land