Goshen
Goshen served as the rich pastureland in Egypt where Joseph brought his family to dwell at Pharaoh's invitation, granting them a place to prosper apart from the main Egyptian population. There the children of Israel grew into a numerous people under divine blessing, setting the stage for the great redemption to come. When the plagues struck the land, this region remained untouched, demonstrating God's protective care over His covenant people and underscoring their separation for His purposes.
Details
- Region
- Nile Delta, Egypt
- Modern Location
- Eastern Nile Delta, Egypt (near modern Faqus)
Key Passages
Joseph's Invitation
Genesis 45:10
Joseph directs his brothers to settle with their father in the land of Goshen.
10nd thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy childrenโs children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast:
Pharaoh's Grant
Genesis 47:6
Pharaoh grants the best of the land of Goshen to Joseph's family.
6he land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.
Plague Distinction
Exodus 8:22
God sets apart the land of Goshen so that no plagues fall upon the Israelites.
22nd I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am the LORD in the midst of the earth.