Genesis 47:10
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Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence.
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After this probably short interview, of which, however, only the leading incidents are given, Jacob left the king with a blessing.
Open source ↗In this chapter we have instances, I. Of Joseph's kindness and affection to his relations, presenting his brethren first and then his father to Pharaoh (Gen 47:1-10), settling them in Goshen, and providing for them there (Gen 47:11, Gen 47:12), and paying his respects to his father when he sent for him (Gen 47:27-31). II. Of Joseph's justice between prince and people in a very critical affair, selling Pharaoh's corn to his subjects with reasonable profits to Pharaoh, and yet without any wrong to them (Gen 47:13, etc.). Thus he approved himself wise and good, both in his private and in his public capacity.
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Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death.
he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze,
So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home.
And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.
May none who pass by say to them, “The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.”
and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.
Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied.