Genesis 47:2
Good News Translation
He then presented his brothers to the king.

New Revised Standard Version
From among his brothers he took five men and presented them to Pharaoh.

New American Bible
He then presented to Pharaoh five of his brothers whom he had selected from their full number.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Five men also, the last of his brethren, he presented before the king:

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Five men also, the last of his brethren, he presented before the king:

presented.

Acts 7:13 And at the second time, Joseph was known by his brethren: and his kindred was made known to Pharao.

2 Corinthians 4:14 Knowing that he who raised up Jesus will raise us up also with Jesus and place us with you.

Colossians 1:28 Whom we preach, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Context
Jacob Settles in Goshen
1Then Joseph went in and told Pharao, saying: My father and brethren, their sheep and their herds, and all that they possess, are come out of the land of Chanaan: and behold they stay in the land of Gessen. 2Five men also, the last of his brethren, he presented before the king:3And he asked them: What is your occupation? They answered: We, thy servants, are shepherds, both we and our fathers.…
Cross References
Acts 7:13
And at the second time, Joseph was known by his brethren: and his kindred was made known to Pharao.

Genesis 46:33
And when he shall call you, and shall say: What is your occupation?

Genesis 47:1
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