Who was Goshen?

Land of abundance

The story of Goshen

Goshen - Chief Magistrate
Goshen - Chief Magistrate
Chief Magistrate

Goshen was a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis. He was the son of Ham and the grandson of Noah. He was the ancestor of the Israelites and the founder of the land of Goshen. He is best known for being the father of the Israelites and the founder of the land of Goshen. Goshen was born after the Great Flood and was the firstborn son of Ham. He had four brothers: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. He was the ancestor of the Israelites and the founder of the land of Goshen. Goshen is best known for being the father of the Israelites and the founder of the land of Goshen. He is also known for being the ancestor of the Israelites and the founder of the land of Goshen. He is also known for being the ancestor of the twelve tribes of Israel. Goshen is an important figure in the Bible and is remembered for his role in the founding of the land of Goshen and the Israelites. He is remembered for his role in the founding of the twelve tribes of Israel and for being the ancestor of the Israelites. He is also remembered for being the father of the Israelites and the founder of the land of Goshen.

Name meaning

Prosperity

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Chief Magistrate

First mention

Genesis 45:10

Appearances in the Bible

14 mentions

Goshen in the Bible

Explore all 9 chapters where Goshen appears

Genesis

Chapter 45

Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers

Joseph forgives his brothers and tells them to bring their father Jacob and their families to Egypt.

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Genesis

Chapter 46

Jacob and His Family Move to Egypt

Jacob and his family move to Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen.

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Genesis

Chapter 47

Jacob's Blessing to Pharaoh

Joseph provides food for his family and the Egyptians during the famine.

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Genesis

Chapter 50

Joseph's Final Journey to Bury Jacob

Jacob dies and is buried in the cave of Machpelah. Joseph's brothers fear that he will seek revenge now that Jacob is de...

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Exodus

Chapter 8

The Second, Third and Fourth Plagues: Frogs, Lice and Flies

The plagues of frogs, gnats and flies come upon Egypt, but still the Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go.

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Exodus

Chapter 9

The Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Plagues: Livestock, Boils and Hail

The plagues of livestock, boils and hail come upon Egypt, but still the Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go.

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Joshua

Chapter 10

Sun Stands Still

Joshua defeats a coalition of five Amorite kings and their armies.

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Joshua

Chapter 11

Northern Kings Defeated

Joshua conquers the northern part of Canaan and divides the land among the Israelite tribes.

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Joshua

Chapter 15

The Inheritance of Judah

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Judah.

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