Regions & nations · Egypt
Goshen
What was Goshen?
Goshen was the fertile delta district of Egypt where Jacob’s family settled and Israel grew into a nation.
TodayThe eastern Nile delta, Egypt
LocationEastern Nile delta
Known forIsrael’s home in Egypt
When famine drove Jacob’s household to Egypt, Joseph settled them in Goshen, the best pasture of the land, near the Nile delta.
There Israel multiplied greatly for four centuries — and there they were pressed into slavery by a Pharaoh who knew nothing of Joseph.
During the plagues God set Goshen apart, shielding his people from the flies, hail, and darkness that struck the rest of Egypt.
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Genesis 47:6 “the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. They may dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know of any talented men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.”” Exodus 8:22 “But on that day I will give special treatment to the land of Goshen, where My people live; no swarms of flies will be found there. In this way you will know that I, the LORD, am in the land.”
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.