New English Translation

Genesis 47:1-3 New English Translation (NET)

1. Joseph went and told Pharaoh, “My father, my brothers, their flocks and herds, and all that they own have arrived from the land of Canaan. They are now in the land of Goshen.”

2. He took five of his brothers and introduced them to Pharaoh.

3. Pharaoh said to Joseph’s brothers, “What is your occupation?” They said to Pharaoh, “Your servants take care of flocks, just as our ancestors did.”