Gen.47.22

Genesis 47:22

KJV

Only the land of the priests bought he not; for the priests had a portion assigned them of Pharaoh, and did eat their portion which Pharaoh gave them: wherefore they sold not their lands.

The Famine Continues

Cross References

Genesis 47:21

KJV

And as for the people, he removed them to cities from one end of the borders of Egypt even to the other end thereof.

The Famine Continues

Genesis 47:23

KJV

Then Joseph said unto the people, Behold, I have bought you this day and your land for Pharaoh: lo, here is seed for you, and ye shall sow the land.

The Famine Continues

Genesis 47:26

KJV

And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part; except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh’s.