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

Result of the Famine

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

Result of the Famine

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

Result of the Famine

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.