8. It wasn’t you who sent me here, but God. He has made me ⌊like⌋ a father to Pharaoh, lord over his entire household, and ruler of Egypt.
9. “Hurry back to my father, and say to him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says, “God has made me lord of Egypt. Come here to me right away!
10. Live in the land of Goshen, where you will be near me. Live there with your children and your grandchildren, as well as your flocks, your herds, and everything you have.
11. I will provide for you in Egypt, since there will be five more years of famine. Then you, your family, and all who belong to you won’t lose everything.” ’
12. “You and my brother Benjamin can see for yourselves that I am the one who is speaking to you.
13. Tell my father how greatly honored I am in Egypt and about everything you have seen. Hurry and bring my father here!”
14. He threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and cried with Benjamin, who was crying on his shoulder.
15. He kissed all his brothers and cried with them. After that his brothers talked with him.
16. When Pharaoh’s household heard the news that Joseph’s brothers had come, Pharaoh and his officials were pleased.
17. So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Load up your animals, and go back to Canaan.
18. Take your father and your families, and come to me. I will give you the best land in Egypt. Then you can enjoy the best food in the land.’