16. When the news reached Pharaoh’s palace that Joseph’s brothers had come, Pharaoh and all his officials were pleased.
17. Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘Tell your brothers, “Do this: load your animals and return to the land of Canaan,
18. and bring your father and your families back to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt and you can enjoy the fat of the land.”
19. ‘You are also instructed to tell them, “Do this: take some carts from Egypt for your children and your wives, and get your father and come.
20. Never mind about your belongings, because the best of all Egypt will be yours.” ’
21. So the sons of Israel did this. Joseph gave them carts, as Pharaoh had commanded, and he also gave them provisions for their journey.