Genesis 45:16 nasb — Now when the news was heard in Pharaoh's house that Joseph's brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.

NASB

"Now when the news was heard in Pharaoh's house that Joseph's brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants."

— Genesis 45:16, NASB

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Genesis 45 — Context

13

"Now you must tell my father of all my splendor in Egypt, and all that you have seen; and you must hurry and bring my father down here."

14

Then he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.

15

He kissed all his brothers and wept on them, and afterward his brothers talked with him.

16

Now when the news was heard in Pharaoh's house that Joseph's brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.

17

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Say to your brothers, 'Do this: load your beasts and go to the land of Canaan,

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and take your father and your households and come to me, and I will give you the best of the land of Egypt and you will eat the fat of the land.'

19

"Now you are ordered, 'Do this: take wagons from the land of Egypt for your little ones and for your wives, and bring your father and come.

Genesis 45:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:16 say?
Genesis 45:16 in the NASB reads: “Now when the news was heard in Pharaoh's house that Joseph's brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.”
Where is Genesis 45:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 45:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verse 16.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 45:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 45:16 in?
Genesis 45:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 45:16?
Genesis 45:16 reads (NASB): “Now when the news was heard in Pharaoh's house that Joseph's brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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