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Morrish Bible Dictionary

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1. The part of Egypt in which the Israelites were located. It is often called 'the land of Goshen,' and is also termed 'the land of Rameses.' Pharaoh bade Joseph place his father and his brethren in the best of the land. It is generally supposed that Goshen was situated on the east of the ancient Delta of the Nile. Genesis 45:10; Genesis 46:28,29,34; Genesis 47:1,4,6,11,27; Genesis 50:8; Exodus 8:22; Exodus 9:26 .

2. Land or district in the southern part of Palestine. Joshua 10:41; Joshua 11:16 . Not identified.

3. Town in the highlands of Judah. Joshua 15:51 . Not identified.

Bibliography Information
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Goshen'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​g/goshen.html. 1897.
 
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