Genesis 45:16

It pleased Pharaoh. The report of the arrival of Joseph’s brothers soon reached the ear of the king and made so favorable an impression on him and on the other courtiers, that the king was happy to confirm Joseph’s invitation to his brothers to come with their father and their families to Egypt. Though Joseph had the authority to invite his family, he apparently felt it right and proper to seek and receive Pharaoh’s personal approval, lest his conduct in office be open to question. No one could say that Joseph had in any way taken personal advantage of the power and authority entrusted to him. It is evident also that Joseph’s administrative ability, demonstrated now for nine years, had so pleased the king and the other statesmen of Egypt that they were delighted to have Joseph’s relatives make their home in Egypt. To Pharaoh it was an opportunity to show his gratitude.