Genesis 47:7

Joseph brought in Jacob. Joseph then presented his father to Pharaoh, once royal permission had already been given for settling in the region of Goshen. It has been suggested that the interview granted Joseph’s brothers was of an official nature, whereas Jacob’s audience with the monarch was of a purely private character. The king may have requested the opportunity of meeting the father of his first minister.

Jacob blessed Pharaoh. Jacob did not extend to Pharaoh the customary salutation accorded kings, such as, “May the king live forever!” (2 Sam. 16:16; 1 Kings 1:25; Dan. 2:4; etc.). Conscious of his own dignity as a prophet of Jehovah, Jacob pronounced upon him a heavenly benediction.