In Genesis 45, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, leading to reconciliation and the restoration of his family. This chapter not only highlights the themes of repentance and restoration but also symbolizes the future restoration of Israel by God, pointing to Jesus as the ultimate agent of restoration and reconciliation. Sources: Armstrong, S. (2013, May 19). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 45A. Verse By Verse Ministry International. Retrieved February 24, 2024, from https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_45a Schechter, S. (2021, December 8). Goshen: Where Israel Became A Nation. The Israel Bible. Retrieved February 24, 2024, from https://theisraelbible.com/the-land-of-goshen-where-israel-became-a-nation/ Guzik, D. (2018). Genesis 45 - Joseph Is Reunited With His Brothers. Enduring Word. https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/genesis-45/ Armstrong, S. (2013, May 28). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 45B. Verse By Verse Ministry International. Retrieved February 24, 2024, from https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_45b Lapin, D. (2018, December 4). Fat Is fine. Rabbi Daniel Lapin. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://rabbidaniellapin.com/fat-is-fine/ Sailhamer, J. H. (2008). The Expositor's Bible Commentary: Genesis (T. Longman III & D. E. Garland, Eds.). Zondervan. Berkenwald, J. (2018, December 16). Five Sets of Clothes and 300 Shekels of Silver - Vayigash 5779. Rebyehoshua. Retrieved February 26, 2024, from https://rebyehoshua.org/2018/12/16/five-sets-of-clothes-and-300-shekels-of-silver-vayigash-5779/