In Genesis 46-47, Jacob, reassured by God's promise in a vision, relocates his entire family to Egypt. As they settle in the region of Goshen, Joseph introduces his father to Pharaoh. The ruler, impressed by Jacob's age and blessings, allows the family to reside in Egypt's prime land. As the famine worsens, Egyptians sell their livestock, lands, and ultimately themselves as servants to Pharaoh in exchange for grain. Joseph consolidates Pharaoh's wealth and power by instituting a system where Egyptians give a fifth of their produce to the ruler, solidifying the economic structure of the nation. Throughout these events, the Israelites thrive in Goshen, growing in number and prosperity.