"the land of" (
Gen. 47:11), was probably "the land of Goshen" (q.v.) 45:10. After the
Hebrews had built
Rameses, one of the "treasure cities," it came to be known as the "land" in which that
city was built.
The city bearing this name (
Ex. 12:37) was probably identical with
Zoan, which Rameses II. ("son of the sun") rebuilt. It became his special residence, and ranked next in importance and magnificance to Thebes. Huge masses of
bricks, made of
Nile mud, sun-dried, some of them mixed with stubble, possibly moulded by Jewish hands, still
mark the site of Rameses. This was the general rendezvous of the Israelites before they began their march out of
Egypt. Called also
Raamses (
Ex. 1:11).
I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end. 
