Genesis 45:10

Thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen.

This part of Egypt was most convenient to Palestine. It was the border land of Egypt on the northeast, lying between the delta of the Nile and the western border of Palestine. When the Israelites marched out of Egypt in the time of Moses their nearest way would have been through the "land of the Philistines," but God led them by the Red Sea and Sinai. Goshen was well suited for the pasturage of flocks, far better than the valley of the Nile. The historians have been disposed to think that shortly before this the dynasty known as the "Shepherd Kings," was driven out of Egypt, and that their departure had left the land of Goshen almost empty. It would therefore be free for the occupation of the Hebrews.

Thou shalt be near to me.

He would be compelled by the duties of his office to reside at the court of Pharaoh. At this period Memphis was probably the capital and was near the land of Goshen.