When Jacob was come into Egypt, and your fathers cried unto the LORD, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, which brought forth your fathers out of Egypt, and made them dwell in this place.
When Jacob went to Egypt, and your ancestors called out to the LORD for help, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, who led your ancestors out of Egypt and brought them to live in this land.
The writer is reminding the Israelites how God heard their ancestors' cries for help in Egypt and sent Moses and Aaron to rescue them and bring them to the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
Samuel is giving his farewell address to the Israelites after they demanded a king. He's recounting their history to remind them of God's faithfulness through the centuries. This refers to the time when Jacob's family moved to Egypt during a famine, eventually became enslaved, and then were delivered by God through Moses and Aaron around 1446 BC.
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