KJV ORIGINAL
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,
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Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the first four of Jacob's twelve sons who came to Egypt with their families.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, which follows the events of Genesis, this verse lists some of the sons of Jacob (also called Israel) who traveled to Egypt with their families during a severe famine, as part of God's providence for their survival. These sons, including Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, became the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel, whose descendants grew into a large nation in Egypt. This sets the stage for the subsequent story of oppression, deliverance, and the formation of Israel as God's chosen people.
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