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
This verse is part of a genealogical record listing the sons of Jacob (also called Israel) who moved to Egypt during a severe famine. These four men were among the twelve sons who became the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. This migration to Egypt, initially for survival, would eventually lead to their descendants becoming enslaved there for 400 years.
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