KJV ORIGINAL
Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues listing the names of Jacob's sons who came to Egypt with their families.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, chapter 1, this verse is part of a genealogy listing the sons of Jacob (also known as Israel) who traveled to Egypt during a severe famine, as described in the preceding book of Genesis. This list sets the stage for the narrative of how the Israelites grew into a numerous people in Egypt, leading to their eventual enslavement by the Egyptians. These names represent key figures whose descendants formed the twelve tribes of Israel, highlighting God's ongoing plan for His chosen people.
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