KJV ORIGINAL
Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Come together and listen, you sons of Jacob; pay attention to Israel your father.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob is calling his sons to gather around and listen carefully to what he's about to tell them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse opens Jacob's final blessing to his twelve sons before his death in Egypt. Jacob, also called Israel, is about to give prophetic words about each son's future and the destiny of their descendants, who would become the twelve tribes of Israel. This moment represents the formal passing of spiritual leadership and covenant promises from one generation to the next.
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