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Exodus 1:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

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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