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Exodus 1:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues listing the names of Jacob's sons who came to Egypt with their families.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the genealogical record at the beginning of Exodus, documenting the sons of Jacob (later called Israel) who migrated to Egypt during a severe famine. These three men were among the twelve sons who would become the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. The list establishes the historical foundation for how the Israelites came to be in Egypt before their eventual slavery and exodus.

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