KJV ORIGINAL
And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Joseph died, along with all his brothers, and everyone from that entire generation.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse marks the end of an era - Joseph and all his brothers who came to Egypt have now passed away.
📚 Historical Context
This verse marks a crucial transition in Israel's history. Joseph, who had saved Egypt and his family from famine and brought the Israelites to Egypt as honored guests, has died along with his entire generation. This sets the stage for what follows - a new Pharaoh who didn't know Joseph would eventually enslave the Israelites, leading to their 400-year bondage in Egypt.
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