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
In the biblical narrative, Joseph, who had risen to power in Egypt and saved his family from famine, died along with his brothers and the entire generation that knew him. This verse transitions from the events of Genesis to Exodus, showing how the Israelites grew in number in Egypt after the death of Joseph. As a result, a new Pharaoh who did not know Joseph came to power, leading to the oppression of the Israelites.
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