Now thou art commanded, this do ye; take you wagons out of the land of Egypt for your little ones, and for your wives, and bring your father, and come.
Now you are ordered to do this: take wagons from Egypt for your children and your wives, bring your father, and come back here.
Joseph is commanding his brothers to bring their entire families, including their father Jacob, to Egypt using Egyptian transportation.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers, has risen to a position of power in Egypt as Pharaoh's second-in-command during a severe famine. He instructs his brothers to take wagons from Egypt to transport their wives, children, and father Jacob to safety, ensuring they have the means to relocate and survive the ongoing crisis. This reflects the ancient cultural practice of using wagons for family migrations and underscores God's providential care in preserving the lineage of Abraham.
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