Genesis 46:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Zebulun's sons were Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the three sons of Zebulun, one of Jacob's twelve sons, who became heads of family clans in Israel.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, chapter 46, we see the narrative of Jacob and his extended family relocating to Egypt during a severe famine, as orchestrated by God through Joseph. This verse specifically lists the sons of Zebulun, one of Jacob's twelve sons, as part of a detailed genealogy that traces the descendants of Israel. These genealogies served to preserve the identity and heritage of the Israelite tribes in a patriarchal society.

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