These are the sons of Rachel, which were born to Jacob: all the souls were fourteen.
These are the sons of Rachel who were born to Jacob: there were fourteen people in total.
This verse is counting the descendants of Rachel (Jacob's beloved wife) who came with Jacob's family to Egypt - fourteen people total.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Jacob and his family are relocating to Egypt to escape a severe famine, following God's guidance and reuniting with Joseph, who had risen to power there. This verse is part of a census of Jacob's household, specifically enumerating the descendants of his wife Rachel, including Joseph and Benjamin's lines, which total fourteen souls. It reflects the biblical theme of God's faithfulness in preserving and multiplying the descendants of Abraham as promised.
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