Genesis 46:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the sons of Dan; Hushim.

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Dan's son was Hushim.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that Dan had one son named Hushim who was part of Jacob's family going to Egypt.

📚 Historical Context

This verse appears in the genealogical record of Jacob's family as they migrated to Egypt during a severe famine. Dan was one of Jacob's twelve sons, born to Bilhah (Rachel's servant), and this list documents all 70 family members who made the journey. These genealogies were important for preserving tribal identity and inheritance rights as the Israelites would later become a great nation.

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