KJV ORIGINAL
And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Pharaoh asked Jacob, 'How old are you?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing Pharaoh asking Jacob about his age when they first met.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation took place when Joseph brought his father Jacob and his family to Egypt during the severe famine. Pharaoh was meeting Jacob for the first time and was likely impressed by the elderly patriarch's dignified appearance, prompting his question about Jacob's age.
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