KJV ORIGINAL
And Israel beheld Joseph’s sons, and said, Who are these?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Israel saw Joseph's sons, he asked, 'Who are these boys?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing us an elderly Jacob (Israel) asking about Joseph's sons, whom he hadn't seen clearly or perhaps hadn't met before.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jacob, also known as Israel, is an elderly patriarch living in Egypt after reuniting with his son Joseph during a time of famine. As Jacob nears the end of his life, he is preparing to bless Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, whom he adopts as his own to continue the family lineage. This scene underscores the importance of passing on God's covenant promises to the next generation within the broader story of Israel's history.
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