Psalms 105:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Israel also went to Egypt, and Jacob lived as a foreigner in the land of Ham.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how Jacob (also called Israel) and his family moved to Egypt and lived there as foreigners.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 105 is a hymn of praise that recounts God's faithfulness to the Israelites, tracing their history from Abraham through to their time in Egypt. It specifically refers to Jacob, also called Israel, leading his family into Egypt during a severe famine, as described in the book of Genesis, to ensure their survival and fulfill God's promises. The "land of Ham" is a poetic biblical term for Egypt, linked to the descendants of Noah's son Ham.

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