JACOB GOES TO EGYPT (GENESIS 46:1) Genesis 46:1 ‘And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac.' It is probable, although not stated, that Jacob started off from Hebron (Genesis 37:14). The area of Hebron was one ofte... [ Continue Reading ]
THOSE WHO WENT DOWN INTO EGYPT (GENESIS 46:8). There now follows a catalogue of ‘all the souls who came into Egypt.' At first sight this is rather an understatement. It excludes his sons' wives (Genesis 46:26) and ignores retainers and camp followers. The number who actually went down into Egypt may... [ Continue Reading ]
JACOB AND HIS FAMILY TRIBE ARRIVE AND SETTLE IN EGYPT (GENESIS 46:28 TO GENESIS 47:12) Genesis 46:28 ‘And he sent Judah before him to Joseph to show the way before him in Goshen, and they came into the land of Goshen.' Jacob sent Judah ahead to ask Joseph to meet him to show them where they shou... [ Continue Reading ]