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Genesis 46:26 Β· KJV

"All the souls that came with Jacob into Egypt, which came out of his loins, besides Jacob's sons' wives, all the souls were threescore and six;"

King James Version

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Passage Context

24And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.
25These are the sons of Bilhah, which Laban gave unto Rachel his daughter, and she bare these unto Jacob: all the souls were seven.
26All the souls that came with Jacob into Egypt, which came out of his loins, besides Jacob's sons' wives, all the souls were threescore and six;
27And the sons of Joseph, which were born him in Egypt, were two souls: all the souls of the house of Jacob, which came into Egypt, were threescore and ten.
28And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph, to direct his face unto Goshen; and they came into the land of Goshen.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does knowing your heritage influence your identity?

2

What does family mean to you in times of change?

3

When have you felt a strong connection to your ancestors?

Life Application

family

Consider ways to connect with your family's history and legacy.

identity

Reflect on how your family's journey shapes who you are today.

People in This Verse

JacobOT

Jacob is the younger twin of Esau, known for his cleverness and desire for his brother's birthright. He later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes.

First appearance: Genesis 25:24

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

A significant location in the biblical narrative, Egypt was a land of refuge for Jacob's family during a severe famine.

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