Genesis 46:8 meaning and explanation

Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn.

Genesis 46:8, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse opens the family register of Jacob's household as they settle in Egypt. The narrator pauses the journey narrative to list the descendants who made the move, beginning with Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and then working through each branch of the family by mother.

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