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And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The right of primogeniture has been forfeited by Reuben. The double portion in the inheritance is now transferred to Joseph. He is the first-born o…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Strengthened himself. —Jacob thus prepared himself, not merely because he wished to receive Joseph in a manner suitable to his ran…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And [one] told Jacob. The same that came from Jacob to Joseph might be sent back by him to his father, to let him know th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The deathbeds of believers, with the prayers and counsels of dying persons, are suited to make serious impressions upon the young, the carefree, an…

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