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An Orderly Family Record
Commentators explain that the listing of Jacob's sons is not random. The names in this verse—Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher—are mentioned after the others because they were the sons of the concubine wives, Bilhah and Zilpah. The sons of the primary wives, Leah and Rachel, were listed first, reflecting the family structure of that era.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 1:3–4
19th Century
Bishop
Reuben ... — The sons of the legitimate wives are placed first, then those of the concubines. Leah has precedence over Rachel; Bil…
John Gill
On Exodus 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher .
] Who are last mentioned, being sons of the concubine wives.
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 1:1–7
17th Century
Minister
During more than 200 years, while Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob lived at liberty, the Hebrews increased slowly; only about seventy persons went down in…