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The End of an Era
This verse marks a major turning point. Commentators explain that the death of Joseph and his entire generation signifies the end of a long period of peace and favor for the Israelites in Egypt. It serves as a historical marker, setting the stage for the oppression that would soon follow.
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Exodus
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John Calvin
On Exodus 1:6
16th Century
Theologian
And Joseph died. The Rabbis ignorantly conclude from this expression that Joseph died before his brothers, while it is evident that the ot…
John Gill
On Exodus 1:6
17th Century
Pastor
And Joseph died, and all his brethren
It is a notion of the Jews, that Joseph died before any of his brethren, (…
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…