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Joseph died, as did all his brothers, and all that generation.
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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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16th Century
Protestant
And Joseph died. The Rabbis ignorantly conclude from this expression that Joseph died before his brothers, while it is evident that the ot…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Joseph died, and all his brethren It is a notion of the Jews, that Joseph died before any of his brethren, (…
Presbyterian
During more than 200 years, while Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob lived at liberty, the Hebrews increased slowly; only about seventy persons went down in…
