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They sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth, and the men marveled one with another.
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A Display of Divine Insight
The brothers were astonished to be seated in the exact order of their birth. Commentators explain this display of impossible knowledge would have made them believe Joseph possessed supernatural insight or powers of divination. It was a clear sign that this powerful Egyptian governor was no ordinary man, increasing their awe and wonder.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
דבשׁ debash — “honey,” from the bee, or syrup from the juice of the grape. בטנים boṭen — “pistachio nuts.” שׁקד shâqêd —…
19th Century
Anglican
They sat. — The Egyptians are always represented on the monuments as sitting at their meals. For the Hebrew custom, see Note on Ge…
16th Century
Protestant
The first-born according to his birthright. Although four of Jacob’s sons were born of bond-women, yet, since they were the elder, they ha…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they sat before him At a table, so placed that they were in his sight, and he had a full view of them:
Observe the great respect Joseph's brothers paid to him. Thus, Joseph's dreams were more and more fulfilled. Joseph showed great kindness to them. …
