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The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.

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God's Slow, Sure Promise

This list of names, including Zebulun's sons, might seem tedious. However, commentators see it as a powerful testament to God's faithfulness. After 215 years since the promise to Abraham, the promised "great nation" was still only 70 people. This detailed record was kept to show the humble start from which God would miraculously grow His people, reminding us that His promises are sure, even when their fulfillment seems slow.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 46:1–34

18th Century

Theologian

פלוּא pallû' — Pallu, “distinguished.” חצרן chetsrôn — Chetsron, of the “court,” or “village.” כרמי

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 46:14

19th Century

Bishop

Zebulun has three sons:

Genesis 46:14 and Numbers 26:26: Sered, Elon, Jahleel.

No gen…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 46:14

17th Century

Pastor

And the sons of Zebulun, Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel. Whose names are the same in (Numbers 26:26).

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 46:5–27

17th Century

Minister

We have here a particular account of Jacob's family. Though the fulfilling of promises is always sure, yet it is often slow. It was now 215 years s…