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God's Faithful Promise
Commentators note that this detailed list of 70 people, including Asher's family, serves a theological purpose. It highlights the slow but sure fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham. After 215 years, this small number demonstrates that the future growth of Israel into a "vast multitude" would be a clear work of God's power.
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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
On Genesis 46:17
19th Century
Bishop
Asher has four sons and a daughter:
Genesis 46:17: Jimnah, Ishuah, Isui, Beriah. Serah (daught…
John Gill
On Genesis 46:17
17th Century
Pastor
And the sons of Asher
Another son of Jacob by Leah's maid Zilpah, whose sons were, Jimnah, and Ishuah, a…
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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…