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The Sacred Accounting
Commentators explain that the number 66 specifically counts the direct descendants of Jacob who traveled with him to Egypt. It excludes his sons' wives (not his offspring) and Joseph's family (already in Egypt). When Jacob and Joseph's family are added, the total becomes the famous 70 mentioned in the next verse, showing the Bible's careful record-keeping.
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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 46:26
19th Century
Bishop
All the souls were threescore and six. —This total is obtained by omitting Jacob, Joseph, and Joseph’s two sons. If we include these, the …
John Gill
On Genesis 46:26
17th Century
Pastor
All the souls that came with Jacob into Egypt These are in parcels before mentioned, but here they are brought to a sum total; and …
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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…