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The Rise of Judah
Commentators note the significance of Jacob sending Judah, not his older brothers, ahead to Joseph. After the moral failures of Reuben, Simeon, and Levi, Judah's restored character and eloquence made him the family's de facto leader. This act foreshadows the ascendancy of the tribe of Judah, from which Israel's kings and ultimately the Messiah would come.
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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 46:28
19th Century
Bishop
ARRIVAL OF JACOB IN EGYPT.
To direct his face unto Goshen. —Joseph does not bring his brothers into the nar…
John Calvin
On Genesis 46:28
16th Century
Theologian
And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph. Because Goshen had been selected by Joseph as the home for his father and his brothers, Jacob no…
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John Gill
On Genesis 46:28
17th Century
Pastor
And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph
Who was the more honourable of his sons, and in greater esteem with Jacob t…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 46:28–34
17th Century
Minister
It was only right towards Pharaoh to let him know that such a family had come to settle in his dominions. If others place confidence in us, we must…