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Jacob rose up from Beersheba, and the sons of Israel carried Jacob, their father, their little ones, and their wives, in the wagons which Pharaoh had sent to carry him.
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A Spirit-Led Journey
Commentators note that Jacob “rose up” with renewed vigor and in “high spirits.” This wasn't merely a physical relocation but a spiritual act of obedience, prompted by God's direct encouragement at Beer-sheba. It shows that when we follow God's leading, He provides the necessary strength and confidence for the journey.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
פלוּא pallû' — Pallu, “distinguished.” חצרן chetsrôn — Chetsron, of the “court,” or “village.” כרמי
16th Century
Protestant
And Jacob rose up. By using the words “rose up,” Moses seems to indicate that Jacob received new vigor from the vision. For although the f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jacob rose up from Beersheba In high spirits, and proceeded on in his journey, being encouraged and animated by …
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