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Historical Accuracy
Commentators note that the Bible's account is supported by ancient historians like Herodotus. These external sources confirm that Egyptian priests received a state-sponsored allowance, which explains why they, unlike the general populace, did not need to sell their land during the famine. This detail enhances the historical credibility of the Genesis narrative.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 47:1–31
18th Century
Theologian
רעמסס ra‘mesês — Ra‘meses “son of the sun.”
מטה mı̂ṭṭāh — “bed.” מטה maṭṭeh…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 47:22
19th Century
Bishop
The priests had a portion assigned to them of Pharaoh. —Herodotus (ii. 37) mentions that it was still the custom in Egypt for the priests …
John Calvin
On Genesis 47:22
16th Century
Theologian
Only the land of the priests. The priests were exempted from the common law because the king granted them maintenance. It is, indeed, doub…
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John Gill
On Genesis 47:22
17th Century
Pastor
Only the land of the priests bought he not
Not from any special affection for them, or any superstitious veneration of them, w…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 47:13–26
17th Century
Minister
With care taken for Jacob and his family���a mercy especially orchestrated by Providence through Joseph's advancement���the account now turns to ho…