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all the house of Joseph, his brothers, and his father`s house. Only their little ones, their flocks, and their herds, they left in the land of Goshen.
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A Sign of Good Faith
Commentator John Gill highlights that by leaving their children and livestock in Goshen, the Israelites clearly signaled their intention to return. This act assured Pharaoh that the large funeral procession was not a pretext for a mass exodus from Egypt, demonstrating their good faith.
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