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And struck all the firstborn in Egypt, The chief of their strength in the tents of Ham.
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Commentators explain that the phrase "chief of their strength" refers to the firstborn sons, who were the pride, glory, and future heirs of their families (a concept also seen in Genesis 49:3). Similarly, "the tents of Ham" is a poetic reference to Egypt, as Egyptians are descendants of Noah's son Ham.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And smote all the firstborn in Egypt — See Exodus 11:4-5; Exodus 12:29–30.
The chief of their strength &md…
19th Century
Baptist
He gave also their increase unto the caterpillar, and their labour unto the locust. He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycamore tree…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And smote all the firstborn in Egypt From the prince to the peasant; and not only the firstborn of men, but of beast…
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