7. daughters—As Dinah was his only daughter, this must mean daughters-in-law. all his seed brought he with him—Though disabled by age from active superintendence, yet, as the venerable sheik of the tribe, he was looked upon as their common head and consulted in every step. read more
8-27. all the souls of the house of Jacob, which came into Egypt, were threescore and ten—Strictly speaking, there were only sixty-six went to Egypt; but to these add Joseph and his two sons, and Jacob the head of the clan, and the whole number amounts to seventy. In the speech of Stephen ( :-) the number is stated to be seventy-five; but as that estimate includes five sons of Ephraim and Manasseh ( :-), born in Egypt, the two accounts coincide. :-. ARRIVAL IN EGYPT. read more
God’s encouragement to move 46:1-7The structure of chapters 46 and 47 is also chiastic. [Note: Wenham, Genesis 16-50, p. 439.] A God appears to Jacob (Genesis 46:1-4) B Jacob journeys to Egypt (Genesis 46:5-27) C Joseph meets Jacob (Genesis 46:28-34) D Joseph’s brothers meet Pharaoh (Genesis 47:1-6) C’ Jacob meets Pharaoh (Genesis 47:7-10) B’ Joseph cares for his family and Egypt (Genesis 47:11-26)A’ Jacob prepares to die (Genesis 47:27-31)Beersheba lay on the southern border of Canaan (Genesis... read more
Israel’s household’s move to Egypt 46:8-27This section contains a list of the individuals in Jacob’s family about the time he moved to Egypt. As in chapter 31, when he left Paddan-aram, this move was also difficult for Jacob. Moses recorded a total of 70 persons (Genesis 46:27; cf. Exodus 1:5). The 66 referred to in Genesis 46:26 excluded Jacob, Joseph, Ephraim, and Manasseh, or perhaps Er and Onan (Genesis 46:12) and Ephraim and Manasseh. Stephen said there were 75, but he must have added... read more
The Descent of Jacob into Egypt. The Genealogical Table of the Israelites1-4. On reaching Beersheba, the southern boundary of the Promised Land, Jacob offers sacrifices to God. In return God assures him of His continued favour and of the fulfilment of the promises made to Abraham. 4. Put his hand upon thine eyes] i.e. close them in death. 5. Little ones] rather,’household servants and their families.’ 6-27. This passage is from the Priestly source, and shows its characteristic fondness for... read more
(7) His daughters.—See Note on Genesis 37:35. read more
GENEALOGICAL TABLE OF THE ISRAELITES.(8) These are the names of the children of Israel which came into Egypt.—This document, consisting of Genesis 46:8-27, is one that would be of the highest importance to the Israelites, when taking possession of Canaan, being as it were their title-deed to the land. Accordingly we find that it is drawn up in a legal manner, representing as sons some who were really grandsons, but who took as heads of families the place usually held by sons. We next find that... read more
CHAPTER 46 Jacob Goes Down to Egypt 1. Israel’s departure and the vision (Genesis 46:1-4 ) 2. The journey and the arrival in Egypt (Genesis 46:5-7 ) 3. The offspring of the sons of Jacob (Genesis 46:8-27 ) 4. Israel meets Joseph (Genesis 46:28-30 ) 5. Joseph’s directions concerning Pharaoh (Genesis 46:31-34 The whole family of Jacob, consisting of seventy souls, exclusive of the wives and the servants, came to Egypt. Once more God appears to Israel, but addresses him as Jacob. He... read more
JACOB AND HIS FAMILY MOVE TO EGYPT (vs.1-27) Nothing is said of the great amount of preparation they must make for their journey, but Jacob is said to take the journey with all that he had, which of course included all his family. On his way he stopped at Beersheba (the well of the oath), which indicates his remembrance of the promise of God on which he was dependent. It is good to see him offering sacrifices there. That night God spoke to him in a vision, a reminder of the dream God gave... read more
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 46:8
Genesis 46:8. Jacob and his sons— Jacob himself is to be reckoned in the number of those who went into AEgypt, as in Gen 46:10 the sons of Simeon include Simeon, with his sons; and so of the other patriarchs. read more