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Genesis 46:18

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 46:18

Verse 18 of 34

Scripture focus

These [are] the sons of Zilpah, whom Laban gave to Leah his daughter, and these she bare unto Jacob, [even] sixteen souls.

Genesis 46:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 46:18

Theological / Devotional

The sons of Asher. The meaning of Jimnah is uncertain. Ishuah and Isui both have the same meaning, “he is equal,” and Beriah means “gift.” Their sister Serah’s name means “abundance.” Heber means “friend” or “fellow,” and Malchiel, “king of God.”

It is inconceivable that of Jacob’s grandchildren, of whom 51 grandsons are enumerated by name, only 1 girl should have been born, the daughter of Asher. She is probably mentioned because, like Dinah (v. 15), she remained unmarried. She had not gone over to another family, like the other daughters and granddaughters of Jacob, who had followed their husbands to their homes.

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