Exodus 1:3

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 1:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,
Exodus 1:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Issachar, Zebulun, etc.] The other two sons of Jacob, by Leah: Benjamin; the youngest of all Jacob’s sons is placed here, being his son by his beloved wife Rachel. Joseph is not put into the account, because he did not go into Egypt with Jacob.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Benjamin - Who tho' youngest of all is placed before Dan, Naphtali, &c. because they were the children of the hand - maidens. Exodus 1:5”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Issachar: Gen 35:23 Benjamin: Exo 28:20 Exodus 1:4”
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