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John Gill's Exposition on Genesis 33:2

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And he put the handmaids and their children foremost, etc.] In the first division, as being less honourable and less beloved by him: and Leah and her children after; still according to the degree of honour and affection due unto them; Leah being a wife that was imposed and forced upon him: and Rachel and Joseph hindermost; being most beloved by him, and therefore most careful of them; Rachel being his principal and lawful wife, and who had the greatest share in his affection, and Joseph his only child by her.
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