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John Gill's Exposition on Genesis 45:13

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And you shall tell my father of all my glory in Egypt, etc.] His wealth and riches, his grandeur and dignity, his power and authority: and of all that you have seen; what a magnificent house he dwelt in; what a numerous train of servants he had; in what majesty he rode in the second chariot to the king; and what authority he exercised over the people, and what reverence they gave him, and what power he had, particularly in the distribution of corn: and ye shall haste, and bring down my father hither; for Joseph had an eager desire to see him, wherefore this is repeated.
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