MPV Commentary

Jacob rose up from Beer-sheba to begin his journey to Egypt. Despite being refreshed and invigorated by the spiritual services at Beer-sheba, Jacob's advanced age had taken its toll on him. His sons took charge of making all the necessary arrangements for their family's move, while Jacob, along with his wives and children, traveled in comfort in the Egyptian vehicles provided for them.

The goods they brought with them were not just household items but valuable possessions accumulated during their time in Canaan.

Jacob's daughters-in-law accompanied him on this journey. Although Dinah was his only biological daughter, he had many sons who were married, making these women part of his family.

All of Jacob's descendants traveled with him to Egypt, even though he was no longer able to actively oversee them due to his age. As the respected leader of the tribe, however, they still sought his counsel and guidance in every decision.

The total number of people from Jacob's household who went to Egypt was seventy. This count includes Joseph and his two sons, as well as Jacob himself, making up the entire family unit that had traveled together. In Acts 7:14, Stephen mentions a slightly different number, but this discrepancy can be explained by including five additional sons born in Egypt to Ephraim and Manasseh, which brings the total in line with our account.