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12 Jacob heard that there was still grain in Egypt, so he sent his sons—our ancestors—to buy some. 13 The second time they went, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers,[a] and they were introduced to Pharaoh. 14 Then Joseph sent for his father, Jacob, and all his relatives to come to Egypt, seventy-five persons in all.

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  1. 7:13 Other manuscripts read Joseph was recognized by his brothers.

12 When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our forefathers on their first visit.(A) 13 On their second visit, Joseph told his brothers who he was,(B) and Pharaoh learned about Joseph’s family.(C) 14 After this, Joseph sent for his father Jacob and his whole family,(D) seventy-five in all.(E)

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