Genesis 46:9

“And the sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron, and Carmi.”

"And the sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron, and Carmi." - Genesis 46:9
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What does Genesis 46:9 mean?

Genesis 46:9 (KJV) reads, "And the sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron, and Carmi." This verse is part of a larger passage describing the journey of Jacob and his family to Egypt, and specifically lists the names of Jacob's sons and their descendants who accompanied…

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The Legacy of Reuben: Embracing Our Divine Heritage

The book of Genesis details the origins of the Hebrew people, and within its chapters, we encounter names that resonate deep within the fabric of biblical history. In Genesis 46:9, we find a simple yet profound listing: "And the sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron…

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A Prayer for Generational Legacy: Embracing Our Roots

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am deeply humbled by the words of Scripture and the profound truth contained in Your eternal Word. I find myself reflecting on the lineage and the legacy that has been passed down through generations, particularly as I ponder on the…

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Genesis 46:9 - "And the sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron, and Carmi."
Genesis 46:23 - "¶ And the sons of Dan; Hushim."
Genesis 24-46
Genesis 46:11 - "¶ And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari."
Genesis 46:14 - "¶ And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel."
Genesis 46:24 - "¶ And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem."
Genesis 46:13 - "¶ And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron."
Genesis 46:19 - "The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin."
Genesis 46:22 - "These are the sons of Rachel, which were born to Jacob: all the souls were fourteen."
"¶ And the sons of Dan; Hushim." - Genesis 46:23
Mark 9:46 - "Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched."
Luke 9:46 - "¶ Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest."
Genesis 46:16 - "¶ And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli."
Genesis 46:21 - "¶ And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard."
"¶ And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron." - Genesis 46:13
"¶ And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem." - Genesis 46:24
"The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin." - Genesis 46:19
Genesis 46:10 - "¶ And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman."
Judges 9:46 - "¶ And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard that, they entered into an hold of the house of the god Berith."
Genesis 46:2 - "And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I."
"¶ And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari." - Genesis 46:11
"¶ And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel." - Genesis 46:14
"Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched." - Mark 9:46
Genesis 46:8 - "¶ And these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt, Jacob and his sons: Reuben, Jacob's firstborn."
Genesis 46:17 - "¶ And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel."
Genesis 46:18 - "These are the sons of Zilpah, whom Laban gave to Leah his daughter, and these she bare unto Jacob, even sixteen souls."
Genesis 46:28 - "¶ And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph, to direct his face unto Goshen; and they came into the land of Goshen."
Genesis 31:46 - "And Jacob said unto his brethren, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there upon the heap."
Genesis 46:32 - "And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have."