Exodus 1:6
New International Version
Now Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died,

New Living Translation
In time, Joseph and all of his brothers died, ending that entire generation.

English Standard Version
Then Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation.

Berean Standard Bible
Now Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died,

King James Bible
And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation.

New King James Version
And Joseph died, all his brothers, and all that generation.

New American Standard Bible
And Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation.

NASB 1995
Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation.

NASB 1977
And Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation.

Amplified Bible
Then Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation,

Christian Standard Bible
Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation eventually died.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died.

American Standard Version
And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation.

Contemporary English Version
After Joseph, his brothers, and everyone else in that generation had died,

English Revised Version
And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Eventually, Joseph, all his brothers, and that entire generation died.

Good News Translation
In the course of time Joseph, his brothers, and all the rest of that generation died,

International Standard Version
Then Joseph, all his brothers, and that entire generation died.

Majority Standard Bible
Now Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died,

NET Bible
and in time Joseph and his brothers and all that generation died.

New Heart English Bible
Joseph died, as did all his brothers, and all that generation.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation.

World English Bible
Joseph died, as did all his brothers, and all that generation.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Joseph dies, and all his brothers, and all that generation;

Young's Literal Translation
And Joseph dieth, and all his brethren, and all that generation;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joseph will die, and all his brethren, and all that generation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
After he was dead, and all his brethren, and all that generation,

Catholic Public Domain Version
When he had died, along with all of his brothers and all of that generation,

New American Bible
Now Joseph and all his brothers and that whole generation died.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Joseph died, and all his brothers, and that whole generation.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Joseph died, and all his brothers, and all that generation.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yoseph died and all his brothers and all that generation.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Israelites Multiply in Egypt
5The descendants of Jacob numbered seventy in all, including Joseph, who was already in Egypt. 6Now Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died, 7but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them.…

Cross References
Genesis 50:26
So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt.

Genesis 50:24-25
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” / And Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath and said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.”

Acts 7:15-16
So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.

Genesis 15:13-16
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. / But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions. / You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age. ...

Genesis 46:6-7
They also took the livestock and possessions they had acquired in the land of Canaan, and Jacob and all his offspring went to Egypt. / Jacob took with him to Egypt his sons and grandsons, and his daughters and granddaughters—all his offspring.

Genesis 35:29
Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

Genesis 49:33
When Jacob had finished instructing his sons, he pulled his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and he was gathered to his people.

Hebrews 11:22
By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.

Genesis 47:28-31
And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, and the length of his life was 147 years. / When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt, / but when I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me with them.” Joseph answered, “I will do as you have requested.” ...

Genesis 48:21
Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers.

Genesis 41:41-43
Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” / Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. / He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 37:28
So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.

Genesis 45:4-8
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt! / And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. / For the famine has covered the land these two years, and there will be five more years without plowing or harvesting. ...

Genesis 39:1
Meanwhile, Joseph had been taken down to Egypt, where an Egyptian named Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there.

Genesis 50:22-23
Now Joseph and his father’s household remained in Egypt, and Joseph lived to the age of 110. / He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation, and indeed the sons of Machir son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph’s knees.


Treasury of Scripture

And Joseph died, and all his brothers, and all that generation.

A.

Genesis 50:24,26
And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob…

Acts 7:14-16
Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls…

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Exodus 1
1. The children of Israel, after Joseph's death, increase.
8. The more they are oppressed by a new king, the more they multiply.
15. The godliness of the midwives in saving the male children alive.
22. Pharaoh commands the male children to be cast into the river














Now Joseph
Joseph, the eleventh son of Jacob and the firstborn of Rachel, played a pivotal role in the history of Israel. Sold into slavery by his brothers, he rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. His life is a testament to God's providence and sovereignty, as he was used to preserve the lineage of Israel during a severe famine. Joseph is often seen as a type of Christ, as he was betrayed by his own, suffered unjustly, and ultimately became a savior to his people.

and all his brothers
Joseph's brothers, the sons of Jacob, are the patriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel. Their actions, including selling Joseph into slavery, set the stage for the Israelites' eventual settlement in Egypt. This phrase marks the end of an era, as the original family of Israel passes away, setting the stage for the growth of the nation in a foreign land. The brothers' reconciliation with Joseph is a powerful story of forgiveness and redemption.

and all that generation died
This phrase signifies a significant transition in the narrative of the Israelites. The death of Joseph and his brothers marks the end of the patriarchal period and the beginning of a new chapter in Israel's history. It sets the stage for the Israelites' multiplication and eventual enslavement in Egypt, as described in the following verses. This transition also highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be strangers in a land not their own, where they would be enslaved and mistreated for 400 years (Genesis 15:13). The passing of this generation underscores the continuity of God's plan and the unfolding of His covenant promises.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Joseph
The favored son of Jacob, who rose to power in Egypt and saved his family from famine. His death marks the end of an era for the Israelites in Egypt.

2. Joseph's Brothers
The sons of Jacob who initially sold Joseph into slavery but later reconciled with him. Their deaths signify the passing of the patriarchal generation.

3. All That Generation
Refers to the entire generation of Israelites who lived during Joseph's time. Their passing sets the stage for the new developments in Israel's history in Egypt.

4. Egypt
The land where the Israelites resided after Joseph brought his family there. It becomes the setting for their eventual enslavement and the backdrop for the Exodus account.

5. Israelites
The descendants of Jacob (Israel), who were initially welcomed in Egypt but later became enslaved, leading to their cry for deliverance.
Teaching Points
The Transience of Life
The death of Joseph and his brothers reminds us of the brevity of life and the importance of leaving a legacy of faith.

Generational Shifts
As one generation passes, another rises. This transition calls for the faithful transmission of God's promises and teachings to the next generation.

God's Sovereignty in History
Despite the death of key figures, God's plan continues. We can trust in His sovereignty over the unfolding of history.

Faith in God's Promises
Joseph's life and death exemplify a steadfast faith in God's promises, encouraging us to hold onto God's Word even when circumstances change.Verse 6. - And Joseph died. Or, "So Joseph died" - a reference to Genesis 1:26 - and all his brethren. All the other actual sons of Jacob - some probably before him; some, as Levi (ch. 6:16), after him. Joseph's "hundred and ten years" did not constitute an extreme longevity. And all that generation. All the wives of Jacob's sons, their sister Dinah, and the full-grown members of their households who accompanied them into Egypt.

CHAPTER 1:7-14

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now Joseph
יוֹסֵף֙ (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

his brothers
אֶחָ֔יו (’e·ḥāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

and all
וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that
הַהֽוּא׃ (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

generation
הַדּ֥וֹר (had·dō·wr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1755: A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling

died,
וַיָּ֤מָת (way·yā·māṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill


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