Verse 28

Jacob lived in Egypt for seventeen years, and the years of his life were one hundred and forty-seven in total.

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Referenced Verses

  • Gen 37:2 : 2 This is the account of Jacob: Joseph, a seventeen-year-old youth, was shepherding the flock with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father's wives. Joseph brought a bad report about them to their father.
  • Gen 47:8-9 : 8 Pharaoh asked Jacob, 'How many years have you lived?'' 9 Jacob replied to Pharaoh, 'The days of my sojourning have been one hundred thirty years. My years have been few and difficult, and they do not compare to the years of the lives of my fathers during their sojourning.'
  • Ps 90:10 : 10 The span of our life is seventy years—or eighty, if we have strength; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.
  • Ps 90:12 : 12 Teach us to number our days carefully, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
  • Ps 119:84 : 84 How many are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me?