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Genesis 12:20

The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 12:20

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Abram and Israel; a parallel.

1. Both were driven into Egypt by a famine.

2. To both the land of Egypt proved a house of bondage.

3. In each case the Pharaoh of the time was subjected to plagues.

4. Both were sent away by the alarmed monarchs who were made to suffer for their sakes.

5. Both went up from Egypt laden with the spoils of those among whom they had sojourned.

6. On leaving Egypt both directed their steps to Canaan.—W.

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