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22 to bind his officials by his will,
to teach his elders wisdom.

The Lord Is Faithful in Egypt:
His Protection of the People

23 Then Israel came to Egypt.
Jacob lived as an alien in the land of Ham.[a]
24 Then the Lord made his people very fruitful.
He made them too numerous for their foes.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 105:23 The Egyptians were descendants of Noah’s son Ham (Genesis 10:6).

22 to instruct his princes(A) as he pleased
    and teach his elders wisdom.(B)

23 Then Israel entered Egypt;(C)
    Jacob resided(D) as a foreigner in the land of Ham.(E)
24 The Lord made his people very fruitful;
    he made them too numerous(F) for their foes,

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