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22 He could ·order [bind] the princes as he wished.
    He taught the older men to be wise.
23 Then Israel [C another name for Jacob, Joseph’s father] came to Egypt;
    Jacob lived in the land of Ham [C Egypt; Gen. 46:1–7].
24 The Lord made his people ·grow in number [fruitful; Ex. 1:7],
    and he ·made them stronger than [strengthened them against] their ·enemies [foes].

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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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