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Genesis 49:2
Come near, O sons of Jacob, and give ear to the words of Israel your father.
Genesis 49:2 · Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 49:2 in other translations
Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.
Come together and listen, O sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel.
Assemble yourselves, and hear, you sons of Jacob. Listen to Israel, your father.
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In context
1 And Jacob sent for his sons, and said, Come together, all of you, so that I may give you news of your fate in future times.
2 Come near, O sons of Jacob, and give ear to the words of Israel your father.
3 Reuben, you are my oldest son, the first-fruit of my strength, first in pride and first in power:
4 But because you were uncontrolled, the first place will not be yours; for you went up to your father's bed, even his bride-bed, and made it unclean.
5 Simeon and Levi are brothers; deceit and force are their secret designs.
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