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Scholars find the headcount or census and the enumerated list of names in Genesis chapter 46 perplexing. The number of names does not agree with the headcount given at the end of the census, where (to complicate things further) two different numbers appear in the summing up.
Verse 46:15 says that Jacob's sons and daughters from Leah number 33, but counting Dinah, 34 names have been mentioned. Two of them, Judah's sons Er and Onan, are said to have died in the land of Canaan, which should leave 32 who did accompany Jacob to Egypt.
The enumerated sons of Zilpah = 16; of Rachel (counting Joseph, Mannessah and Ephraim) = 14; and of Bilhah = 7. So 32+16+14+7=69. Subtracting Joseph, Mannessah and Ephraim, we get 66 who actually accompanied Jacob (+ Jacob = 67).
The text says that all the souls of the house of Jacob in Egypt were 70, while those on the trip to Egypt totalled 66.
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Why did the Hebrews go?
The Hebrews never left. They are still here today, and they are now called "Jews". Most were expelled from Israel in the year 70, but in 1948 they re-established the state of Israel.
Which country did Hebrews leave?
They left Israel to go to Egypt. They left Egypt to return to Israel. They left Israel to go to Babylon. They left Babylon to return to Israel. They left Israel and scattered among the entire world. Starting in the 19th Century, many have returned to Israel. 7 million Jews live there today.
What is the country of the Hebrews?
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Why did egypt go to war with israel in 1966?
Egypt was not at war with Israel (in a de facto sense) in 1966. Egypt was at war with Israel de jure because it did not acknowledge its Right to Exist. Egypt was preparing to invade Israel in late 1966 and early 1967. It is very likely that Egypt would have invaded in late 1967, if Israel did not launch a preventative strike to cripple the Egyptian Air Force, beginning the Six Day War.
Is Egypt going to go into the war between Israel and Gaza?
There is currently no war in progress involving Israel and the inhabitants of Gaza.
Did the Jews go to war against Egypt and other countries in 1948?
Egypt and other countries declared war against Israel, which was made mostly of Jews, so, YES, but Israel did not declare war on them.
Do children go to school in egypt?
Yes, they are required to go.yes they do
Where did the Israelites go?
First, they went from Canaan down to Egypt, then they went from Egypt back up to Canaan, later called Israel. They went from there into captivity into Babylon (not of their own choosing) then they went back to Israel.
How many days a year do children in israel go to school?
Children in Israel typically attend school for about 200 days a year. This includes both primary and secondary education levels.
Why did the hebrews go because of famine in israel?
If you'res asking "where" they went, it was to Egypt. If you're asking "why" it was because famine causes starvation.
Do girls and boys go to the same schools in Egypt?
Some schools in Egypt are mixed gender schools and some of them are separate
What are some reasons why Egypt and Israel were enemies?
This question should be asked of Syria and Israel. I think this is the historical roots of conflicts and hostilities. I predict that when I go next time officials of the old countries of the region. And replaced with younger ones to be on all these problems and hostilities.
