Exodus 1:3

3 Issachar, Zebulun, Benjamin,

Exodus 1:3 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 1:3

Issachar, Zebulun
The other two sons of Jacob, by Leah:

Benjamin;
the youngest of all Jacob's sons is placed here, being his son by his beloved wife Rachel. Joseph is not put into the account, because he did not go into Egypt with Jacob.

Exodus 1:3 In-Context

1 Here are the names of Israel's children who went to Egypt with Jacob. Each one went with his family.

2 Jacob's sons were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah,

3 Issachar, Zebulun, Benjamin,

4 Dan, Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

5 The total number of Jacob's children and grandchildren was 70. Joseph was already in Egypt.