Exodus 1:4
New International Version
Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher.

New Living Translation
Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

English Standard Version
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

Berean Standard Bible
Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher.

King James Bible
Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

New King James Version
Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

New American Standard Bible
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

NASB 1995
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

NASB 1977
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

Legacy Standard Bible
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

Amplified Bible
Dan and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Christian Standard Bible
Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher.

American Standard Version
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

English Revised Version
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher.

Good News Translation
Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

International Standard Version
Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Majority Standard Bible
Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher.

NET Bible
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

New Heart English Bible
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

Webster's Bible Translation
Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

World English Bible
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Young's Literal Translation
Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Smith's Literal Translation
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Dan, and Nephtali, Gad and Aser.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

New American Bible
Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher.

New Revised Standard Version
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Dan and Naphtali and Gad and Ashir.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Dan and Nephthalim, Gad and Aser.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Israelites Multiply in Egypt
3Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; 4Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher. 5The descendants of Jacob numbered seventy in all, including Joseph, who was already in Egypt.…

Cross References
Genesis 35:22-26
While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: / The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. / The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. ...

Genesis 46:8-27
Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. / The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. / The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. ...

Genesis 49:1-28
Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come: / Come together and listen, O sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel. / Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. ...

Deuteronomy 33:6-25
Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.” / And concerning Judah he said: “O LORD, hear the cry of Judah and bring him to his people. With his own hands he defends his cause, but may You be a help against his foes.” / Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. ...

Numbers 1:20-43
From the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Reuben numbered 46,500. / From the sons of Simeon, according to the records of their clans and families, counting one by one the names of every male twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, ...

Numbers 26:5-51
Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi. / These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. ...

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Acts 7:8-9
Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. / Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him

Genesis 29:31-35
When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren. / And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.” / Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son as well.” So she named him Simeon. ...

Genesis 30:1-24
When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob. / Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?” / Then she said, “Here is my maidservant Bilhah. Sleep with her, that she may bear children for me, so that through her I too can build a family.” ...

Genesis 35:16-18
Later, they set out from Bethel, and while they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult. / During her severe labor, the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you are having another son.” / And with her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin.

Genesis 37:1-4
Now Jacob lived in the land where his father had resided, the land of Canaan. / This is the account of Jacob. When Joseph was seventeen years old, he was tending the flock with his brothers, the sons of his father’s wives Bilhah and Zilpah, and he brought their father a bad report about them. / Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors. ...

Genesis 42:3-4
So ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt. / But Jacob did not send Joseph’s brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, “I am afraid that harm might befall him.”

Genesis 43:29-34
When Joseph looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his own mother’s son, he asked, “Is this your youngest brother, the one you told me about?” Then he declared, “May God be gracious to you, my son.” / Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep. / Then he washed his face and came back out. Regaining his composure, he said, “Serve the meal.” ...

Genesis 45:1-15
Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. / But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it. / Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Dan.

Genesis 35:25
And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali:

1 Chronicles 2:2
Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Asher.

Genesis 35:26
And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram.

Genesis 46:17
And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.

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Exodus 1
1. The children of Israel, after Joseph's death, increase.
8. The more they are oppressed by a new king, the more they multiply.
15. The godliness of the midwives in saving the male children alive.
22. Pharaoh commands the male children to be cast into the river














Dan
The name "Dan" means "judge" in Hebrew, derived from the root word "din," which means to judge or to rule. Dan was the fifth son of Jacob and the first son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe of Dan is historically significant, as it was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. In the context of Exodus, the mention of Dan signifies the inclusion of all tribes in the narrative of Israel's journey and God's covenant. Dan's role as a judge foreshadows the leadership and governance that would be necessary for the Israelites as they grow into a nation.

Naphtali
Naphtali, meaning "my struggle" or "wrestling" in Hebrew, was the sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah. The name reflects Rachel's struggle with her sister Leah for Jacob's affection, as well as the broader struggles of the Israelites. The tribe of Naphtali would later settle in the northern part of the Promised Land, an area known for its beauty and fertility. This name reminds us of the perseverance required in faith and the blessings that come from enduring struggles with God's help.

Gad
The name "Gad" means "good fortune" or "troop" in Hebrew, derived from the root word "gad," which signifies fortune or luck. Gad was the seventh son of Jacob and the first son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The tribe of Gad was known for its warriors and played a crucial role in the conquest of the Promised Land. The mention of Gad in Exodus highlights the strength and unity of the tribes, as well as the divine providence that guided them. It serves as a reminder of God's provision and the blessings that come from being part of His people.

Asher
Asher means "happy" or "blessed" in Hebrew, derived from the root word "ashar," which means to go straight, to advance, or to be blessed. Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and the second son of Zilpah. The tribe of Asher was known for its prosperity and abundance, often associated with olive oil production. In the context of Exodus, Asher's inclusion signifies the joy and blessings that come from being part of God's covenant community. It is a reminder of the happiness and fulfillment found in living according to God's will and being part of His divine plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Dan
דָּ֥ן (dān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1835: Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel

and Naphtali,
וְנַפְתָּלִ֖י (wə·nap̄·tā·lî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5321: Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them

Gad
גָּ֥ד (gāḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1410: Gad -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe and its territory, also a prophet

and Asher.
וְאָשֵֽׁר׃ (wə·’ā·šêr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine


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