Genesis 33:2

And he put the handmaids and their children foremost, and Leah and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph hindermost.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 33:2

BSB
He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear.
AKJV
And he put the handmaids and their children foremost, and Leah and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph last.
CPDV
And he placed the two handmaids and their children at the beginning. Truly, Leah and her sons were in the second place. Then Rachel and Joseph were last.
ERV
And he put the handmaids and their children foremost, and Leah and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph hindermost.
NHEB
He put the female servants and their children in front, Leah and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph last.
SMT
And he set the maids and their children first, and Leah and her children behind, and Rachel and Joseph behind them.

Commentary for Genesis 33:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 33:2
Summary
Jacob orders family by preference and safety
Event
Organizing family for encounter
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative