Genesis 42:5

And the sons of Israel came to buy corn among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 42:5

BSB
So the sons of Israel were among those who came to buy grain, since the famine had also spread to the land of Canaan.
AKJV
And the sons of Israel came to buy corn among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan.
CPDV
And they entered into the land of Egypt with the others who traveled to buy. For the famine was in the land of Canaan.
ERV
And the sons of Israel came to buy among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan.
NHEB
So the sons of Israel went to buy grain among the other travelers, for the famine was in the land of Canaan.
SMT
And the sons of Israel will come to buy in the midst of those coming; for the famine was in the land of Canaan.

Commentary for Genesis 42:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 42:5
Summary
Jacob's sons arrive in Egypt seeking grain
Place
Egypt
Event
Israel's sons arrive for grain
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative