The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the clans of Simeon.
This genealogy ends in Moses and Aaron to prove they were true Israelites, bone of their bone, raised up from among their own people, just as Christ would be. God's favours do not follow the order of birth; He often prefers the younger before the elder, crossing hands according to His sovereign will, not man's expectation.
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Commenting on Exodus 6:14-30
The text names Levi's sons and then marks his lifespan at one hundred thirty-seven years. Jewish chronologers rightly note this detail fixes the bondage's duration: Levi died last among the patriarchs, and from his death to the Exodus was but one hundred sixteen years. The Targum of Jonathan falsely claims he saw Moses and Aaron, but Joseph and all the brothers died before Moses was born.
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This genealogy authenticates the descent of Moses and Aaron at the moment they are about to act so crucially in Egypt and take up the highest offices in God's government and Church. It was essential their lineage be traced with absolute certainty.
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Commenting on Exodus 6:14-30