Exodus 6:16

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These are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations: Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari; and the years of the life of Levi were one hundred thirty-seven years.

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The Exodus RouteThe route of the Israelites out of Egypt through the Sinai wilderness toward Canaan.

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Canaan was the land promised by God to Abraham’s descendants, while Egypt was the land where Israel lived in bondage. In this genealogy of Levi’s family, the contrast recalls God’s covenant promise to bring Israel out of Egypt and toward Canaan.

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Exodus 6:16 mentions Canaan and Egypt.

Photo of Egypt — Egypt · Ricardo Liberato