Genesis 46:9

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The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

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Canaan in the Patriarchal AgeCanaan during the patriarchal period, before the Israelite conquest.

The Ancient Near East (Fertile Crescent)The ancient Near East and Fertile Crescent, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, the world of the patriarchs.

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Canaan was Jacob’s homeland, while Egypt, especially Goshen, became the refuge where his family settled during famine. Heliopolis (On) was an Egyptian

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Genesis 46:9 mentions Canaan, Egypt, Goshen, Heliopolis and Paddan-aram.

Photo of Egypt — Egypt · Ricardo Liberato

Photo of Heliopolis — Heliopolis · Neithsabes