Genesis 45:19

45:19 You are also commanded to say, ‘Do this: Take for yourselves wagons from the land of Egypt for your little ones and for your wives. Bring your father and come.

Genesis 50:8

50:8 all Joseph’s household, his brothers, and his father’s household. But they left their little children and their flocks and herds in the land of Goshen.

Genesis 50:21

50:21 So now, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children.” Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them.

Numbers 14:31

14:31 But I will bring in your little ones, whom you said would become victims of war, and they will enjoy the land that you have despised.

Ezra 8:21

8:21 I called for a fast there by the Ahava Canal, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and seek from him a safe journey for us, our children, and all our property.


tn The words “to say” have been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.

tn Heb “spoke to their heart.”

tn Or “plunder.”

tn Heb “know.”

tn Heb “a straight way.”