Genesis 46:14

Key Reflection

In Genesis 46:14, the genealogy continues with the listing of Jacob’s descendants who entered Egypt. Specifically, it mentions the four sons of Issachar—Tola, Puvah, Iob (also spelled Jor) and Shimron. This detail is part of a larger narrative that tracks the immediate family members of Jacob as they journey to Egypt, providing a comprehensive genealogical record that helps establish the lineage and numbers of Israelites who would later be central figures in the exodus story. The precise roles or significance of these names within their cultural context are not explicitly detailed in the text itself, but understanding them as sons of Issachar contributes to the overall genealogical framework necessary for the broader narrative of the Bible's historical and theological themes.