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But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.
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American Standard Version
But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.
Christian Standard Bible
When Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt, he sent our ancestors there the first time.
English Standard Version
But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers on their first visit.
King James Version
But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.
New American Standard Bible
But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers there the first time.
New International Version
When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our forefathers on their first visit.
New Living Translation
Jacob heard that there was still grain in Egypt, so he sent his sons—our ancestors—to buy some.
World English Bible
But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers the first time.