Genesis 47:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.

Took some of his brethren - probably the five oldest brothers, seniority being the least invidious principle of selection. But Jewish traditions say that Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher were the brethren presented.

Genesis 47:2

2 And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.