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14. Forty sons. Only the male members of the family are mentioned. He doubtless had many daughters as well. Again, the large size of his family is cited as an evidence of his wealth and high rank. It also testifies to the widespread polygamy among those who could afford numerous wives.

Nephews. This should be “grandsons.” The Hebrew says literally, “sons of sons.” The KJV used the word “nephew” in the old English sense of grandson, which use is now obsolete. Therefore in that version wherever the word “nephew” occurs, we should read “grandson.”