Originally posted in a forum in 2010 - this post may contain links which are no longer valid, if you find a non-working link, please let me know and I will attempt to find a replacement or make a correction as necessary.
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Day 23 ~ Reuben's substitutitionary offer is rejected by Jacob ~ Judah's substitution accepted ~ Simeon released to the meal ~ Joseph reveals himself to his brothers ~ Jacob hears news of Joseph, receives Simeon back ~ Pharoh welcomes Israel into Egypt.
I know from history played out that Judah was the chosen tribe for our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus, but had never pondered that Reuben as the firstborn had no point of reference to Jacob's losses. Judah had lost 2 sons as well, he was well acquainted with sorrow.
This verse is close to what popped into my head, but there is another one from the NT, which I can not find. If someone finds something similar, please post.
Isa 53:3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
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