Genesis 14:3

14:3 These last five kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea).

Genesis 47:2

47:2 He took five of his brothers and introduced them to Pharaoh.


tn Heb “all these,” referring only to the last five kings named. The referent has been specified as “these last five kings” in the translation for clarity.

tn The Hebrew verb used here means “to join together; to unite; to be allied.” It stresses close associations, especially of friendships, marriages, or treaties.

sn The Salt Sea is the older name for the Dead Sea.

tn Heb “and from the whole of his brothers he took five men and presented them before Pharaoh.”