Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

Bible References

The people

Acts 13:17
The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors, exalted the people during their stay in the land of Egypt, and led them out of it with a mighty arm.
Exodus 1:7
But the Israelites were fruitful, increased rapidly, multiplied, and became extremely numerous so that the land was filled with them.
Psalm 105:24
The Lord made His people very fruitful;
He made them more numerous than their foes,

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