And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, and the length of his life was 147 years.
Cross References
Genesis 47:9"My travels have lasted 130 years," Jacob replied. "My years have been few and hard, and they have not matched the years of the travels of my fathers."
Ezra 2:38the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247;
Treasury of Scripture
And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years.
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Genesis 37:2
These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.
the whole age.
Genesis 47:8,9
And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou? …
Psalm 90:10,12
The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away…
Psalm 119:84
How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
