Berean Study Bible
When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit.

King James Bible
But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

American Standard Version
But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.

Darby Bible Translation
But Jacob, having heard of there being corn in Egypt, sent out our fathers first;

Douay-Rheims Bible
But when Jacob had heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent our fathers first:

English Revised Version
But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.

Young's Literal Translation
and Jacob having heard that there was corn in Egypt, sent forth our fathers a first time;