
On the double-portion for the first-born. And the various ways that can play out. Plus, going back to the biblical treatment of the double portions. Also, a good deal of commentary on the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. And also the story of the 70 persons of Jacob’s family who went down to to Egypt, and the concern that counting out the family members totals 69. How to find the 70th?
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