Genesis 46:17

And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.

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We have here a particular account of Jacob's family. Though the fulfilling of promises is always sure, yet it is often slow.

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This thought runs through Genesis 46:17-19.

Beriah Person: A gift, or in evil. (1. ) One of Asher’s four sons, and father of Heber ( Gen. 46:17 ). (2. ) A son of Ephraim.
Heber Person: Passing over. (1. ) Son of Beriah and grandson of Asher ( Gen. 46:17 ; 1 Chr. 7:31 , 32). (2. ) The Kenite ( Judg. 4:11 , 17; 5:24), a descendant of Hobab. His wife Jael received Sisera.
Serah Person: Abundance; princess, the daughter of Asher and grand-daughter of Jacob ( Gen. 46:17 ); called also Sarah ( Num. 26:46 ; R. V., “Serah”).