Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Exodus 1:5 in English Standard Version "All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt." Ge 46:27 And the sons of Joseph, who were born to him in Egypt, were two. All the persons of the house of Jacob who came into Egypt were seventy. De 10:22 Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons, and now the Lord your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven.