Introduction: The Sojourning in Canaan and Egypt—Three Manuscripts in Harmony The 430 years of sojourning mentioned in Exodus 12:40-41 forms a pivotal passage in biblical chronology. Across the Masoretic Text (MT), Septuagint (LXX), and Samaritan Pentateuch (SP), variations in wording offer distinct yet harmonious perspectives on the scope and nature of Israel’s sojourning. These differences … Continue reading Harmonizing the Exodus Sojourn of 430 and 215 years: Patterns in Biblical Chronology