12 When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our forefathers on their first visit.

12 But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers on their first visit.

12 Jacob heard that there was still grain in Egypt, so he sent his sons—our ancestors—to buy some.

12 But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

12 But when Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt, he sent his sons there. This was their first trip to Egypt.

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

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

12 When Jacob heard that Egypt had food, he sent our ancestors there. That was their first trip.

12 When Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt, he sent our ancestors the first time.

12 But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our ancestors there on their first visit.

12 So when Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

12 But Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt. So he sent his sons on their first visit.

12 “But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers there the first time.