But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.
But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our forefathers [to go there on their] first trip. [Gen. 42:2.]
But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.
When Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt, he sent our ancestors there for the first time.
But when Jacob had heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers first.
But when Jacob had heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent our fathers first: