Gen 47:19 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 19. Buy us and our land for bread ] In times of famine in Hindostan , thousands of children have been sold to prevent their perishing. In the Burman empire the sale of whole families to discharge debts is very common.- Ward's Customs .

‏ Genesis 47:19

Verse 19. Buy us and our land for bread] In times of famine in Hindostan, thousands of children have been sold to prevent their perishing. In the Burman empire the sale of whole families to discharge debts is very common.-Ward's Customs.