Genesis 37:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And his brethren went to feed their father’s flock in Shechem.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Joseph's brothers went to take care of their father's sheep and goats in Shechem.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Joseph's brothers going to do their regular work of shepherding their father's livestock in a place called Shechem.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, Joseph is Jacob's favored son, which has already sparked jealousy among his brothers due to his dreams and special treatment. The brothers are sent to Shechem, a region in Canaan known for its historical significance as a place where Jacob had settled and where family conflicts often unfolded, to tend to their father's flocks as part of their daily pastoral duties. This sets the stage for the dramatic events that follow, including Joseph's eventual betrayal by his brothers.

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Genesis 37:11

His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept thinking about what Joseph had said.

Genesis 37:2

This is the story of Jacob's family. Joseph was seventeen years old and was taking care of the sheep with his brothers. The young man worked alongside the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, who were his father's wives. Joseph brought back to his father a bad report about what his brothers were doing.

Genesis 45:3

Joseph said to his brothers, 'I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?' His brothers couldn't answer him because they were shocked and terrified to be in his presence.

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