KJV ORIGINAL
And a certain man found him, and, behold, he was wandering in the field: and the man asked him, saying, What seekest thou?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A man found him wandering around lost in the field. The man asked him, 'What are you looking for?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows a stranger helping Joseph when he was lost while searching for his brothers.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph was sent by his father Jacob to check on his brothers who were pasturing sheep near Shechem. When Joseph arrived, his brothers had moved on to Dothan, leaving him wandering in the fields trying to find them. This seemingly minor encounter with a helpful stranger was actually pivotal - it led Joseph to his brothers, who would then sell him into slavery, ultimately leading to God's plan to save many lives during the coming famine.
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