KJV ORIGINAL
And the man said, They are departed hence; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The man said, 'They left this place. I heard them say, "Let's go to Dothan."' So Joseph followed his brothers and found them in Dothan.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Joseph continuing his search for his brothers, following a stranger's directions to find them in a new location called Dothan.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Jacob sent 17-year-old Joseph to check on his brothers who were shepherding flocks far from home. Joseph had been searching for them in Shechem but they had moved on to Dothan, about 13 miles north. This journey would lead to the pivotal moment when his jealous brothers would sell him into slavery.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save