Genesis 37:28
The Scripture
(28) Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jacob’s twelve brothers, fearing that Joseph will be killed for his beauty, sell him into slavery to the Ishmaelite traders. They later attempt to kill him, but Joseph is rescued and taken to Egypt, where he is hidden. The chapter sets up the theme of family betrayal and the promise of a future leader.
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Genesis 37:25Genesis 25:2Exodus 2:16Numbers 25:15Numbers 25:17Numbers 31:2Numbers 31:3Numbers 31:8Numbers 31:9Judges 6:1Judges 6:2Judges 6:3
Related verses (shared words)
Joshua 24:32Genesis 45:4Genesis 37:2Genesis 37:23Genesis 41:46Genesis 45:1