Genesis 37:30
The Scripture
(30) And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 37:20Genesis 42:13Genesis 42:32Genesis 42:35Jeremiah 31:15
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