Genesis 39:16
The Scripture
(16) And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jacob is living in Egypt where he is a prosperous scribe, but his brother Esau deceives him by sending a donkey that Jacob kills, angering Esau. The chapter shows the conflict between family loyalty and personal ambition, while God’s providential plan moves forward for Jacob’s future.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 37:12Psalms 37:32Jeremiah 4:22Jeremiah 9:3Jeremiah 9:4Jeremiah 9:5Titus 3:3
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