Genesis 37:12-14

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¹² One day Joseph’s brothers went to Shechem [12:6] to ·graze [shepherd] their father’s flocks. ¹³ Israel said to Joseph, “·Go to Shechem where your brothers are grazing the flocks [^LAre not your brothers shepherding in Shechem? Go and I will send you to them].”

Joseph answered, “I will go.”

¹⁴ His father said, “Go and see ·if your brothers and the flocks are all right [after the welfare of your brothers and the flocks]. Then come back and ·tell me [give me a report].” So Joseph’s father sent him from the Valley of Hebron [13:18].

When Joseph came to Shechem,