Genesis 37:12-14

International Standard Version

Joseph is Sent to Visit His Brothers

¹² Some time later, his brothers left to tend their father’s flock in Shechem. ¹³ And Israel instructed Joseph, “Your brothers are tending the flock in Shechem. Come here, because I’m going to send you to them.”

“Here I am!” he responded.

¹⁴ “Go and see how things are with your brothers,” Israel^[a] ordered him. “And see how things are with the flock. Bring back a report for me.” Then he sent Joseph^[b] from the valley of Hebron.

When Joseph reached Shechem,