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The Risky Journey to Shechem
Commentators note that Shechem was about 60 miles from Hebron, where Jacob lived. Sending flocks this far shows Jacob's significant wealth. More importantly, Shechem was the site of the brothers' violent massacre in Genesis 34. Their return to this location was a bold and risky move, adding a layer of tension to the story.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 37:1–36
18th Century
Theologian
17. דתין dotayı̂n Dothain, “two wells?” (Gesenius)
25. נכאת neko't “tragacanth” or goat’s-tho…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 37:12
19th Century
Bishop
Shechem. —Jacob’s sons seem to have retained Shechem by right of their high-handed proceedings, related in Genesis 34:27-29. By se…
John Calvin
On Genesis 37:12
16th Century
Theologian
And his brethren went. Before Moses discusses the horrible plan of fratricide, he describes Joseph's journey and, through many circumstanc…
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John Gill
On Genesis 37:12
17th Century
Pastor
And his brethren went to feed their father's flock in Shechem.
Very probably some considerable time after the telling of the a…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 37:12–22
17th Century
Minister
How readily Joseph awaits his father's orders! Those children who are most beloved by their parents should be the most ready to obey them. See how …