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Israel said to Joseph, "Aren`t your brothers feeding the flock in Shechem? Come, and I will send you to them." He said to him, "Here I am."

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A Model of Obedience

Commentators highlight Joseph's immediate and willing response, "Here am I." Despite the long journey and his brothers' known hostility, he readily obeyed his father's command. Matthew Henry notes that the most beloved children should be the most obedient, presenting Joseph as an example.

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Albert Barnes

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 37:13

17th Century

Pastor

And Israel said unto Joseph
After his brethren had been gone some time to Shechem:

do not your br…

Matthew Henry

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 …