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A Father's Anxious Heart
Commentators suggest Jacob's command was driven by more than routine concern. Given his sons' recent massacre of the Shechemites, Jacob was likely fearful of retaliation from neighboring tribes. Ironically, while he worried about external threats, the true danger to Joseph came from within his own family.
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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 37:14
19th Century
Bishop
Whether it be well with your brethren. —Jacob might well fear that the local inhabitants would form a confederacy against his sons…
John Gill
On Genesis 37:14
17th Century
Pastor
And he said to him, go, I pray you
Or "now" F11 , directly, immediately, which is more agreeable to the a…
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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 …