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Joseph's Persistent Obedience
Commentators emphasize Joseph's persistent obedience. He was sent to Shechem, but upon learning his brothers had moved, he didn't turn back. Instead, he willingly traveled further to Dothan. This shows a deep commitment to fulfilling his father's command, even when it required extra effort and could have been abandoned.
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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 37:17
19th Century
Bishop
Dothan. — This town was twelve miles north of Shechem, and is famous as being the place where Elisha struck the Syrian army with b…
John Gill
On Genesis 37:17
17th Century
Pastor
And the man said, they are departed from there
They had been there, in the field where he and Joseph were, and which…
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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 …