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What does Genesis 37:36 mean?
"The Midianites sold him into Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, the captain of the guard."
— Genesis 37:36 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
He recognized it, and said, “It is my son’s coat. An evil animal has devoured him. Joseph is without doubt torn in pieces.”
Jacob tore his clothes, and put sackcloth on his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
All his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. He said, “For I will go down to Sheol to my son mourning.” His father wept for him.
The Midianites sold him into Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, the captain of the guard.
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