Genesis 37:31-36

Jacob Deceived and Mourns

Genesis 37:31-36
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Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood.
32
They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe or not.”
33
His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!”
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Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
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All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him.
36
Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.
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