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Joseph Goes to See His Brothers Who Hate Him
The events of this chapter took place a few years before Isaac’s death, while Jacob and his family were living near Hebron (v. 1). The story begins with Joseph, the 17 year old son of Jacob, bringing a bad report to his father about his half brothers (v. 2). Naturally his brothe …

Joseph Sold Into Egypt by His Brothers
This passage is both a story of hatred and deception. When the brothers saw Joseph coming they plotted to kill him (vv. 18-20), but Reuben wanting to protect his brother, suggested that they place him in a pit, which they did (vv, 21-22). Reuben actually planned to rescue J …