The Midianites sold him into Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, the captain of the guard.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Genesis 37:36 in context
Genesis 37:33–36
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He recognized it, and said, “It is my son’s tunic. An evil animal has devoured him. Joseph is without doubt torn in pieces.”
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Jacob tore his clothes, and put sackcloth on his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
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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.
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The Midianites sold him into Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, the captain of the guard.
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