Genesis 37:12 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for Genesis 37:12

BSB

Some time later, Joseph's brothers had gone to pasture their father's flocks near Shechem.

AKJV

And his brothers went to feed their father's flock in Shechem.

CPDV

And while his brothers were lodging at Shechem, pasturing their father's flocks,

ERV

And his brethren went to feed their father's flock in Shechem.

NHEB

Now his brothers went to pasture their father's flock near Shechem.

SMT

And his brethren will go to feed their father's sheep in Shechem.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:12

AndhisbrethrenH251Noun Masculine wentH3212VerbtofeedH7462Verbtheirfather'sH1Noun Masculine flockH6629Noun FeminineinShechemH7927

Commentary for Genesis 37:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 37:12

Summary

Older siblings move away to tend flocks

Place

Shechem

Event

Brothers travel to distant grazing area

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC