Genesis 37:17

What does Genesis 37:17 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 37:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the man said, They are departed hence; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the man said, They are departed hence; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the man said, They are departed hence; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the man said, They have gone away from here, for they said in my hearing, Let us go to Dothan. So Joseph went after them and came up with them at Dothan.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the man saith, `They have journeyed from this, for I have heard some saying, Let us go to Dothan,' and Joseph goeth after his brethren, and findeth them in Dothan.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the man said to him: They are departed from this place: for I heard them say: Let us go to Dothain. And Joseph went forward after his brethren, and found them in Dothain.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the man said, They have removed from this; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them at Dothan.

Context

v.16And he said, I am seeking my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they are feeding the flock.

v.17This passage

v.18And they saw him afar off, and before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Kings 6:13

    And he said, Go and see where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan.

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