New English Translation

Genesis 37:11-16 New English Translation (NET)

11. His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what Joseph said.

12. When his brothers had gone to graze their father’s flocks near Shechem,

13. Israel said to Joseph, “Your brothers are grazing the flocks near Shechem. Come, I will send you to them.” “I’m ready,” Joseph replied.

14. So Jacob said to him, “Go now and check on the welfare of your brothers and of the flocks, and bring me word.” So Jacob sent him from the valley of Hebron.

15. When Joseph reached Shechem, a man found him wandering in the field, so the man asked him, “What are you looking for?”

16. He replied, “I’m looking for my brothers. Please tell me where they are grazing their flocks.”