Genesis 37:17

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

““They have moved on from here,” the man answered. “I heard them say, ‘Let us go to Dothan.’” So Joseph set out after his brothers and found them at Dothan.”

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BSBPD

““They have moved on from here,” the man answered. “I heard them say, ‘Let us go to Dothan.’” So Joseph set out after his brothers and found them at Dothan.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“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.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 37:17 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Kings 6:13So the king said, “Go and see where he is, that I may send men to capture him.” On receiving the report, “Elisha is in Dothan,”

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