Genesis 37:17
“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.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when they saw him afar off,.... They knew him as soon as they saw him, by his stature, his gesture or manner of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 37:1-36
- Joseph Was Sold into Egypt 17. דתין dotayı̂n Dothain, “two wells?” (Gesenius) 25. נכאת neko't “tragacanth” or…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 37:12-22
Here is, I. The kind visit which Joseph, in obedience to his father's command, made to his brethren, who were feeding…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Dothan Familiar to us as the name of the city in which Elisha was beset by foes and divinely protected (2Ki 6:13-15).…