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Genesis 37:26

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 37:26

Verse 26 of 36

Scripture focus

And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit [is it] if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?

Genesis 37:26 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 37:26

Theological / Devotional

Judah said. Judah saw in the appearance of the Ishmaelite caravan a means for permanently disposing of Joseph without taking his life. This would effectively eliminate him from further competition in the contest for the birthright. The brothers reasoned, no doubt, that Joseph had done little to increase the family fortune, and they saw no reason why he should fall heir to the wealth their hands had produced. Judah’s proposal proved to be a most welcome one to all the brothers, who by now, after reflecting upon their original impulse to kill Joseph, found themselves somewhat reluctant to lay their own hands upon him.

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