Genesis 37:12

Good News Translation

One day when Joseph's brothers had gone to Shechem to take care of their father's flock,

Cross References

Genesis 33:18

On his return from Mesopotamia Jacob arrived safely at the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan and set up his camp in a field near the city.

Genesis 37:1

Jacob continued to live in the land of Canaan, where his father had lived,

Genesis 37:11

Joseph's brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept thinking about the whole matter.

Genesis 37:13

Jacob said to Joseph, “I want you to go to Shechem, where your brothers are taking care of the flock.” Joseph answered, “I am ready.”

Genesis 46:34

be sure to tell him that you have taken care of livestock all your lives, just as your ancestors did. In this way he will let you live in the region of Goshen.” Joseph said this because Egyptians will have nothing to do with shepherds.

Jeremiah 41:5

eighty men arrived from Shechem, Shiloh, and Samaria. They had shaved off their beards, torn their clothes, and gashed themselves. They were taking grain and incense to offer in the Temple.