Genesis 37:36

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The Midianites sold him into Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, the captain of the guard.

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Canaan in the Patriarchal AgeCanaan during the patriarchal period, before the Israelite conquest.

The Ancient Near East (Fertile Crescent)The ancient Near East and Fertile Crescent, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, the world of the patriarchs.

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Joseph’s journey moves from the Valley of Hebron in Canaan through Shechem and Dothan, near Gilead’s caravan routes, to Egypt. These locations trace the providential path by which his brothers sold him and Midianite traders delivered him to Potiphar, beginning God’s preservation of Jacob’s family.

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Genesis 37:36 mentions Canaan, Dothan, Egypt, Gilead, Shechem and Valley of Hebron.

Photo of Egypt — Egypt · Ricardo Liberato