Genesis 37:36 meaning and explanation

Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.

Genesis 37:36, Berean Standard Bible

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This closing verse follows Joseph being thrown into a pit and sold by his brothers to passing traders. The narrative has used both Ishmaelites and Midianites for the caravan, likely overlapping groups, and here the Midianites complete the sale in Egypt.

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