Genesis 37
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Genesis 37:34-36

34Then, to show his grief, Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son a long time.

35All his other sons and daughters came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. He said, “No, I will mourn for my son until I die.” This is how Joseph’s father cried over him.

36Meanwhile, in Egypt the Midianites sold Joseph to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials and captain of the guard.

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