Genesis 37:12 nasb — Then his brothers went to pasture their father's flock in Shechem.

NASB

"Then his brothers went to pasture their father's flock in Shechem."

— Genesis 37:12, NASB

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Genesis 37 — Context

9

Now he had still another dream, and related it to his brothers, and said, "Lo, I have had still another dream; and behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me."

10

He related it to his father and to his brothers; and his father rebuked him and said to him, "What is this dream that you have had? Shall I and your mother and your brothers actually come to bow ourselves down before you to the ground?"

11

His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the saying in mind.

12

Then his brothers went to pasture their father's flock in Shechem.

13

Israel said to Joseph, "Are not your brothers pasturing the flock in Shechem? Come, and I will send you to them." And he said to him, "I will go."

14

Then he said to him, "Go now and see about the welfare of your brothers and the welfare of the flock, and bring word back to me." So he sent him from the valley of Hebron, and he came to Shechem.

15

A man found him, and behold, he was wandering in the field; and the man asked him, "What are you looking for?"

Genesis 37:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 37:12 say?
Genesis 37:12 in the NASB reads: “Then his brothers went to pasture their father's flock in Shechem.”
Where is Genesis 37:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 37:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 12.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 37:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 37:12 in?
Genesis 37:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 37:12?
Genesis 37:12 reads (NASB): “Then his brothers went to pasture their father's flock in Shechem.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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