Holy Scripture
Genesis 37:15
A church father on this verse
“"And Joseph was wandering about," because he could not find his brothers. And it was right that he wandered about, for he was seeking those that were going astray. Yes, "the Lord knows who are his." Indeed, Jesus also, when he was wearied from his journey, sat at the well. He was wearied, for he was not finding the pe…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
15And a man found him wandering in the field; and the man asked him, saying, What seekest thou?
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13And Israel said to Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed their flock in Shechem? Come, I will send thee to them; and he said to him, Behold, I am here.
14And Israel said to him, Go and see if thy brethren and the sheep are well, and bring me word; and he sent him out of the Valley of Hebron, and he came to Shechem.
— Genesis 37:15 —
16And he said, I am seeking my brethren; tell me where they feed their flocks.
17And the man said to him, They have departed hence, for I heard them saying, Let us go to Dothan; and Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan.