Genesis 37:14
And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, see whether it be well with thy brethren, and well with the flocks; and bring me word again. So he sent him out of the vale of Hebron, and he came to Shechem.
Cross-references
Genesis 43:27
Parallel
In Genesis 43:27, Joseph asks about his father's welfare—mirroring Jacob's concern for his sons here. Same 'shalom' inquiry.
Genesis 44:28
Parallel
In Genesis 44:28, Judah recalls Jacob's belief that Joseph was torn to pieces—the tragic outcome of this errand.
1 Samuel 17:17
Parallel
1 Samuel 17:17 has Jesse sending David to his brothers with food—a strong parallel to Jacob sending Joseph to check on his brothers.
1 Samuel 17:18
Allusion
1 Samuel 17:18 instructs David to 'look how thy brethren fare'—directly echoes Jacob's command to Joseph here.
1 Samuel 17:22
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 17:22, David greets his brothers in battle—paralleling Joseph's mission to check on his brothers' welfare.
Esther 2:11
Parallel
In Esther 2:11, Mordecai similarly inquires daily about Esther's welfare, mirroring the parental concern for a child sent away.