“This we have found; please identify whether it is your son’s robe or not.” And he identified it and said, “It is my son’s robe. A fierce animal has devoured him. Joseph is without doubt torn to pieces.” Then Jacob tore his garments and put sackcloth on his loins and mourned for his son many days. All his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted and said, “No, I shall go down to Sheol to my son, mourning.” Thus his father wept for him. Meanwhile the Midianites had sold him in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard.
Comment: Surely the brothers must have been troubled by guilt; the deceived Jacob is heartbroken and mourning; Potiphar rejoices with a good bargain of a healthy young capable slave. I wonder how the young Joseph is coping with treachery and on the harsh side of slavery? Instead of being an owner and the beloved son he is owned slave!
Prayer: Thank You for not deserting us, Master.
As I read it! 