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Genesis 37:28

So when the Midianite traders came by, his brothers pulled Joseph up out of the pit. They sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver. And the Ishmaelites took him to Egypt.

Genesis 37:28, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: Twenty shekels is about 8 ounces of silver.

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Previous · Genesis 37:27Come on, let's sell him to the Ishmaelites. Let's not lay a hand on him. After all, he's our brother, our own flesh and blood." And his brothers agreed. Next · Genesis 37:29Later Reuben came back to the pit. He saw that Joseph was not there. So he tore his clothes.