## Joseph, the Favorite Son [08-01] ##

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Many years later, when __Jacob__ was an old man, he __sent__ his __favorite son__, __Joseph__, to __check on__ his __brothers__ who were __taking care of the herds__. 

许多年以后，雅各成了一个老人家。有一天，他叫了最爱的儿子约瑟去看看在外放牧的哥哥们。 

## Important Terms: ##

* __[Jacob](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-tw/src/master/content/other/Jacob.md)__
* __[Josephot](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-tw/src/master/content/other/Josephot.md)__


### Translation Notes: ###

* __sent__ – This word means that Jacob told Joseph to go and Joseph went.
* __favorite son__ - This could be translated as, "the son he loved more than any of his other children."
* __check on__ - This means that Joseph is to go and see if everything is all right with his brothers. Some languages might say something like, "to see his brothers' well-being."
* __brothers__ - These were Joseph's older brothers.
* __taking care of the herds__ – Since this was several days' journey away, it may be necessary to say, "who were far away taking care of."