And that path that lead from heaven would lead through the manger to Calvary's rugged tree. And yet, Jesus chose that path. The lad was to seek his lost brothers and also report on the welfare of the flock. I think he misread the intensity of the feelings of hatred among his 10 brothers. I don't think he knew.
Most men have trouble sensing emotional feelings.
When men talk to each other we give out the facts. We love facts as men. We don't deal much with feelings. Men need a good Christian wife because our wives relate to feelings. If Rachel were still living, she would have wised up her husband as to the real danger.