Joseph (Genesis)

Synopsis

Joseph was an important figure in the Old Testament. He was one of twelve sons of Jacob (also called Israel), who was, in turn, the grandson of Abraham. His story explains why the Israelites ended up in Egypt, and therefore is essential background to understanding the story of Moses and the exodus of the Israelites.

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See also Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Joseph

Related topics

• Jacob
• Joseph: King of Dreams
• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
• Genesis 37-50 (text)

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Joseph (Genesis) (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)

• Finding a message in the story of Joseph (By G.G.)

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Main article

Joseph was an important figure in the Old Testament. His story is found in the book of Genesis (Genesis 37 - 50). Joseph was one of twelve sons of Jacob (also called Israel), who was, in turn, the grandson of Abraham. Joseph was the favourite son of Jacob, because he was the firstborn son of Rebecca, the wife he loved most. The story of Joseph explains why the Israelites ended up in Egypt, and therefore is essential background to understanding the story of Moses and the exodus of the Israelites.

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