Genesis 37 - 47 |
Jacob favored his son Joseph (his wife Rachel's first son), which angered Jacob's older sons. Out of jealousy, they sold him to Ishmaelites who brought him to Egypt. Due to his ability to interpret dreams, Joseph rose to power in Egypt and became a trusted advisor of the pharoah. He foresaw a famine in the pharoah's dreams and helped Egypt stockpile their resources in preparation. When famine hit, the Egyptians were the only ones prepared and many came to buy grain from them, including Joseph's estranged brothers. Joseph recognized them, but they did not recognize him and Joseph put them through trials (including accusing them of stealing his silver cup, which was placed in Benjamin's sack) before finally revealing himself as their long-lost brother. |
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header image: 'Jacob panel' detail,
Gates of Paradise, Lorenzo Ghiberti, 1425
Gates of Paradise, Lorenzo Ghiberti, 1425
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