The Genealogies

Joseph · Patriarchal

Joseph

Gustave Doré engraving: joseph sold into egypt.
Joseph Sold into Egypt · Gustave Doré, Doré Bible Gallery (1866)
Era
Patriarchal
Tribe
Joseph
Stated
Father
Jacob
Mother
Rachel

Biography

Joseph son of Jacob and Rachel is born after God remembers Rachel and opens her womb .

His brothers sell him, God raises him in Egypt, and Joseph tells them that God meant their evil for good to preserve many alive .

Depicted in Doré

Gustave Doré engraving: joseph interpreting pharaoh's dream.
Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh's Dream · Gustave Doré, Doré Bible Gallery (1866)
Gustave Doré engraving: joseph making himself known to his brethren.
Joseph Making Himself Known to His Brethren · Gustave Doré, Doré Bible Gallery (1866)

In Scripture

Place in the Line

Joseph is not in the line to Jesus.