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18 lip 2008 · Joseph had a lot of things going his way in life at first. He was handsome. He was the first son born to Jacob through Rachel, and therefore, he was his father’s favorite son. He had great dreams that made him feel good about himself. But then one day his entire life changed.
3 lip 2019 · He was the eleventh son of Jacob and the elder of two sons of Rachel (Genesis 30:24). Joseph’s life can be divided into five phases. Joseph – the beloved son of Jacob (Genesis 37:1-4)
Joseph was one of the patriarchs of Israel. Both the tribe of Manasseh and Ephraim were descended from Joseph. His father and his brothers were shepherds, like Isaac and Abraham before them. At the time Joseph was sold into slavery he was the youngest of all his brothers.
Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, lived in the land of Canaan with ten half-brothers, one full brother, and at least one half-sister. He was Rachel's firstborn and Jacob's eleventh son. Of all the sons, Joseph was preferred by his father, who gave him a "long coat of many colors".
Joseph was born the 11 th of 12 sons to his father Jacob. He was also the first born of his mother Rachel, whom his father loved more than any of his wives and made Joseph Jacob’s favorite son (Genesis 29-30:24; Genesis 37:1-4).
Through these adversities, Joseph stands out; his unshakable faith in God and his incorruptible character lead him to a surprising awakening of prosperity and power in Egypt. The story of Joseph of Egypt shows the virtue of perseverance, the importance of trust in God, and the power of forgiveness.
Joseph was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, a son of Jacob and his wife Rachel. Known as “the righteous one,” he was favored by his father (who gave him a special colored coat) and sold by his brothers to Egypt, where he ultimately became ruler of the land, second only to King Pharaoh.
