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  1. Joseph (/ ˈdʒoʊzəf, - səf /; Hebrew: יוֹסֵף, romanized:Yōsēp̄, lit. 'He shall add') [ 2 ][ a ] is an important Hebrew figure in the Bible's Book of Genesis and in the Quran. He was the first of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's twelfth named child and eleventh son). He is the founder of the Tribe of Joseph among the ...

  2. Jan 14, 2024 · Joseph had 11 brothers in total, according to the Bible. They were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher and Benjamin. Learn about their jealousy, hatred, betrayal and reconciliation with Joseph.

  3. Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. Joseph was the second youngest of twelve brothers born to Jacob, who was called Israel. In Genesis 37:3–4 we read, “Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate robe for him. When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they ...

  4. Joseph’s life – timeline. Joseph lived for 110 years – which seems like a long time to us, but was significantly shorter than the lives of his ancestors, including his father Jacob, who died at the age of 147. Only a small part – just 11 years – of Joseph’s life was spent in the land of Canaan. About 93 years were spent in Egypt.

  5. Joseph and His Brothers. QUESTION: Who were Joseph and His Brothers?ANSWER: Joseph was the 11th and most loved son of Jacob and first son of his beloved second wife, Rachel. This is the story of Joseph and his older half brothers. Their entire story is found in Genesis 29-50. Jacob’s sons by his first wife Leah (Rachel’s older sister ...

  6. Joseph and his brothers - Jacob lived in Canaan, the land where his father had lived. This is the report about Jacob and his family. Joseph was Jacob's son. When he was 17 years old, he took care of his father's sheep and goats. He did this together with his brothers. These were the sons of his father's wives, Bilhah and Zilpah. Sometimes Joseph told his father bad things about ...

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  8. Jul 1, 2024 · Joseph, a significant figure in the Bible, is known for his incredible journey from being sold into slavery to becoming the ruler of Egypt. But an often-asked question is: how many brothers did Joseph have? Understanding Joseph’s family background gives deeper insight into his story and the events that shaped his life. Joseph’s Family ...