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===Joseph ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2037-50&version=NIV Chs. 37–50])=== | ===Joseph ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2037-50&version=NIV Chs. 37–50])=== | ||
[[file:Tissot Joseph Dwells in Egypt.jpg| | [[file:Tissot Joseph Dwells in Egypt.jpg|thumb| px |''Joseph Dwelleth in Egypt'' by French painter [https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Tissot James Tissot] is in the collection of the Jewish Museum in New York City.]] | ||
[[Joseph (Son of Jacob)|Joseph]] was the eleventh of Jacob’s twelve sons. Envious of him, his brothers sold him into slavery, and he was taken to Egypt. Despite these hardships, God was with Joseph, enabling him to prosper in all circumstances. He served diligently in the household of Potiphar, the captain of the guard, eventually become the overseer. However, after being falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, he was imprisoned. While in prison, Joseph interpreted the dream of the chief cupbearer, which eventually led to his interpreting Pharaoh’s dream and being appointed as prime minister of Egypt. | [[Joseph (Son of Jacob)|Joseph]] was the eleventh of Jacob’s twelve sons. Envious of him, his brothers sold him into slavery, and he was taken to Egypt. Despite these hardships, God was with Joseph, enabling him to prosper in all circumstances. He served diligently in the household of Potiphar, the captain of the guard, eventually become the overseer. However, after being falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, he was imprisoned. While in prison, Joseph interpreted the dream of the chief cupbearer, which eventually led to his interpreting Pharaoh’s dream and being appointed as prime minister of Egypt. | ||