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Prime minister of Egypt
Joseph
Patriarchs · c. 1915–1805 BC
Life
Sold by his brothers, rose from prison to second in Egypt, saved his family during famine. 'You meant evil; God meant it for good.'
Sold by his brothers; preserved life through famine; foreshadowing of Christ.
Key Facts
- Coat of many colors
- Dreams
- Potiphar's house
- Pharaoh's dreams
- Forgave brothers
- Bones carried to Canaan
Why this matters
Pattern of suffering-to-glory; preserves the messianic line.