Joseph

Governor of Egypt · Patriarchal

Jacob's favored son, sold into slavery, rose to rule Egypt and saved his family from famine.

Profile

RoleGovernor of Egypt
EraPatriarchal
TestamentOT
Approximate Datesc. 1915-1805 BC
Birth PlaceCanaan

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Scripture References

Gen 37, Gen 39-41, Gen 42-45, Gen 50:15-26, Acts 7:9-16, Heb 11:22

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