Joseph
Joseph was the favored son of Jacob, sold into slavery by his brothers, who rose to become governor of Egypt and saved his family from famine.
Joseph’s father loved him best and gave him a richly ornamented coat, stirring his brothers’ jealousy. After he shared dreams of one day ruling over them, they sold him into slavery in Egypt.
In Egypt Joseph served faithfully, was falsely accused and imprisoned, then rose to second-in-command after interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams of coming famine. His wise planning saved many lives.
When his brothers came begging for grain, Joseph revealed himself and forgave them with words that frame the whole story: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.”
Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.