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Genesis 37:2 says he was seventeen when he was tending his fathers flocks and was given the coat of many colors. Probably not long after that was when he was sold into slavery.
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Who was sold into slavery by his brothers in the Old Testament?
Joseph was sold to potiphar who was the second most important besides the pharoah
Mary husband is he the same Joseph that was sold?
No. The Joseph that was sold into slavery in Egypt was a son of Jacob in the Old Testament. The Joseph who married Mary, the mother of Jesus was born just prior to the New Testament era. We know very little of him, except he believed in God.
Who was the man sold into slavery by his brothers?
The man who was sold into slavery by his brothers in the Bible was Joseph, the son of Jacob. Despite his misfortune, Joseph eventually rose to a position of power in Egypt and was able to reunite with his family.
How many brothers did Joseph have when he was sold into slavery?
Joseph did not like it...but he forgave them for selling him into slavery.
Is Joseph the father of Jesus the same Joseph that is Jacob's son that was sold into slavery?
No, the Joseph who was sold into slavery in the Old Testament is not the same Joseph who was the father of Jesus in the New Testament. The Joseph in the New Testament is known as Joseph of Nazareth or Joseph the Carpenter, while the Joseph in the Old Testament is known as Joseph, the son of Jacob.
Was Rachel alive when Joseph was sold into slavery?
Yes, Rachel was alive when Joseph was sold into slavery. Rachel was Joseph's mother and she died giving birth to Benjamin, who was Joseph's younger brother.
Is Joseph the father of Jesus related to the same Joseph that is Jacob's son that was sold into slavery?
no.
Which of jacob's sons ended up being sold into slavery in Egypt?
Joseph
How did Joseph become an Egyptian slave?
His brothers were jealous and so they sold him into slavery
What did Joseph's brothers do to deceive their father to cover up that they had sold Joseph into slavery?
The brothers sold Joseph to traders in Egypt, but the brothers smeared blood on the coloured coat and said a wild animal killed Joseph.
How old was Joseph when he was sold?
Seventeen.
Was sold into slavery in bible?
Genesis 37:28 Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt
