Genesis 37:28

Then as the Midianite [and Ishmaelite] traders were passing by, the brothers pulled Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit, and they sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver. And so they took Joseph [as a captive] into Egypt.

Psalm 105:17


He sent a man before them,
Joseph, who was sold as a slave.

Acts 7:9

“The [ten elder] patriarchs, overwhelmed with jealousy, sold [their younger brother] Joseph into [slavery in] Egypt; but God was with him,

Genesis 45:4-5

And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come closer to me.” And they approached him. And he said, “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.

Judges 6:1-3

Then the Israelites did evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord gave them into the hand of Midian for seven years.

Genesis 25:2

She gave birth to Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.

Genesis 37:25

Then they sat down to eat their meal. When they looked up, they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead [east of the Jordan], with their camels bearing ladanum resin [for perfume] and balm and myrrh, going on their way to carry the cargo down to Egypt.

Genesis 37:36

Meanwhile, in Egypt the Midianites sold Joseph [as a slave] to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and the captain of the [royal] guard.

Exodus 2:16

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters; and they came and drew water [from the well where Moses was resting] and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock.

Numbers 25:15

The name of the Midianite woman who was killed was Cozbi the daughter of Zur, who was the tribal head of a father’s household in Midian.

Numbers 25:17

“Provoke hostilities with the Midianites and attack them,

Numbers 31:2-3

“Take vengeance for the Israelites on the Midianites; afterward you will be gathered to your people [in death].”

Numbers 31:8-9

They killed the kings of Midian along with the rest of their slain: Evi and Rekem and Zur [the father of Cozbi] and Hur and Reba, the five kings of Midian; also Balaam the son of Beor they killed with the sword.

Judges 8:22

Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, “Rule [as king] over us, both you and your son, also your son’s son, for you have rescued us from the hand of Midian.”

Judges 8:24

And Gideon said to them, “I would make a request of you, that each one of you give me an earring from his spoil.” For the Midianites had gold earrings, because they were Ishmaelites [who customarily wore them].

Psalm 83:9


Deal with them as [You did] with Midian,
As with Sisera and Jabin at the brook of Kishon,

Isaiah 60:6


“A multitude of camels [from the eastern trading tribes] will cover you [Jerusalem],
The young camels of Midian and Ephah;
All those from Sheba [who once came to trade] will come
Bringing gold and frankincense
And proclaiming the praises of the Lord.

Zechariah 11:12-13

I said to them, “If it seems good to you, give me my wages; but if not, do not.” So they weighed out thirty pieces of silver as my wages.

Matthew 26:15

and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Jesus over to you?” And they weighed out thirty pieces of silver.

Matthew 27:9

Then the words spoken by Jeremiah the prophet were fulfilled: “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of Him on whom a price had been set by the sons of Israel;

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

Midianites

Genesis 37:25
Then they sat down to eat their meal. When they looked up, they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead [east of the Jordan], with their camels bearing ladanum resin [for perfume] and balm and myrrh, going on their way to carry the cargo down to Egypt.
Genesis 25:2
She gave birth to Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
Exodus 2:16
Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters; and they came and drew water [from the well where Moses was resting] and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock.
Numbers 25:15
The name of the Midianite woman who was killed was Cozbi the daughter of Zur, who was the tribal head of a father’s household in Midian.
Numbers 31:2
“Take vengeance for the Israelites on the Midianites; afterward you will be gathered to your people [in death].”
Judges 6:1
Then the Israelites did evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord gave them into the hand of Midian for seven years.
Psalm 83:9

Deal with them as [You did] with Midian,
As with Sisera and Jabin at the brook of Kishon,
Isaiah 60:6

“A multitude of camels [from the eastern trading tribes] will cover you [Jerusalem],
The young camels of Midian and Ephah;
All those from Sheba [who once came to trade] will come
Bringing gold and frankincense
And proclaiming the praises of the Lord.

Sold

Genesis 45:4
And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come closer to me.” And they approached him. And he said, “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.
Psalm 105:17

He sent a man before them,
Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
Zechariah 11:12
I said to them, “If it seems good to you, give me my wages; but if not, do not.” So they weighed out thirty pieces of silver as my wages.
Matthew 26:15
and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Jesus over to you?” And they weighed out thirty pieces of silver.
Matthew 27:9
Then the words spoken by Jeremiah the prophet were fulfilled: “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of Him on whom a price had been set by the sons of Israel;
Acts 7:9
“The [ten elder] patriarchs, overwhelmed with jealousy, sold [their younger brother] Joseph into [slavery in] Egypt; but God was with him,

General references

Genesis 49:23

“The [skilled] archers have bitterly attacked and provoked him;
They have shot [at him] and harassed him.
Exodus 21:32
If the ox gores a male or a female servant, the owner shall give to the servant’s master thirty shekels of silver [the purchase price for a slave], and the ox shall be stoned.
Judges 8:6
But the leaders of Succoth said, “Are Zebah and Zalmunna already in your hands, that we should give bread to your army?”