And so they presented two men [for consideration]: Joseph, called Barsabbas (and also called Justus) and Matthias.

And Joseph, who was called by the apostles, Barnabas (which means "son of encouragement"), was a descendant of the Jewish tribe of Levi, whose family originated from [the island of] Cyprus.

"[And when] these patriarchs, [still living in Canaan as young men], became jealous of [their brother] Joseph, they sold him [as a slave to traveling merchants who took him] to Egypt. But God was with him [during all that time],

On their second trip Joseph identified himself to his brothers, and Pharaoh was made aware of his origins.

Joseph then sent [to Canaan] for his father Jacob and all seventy-five of his relatives.

until a new king, who had not known Joseph, began to rule.