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But Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, in the land of Canaan. This is the account of Jacob. Joseph, his seventeen-year-old son, was taking care of the flocks with his brothers. Now he was a youngster working with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father's wives. Joseph brought back a bad report about them to their father. Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him. read more.
When Joseph's brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated Joseph and were not able to speak to him kindly. Joseph had a dream, and when he told his brothers about it, they hated him even more. He said to them, "Listen to this dream I had: There we were, binding sheaves of grain in the middle of the field. Suddenly my sheaf rose up and stood upright and your sheaves surrounded my sheaf and bowed down to it!" Then his brothers asked him, "Do you really think you will rule over us or have dominion over us?" They hated him even more because of his dream and because of what he said. Then he had another dream, and told it to his brothers. "Look," he said. "I had another dream. The sun, the moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me." When he told his father and his brothers, his father rebuked him, saying, "What is this dream that you had? Will I, your mother, and your brothers really come and bow down to you?" His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what Joseph said. When his brothers had gone to graze their father's flocks near Shechem, Israel said to Joseph, "Your brothers are grazing the flocks near Shechem. Come, I will send you to them." "I'm ready," Joseph replied. So Jacob said to him, "Go now and check on the welfare of your brothers and of the flocks, and bring me word." So Jacob sent him from the valley of Hebron. When Joseph reached Shechem, a man found him wandering in the field, so the man asked him, "What are you looking for?" He replied, "I'm looking for my brothers. Please tell me where they are grazing their flocks." The man said, "They left this area, for I heard them say, 'Let's go to Dothan.'" So Joseph went after his brothers and found them at Dothan. Now Joseph's brothers saw him from a distance, and before he reached them, they plotted to kill him. They said to one another, "Here comes this master of dreams! Come now, let's kill him, throw him into one of the cisterns, and then say that a wild animal ate him. Then we'll see how his dreams turn out!" When Reuben heard this, he rescued Joseph from their hands, saying, "Let's not take his life!" Reuben continued, "Don't shed blood! Throw him into this cistern that is here in the wilderness, but don't lay a hand on him." (Reuben said this so he could rescue Joseph from them and take him back to his father.) When Joseph reached his brothers, they stripped him of his tunic, the special tunic that he wore. Then they took him and threw him into the cistern. (Now the cistern was empty; there was no water in it.) When they sat down to eat their food, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh down to Egypt. Then Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is there if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? Come, let's sell him to the Ishmaelites, but let's not lay a hand on him, for after all, he is our brother, our own flesh." His brothers agreed. So when the Midianite merchants passed by, Joseph's brothers pulled him out of the cistern and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. The Ishmaelites then took Joseph to Egypt. Later Reuben returned to the cistern to find that Joseph was not in it! He tore his clothes, returned to his brothers, and said, "The boy isn't there! And I, where can I go?" So they took Joseph's tunic, killed a young goat, and dipped the tunic in the blood. Then they brought the special tunic to their father and said, "We found this. Determine now whether it is your son's tunic or not." He recognized it and exclaimed, "It is my son's tunic! A wild animal has eaten him! Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!" Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourned for his son many days.
When Joseph's brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated Joseph and were not able to speak to him kindly. Joseph had a dream, and when he told his brothers about it, they hated him even more. He said to them, "Listen to this dream I had: There we were, binding sheaves of grain in the middle of the field. Suddenly my sheaf rose up and stood upright and your sheaves surrounded my sheaf and bowed down to it!" Then his brothers asked him, "Do you really think you will rule over us or have dominion over us?" They hated him even more because of his dream and because of what he said. Then he had another dream, and told it to his brothers. "Look," he said. "I had another dream. The sun, the moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me." When he told his father and his brothers, his father rebuked him, saying, "What is this dream that you had? Will I, your mother, and your brothers really come and bow down to you?" His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what Joseph said. When his brothers had gone to graze their father's flocks near Shechem, Israel said to Joseph, "Your brothers are grazing the flocks near Shechem. Come, I will send you to them." "I'm ready," Joseph replied. So Jacob said to him, "Go now and check on the welfare of your brothers and of the flocks, and bring me word." So Jacob sent him from the valley of Hebron. When Joseph reached Shechem, a man found him wandering in the field, so the man asked him, "What are you looking for?" He replied, "I'm looking for my brothers. Please tell me where they are grazing their flocks." The man said, "They left this area, for I heard them say, 'Let's go to Dothan.'" So Joseph went after his brothers and found them at Dothan. Now Joseph's brothers saw him from a distance, and before he reached them, they plotted to kill him. They said to one another, "Here comes this master of dreams! Come now, let's kill him, throw him into one of the cisterns, and then say that a wild animal ate him. Then we'll see how his dreams turn out!" When Reuben heard this, he rescued Joseph from their hands, saying, "Let's not take his life!" Reuben continued, "Don't shed blood! Throw him into this cistern that is here in the wilderness, but don't lay a hand on him." (Reuben said this so he could rescue Joseph from them and take him back to his father.) When Joseph reached his brothers, they stripped him of his tunic, the special tunic that he wore. Then they took him and threw him into the cistern. (Now the cistern was empty; there was no water in it.) When they sat down to eat their food, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh down to Egypt. Then Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is there if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? Come, let's sell him to the Ishmaelites, but let's not lay a hand on him, for after all, he is our brother, our own flesh." His brothers agreed. So when the Midianite merchants passed by, Joseph's brothers pulled him out of the cistern and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. The Ishmaelites then took Joseph to Egypt. Later Reuben returned to the cistern to find that Joseph was not in it! He tore his clothes, returned to his brothers, and said, "The boy isn't there! And I, where can I go?" So they took Joseph's tunic, killed a young goat, and dipped the tunic in the blood. Then they brought the special tunic to their father and said, "We found this. Determine now whether it is your son's tunic or not." He recognized it and exclaimed, "It is my son's tunic! A wild animal has eaten him! Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!" Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourned for his son many days.
Children » Parents, duty to » Partiality toward
As one who is above your brothers, I give to you the mountain slope, which I took from the Amorites with my sword and my bow."
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Hosah, one of the descendants of Merari, had sons: The firstborn Shimri (he was not actually the firstborn, but his father gave him that status),
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Isaac loved Esau because he had a taste for fresh game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.
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He put the servants and their children in front, with Leah and her children behind them, and Rachel and Joseph behind them.
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Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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But Jacob did not send Joseph's brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, "What if some accident happens to him?"
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Children » Partiality of parents among » Jacob for joseph
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him. When Joseph's brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated Joseph and were not able to speak to him kindly.
Clothing » Coats
"For Aaron's sons you are to make tunics, sashes, and headbands for glory and for beauty.
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Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived they brought him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him, crying and showing him the tunics and other clothing Dorcas used to make while she was with them.
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So those men were tied up while still wearing their cloaks, trousers, turbans, and other clothes, and were thrown into the furnace of blazing fire.
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no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions.
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Dress » Clothing » Coats
"For Aaron's sons you are to make tunics, sashes, and headbands for glory and for beauty.
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Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived they brought him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him, crying and showing him the tunics and other clothing Dorcas used to make while she was with them.
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So those men were tied up while still wearing their cloaks, trousers, turbans, and other clothes, and were thrown into the furnace of blazing fire.
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no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions.
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Favoritism » Instances of » Jacob for joseph
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him. When Joseph's brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated Joseph and were not able to speak to him kindly.
Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Different colors
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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(Now she was wearing a long robe, for this is what the king's virgin daughters used to wear.) So Amnon's attendant removed her and bolted the door behind her.
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Gifts » Parental gifts » expression of love » A beautiful garment
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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Home » Parental indulgence » Partiality of parents
As one who is above your brothers, I give to you the mountain slope, which I took from the Amorites with my sword and my bow."
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Hosah, one of the descendants of Merari, had sons: The firstborn Shimri (he was not actually the firstborn, but his father gave him that status),
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Isaac loved Esau because he had a taste for fresh game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.
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He put the servants and their children in front, with Leah and her children behind them, and Rachel and Joseph behind them.
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Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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But Jacob did not send Joseph's brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, "What if some accident happens to him?"
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He said to her, "What do you want?" She replied, "Permit these two sons of mine to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom."
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Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, his many sons, and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king's other officials and servants.
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Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » A beautiful garment
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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jacob » His partiality for his son, joseph, and the consequent jealousy of his other sons
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him. When Joseph's brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated Joseph and were not able to speak to him kindly.
Joseph » Son of jacob » His father's favorite child
As one who is above your brothers, I give to you the mountain slope, which I took from the Amorites with my sword and my bow."
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He put the servants and their children in front, with Leah and her children behind them, and Rachel and Joseph behind them.
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All his sons and daughters stood by him to console him, but he refused to be consoled. "No," he said, "I will go to the grave mourning my son." So Joseph's father wept for him.
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Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him. When Joseph's brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated Joseph and were not able to speak to him kindly.
Now he came to a Samaritan town called Sychar, near the plot of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.
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Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)
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Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Partiality
As one who is above your brothers, I give to you the mountain slope, which I took from the Amorites with my sword and my bow."
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Hosah, one of the descendants of Merari, had sons: The firstborn Shimri (he was not actually the firstborn, but his father gave him that status),
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Isaac loved Esau because he had a taste for fresh game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.
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He put the servants and their children in front, with Leah and her children behind them, and Rachel and Joseph behind them.
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Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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But Jacob did not send Joseph's brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, "What if some accident happens to him?"
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But Jacob did not send Joseph's brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, "What if some accident happens to him?"
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Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him. When Joseph's brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated Joseph and were not able to speak to him kindly.
But Jacob replied, "My son will not go down there with you, for his brother is dead and he alone is left. If an accident happens to him on the journey you have to make, then you will bring down my gray hair in sorrow to the grave."
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They told him, "Joseph is still alive and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!" Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them. But when they related to him everything Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to transport him, their father Jacob's spirit revived. Then Israel said, "Enough! My son Joseph is still alive! I will go and see him before I die."
Take your brother too, and go right away to the man. May the sovereign God grant you mercy before the man so that he may release your other brother and Benjamin! As for me, if I lose my children I lose them."
Now Israel's eyes were failing because of his age; he was not able to see well. So Joseph brought his sons near to him, and his father kissed them and embraced them. Israel said to Joseph, "I never expected to see you again, but now God has allowed me to see your children too."
Parents » Prayers » Pride
He said to her, "What do you want?" She replied, "Permit these two sons of mine to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom."
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Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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Haman then recounted to them his fabulous wealth, his many sons, and how the king had magnified him and exalted him over the king's other officials and servants.
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Parents » Partiality of » Jacob for joseph
As one who is above your brothers, I give to you the mountain slope, which I took from the Amorites with my sword and my bow."
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He put the servants and their children in front, with Leah and her children behind them, and Rachel and Joseph behind them.
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Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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Parents » Parental gifts » expression of love » A beautiful garment
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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Partiality » Parents
As one who is above your brothers, I give to you the mountain slope, which I took from the Amorites with my sword and my bow."
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Hosah, one of the descendants of Merari, had sons: The firstborn Shimri (he was not actually the firstborn, but his father gave him that status),
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Isaac loved Esau because he had a taste for fresh game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.
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He put the servants and their children in front, with Leah and her children behind them, and Rachel and Joseph behind them.
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Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because he was a son born to him late in life, and he made a special tunic for him.
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But Jacob did not send Joseph's brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, "What if some accident happens to him?"
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