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| Joseph and Jacob by Lisa de St. Croix |
JOSEPH and JACOB
I, Joseph, favored son of Jacob
Received a coat of many colors
Sold into slavery by my wrathful brothers
I rose to be Pharaoh’s advisor
A dreamer and interpreter of dreams
Big hearted and compassionate
I forgave my brothers
Reuniting with my father Jacob
Giving sanctuary to my family and tribe
JEALOUSY
Compassion and forgiveness
Mend hurts caused by jealousy
The Old Testament biblical story of Joseph and Jacob is found in Genesis 37-50. It is also found in the Torah and the Qur'an. The story is dated around 1600 - 1700 BC. It is believed Joseph was second in command to Pharaoh. Historical evidence shows that there was a period of drought at that time, and a canal was built that has always been called Bahr Yusef which means the Waterway of Joseph. Joseph was known as the Righteous One, saving his family from famine by bringing them to Egypt from Canaan (modern day Israel). The patriarch Jacob was also known as Israel. The family's descendants became the twelve tribes of Israel.
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