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Joseph, husband of Mary
Jesus' earthly father; a carpenter
Joseph listened to God's angel in a dream and took good care of Mary and baby Jesus.
Pictures of Bible people are an artist's imagination. The Bible doesn't tell us exactly what they looked like.
Important events
- An angel told him in a dream to take Mary as his wife.
- He took Mary to Bethlehem.
- He protected his family by taking them to Egypt.
Read about Joseph in the Bible
Bible-times background
Joseph was from King David's family line and lived in Nazareth. Matthew 13:55 calls Jesus 'the carpenter's son.'
What it meansLessons we can learn
- Listen and obey God.
- Care for and protect your family.
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