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Joseph
Jacob's son who became a leader in Egypt
Joseph had a colourful coat and big dreams. Even when bad things happened, God was with him, and Joseph forgave his brothers.
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Important events
- His father gave him a coat of many colours.
- His brothers sold him to traders.
- God helped him explain dreams, and he saved many people from famine.
- He forgave his brothers.
Read about Joseph in the Bible
Bible-times background
Joseph was one of Jacob's twelve sons. He was sold into slavery and later became second only to Pharaoh in Egypt.
What it meansLessons we can learn
- God is with us in hard times.
- Forgiveness can heal families.
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