Joseph was about 17 when his older brothers sold him to traders who took him as a slave to Egypt. Even in such circumstances, Joseph was blessed. Joseph did a good job for Potiphar, the man who bought him, and everything Joseph worked at prospered (see Genesis 39:3–4). Joseph continued to work hard and was loyal to his master. Despite false charges and accusations, Joseph eventually rose to become a leader in Egypt second only to Pharaoh. His success put him in a position to help his own family during difficult times.
1. Joseph was the 11th of the 12 sons of Jacob (also called Israel) and received the birthright blessing?
2. His brother's sold him as a slave to be taken to Egypt and then told their father he was dead?
3. His older brother was Judah (Family line for the Jews)
4. Two of his sons were Ephraim and Manasseh (Tribes of Israel, that you may be apart of- see your patriarchal blessing)
5. Joseph Smith was a direct descendant of Joseph?
