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Joseph (son of Jacob)

Jacob’s son who was sold into slavery by his brothers yet rose to power in Egypt and saved many lives.

Hated by his brothers and sold into Egypt, Joseph suffered slavery and prison, yet God was with him. He interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams and became second in command.

He saved Egypt and his family from famine, later telling his brothers, ‘You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.’

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Genesis 50:20 “As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.” Genesis 39:21 “the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.”

Original BibleDawn entry. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.