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- Genesis 42 details how Joseph met with his brothers, over 20 years after they had sold him as a slave. Jacob sent his sons to go and purchase food in Egypt since there was famine in Canaan. In spite of the fact that they didn't recognize Joseph at their first meeting, Joseph recognized his brothers and started to arrange for how he may rejoin with his family.
Jacob's Sons Go to Egypt
At the point when Jacob discovered that there was a lot of grains in Egypt, he sent all of his sons with the exception of Benjamin to go and purchase food. Since Joseph was accountable for offering food, when his brothers came to Egypt, they looked for direct with him, not knowing his identity. Despite the fact that they didn't recognize him, Joseph recognized his brothers and asked them where they originated from. They answered, disclosing to him that they were from Canaan. Joseph blamed them for being spies however they denied the claim, saying that they were 12 brothers, missing the youngest which remained with their dad and one who was no more.Joseph Calls for Benjamin
Joseph told his brothers that he didn't trust them and that one of them needed to return and bring their youngest sibling to Egypt if they somehow happened to be telling the truth. He at that point put his brothers in jail for 3 days. On the fourth day, he went to the jail and discharged every one of them, with the exception of Simeon. He requested his workers to fill their sacks with corn. After they had been filled, Joseph put the cash they had used to purchase food back in the sacks too. On their trip home, one of them saw that his cash had been planted and every one of them were scared.
- Jacob's Sons Return Home
When they arrived home, they told their dad what had occurred in Egypt. They revealed to him that the man in charge had taken Simeon and would just release him if they took Benjamin back to demonstrate they were not spies. As Jacob believed that Joseph was at that point dead and had discovered that Simeon was imprisoned he was hesitant to release Benjamin. In spite of the fact that Reuben had promised to bring Benjamin back, Jacob demanded that if something happened to Benjamin he would die of distress.
In genesis 43;Continuation of the famine. At the point when the grain that they purchased in Egypt runs out, Joseph's brothers come back with Benjamin to purchase more. Joseph invites them into his home and they share a feast together.!
At the point when their arrangements from Egypt ran out, Israel told his sons to go and purchase more food. Despite the fact that he was hesitant to release Benjamin, acquiring food supplies for the family outweighed everything else. Prior to the brothers started their excursion, they gathered twice as much cash as the last time. They additionally stuffed foods grown from the ground to present to Joseph as a blessing.Joseph's Brothers Return to Egypt
The brothers arrived in Egypt and stood again before Joseph. As Joseph was occupied with his obligations, he place them in the care of by a secret worker until later in the day. He disclosed to them that he would come back at twelve to feast with them.Joseph and His Brothers Share a Meal
At the point when the men went into the house they were exceptionally perplexed. They addressed the worker clarifying that the money they had used to purchase food the last time was discovered again in their sacks. He quieted them, saying that he had their money and that God likely favored them with additional. He at that point took them into the house where they arranged their present for Joseph.
Joseph came at twelve and welcomed them. He asked of Benjamin and got some information about the health of their dad. They breathed easily happily, drinking wine and eating food
- Genesis 44 gives a portrayal of how Joseph sneaked a cup into his brother's s sack, with the goal of keeping them in Egypt.
After they had eaten together, Joseph requested his servants to fill his brothers' sacks with grains and to put the cash they had brought back in the sacks as well. Joseph additionally requested his servant to put a silver cup in Benjamin's sack.
After they had left the city and had gone for a short separation, Joseph requested his steward to take after and overwhelm them. When he made up for lost time with the gathering, he asked them for what good reason they had chosen to take from Joseph.
- The Cup is Found
At the point when the steward surpassed Joseph's brothers, he did as he had been asked and blamed them for robbery. The brothers answered that they had not stolen anything and called attention to that they had restored the cash they had found in their sacks when they initially came to Egypt to purchase nourishment. They pronounced that whoever the cup was found with could be reclaimed to Egypt as a slave to Joseph. The steward concurred and looked through every one of the sacks, beginning with the oldest sibling. At the point when the cup was found in Benjamin's sack, they came back to the city as fast as could reasonably be expected. They were brought before Joseph where Judah started pleading for benevolence and requesting that Joseph take him as a slave.
Judah Pleads with Joseph
Judah clarified that Benjamin was the remaining child of his dad's favorite wife. In addition, he disclosed to Joseph that if Benjamin did not return home, their dad would unquestionably die of anguish. He consequently asked Joseph to release Benjamin home even if it meant him remaining behind in slavery.Genesis 45:Joseph Reveals His Identity
After observing Judah ask to switch places with Benjamin, Joseph uncovered his real self to his brothers. He let them know not to fear or be angry with themselves for what they had done to him since it was God that sent him to Egypt to save the life of his family.
Subsequent to uncovering his identity , Joseph tells his brothers to come back to Jacob with the goal that he may know his child was alive. Additionally, he advises his brothers to gather all their things and relatives in Caanan and convey them to Egypt so they may stay through the five years of famine with enough grains to eat.
Pharaoh is Pleased for Joseph
Pharaoh heard the news of Joseph's family and welcomed him to convey his family unit to Egypt. He gave wagons to convey the ladies and children and to convey Joseph's dad in his old age.Joseph's Brothers Return to Jacob
Prior to his brothers returned home to Jacob, Joseph gave them numerous endowments and things of garments. Benjamin, the only brother of Joseph born of the same mother, got a larger number of blessings than any of his brothers. When they had come back to Canaan, Jacob was shocked to discover that Joseph was as yet alive
At the point when the wagons arrived to bring him into Egypt, he shouted cheerfully and exclaimed his desire to see his lost child again before he died.
- Genesis 46:Jacob and his family travel to Egypt and rejoin with Joseph.
In the wake of discovering that his child was as yet alive, Jacob traveled to Beersheba where he offered a few penances to God. One night, God came to him in a dream and requested him to move to Egypt where He would make an awesome country of his decendants. Jacob's sons conveyed their dad and their children in wagons which had been sent by Pharaoh. They took the greater part of their animals and properties as they expected to resettle in a part of Egypt called Goshen. Jacob was joined by the majority of his sons, girls, grandsons, and granddaughters.
Jacob's Family
The family that went with Jacob to Egypt are as per the following: Reuben, the firstborn, had four sons named Phallu, Carmi, Hezron, and Hanoch. Simeon, Jacob's second child had six sons: Jamuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul. Levi had three sons called Merari, Kohath, and Gershon. Judah's sons included Shelah, Zerah, and Pharez. Pharez had two sons: Hezron and Hamul. The sons of Issachar included Job, Phuvah, Tola, and Shimron. Zebulun had three sons: Elon, Jahleel, and Sered. Gad had seven sons while Asher had four sons and one girl. Benjamin had ten sons while Joseph had two sons called Manasseh and Ephraim. Dan had one child while Naphtali had four sons.The reunion
Jacob sent Judah ahead to tell Joseph that they were originating from the course of the place where there is Goshen. When he heard the news, Joseph got into his chariot and went to meet his family. When he met his dad, they both sobbed for quite a while out of bliss.
Joseph revealed to them that he would acquaint them with Pharaoh.
- Genesis 47 points out how Joseph's family got the place where there is Goshen as their residence. In addition it shows how Joseph managed the general population all through the famine.
The series of Joseph the dreamer 1 to 4 teaches us that destiny cannot be altered,because of jealously Joseph brothers sold him but at the long run he rose to a place of power and in turn saved his family from famine.
Another great lesson is that of forgiveness, Joseph did not hesitate to forgive his brothers and welcomed them with open arms.
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