The Story of Joseph I

Jacob gives Joseph a coat of many colors (Heb: passim) an Akkadian ornamental royal robe

Joseph has dreams that indicate his brothers will bow to him.

            Sheaves of barley

            Sun, moon, and eleven stars

Joseph’s brother conspire to kill him. Reuben (oldest) convinces them to throw him into a pit instead. He planned to return and release him. Judah saw an Ishmaelite caravan and sold him into slavery. When Reuben returned he was upset. They took his coat, covered it in blood, and gave it to Jacob, who believed Joseph had been killed.