Joseph’s Family Tree in the Bible
Joseph is sold into Egypt by his brothers, imprisoned on a false charge, and raised to govern the country after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams. His verdict on the whole affair — 'you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good' — is one of Scripture's clearest statements about providence.
Family tree
Jacob's twelve sons became the tribes of Israel.
- Jacob (Israel)
- Leah's sons — Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun
- Rachel's sons — Joseph, Benjamin
- Bilhah's sons — Dan, Naphtali
- Zilpah's sons — Gad, Asher