Joseph is Betrayed (Level 3 | 28)

About this episode

This episode explores the betrayal of Joseph by his brothers, highlighting themes of jealousy and family conflict.

We delve into the betrayal of Joseph by his brothers, driven by jealousy and resentment. Joseph's dreams of his family bowing to him fuel their ire, leading to a plot to kill him. Reuben, the eldest, suggests they spare his life and throw him into a pit instead, while Judah sees an opportunity to profit from the situation by selling Joseph to traders. Support the show Read along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience! Get your free Bible Time...

Topics covered

• betrayal
• jealousy
• family dynamics
• dreams
• trading

Keywords

• Joseph
• betrayal
• brothers
• dreams
• Reuben
• Judah
• Bible

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bible Literacy Foundation

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