Ep. 89: Did Joseph's Brothers Really Sell Him for 20 Pieces of Silver?
About this episode
This episode explores the story of Joseph from the Old Testament, focusing on his family's dysfunction and the events leading to his sale into slavery.
Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO This episode breaks down the story of Joseph from the Old Testament, starting with Jacob's dysfunctional family and the favoritism that sparked jealousy among twelve brothers. You'll learn why the famous multicolored coat was such a big deal in the ancient world, how Joseph's God-given dreams made his brothers hate him even more, and how that hatred led them to sell him into slavery for twenty pieces of silver. The discussion also explores how archaeology and the Code of Hammurabi confirm details in the biblical account, showing that the Bible lines up with ancient historical records. Whether you're new to the Bible or just curious about these foundational stories, this is a great place to start understanding how God works through broken families and impossible situations. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction: Joseph and Jacob's dysfunctional family 00:00:38 - The multicolored coat and why it was so expensive 00:01:13 - Why the brothers hated Joseph 00:01:29 - God gives Joseph two prophetic dreams…
People in this episode
Host: Under the Hood
Topics covered
- Joseph's story
- Old Testament
- family dynamics
- archaeology
- biblical accuracy
- favoritism
- slavery
Keywords
- Joseph
- Jacob
- Old Testament
- multicolored coat
- archaeology
- Code of Hammurabi
- slavery
- favoritism
- biblical stories
- family
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Code of Hammurabi, SunlitStudios.com
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- Ep. 91: Who Were The Pharaohs in the Story of Moses?
- Ep. 90: Were the Hebrews Really Slaves in Ancient Egypt? (The Archaeological Proof)
- Ep. 88: Is the Story of Joseph Really About Jesus?
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