Joseph was one of Jacob’s twelve sons. His father loved him more than his other children and gave him a beautiful coat of many colors. This made Joseph’s brothers jealous. One day, they sold him to some traders who were on their way to Egypt. In Egypt, Joseph was bought by Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh.
Joseph was a good and honest man. He worked hard and was trusted by Potiphar. But Potiphar’s wife tried to tempt Joseph. When he refused her, she falsely accused him of wrongdoing. As a result, Joseph was thrown into prison.
In prison, Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams became known. Pharaoh had a troubling dream that no one could explain. Joseph was brought before Pharaoh to interpret it. He told Pharaoh that the dream meant there would be seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh was impressed and made Joseph the ruler of Egypt, second only to Pharaoh himself.
Joseph used his position to prepare for the famine. He stored grain during the years of plenty. When the famine came, people from all over came to Egypt to buy grain. Among them were Joseph’s brothers, who did not recognize him. Joseph tested them to see if they had changed. In the end, he revealed himself to them and forgave them for what they had done.
Joseph’s rise to power in Egypt was a remarkable story of faith and perseverance. Despite the hardships he faced, he remained true to his beliefs and was rewarded in the end.