Joseph

Joseph was the eleventh son of Jacob, born to Rachel, and one of the most beloved narrative figures of the Hebrew Bible (Genesis 37–50). Favored by his father and gifted with prophetic dreams, he was sold into slavery by jealous brothers and transported to Egypt, where he endured imprisonment before his God-given ability to interpret dreams brought him before Pharaoh. Interpreting Pharaoh's dreams as predicting seven years of abundance followed by famine, Joseph was appointed second in command over all Egypt. His reconciliation with his brothers and provision for the entire family during the famine models forgiveness and divine providence; his famous words 'you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good' (Genesis 50:20) encapsulate the theological meaning of his story.