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Chapters 1 - 9
Timeline of the Book of Genesis
10 - 11
1659 Years75%
12 – 50
~24011%
~30012%
2199 Years
The Conflict Among the Brothers
Birthright of the Firstborn
Head of Family
Internal & External
Priest of Family
Spiritual Leader
Double Portion
Material Blessings
Judah
Levi
Joseph
Birthright of the Firstborn
Head of Family
Internal & External
Priest of Family
Spiritual Leader
Double Portion
Material Blessings
Judah
Levi
Joseph
Temporary
Only During Period of
the Tanach
Birthright of the Firstborn
Head of Family
Internal & External
Priest of Family
Spiritual Leader
Double Portion
Material Blessings
Judah
Levi
Joseph
“the scepter shall not depart from
Judah…until Shiloh [Messiah] comes.”
Genesis 49:10
Birthright of the Firstborn
Head of Family
Internal & External
Priest of Family
Spiritual Leader
Double Portion
Material Blessings
Judah
Levi
Joseph
Birthright of the Firstborn
Head of Family
Internal & External
Priest of Family
Spiritual Leader
Double Portion
Material Blessings
Judah
Levi
Joseph
“Therefore, if perfection were through
the Levitical priesthood (for under it the
people received the law), what further
need was there that another priest
should rise according to the order of
Melchizedek, and not be called
according to the order of Aaron? For
the priesthood being changed, of
necessity there is also a change of the
law.” Hebrews 7:11-12 (& Isaiah 66)
Birthright of the Firstborn
Head of Family
Internal & External
Priest of Family
Spiritual Leader
Double Portion
Material Blessings
Judah
Levi
Joseph
Birthright of the Firstborn
Head of Family
Internal & External
Priest of Family
Spiritual Leader
Double Portion
Material Blessings
Joseph
Ephraim
“Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brothers. And the lad was with the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah…” Genesis 37:2
Tradition Says…..
Jacob Was 108 Years Old Here
Isaac Was 168 Years Old
Would Live 12 More Years
9 Years After Jacob’s Return
“Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brothers. And the lad was with the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah…” Genesis 37:2
hfArA ra’ah – to tend or to rule
“Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brothers. And the lad was with the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah…” Genesis 37:2
hfArA ra’ah – to tend or to rule
“Joseph, being seventeen years old, was supervising – although just a lad -his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah when they were with the sheep…” Genesis 37:2
hfArA ra’ah – to tend or to rule
Suggesting a Connection Between
Joseph’s Actions & His Evil Report
to Jacob!
Similar Spelling to
fra ra – evil
“So he (Jacob) sent him (Joseph) out of the Valley of Hebron, and he went to Shechem.” Genesis 37:14
Qmefe emeq “depth”, “profound”
Something Profound Happening
Tradition: Jacob Took Joseph to Abraham’s Tomb and Sent Him Out
from There
“So he (Jacob) sent him (Joseph) out of the Valley of Hebron, and he went to Shechem.” Genesis 37:14
The Plot to “Dispose” of Joseph
1) All: Kill Him Themselves
T I M E
2) Reuben: Let Him Die in the Pit
He Would Return to Save Him
…& Redeem His Lost Birthright
T I M E
3) Judah: Sell Him TO WHOM?
“Then Midianite traders passed by; so the brothers pulled Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelitesfor twenty shekels of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt.”
Gen 37:28 NKJV
“Then there passed by Midianite merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.”
Gen 37:28 KJV
“Then there passed by Midianite merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.”
Gen 37:28 KJV
JtaFo toraf
Same Word Describing Ephraim:
“And he recognized it and said, “It is my son’s tunic. A wild beast has devoured him. Without doubt Joseph is torn to pieces.” Genesis 37:33
“And he recognized it and said, “It is my son’s tunic. A wild beast has devoured him. Without doubt Joseph is torn to pieces.” Genesis 37:33
“Come, let us return to the LORD; for He has torn us, that He may heal us; He has struck us down and He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live before Him.” Hosea 6:1-2
“And he recognized it and said, “It is my son’s tunic. A wild beast has devoured him. Without doubt Joseph is torn to pieces.” Genesis 37:33
“Come, let us return to the LORD; for He has torn us, that He may heal us; He has struck us down and He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live before Him.” Hosea 6:1-2
“See, he has brought in to us a Hebrew to mock us.” Genesis 39:14
qHacA tzachak
Same Word Used to Describe Ishmael’s Actions Genesis 21:9