These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.
Study Helps
Interpretation
In Joseph's history we see something of Christ, who was first humbled and then exalted. It also shows the lot of Christians, who must through many tribulations enter into the kingdom.
Read with
This thought runs through Genesis 37:1-4.
Glossary
- Zilpah Person
- Drooping, Leah’s handmaid, and the mother of Gad and Asher ( Gen. 30:9-13 ).