40

04

BC

Cre

ati

on

23

45

BC

Flo

od

18

05

BC

Jo

sep

h’s

Death

~2

10

0 B

C

Nim

rod

A

bra

ham

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