Now Jacob dwelt in the land where his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan. This is the history of Jacob. 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, his father’s wives; and Joseph brought a bad report of them to his father. Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children because he was the son of his old age. Also, he made him a tunic of many colors. But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peaceably to him.
This passage sets the stage for the story of Joseph, who faces jealousy and betrayal from his own brothers. Despite his mistreatment, Joseph remains faithful and eventually rises to a position of power in Egypt. This tale serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, one can cling to their faith and ultimately find redemption.
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