_THE FAVOURITE SON_
‘Israel loved Joseph more than all his children.’
Genesis 37:3
Joseph was most loved because he was a son born to Jacob in ‘old
age’—over ninety. Benjamin was perhaps too young to allow of
unusual affection being developed or exhibited. Joseph was the son of
the loved Rachel,... [ Continue Reading ]
_UNBROTHERLY BROTHERS_
‘They conspired against (Joseph).’
Genesis 37:18
The scene changes. Dothan was, and is, on the line of traffic between
the East and Egypt; it was quite natural, therefore, that a company of
merchants, camels and servants should pass along. A happy (?) thought
now struck the... [ Continue Reading ]