Chain Study Through the Bible
Joseph
Trace the theme of Joseph chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Hebrews.
84
Verses
16
Books
10
Old Testament
6
New Testament
58
Sub-topics
The Chain of Joseph Through Scripture
Old Testament10 books
Genesis
Old Testament43 referencesGenesis 30:24-- 1. Son of Jacob
Genesis 33:2-- His father's favorite child
Genesis 37:3,4,35-- His father's favorite child
Genesis 37:4,11,18-28-- His father's partiality for, excites the jealousy of his brethren
Genesis 37:5-11-- His prophetic dreams of his fortunes in Egypt
+ 38 more references
1. Son of JacobHis father's favorite childHis father's partiality for, excites the jealousy of his brethrenHis prophetic dreams of his fortunes in Egypt+30 more
Exodus
Old Testament1 referenceExodus 13:19-- Was a prophet
Numbers
Old Testament2 referencesNumbers 13:7-- 2. Father of Igal, the spy
Numbers 26:28-37-- Descendants of
2. Father of Igal, the spyDescendants of
Deuteronomy
Old Testament1 referenceDeuteronomy 33:13-17-- His sons jointly called JOSEPH
Joshua
Old Testament1 referenceJoshua 24:32-- Exacts a pledge from his brothers to convey his remains to Canaan
1 Chronicles
Old Testament2 references1 Chronicles 5:2-- His father's favorite child
1 Chronicles 25:2,9-- 3. Of the sons of Asaph
His father's favorite child3. Of the sons of Asaph
Ezra
Old Testament1 referenceEzra 10:42-- 4. A returned exile
Nehemiah
Old Testament1 referenceNehemiah 12:14-- 5. A priest
Psalms
Old Testament4 referencesPsalms 105:17-- His father's partiality for, excites the jealousy of his brethren
Psalms 105:18-- Is falsely accused, and thrown into prison; is delivered by the friendship of another prisoner
Psalms 105:19-22-- Is promoted to authority next to Pharaoh at thirty years of age
Psalms 105:17-22-- God's providence with
His father's partiality for, excites the jealousy of his brethrenIs falsely accused, and thrown into prison; is delivered by the friendship of another prisonerIs promoted to authority next to Pharaoh at thirty years of ageGod's providence with
Amos
Old Testament1 referenceAmos 5:6-- 10. A designation of the ten tribes of Israel
400 Years of Silence
New Testament6 books
Matthew
New Testament8 referencesMatthew 1:18-25-- 6. Husband of Mary
Matthew 1:1-16-- His genealogy
Matthew 1:19-24-- An angel appears and testifies to the innocence of his betrothed
Matthew 1:25-- Jesus born to
Matthew 2:13-15-- Warned in a dream to escape to Egypt in order to save the infant's life
+ 3 more references
6. Husband of MaryHis genealogyAn angel appears and testifies to the innocence of his betrothedJesus born to+3 more
Mark
New Testament2 referencesMark 6:3-- 6. Husband of Mary
Mark 15:42-47-- Begs for the body of Jesus for burial in his own tomb
6. Husband of MaryBegs for the body of Jesus for burial in his own tomb
Luke
New Testament11 referencesLuke 1:27-- 6. Husband of Mary
Luke 2:4-- Lives at Nazareth
Luke 2:4-- Belongs to the town of Bethlehem
Luke 2:1-4-- Goes to Bethlehem to be enrolled
Luke 2:7-- Jesus born to
+ 6 more references
6. Husband of MaryLives at NazarethBelongs to the town of BethlehemGoes to Bethlehem to be enrolled+7 more
John
New Testament2 referencesJohn 4:5-- His father's favorite child
John 19:38-42-- Begs for the body of Jesus for burial in his own tomb
His father's favorite childBegs for the body of Jesus for burial in his own tomb
Acts
New Testament3 referencesActs 1:21,22,23-- One of the two persons nominated in place of Judas
Acts 7:9-- His father's partiality for, excites the jealousy of his brethren
Acts 7:16-- Exacts a pledge from his brothers to convey his remains to Canaan
One of the two persons nominated in place of JudasHis father's partiality for, excites the jealousy of his brethrenExacts a pledge from his brothers to convey his remains to Canaan
Hebrews
New Testament1 referenceHebrews 11:22-- Exacts a pledge from his brothers to convey his remains to Canaan
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Hebrews, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 10 Old Testament and 6 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Joseph is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 58 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Joseph in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
58 aspects of Joseph found in Scripture
1. Son of Jacob(1 verse)
Personal appearance of(1 verse)
His father's favorite child(5 verses)
His father's partiality for, excites the jealousy of his brethren(3 verses)
His prophetic dreams of his fortunes in Egypt(1 verse)
Sold as a slave into Egypt(1 verse)
Is falsely reported to his father as killed by wild beasts(1 verse)
Is bought by Potiphar, an officer (LXX has "eunuch") of Pharaoh(1 verse)
Is prospered of God(1 verse)
Is falsely accused, and thrown into prison; is delivered by the friendship of another prisoner(3 verses)
Is an interpreter of dreams(0 verses)
Of the two prisoners(1 verse)
Of Pharaoh(1 verse)
His name is changed to Zaphnath-paaneah(1 verse)
Is promoted to authority next to Pharaoh at thirty years of age(2 verses)
Marries the daughter of the priest of On(1 verse)
Provides against the seven years of famine(1 verse)
Exports the produce of Egypt to other countries(1 verse)
Sells the stores of food to the people of Egypt, exacting from them all their money, flocks and herds, lands and lives(1 verse)
Exempts the priests from the exactions(1 verse)
... and 38 more sub-topics