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Old Testament · Genesis 42:1–45:28

Joseph Forgives His Brothers

During a famine, Joseph’s brothers travel from Canaan to Egypt to buy grain. Joseph recognizes them, tests their honesty and concern for Benjamin, and eventually reveals his identity. He tells them that God sent him ahead to preserve life, forgives and comforts them, and instructs them to bring Jacob and their households to Egypt. Jacob learns that Joseph is alive and resolves to go to him.

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Print Joseph Forgives His Brothers: 4-Scene Story Sheet

Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers in his Egyptian residence; Benjamin embraces him while the brothers listen.

Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers

Genesis 42:1–45:28

Judah speaks before Joseph in Joseph’s residence, offering to remain as a servant in Benjamin’s place while Benjamin and the other brothers stand nearby.

Judah Speaks Up for Benjamin

Genesis 42:1–45:28

Joseph’s brothers bow before Joseph and present gifts at his house in Egypt while Benjamin and Simeon are present and a meal is prepared at separate tables.

The Brothers Meet Joseph for a Meal

Genesis 42:1–45:28

Joseph embraces Benjamin and weeps with his brothers inside Joseph’s residence in Egypt after revealing that he is Joseph.

Joseph Welcomes Benjamin

Genesis 42:1–45:28

Jacob and his household hear that Joseph is alive while Egyptian wagons and provisions stand nearby in Canaan.

Jacob Sees the Wagons

Genesis 42:1–45:28

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Genesis 42:1–45:28

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