Joseph is sold to an Egyptian official and rises through the ranks to become his assistant. The wife make advances and is rebuffed. She claims rape and Joseph is put in prison.
Genesis 38: Judah and Tamar
Judah, one of Joseph’s brothers, leaves the others, marries a Canaanite girl. He has three sons and ends up sleeping with his daughter-in-law, who has twins.
Genesis 37: Joseph’s Dream
Joseph has a dream that he will be a ruler. His jealous brother sell him into slavery. Thinking Joseph is dead, Jacob mourns him.
Genesis 36: Esau’s Descendants
A list of the chieftains and kings of Edom, in Canaan, who were the descendants of Esau, brother of Jacob, son of Isaac.
Genesis 35: Jacob Returns to Bethel
Jacob commands his party to abandon their other gods. God makes a covenant to Jacob and renamed him Israel. Deborah, Rachel, and Isaac die and are buried in Bethel.
Genesis 34: Dinah and the Shechemites
Shechem, son of a local ruler, rapes Jacob’s daughters. Jacob’s sons Levi and Simeon take retribution, kill the men and plunder their town.
Genesis 33: Jacob Meets Esau
After a night of terror and planning to prepare for a confrontation with his brother Esau, Jacob is shocked with a heartwarming reunion.
Genesis 32: Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau
Jacob follows God’s command to return to the home of his relatives after years in service to Laban. In his fear of Esau’s wrath, he prepares gifts. Jacob wrestles with God.
Genesis 31: Jacob Flees From Laban
Jacob leaves takes his two wives, their children, and his flocks and flees Laban’s service to return to the land of his father. Laban pursues him. They make a treaty.
Genesis 30: Jacob and His Wives
Jacob and his wives bear many sons. Jacob tricks Laban into becoming a wealthy man. Joseph is born.