A woman from the time of the patriarchs, daughter of Potiphera, wife of Joseph, and mother of Manasseh and Ephraim, mentioned in Genesis 41:45.
About Asenath
Joseph’s Egyptian wife who became the mother of Manasseh and Ephraim. Asenath was the daughter of the priest Potiphera (Genesis 41:45, 50–52; 46:20).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Potiphera
- Partner
- Joseph
- Children 2
- Manasseh (Son of Joseph), Ephraim
Key References
Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt.
Before the years of famine arrived, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
All Scripture References (3)
Genesis (3)
Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt.
Before the years of famine arrived, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.