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Zaphenath-paneah, also known as Joseph, was Jacob's son living during the time of the patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 30:24.
About Zaphenath-paneah (Joseph)
Name given to Joseph by Pharaoh when Joseph assumed his governmental responsibilities in Egypt (Gn 41:45). The name most likely means “says the god, he will live.” See Joseph #1.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Israel, Rachel
- Partner
- Asenath
- Sibling
- Benjamin
- Half-siblings 11
- Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan (Patriarch), Naphtali, Gad (Patriarch), Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah
- Children 2
- Manasseh (Son of Joseph), Ephraim
- Nieces & Nephews 55
- Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, Carmi, Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zerah, Shaul, Gershon, Kohath, Merari, Jochebed, Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, Zerah, Hushim (Genesis 46:23), Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, Shillem, Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arod, Areli, Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi (Genesis 46:17), Beriah, Serah, Tola, Puah, Jashub, Shimron, Sered, Elon (Genesis 46:14), Jahleel, Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, Ard, Ahiram, Jediael
- Aunt
- Leah
- Uncle
- Esau
- Cousins 12
- Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, Korah, Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah
Key References
Genesis 41:45
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.
All Scripture References (1)
Genesis (1)
Genesis 41:45
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.