Reading plan · Following a story
The Story of Joseph
Read the whole story of Joseph in seven days, from the coat and the pit to forgiveness in Egypt.
Editorial text in English. Scripture is quoted from the version you choose; references stay the same in every version.
About this plan
Genesis 37–50 tells the story of Joseph: betrayed by his brothers, falsely accused, raised to power in Egypt, and finally reconciled to his family. This plan reads it in seven days.
- Days
- 7
- For
- Anyone who wants to read one of the Bible’s great stories from beginning to end.
- Daily reading
- about 5 min a day on average, 8 min on the longest day (in WEB, at 200 words a minute)
- Covers
- Genesis
- Versions
- 194 installed versions contain every reading
Your progress
Start today or choose a start date. Progress is kept on this device; no account is needed.
Reading sequence
Stories
- Joseph and His Brothers
The full story page with every event and later references. Genesis 37:1–11
People
- Joseph
The Story of Joseph in Biblical People. Genesis 37:2
Themes
- Forgiveness
Joseph’s forgiveness of his brothers. Genesis 50:19–21
Use offline
Save this plan on your device, then download the Bible books it uses in your version: Genesis. The study keeps only its own notes and references; the Scripture comes from the books on your device, never a second copy.