Joseph: King of Dreams

A favored son whose dream-visions set him apart and provoke his brothers’ jealousy. He endures betrayal, false accusations, and imprisonment before rising to power in Egypt. His journey is driven by faith, resilience, and a growing capacity for forgiveness and reconciliation.

The eldest brother who orchestrates Joseph’s sale and later carries the burden of guilt for the family’s past actions. His confession becomes a catalyst for Joseph to reveal himself. He embodies conflict between family loyalty and accountability.

Potiphar’s niece who becomes Joseph’s love interest and ally. She quietly supports him, even as danger looms from Zuleika’s accusations. Her presence personalizes Joseph’s exile and grounding in a second homeland.

Potiphar’s wife who tempts Joseph and then falsely accuses him, sparking his imprisonment. Her actions are a turning point that tests Joseph’s integrity and faith.

Captain of Pharaoh’s guards who initially places Joseph in his household and later must confront the consequences of his wife’s lie. He balances authority with pragmatism as events unfold.

Joseph’s father and family patriarch whose heart breaks at Joseph’s presumed death and is later filled with hope upon reunion. He embodies parental love, resilience, and the weight of loss.

Ruler of Egypt who enlists Joseph to interpret dreams and stabilize the kingdom. His decision to appoint Joseph as minister shapes the Egyptian response to famine and showcases leadership dynamics.

One of Joseph’s brothers who is kept in Egypt as leverage to secure Benjamin’s return. His predicament heightens family tension and the moral stakes of the brothers’ journey.

The younger brother whose presence tests the brothers’ loyalty. His innocence becomes central to the final reconciliation, especially when a golden chalice exposure triggers a pivotal moral test.

The elder brother who anchors the family dynamics and participates in the broader scheme that leads to Joseph’s fate and eventual reunion.

The Pharaoh’s official whose failure to relay Joseph’s gift delays his release from prison. His slip becomes a small but crucial moment in Joseph’s eventual ascent.

The Pharaoh’s baker whose dream frames the jailhouse interpretation that propels Joseph’s reputation and later events in Egypt.

Joseph’s mother, long thought infertile and deeply cherished by Jacob. Her absence and memory influence the family’s dynamics and sense of loss held across generations.