The life of Joseph illustrates the life of Christ. It was envy that moved the brothers of Joseph to sell him as a slave; they hoped to prevent him from becoming greater than themselves. And when he was carried to Egypt, they flattered themselves that they were to be no more troubled with his dreams, that they had removed all possibility of their fulfillment. But their own course was overruled by God to bring about the very event that they designed to hinder. So the Jewish priests and elders were jealous of Christ, fearing that He would attract the attention of the people from them. They put Him to death, to prevent Him from becoming king, but they were thus bringing about this very result.

Kort efter deres ankomst forestillede Josef også sin fader for kongen. Patriarken var ikke vant til at færdes i kongelige sale; men ude i den majestætiske natur havde han været i forbindelse med en mægtigere monark, og nu løftede han sine hænder og velsignede Farao i bevidstheden om sin forrang.