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Jacob - Coggle Diagram
Jacob
Leah
Jacob's first wife,
that bore 6 sons
and one daughter.
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Simeon
-Second son of Leah,
along with Levi that
took revenge for Dinah
Judah
-Fourth son of Leah,
Ancestor of
king David and Jesus.
Zebulun
-Six son of
Leah,
his
Rachel
-Jacob’s beloved wife.
She was barren for
many years but later gave
birth to Joseph and Benjamin.
Benjamin
-Second son of
Rachel. Youngest son,
born during Rachel’s
death. Jacob’s most
protected child after
Joseph’s presumed death.
Joseph
-First son of Rachel.
Favored by Jacob, sold
into slavery by his brothers
but rose to power in Egypt.
Known for his dreams and
leadership during famine.
Asenath
– Daughter of Potiphera,
priest of On (Heliopolis),
given to Joseph as a wife by
Pharaoh (Genesis 41:45).
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Joseph’s Journey
-The Dreamer and the Robe (Genesis 37)
-Setting: Canaan, household of Jacob
-Joseph, the favorite son, receives a coat of many colors from Jacob.
-He dreams that his brothers will bow to him, stirring their jealousy and hatred.
-The brothers plot to kill him but sell him to Ishmaelite traders instead.
-Jacob is told that Joseph is dead.
-Favoritism and betrayal spark the rise of destiny.
-A Slave in Egypt (Genesis 39)
-Setting: Egypt, house of Potiphar
-Joseph is sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian official.
-He earns trust and is made head of the household.
-Potiphar’s wife falsely accuses him of assault, and Joseph is imprisoned.
-Integrity tested by injustice.
-Dreams Behind Bars (Genesis 40)
-Setting: Egyptian prison
-Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker.
-His interpretations prove true, but he is forgotten for two more years.
-Faith and patience in the waiting.
-From Prison to Palace (Genesis 41)-Setting: Pharaoh’s court, Egypt-Pharaoh has troubling dreams; the cupbearer finally remembers Joseph.-Joseph interprets the dreams—seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine.-Pharaoh appoints Joseph as vizier (second-in-command) of Egypt.-Joseph marries Asenath and has two sons: Manasseh and Ephraim.
- Divine providence and the rise of a leader.
-The Brothers Return (Genesis 42–44)
-Setting: Egypt and Canaan
-During the famine, Jacob sends his sons to Egypt to buy grain.
-Joseph recognizes them but does not reveal himself right away.
-He tests their honesty and repentance through a series of challenges.
-Justice and reconciliation in disguise.
-Revelation and Reunion (Genesis 45–46)
-Setting: Egypt
-Joseph finally reveals himself to his brothers with great emotion.
-He forgives them and sends for Jacob and the whole family to move to Egypt.
-Forgiveness, healing, and restoration of the family.
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Bilhah
-Rachel’s handmaid, given
to Jacob by Rachel when
she could not bear children.
Naphtali
-son of Bilhah,
his tribe settled
in northern Israel
Dan
- son of Bilhah,
Known as a judge;
tribe later
associated with idolatry.
Zilpah
-Leah’s handmaid,
given to Jacob by Leah
when she stopped bearing children.
Gad
- Son of Zilpah,
Known for being warriors.
Asher
- Son of Zilpah,
lessed with abundance and prosperity.
Jacob's Journey
-The Struggle Begins (Genesis 25–27)-Setting: Canaan, Household of Isaac-Twin brothers are born—Esau and Jacob.-Jacob bargains for Esau’s birthright and deceives their father Isaac to receive the blessing.
- Ambition and deception shape early destiny.
-Flight and Vision (Genesis 28)
-Setting: On the road to Haran
-Jacob flees Esau’s wrath.
-Sleeps at Bethel, dreams of a ladder reaching heaven.
-God reaffirms His promise to bless Jacob.
-Divine calling and assurance in a time of fear.
-Love, Labor, and Legacy (Genesis 29–30)-Setting: Haran, household of Laban-Jacob works 14 years to marry Rachel but is tricked into first marrying Leah.-He fathers 12 sons and a daughter through Leah, Rachel, Bilhah, and Zilpah.-Gains wealth through clever breeding of flocks.
- Patience, love, rivalry, and growth.
-Wrestling with the Past (Genesis 31–33)-Setting: Journey back to Canaan-Tensions with Laban force Jacob to flee again.-Faces Esau, whom he wronged long ago.-The night before meeting, Jacob wrestles with an angel and receives a new name: Israel.-Reunites with Esau peacefully.
- Confronting guilt, transformation through struggle.
-Trials in the Land (Genesis 34–35)
-Setting: Shechem and Bethel
-Dinah, Jacob’s daughter, is violated. Her brothers take violent revenge.
-God tells Jacob to move to Bethel.
-God reaffirms His covenant.
-Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin. Isaac dies.
-Family tragedy, covenant renewal, generational change.
-The Legacy of Joseph (Genesis 37–50)-Setting: Canaan → Egypt-Jacob favors Joseph, leading to jealousy among his sons.-Joseph is sold into slavery but rises in Egypt.-A famine forces Jacob to send his sons to Egypt, where they unknowingly meet Joseph.-Eventually, Jacob moves to Egypt and blesses his sons before dying.
- Redemption, providence, the survival of a nation.