Joseph’s descent into slavery and imprisonment became the means by which Jehovah exalted him to preserve the covenant family.
Joseph Sold into Egypt: From Pit to Prison to Palace
Genesis 37:28 — Did the Ishmaelites or Midianites Sell Joseph? (Alleged Contradiction)
Genesis 37:28 contains no contradiction. The Ishmaelites and Midianites were related and cooperative traders involved in one event described from complementary perspectives.
