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2281 Beginning of the End, p. 101.1 (Ellen Gould White)
At first Joseph was treated harshly by his jailers. The psalmist says, “They hurt his feet with fetters, he was laid in irons. Until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the Lord tested him” ( Psalm 105:18, 19 ).
2282 Beginning of the End, p. 101 (Ellen Gould White)
Joseph in Prison
2283 Beginning of the End, p. 101.2 (Ellen Gould White)
But Joseph’s real character shone even in the dungeon. His years of faithful service had been most cruelly repaid, yet this did not turn him gloomy or make …
2284 Beginning of the End, p. 101.3 (Ellen Gould White)
Joseph gradually gained the confidence of the keeper of the prison, who finally entrusted him with the charge of all the prisoners. His conduct in the prison …
2285 Beginning of the End, p. 101.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… under Joseph’s responsibility. One morning, noting that they appeared very sad, he kindly inquired the cause and was told that each had had a remarkable dream …
2286 Beginning of the End, p. 101.5 (Ellen Gould White)
… dream, Joseph made known its meaning. In three days the butler was to be restored to his position and place the cup in Pharaoh’s hand as before, but the chief …
2287 Beginning of the End, p. 101.6 (Ellen Gould White)
… to Joseph for the cheering interpretation of his dream and for many acts of kind attention. In return Joseph, referring to his own unjust captivity, pleaded …
2288 Beginning of the End, p. 101.7 (Ellen Gould White)
… longer, Joseph remained a prisoner. The hope that had been kindled in his heart gradually died out, and the bitter sting of ingratitude was added to all of his …
2289 Beginning of the End, p. 102.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… of Joseph and remorse for his forgetfulness and ingratitude. At once he informed the king how his own dream and that of the chief baker had been interpreted …
2290 Beginning of the End, p. 102.2 (Ellen Gould White)
It was humiliating to Pharaoh to consult a slave, but he was ready to do so if his troubled mind might find relief. Joseph was immediately sent for; he changed his prison clothes and was taken to the king.
2291 Beginning of the End, p. 102.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… .’ So Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, ‘It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.’” Joseph modestly disclaimed the honor of possessing superior wisdom …
2292 Beginning of the End, p. 102.5 (Ellen Gould White)
Joseph said, “‘God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do.’” There were to be seven years of great plenty. Field and garden would yield more abundantly than ever …
2293 Beginning of the End, p. 103.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… of Joseph’s wisdom and good judgment in managing the prison. It was plain that he possessed superior administrative ability. In all the realm, Joseph was …
2294 Beginning of the End, p. 103.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… on Joseph’s hand; and he clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. And he had him ride in the second chariot which he had; and they …
2295 Beginning of the End, p. 103.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… . But Joseph’s character bore the test of adversity and prosperity alike. He was a stranger in a heathen land, separated from his family, but he fully believed …
2296 Beginning of the End, p. 103.5 (Ellen Gould White)
In his early years Joseph had followed duty rather than inclination, and the integrity, the simple trust, the noble nature of the youth bore fruit in the deeds of the man.
2297 Beginning of the End, p. 105 (Ellen Gould White)
Joseph and His Brothers
2298 Beginning of the End, p. 105.1 (Ellen Gould White)
Under the direction of Joseph, huge buildings were erected throughout the land of Egypt to store the surplus of the expected harvest. During the seven years of plenty the amount of grain stored away was too much to count.
2299 Beginning of the End, p. 105.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… to Joseph; whatever he says to you, do.’ The famine was over all the face of the earth, and Joseph opened all the storehouses and sold to the Egyptians.”
2300 Beginning of the End, p. 105.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… earth.” “Joseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him.” His Hebrew name had been changed, and there was little resemblance between the prime …