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3. son of his old age--Benjamin being younger, was more the son
of his old age and consequently on that ground might have been expected
to be the favorite. Literally rendered, it is "son of old age to
him"--Hebrew phrase, for "a wise son"--one who possessed
observation and wisdom above his years--an old head on young shoulders.
made him a coat of many colors--formed in those early days by
sewing together patches of colored cloth, and considered a dress of
distinction
(Jud 5:30;
2Sa 13:18).
The passion for various colors still reigns among the Arabs and other
people of the East, who are fond of dressing their children in this
gaudy attire. But since the art of interweaving various patterns was
introduced, "the coats of colors" are different now from what they seem
to have been in patriarchal times, and bear a close resemblance to the
varieties of tartan.
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Outline
1 Joseph is hated of his brethren
5 Joseph has two dreams
13 Jacob sends him to visit his brethren
18 Joseph's brethren conspire to slay him
21 Reuben saves him
26 They sell him to the Ishmaelites
31 His father, deceived by the bloody coat, mourns for him
36 Joseph is sold to Potiphar in Egypt
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dreams
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obeisance
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merchantmen
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Ancient Topics
coat of many colors
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