JOSEPH

Ar: Yusuf. Heb: Yowceph () meaning, "Jehovah has added", or "may He add". Joseph is one of the sons of Jacob, and was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Jacob later became a prominent minister in Egypt. Some archaeological findings.

- attempted seduction of, Yusuf 12:23

- sold to an Egyptian, Yusuf 12:21

- al-An`am 6:84-85; Hud 11:34; Yusuf 12:4-102; al-Mu'min 40:34

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