Joseph

The Biblical story of Joseph, in the Book of Genesis, describes a personal success story in which Joseph overcomes obstacles and achieves his dreams. Jacob and Rachel's twelfth son, Joseph was favored as the youngest child. As a result, Joseph's siblings grow jealous of him, especially because Joseph seems confident and sure of himself. His brothers plot to sell Joseph to a group of Ishmaelites, who in turn sell Joseph to a eunuch in the court of the Egyptian Pharaoh. Through divine intervention and guidance, Joseph ends up prospering in his new surroundings through his foresight as a businessman. He becomes the sole proprietor of corn during a widespread famine. As a result, Joseph's brothers are forced to buy his corn and a family reunion ensues, causing the entire tribe to relocate to Egypt. The story of Joseph is one of the most ideal Biblical allegories for personal success....
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