Topical Bible: Intercession: Judah for Joseph

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In the biblical narrative, the act of intercession is vividly illustrated in the account of Judah's plea for his brother Joseph. This event is a significant moment in the history of the patriarchs, showcasing themes of repentance, responsibility, and familial love.

The account unfolds in the Book of Genesis, where Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Years later, during a severe famine, Joseph rises to power in Egypt and becomes the governor, responsible for distributing grain. His brothers, unaware of his identity, come to Egypt seeking food (Genesis 42:1-3).

Joseph, recognizing his brothers, tests them by accusing them of being spies and demanding that they bring their youngest brother, Benjamin, to Egypt to prove their honesty (Genesis 42:14-20). The brothers return home and eventually convince their father, Jacob, to let Benjamin accompany them back to Egypt (Genesis 43:11-14).

Upon their return, Joseph continues to test his brothers by planting a silver cup in Benjamin's sack and accusing him of theft. The brothers are brought back before Joseph, and it is here that Judah steps forward to intercede for Benjamin (Genesis 44:1-14).

Judah's intercession is a poignant moment, reflecting a transformation in his character. He approaches Joseph with humility and earnestness, recounting the events that led them to Egypt and the deep love their father has for Benjamin. Judah offers himself as a substitute, willing to become a slave in place of Benjamin, to spare their father the grief of losing another beloved son (Genesis 44:18-34).

Judah's plea is a powerful example of intercession, demonstrating a willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of his brother and father. This act of selflessness and responsibility marks a turning point in the narrative, leading to Joseph revealing his true identity and the eventual reconciliation of the family (Genesis 45:1-15).

The intercession of Judah for Joseph is a profound illustration of the themes of redemption and forgiveness that permeate the biblical text. It highlights the importance of standing in the gap for others, taking responsibility for past wrongs, and seeking reconciliation through selfless love and sacrifice.

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Genesis 37:26,27
And Judah said to his brothers, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?
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The Book of Jubilees
... Joseph resisted the temptation of Potiphar's wife because he ... by him to his children;
and Judah's sin with ... to their father and asked his intercession to free ...
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Recognition and Reconciliation
... is after Judah's torrent of intercession for Benjamin, and self-sacrificing offer
of himself for a substitute and a slave. Why did this touch Joseph so keenly? ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/recognition and reconciliation.htm

Genesis
... story of Abraham's earnest but ineffectual intercession for the ... the description of
the prosperity of Joseph (ie Ephraim ... 26, and the pre-eminence of Judah, vv.8 ...
//christianbookshelf.org/mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/genesis.htm

Questions.
... 1. Where had the greatness of Joseph's children been foretold? ... Who was the last King
of Judah? ... Who made intercession for the fulfilment of these prophecies? ...
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Index.
... Initial grace, 91. Intercession of Christ, 128, 134. ... John, St., First Epistle
of, 135. Joseph, faith of, 260. ... Judah, Jesus sprang from, 122. ...
/.../edwards/the expositors bible the epistle to the hebrews/index 2.htm

Letter xxxix. To Paula.
... 809] Therefore, since Judah means confession ... of the land of Egypt, and all the house
of Joseph and his ... For me, too, I feel sure, she makes intercession and asks ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter xxxix to paula.htm

The City of God. Index of Subjects.
... Intercession of the saints, "Of those who think that, on ... five souls, [911]334; his
blessing on Judah, [912]334; his blessing the sons of Joseph, [913]335 ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books /the city of god index.htm

Psalm LXXVIII.
... it to an end: which thing in His words and in the intercession for their ... For far
greater are the merits of Joseph, but by the tribe of Judah, inasmuch as ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxviii.htm

A Great Religious Awakening
... Sorrows and acquainted with grief, who after the scepter was taken from Judah, and
the ... Joseph Wolff, page 377 ... Often was heard the sound of earnest intercession. ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 20 a great religious.htm

City of God
... to Conduct Men to God by Their Intercession, Mean to ... Of the Blessing Which Jacob
Promised in Judah His Son ... Chapter 42.--Of the Sons of Joseph, Whom Jacob Blessed ...
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