Parsha 9 of 54GEN
Vayeshev
וישב
And he dwelt
25 Kislev 5787
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Portion overview
Joseph's dreams and trials
Reading outline
Verse-level section headings for this reading's Torah, Prophets, and Gospel readings.
Torah
GEN 37:1-40:23
- GEN 37:1Joseph is loved by Jacob, but hated by his brethren.
- GEN 37:5His dreams and the interpretation.
- GEN 37:12Jacob sends him to his brethren, who counsel to slay him.
- GEN 37:21At Reuben's desire they cast him into a pit;
- GEN 37:25and afterwards sell him to the Ishmaelites; while Ruben grieves at not finding him.
- GEN 37:31His coat, covered with blood, is sent to Jacob, who mourns him inordinately.
- GEN 37:36Joseph is brought to Egypt and sold to Potiphar.
- GEN 38:1Judah begets Er, Onan, and Shelah.
- GEN 38:6Er's marriage with Tamar, and death.
- GEN 38:8The trespass of Onan.
- GEN 38:11Tamar is reserved for Shelah.
- GEN 38:12Judah's wife dies.
- GEN 38:13Tamar deceives Judah.
- GEN 38:27She bears twins, Pharez and Zarah.
- GEN 39:1Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family.
- GEN 39:7He resists his mistress's temptation.
- GEN 39:13He is falsely accused by her.
- GEN 39:20He is cast into prison.
- GEN 39:21God is with him there, and he is advanced by the keeper of prison.
- GEN 40:1The chief butler and baker of Pharaoh being imprisoned, Joseph is charged with them.
- GEN 40:5He interprets their dreams.
- GEN 40:20They are accomplished according to his interpretation.
- GEN 40:23The ingratitude of the butler, in forgetting Joseph.
Reference numbering and source
The source uses Hebrew Bible numbering, with Christian equivalents in parentheses where supplied. The study references above use those Christian-numbered equivalents.
- Torah
- Gen. 37:1–40:23
- Haftarah / Prophets
- Zec. 2:14(10)–4:7*
- Gospel
- Jn. 10:22–28
Source: Torah Club / First Fruits of Zion 5787 / 2026–2027 reading schedule.