Asenath: The Egyptian Wife of Joseph. Asenath is a quiet but significant figure in Joseph’s story. Though her words are never recorded, her marriage to Joseph symbolized the blending of Israel with Egypt and ensured the birth of two important tribes, Ephraim and Manasseh. She reminds us that God works through unlikely unions to bring about His plan.

Manasseh: The Firstborn Son of Joseph. Manasseh’s story is often overshadowed by his younger brother Ephraim, yet his role in Israel’s history is significant. Born in Egypt to Joseph before the famine, Manasseh carried the honor of being the firstborn. Though Jacob gave greater blessing to Ephraim, Manasseh’s tribe still became one of the largest and most influential in Israel, demonstrating both strength and loyalty in battle.

Ephraim: The Fruitful Son of Joseph. Ephraim’s story is one of prominence and paradox. As the younger son of Joseph, he received the greater blessing from Jacob, and his tribe became one of the most influential in Israel. Yet his legacy is also marked by idolatry and judgment. Ephraim represents both fruitfulness and failure, a reminder of the tension between God’s calling and human disobedience.