The answer is: Throw him in a pit and then sell him to strangers

Gen 37:22-24

Joseph's story is packed with drama, family rivalry, and some serious twists and turns. Picture this: the favorite son, wearing that flashy coat his dad gave him, unwittingly fuels the fire of jealousy among his ten older brothers. This jealousy mounts to so much rage that they plot to throw him into a pit—now that’s a family feud taken too far!

Once they might have had a second thought, they come across a caravan of Ishmaelites traveling to Egypt. Instead of letting guilt wash over them, they make a proud profit by selling their brother for twenty shekels of silver. Talk about a betrayal! But here's an interesting tidbit: in some way, each part of this tale begs the question of how wealth and jealousy can skew familial bonds. It's perhaps a cautionary tale on greed and its costs, with Joseph ending up on a harrowing journey that leads to triumph in Egypt, ultimately becoming a powerful figure there.

Come to think of it, Joseph's descent begins in a dry, empty pit, while his eventual rise replicates the redemptive arcs seen in other biblical figures. His ability to dream and interpret dreams finds a parallel in later figures like Daniel, who also faced seemingly insurmountable trials before emerging as a leader. How fascinating! In this way, Joseph’s journey speaks not just of conflict, but of resilience—a reminder that out of betrayal and hardship, one's purpose often emerges most clearly.