Asenath: Joseph’s Egyptian Wife

Name: Asenath

Place of Origin: Egypt

Parents: Potipherah, Priest of On (Genesis 41:50)

Husband: Joseph (Genesis 41:45)

Children: Ephraim and Manasseh (Genesis 46:20)

More Info

Asenath was the daughter of Potipherah, Priest of On, whom was given to Joseph by Pharaoh, after Joseph interpreted his dream concerning the seven years of famine and the seven years of plenty, (Genesis 11:).

Credits

Featured Image: Joseph and Asenath. Illustration by Owen Jones from “The History of Joseph and His Brethren” (Day & Son, 1869). Credit: Public Domain

Note: Featured image may not be historically accurate and may not reflect the true skin color of the people depicted. It is a 19th century creation.