One time he gave
Joseph a coat woven with many beautiful colors, as a token of his love
for his favorite son.
Now, when the older brothers saw this they were angry and jealous, and
from that time on they sought to do him harm.
Jacob, the father, owned many sheep, and the sons cared for them,
sometimes leading them far from home to find the best pastures. Joseph
often went with the brothers to tend the flocks, but he loved best to
care for the tender little lambs, leading them into the greenest
pastures and beside the quiet water.
One time the brothers were far from home with the flocks, and the
father, being anxious for them and longing to know how they fared, sent
Joseph, the beloved son, with many provisions, to the place where his
brothers were. The lad started on his journey with a light and merry
heart, for all the world looked bright to him. He wore the beautiful
coat of many colors, and the people often stopped to look at the lad,
with his comely face and beautiful coat.
As he approached the place where his brothers were they saw him when he
was yet some distance away, but the anger and jealousy arose in their
hearts, and they said: "Ah! Here comes the best beloved son.
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