Joses

Joses (or Joseph) was brother of James "the Less" who was an apostle.

MaleTribe of JudahNew Testament eraNew Testament2 books3 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Matthew 27:56; referred to as Joses (Ἰωσῆς) or Joseph (Ἰωσήφ); a son of Mary and probably Alphaeus ; brother of James and possibly Matthew.

Family members

Father: Alphaeus
Mother: Mary
Siblings: James Matthew

Alternative names

ἸωσῆςJoses
ἸωσήφJosephmeans “increase; addition”

Mentions

Matthew 27:56Ἰωσήφ · Joseph
Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.
Mark 15:40Ἰωσῆς · Joses
And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
Mark 15:47Ἰωσῆς · Joses
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.