Potiphera
Potiphera, the priest of On (Heliopolis), whose daughter Asenath was given to Joseph as a wife by Pharaoh.
MalePatriarchs eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 41:45; only referred to as Potiphera (פּוֹטִי פֶ֫רַע); father of Asenath.
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Family members
- Children
Alternative names
- פּוֹטִי פֶ֫רַעPotiphera
Mentions
- Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt.
- Before the years of famine arrived, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
- Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.