Included in “that generation ” were some of Joseph’s brothers who were born before him. Some of these outlived Joseph.
(‏ تك ٥٠ :‏ ٢٤‏ )‏ كَمَا أَنَّ آخَرِينَ مِنْ « ذٰلِكَ ٱلْجِيلِ » ،‏ مِثْلَ بِنْيَامِينَ ،‏ وُلِدُوا بَعْدَهُ وَرُبَّمَا بَقُوا أَحْيَاءً بَعْدَ مَوْتِهِ .‏