For about 13 years, Joseph was either a slave or a prisoner because of injustices brought on him by others, including members of his own family. ​ — Genesis 37: 2; 41: 46.
Tas bija smags pārbaudījums. Viņa brāļu un citu cilvēku netaisnīgās rīcības dēļ Jāzeps 13 gadus pavadīja nebrīvē, būdams vai nu vergs, vai cietumnieks. ( 1. Mozus 37: 2; 41: 46.)