This coat of Joseph's was a major source of contention between Joseph and his brothers. It was a symbol that Jacob loved Joseph more than his other sons. This coat was probably of a kind worn by royalty, long-sleeved, ankle length and colorful. Most coats were knee length, short sleeve and plain.

His brothers already hated him and then when Joseph told them about his dreams, they hated him all the more. Joseph’s brothers’ jealousy had reached a crescendo when they plotted to kill him.

Mention is made of a shrine prostitute. These people committed the act of prostitution as an act of worship, committed by both men and women. Judah, thinking he was with a shrine prostitute, was with his daughter-in-law, who conceived and gave birth to twin sons.

The daughters of Lot have something in common with Tamar. Later in the timeline they will have something in common with another Biblical character. All have prominent roles in the genealogy of Jesus. Just another example of how God uses events laden with sin to fulfill His later purpose.

When Jacob was mourning the supposed death of Joseph, his daughters came to comfort him. Does this mean Jacob had other daughters beside Dinah?