4 figures
Governor of Egypt and provider during the famine.
Joseph, now a powerful leader in Egypt, encounters his brothers who come to buy grain. He recognizes them but they do not recognize him. Joseph tests his brothers' integrity and repentance by accusing them of being spies.
Patriarch of the family and father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jacob sends his sons to Egypt to buy grain due to the severe famine in Canaan, but he keeps Benjamin at home, fearing harm might come to him.
One of Joseph's brothers and a hostage in Egypt.
Simeon is chosen by Joseph to remain in Egypt as a hostage to ensure the return of the other brothers with Benjamin.
Youngest son of Jacob and Joseph's full brother.
Benjamin is kept at home by Jacob due to his father's fear of losing him, as he is the only remaining son of Rachel in Jacob's eyes.