Jummai joseph biography bible

The Bible introduces us to life of Joseph as a man who was a physical descendant of King David (Luke , Matthew - 16). He lived in the Galilean city of Nazareth (Luke ) as a carpenter (Matthew , Mark ).

A woman named Mary, who also lived in the city (Luke - 27), was espoused to be his wife.

Although it is unknown at what age Joseph and Mary got married, Jewish tradition at the time stated that boys could marry starting at the age of 18 and girls at the age of 12 (Complete Word Study Dictionary).

Faithful Husband

Mary's betrothed husband discovers she is pregnant (Matthew ) after she returns from visiting her cousin Elizabeth (who likely lived in the Judean city of Hebron).

Although he could expose her adultery publically and risk her being stoned to death