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Joseph Forgives His Brothers Word Search (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Joseph Forgives His Brothers word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: Genesis 45:1–15
Bible story: Joseph Forgives His Brothers

Use this word search after you teach Joseph Forgives His Brothers (Genesis 45:1–15).

The story: Joseph could not refrain himself, so he sent every man out and made himself known unto his brethren, and he wept aloud. He said, "I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt. Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life." He told them to haste and bring his father down to dwell in the land of Goshen, near him, for there were yet five years of famine. Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and he kissed all his brethren, and after that his brethren talked with him.

Talk about it: Big idea: Forgive others, God works for good, Love your family. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

Joseph could not refrain himself, so he sent every man out and made himself known unto his brethren, and he wept aloud. He said, "I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt. Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life." He told them to haste and bring his father down to dwell in the land of Goshen, near him, for there were yet five years of famine. Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and he kissed all his brethren, and after that his brethren talked with him. Read the whole story in Genesis 45:1–15 (KJV).

Memory verse: "Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life." (Genesis 45:5, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Joseph, Egypt, Benjamin, Goshen, Wept and Kissed.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Joseph, Brethren, Egypt, Pharaoh, Benjamin, Goshen, Famine, Preserve, Wept and Kissed.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Joseph, Brethren, Egypt, Pharaoh, Benjamin, Goshen, Famine, Preserve, Wept, Kissed, Brother, Father, Harvest, Ruler, Neck and Deliverance.

The words come from the story in Genesis 45:1–15 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

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Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Joseph Forgives His Brothers word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Joseph Forgives His Brothers word search?

The easy level has Joseph, Egypt, Benjamin, Goshen, Wept and Kissed. The medium and hard levels add more words from Genesis 45:1–15 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.