Joseph the Torah Scholar, Prophet, and Sustainer of His Brothers

Another interpretation: "Now Joseph was brought down to Egypt" (Genesis 39:1). There were three qualities within him: he was a son of Torah, a prophet, and one who sustained his brothers. A son of Torah, for thus it is written, "because he was the son of his old age" (Genesis 37:3); and it is written, "Ask your father, and he will tell you, [your elders, and they will say to you]" (Deuteronomy 32:7). And from where do we know that he was a prophet? As it is said, "and he was a youth with the sons of Bilhah" (Genesis 37:2), and it is written, "and his attendant Joshua son of Nun, a youth" (Exodus 33:11), and it is written, "and the youth Samuel grew up" (1 Samuel 2:21). And from where do we know that he sustained his brothers? As it is said, "And now, do not fear; I myself will provide for you" (Genesis 50:21).