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Joses

One of the brothers of Jesus named by the people of Nazareth.

Role: Brother of Jesus
Lived: 1st century
Born: Nazareth

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Origin & birthplace
BibleFrom Nazareth.
Mark 6:3
↳ Nazareth
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Mary and Joseph.
Mark 6:3
↳ Mary (mother of Jesus) · Joseph (Num 13:7)

Where in scripture

Mark

Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judah, and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” They were offended at him.

Mark 6:3 — Named among Jesus' brothers

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

Mark 6:3

Family

MaryJesus ofNazarethJames, brotherof JesusJude, brotherof JesusSimon ofCyreneJoses

Places in their life

Nazareth
Born · Nazareth (today Nazareth, Israel)
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