As Joseph revealed himself to his brothers, he told them that God allowed him to be sold into slavery so as to______________
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Joseph told his brothers that God allowed him to be sold into slavery so that he could preserve life. This means that Joseph believed that his being sold into slavery was part of God's plan to save people, including his own family, from the famine that was coming. Joseph was able to use his position as a high-ranking official in Egypt to store food and provide for his family and others during the famine. So, the purpose of Joseph's slavery was not to punish or seek revenge on his brothers, but to ultimately help and save lives.