Joseph Ben-Hur

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Joseph

Background

Joseph David of Bethlehem is a carpenter from the city of Nazareth. He is married to Mary, Mother of Jesus.


During the events of Ben-Hur (1959)

Joseph travels to Bethlehem with Mary where she gives birth to Jesus. He teaches Jesus to be a carpenter, but is understanding when Jesus follows the path of God.