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The following is an excerpt from the book Does the Bible Have Contradictions? by Matthew Elton, copyright 2009 Matthew Elton.

Question:

Did the Midianites sell Joseph "to the Ishmaelites" (Genesis 37:28), or to Potiphar, an officer of Pharoah (Geneis 37:36)?

Answer:

Joseph was sold to both the Ishmaelites and Potiphar. The Ishmaelites were traveling merchants that bought Joseph from his brothers. When they reached Egypt, they sold Joseph to Potiphar, an officer of Pharoah.