In Genesis 37:25, the brothers sit to eat while the Ishmaelites approach — this verse continues the scene, showing they sold Joseph immediately after that meal.

Genesis 37:36 follows the sale: the Midianites sell Joseph to Potiphar, continuing the narrative thread.

Genesis 45:4 reveals Joseph's identity to his brothers, directly referencing their act of selling him—this is the same event from a later perspective.

In Genesis 45:5, Joseph reveals God's sovereign purpose behind the sale — preservation of life, not mere betrayal.

Genesis 39:1 confirms Joseph is bought by Potiphar, providing the immediate outcome of the sale described here.

Genesis 40:15 recalls the event: Joseph says he was 'stolen' from his land, referencing this sale from his own perspective.

In Genesis 25:2, Midian is listed as a son of Abraham by Keturah — the Midianite traders here are distant relatives of Joseph, making the betrayal within the extended family.

Psalm 105:17 recasts the sale as God sending a man ahead, emphasizing divine orchestration over human action.

Acts 7:9 summarizes the sale and immediately adds 'God was with him,' interpreting the event as part of divine care.

Exodus 21:16 condemns kidnapping and selling a person — the very crime committed against Joseph, making the law directly applicable.

1 Chronicles 1:32 lists Midian and Ishmael's descendants — providing genealogical background for the traders who bought Joseph.