Genesis 37:3
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.
Cross-reference
Genesis 37:23
Parallel
In Genesis 37:23, the brothers strip Joseph of the ornate robe given here — the very symbol of Jacob's favoritism is violently removed from him.
Genesis 44:20–30
Parallel
In Genesis 44:20-30, Judah describes Jacob's intense love for Benjamin — the same favoritism shown to Joseph here shifts to his younger full brother by Rachel.
Genesis 33:2
Parallel
Genesis 33:2 shows Jacob placing Rachel and Joseph last — revealing his long-standing preferential treatment of Joseph and his mother.
2 Samuel 13:18
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 13:18, Tamar wears a garment of divers colours as a royal daughter — the same kind of special robe given to signal favored status.