Four different men named Joseph are referred to in 2 Nephi 3 as follows: (1) Joseph who was sold into Egypt; he is also known as Joseph the son of Jacob (Israel)—verses 4-22; (2) Joseph the son of Lehi—verses 1-3, 22-25; (3) Joseph Smith, Sr., the father of the Prophet—verse 15, and (4) Joseph Smith, Jr., the Prophet—verses 7-9, 11, 14-15, 18-19.