1
The widowers gather.
2
Yoseph, already an older man with children in the story, comes reluctantly.
3
The staffs are delivered to the great kohen.
4
When Yoseph receives his staff, a dove comes from it and rests upon his head.
5
He is told to take Miryam into his keeping.
6
Yoseph protests because of his age and existing sons.
7
The kohen warns him not to resist the sign.
8
Yoseph accepts responsibility and leaves Miryam in his house while he travels for carpentry.