#Now

This word is used here to mark a change from the story to background information about Israel and Joseph. (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:writing_background]])

#loved

This refers to brotherly love or love for a friend or family member. This is natural human love between friends or relatives.

#of his old age

This means that Joseph was born when Israel was an old man. AT: "who was born when Israel was an old man" (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_idiom]])

#He made him

"Israel made Joseph"

#a beautiful garment

"a beautiful robe"

#would not speak cordially to him

"could not speak in a kind manner to him"