The story of Yehuda and Tamar appears to be an independent story within the narrative of the sale of Yosef. What is the significance of the story's placement? Does it relate to the story of Yosef? When did the story take place? This article focuses on the meaning of the story of Yehuda and Tamar itself, and on how – from a literary angle – it serves as a necessary complement to the story of Yosef and his brothers.