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In Rev 12 we see this same scenario - but it includes Joseph as one of the stars:

Rev 12:And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars

The 12 stars are symbolic of the 12 tribes of Israel:

The twelve tribes of Israel are referred to twice in the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John) - and twice in the Book of Revelation

Rev 7 we learn these 12 tribes play a prominent role in end times prophecy:

4 And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.

5 Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.

6 Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand....

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12,000 individuals from each tribe are sealed to protect them during the great tribulation.

It will be their responsibility to spread the gospel to all the world - meaning most likely, they will be native to many nations - not just Israel.

Rev 14:4...These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth....

6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people

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Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

So we see Joseph got himself in a predicament by revealing his dreams (actually prophecies).

Of course, being young, honest & forthright - he just gave a literal interpretation of them.

Now, Joseph's brothers hated him so much, they plotted to kill him

Continuing with a comparison of Israel to Joseph - her neighbors hate her so much - they plot to destroy the little nation

Psalm 83

2 For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.

4 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.

Jacob sent his beloved Joseph to his untimely death; or at least that's what he was led to believe:

Genesis 37:13 And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed the flock in Shechem? come, and I will send thee unto them. And he said to him, Here am I.

So Joseph went to Shechem...

18 And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.

You wouldn't think God would let someone as innocent as Joseph go into captivity - but that's exactly what happens.

Same with the Israelis - they believed God would always protect them. But he let them go into captivity. Difference was - they weren't innocent.

Joseph went into captivity - Israelis went into captivity; albeit for different reasons

But I am getting ahead of myself

Continuing with story of Joseph:

Genesis 37:19 And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh.

20 Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.

Fortunately, one of his brothers had a level head & objected to this act of violence:

Genesis 37:21 And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.

22 And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him; that he might rid him out of their hands, to deliver him to his father again.

The brothers agreed not to kill Joseph - but still wanted rid of him:

Genesis 37:23 And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colours that was on him;

24 And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it.

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Continuing the story of Joseph:

While Reuben was off tending the flock his brothers saw the ideal way to rid of Joseph:

Genesis 37:26 And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?

28 Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.

It appeared Reuben was the only brother who cared about Joseph's welfare:

Genesis 37:29 And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.

Now they prepare the coat to complete their deception:

Genesis 37:30 And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?

31 And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;

When they returned home, they gave the coat to their father and asked if it was Josephs:

Genesis 37:32 And they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether it be thy son's coat or no.

It's the ones God has set aside who give witness to the Word of the Lord.Like Moses and his brother Aaron.Both who are a remnant of Israel who are held as slaves in Egypt.They are two witnesses.
Remember that God told Moses that Aaron would speak to the people for Moses and it will be as if his mouth would be as it were as if Moses were speaking,and would be as if Moses were God to him?(Aaron).

Both are a remnant and two witnesses.

Another would be Joshua and Caleb.The only Two that made it across the Jordan river into the promise land.Two of whom witnessed God freeing Israel from Egypt.Both are a remnant and two witnesses in that sense.

Even the two spies sent into Jericho are two witnesses and a remnant.(sent to give a testimony on Jericho defences.
The remaining remnant of Israel after 40 years in the dessert,who are set aside as a remnant from the remnant lol.
Crazy huh?.
Theres even more to that story.When Rahab hides the two spies under stalks of flax it represents the Two Witnesses building the walls/roads of New Jerusalem.Flax was used to strengthen bricks in thoses days.
Rahab made them promise to spare her and her family and all that are her's.And she lives among the Israelites to this day.Rahab the prostitute is a spiritual prostitute today.The two spies gave her their word by saying "our lifes for yours"which is what the 144,000 do.The Rev verse saying "come out from her my people" fulfills that promise.
Who laid down the scarlet rope which is symbolic of the blood of Jesus?The two witnesses,who are infact set aside as a remnant.

One more connection on who the Two Witnesses is in the story of Gideon's army.God said Gideon's army was too big so he cut it down smaller and smaller,till only a remnant was left.
During the night God told Gideon to go along with his servant Purah to spie on the enemy encampment before giving the Midianites into their hands.
Again,the remnant and two witnesses are one and the same.
In Rev the 144,000 will be spies of sorts,which I don't quite understand just yet,but check out youtube videos and you'll have people testifying that the 144,000 will be as spies.
The Two Witnesses give testimony of it.(OT/NT)

This is a long post considering i'm on a gaming console.And theres alot more.Didn't the Levites rally to Moses when asked who is for God after coming down with the 10 commandments and later set aside to serve God as priests?
Who later rebuilt the walls of Israel after being slaves in Babylon? A remnant of Israel.Not only that,it was the Levites who rebuilt the walls and gates.Who was among them and led the task?Zerubbabel! Who is given the Lords signet ring in Haggia 2:23 and in Zechariah 4:9 says the hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple;his hands will also complete it.

Then theres this.Zechariah 3:8-9
Listen,O high priest Joshua and your associates sitted before you,who are men symbolic of things to come.(remnant)
I am going to bring my servant the branch.See the stone I have set in front of Joshua!There are seven eyes on that one,and i'll engrave an inscription on it,'says the Lord Almighty,and I'll remove the sin of this land in a single day.

After that chapter is the one about the gold lampstand and the two olive trees.

Most of what you say is true and some good points.

It would make a lot of sense for the 2 witnesses to be compatible, since they will be together for 3 1/2 years.

What I don't understand is - what purpose would it serve for the 144k to be spies?

Seems to me - they'll have to 'secretly' spread the gospel - since it will probably be illegal.