Genesis 37, 39-50 Questions
By what were the second seven ears blighted in Pharaoh's dream?
The east wind
What was Potiphar's only concern?
The food he ate
Where did Pharaoh put his cupbearer and baker?
The house of the captain of the guard, in the prison where Joseph was confined
From where was Joseph stolen?
The land of the Hebrews
Where were the brothers when the first one discovered money in the mouth of his sack?
The lodging place
Who did Pharaoh send and call for after his dreams?
The magicians and wise men of Egypt
What did Joseph accuse his brothers of coming to see?
The nakedness of the land
In what prison was Joseph confined?
The place where the king's prisoners were confined
Where did the seven plump cows feed in Pharaoh's dream?
The reed grass
Whom did Joseph command to put a silver cup in Benjamin's sack?
The steward of his house
Whom did Joseph tell to prepare for a noon meal with his brothers?
The steward of his house
Only in what regard would Pharaoh be greater than Joseph?
The throne
Why were the faces of the cupbearer and baker downcast?
They had dreams, and nobody was there to interpret them
Why did one of the brothers open his sack at the lodging place?
To give his donkey fodder
Why did Potiphar's wife say that Joseph came in?
To laugh at her
What did the brothers do when the silver cup was found in Benjamin's sack?
Tore their clothes
What did Pharaoh call Joseph's name?
Zaphenath-paneah
How much produce of the land did Joseph suggest Pharaoh take?
1/5
How old was Joseph at the beginning of the story?
17
How many sons did Asenath bear to Joseph?
2
How many times could the brothers have returned had they not delayed?
2
How many years passed between the cupbearer/baker's dreams and Pharaoh's dreams?
2
How many shekels of silver did his brothers sell Joseph for?
20
How many branches were on the vine in the cupbearer's dream?
3
How many cake baskets were on the head of the baker in his dream?
3
How many days did Joseph keep all his brothers in custody?
3
How old was Joseph when he entered the service of Pharaoh?
30
What did Pharaoh put around Joseph's neck?
A gold chain
How far away were Joseph's brothers when he commanded his steward to follow after them?
A short distance away
How did the cupbearer describe Joseph to Pharaoh?
A young Hebrew
What did Pharaoh set Joseph over?
All the land of Egypt
What did Joseph open during the famine?
All the storehouses
Who was between Joseph and his brothers?
An interpreter
When were the men sent away the second time with their donkeys?
As soon as the morning was light
Whom did Pharaoh give to Joseph in marriage?
Asenath
What three things were Joseph's brothers afraid he would do to them when they were brought to his house?
Assault them, make them servants, and seize their donkeys
What were the first seven cows in Pharaoh's dream?
Attractive and plump
What was in the uppermost basket in the baker's dream?
Baked food
Why did Joseph name his firstborn Manasseh?
Because God made him forget all his hardship and all his father's house
Why did Joseph name his secondborn Ephraim?
Because God made him fruitful in the land of his affliction
In whose sack did Joseph command the steward of his house to put his silver cup?
Benjamin
Joseph was a boy with the sons of who and who?
Bilhah and Zilpah
What was in all the land of Egypt during the famine?
Bread
On what animals were the Ishmaelites traveling?
Camels
In what land did Jacob live?
Canaan
What office did Potiphar hold?
Captain of the guard
What did Jacob tell his sons to take to the governor of the land?
Choice fruits: balm, honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds
What did the brothers propose happen to the man who stole Joseph's silver cup?
Death
What did Joseph say he practiced?
Divination
Where did Joseph find his brothers?
Dothan
How much of the money did Jacob's sons take with them on their second trip to Egypt?
Double
Where did the Ishmaelites take Joseph?
Egypt
What did Pharaoh do for his birthday?
He made a feast
What position was Joseph given in the prison?
He was in charge of all the prisoners
Why did Israel love Joseph more than any other of his sons?
He was the son of his old age
Where did Joseph weep when he saw Benjamin?
His chamber
What did the chief cupbearer remember after Pharaoh had his dreams?
His offenses
In what did Pharaoh make Joseph ride?
His second chariot
What did Pharaoh put on Joseph's hand?
His signet ring
By what did Joseph say he practiced divination?
His silver cup
What did Joseph command the steward of his house to put into Benjamin's sack?
His silver cup
Whom did Reuben offer as surety for Benjamin?
His two sons
What was the only thing Potiphar held back from Joseph?
His wife
How were the brothers arranged when they ate with Joseph?
In age order
Who was appointed to be with the cupbearer and baker?
Joseph
Whom did Pharaoh send the hungry Egyptians to?
Joseph
Which two sons did Jacob say were no more?
Joseph and Simeon
Who offered himself as surety for Benjamin?
Judah
Who suggested selling Joseph to the Ishmaelites?
Judah
Where did Joseph's brothers go to pasture Jacob's flock?
Near Shechem
At what time of day did Joseph dine with his brothers?
Noon
What god was Potipherah a priest of?
On
What did Potiphar make Joseph?
Overseer of his house
When did the cupbearer's and baker's dream interpretations come to pass?
Pharaoh's birthday
Who was Asenath's father?
Potipherah
Who suggested throwing Joseph into the pit?
Reuben
Who tore their garments in Genesis 37?
Reuben and Jacob
How did Joseph speak to his brothers?
Roughly
What did Joseph do before appearing before Pharaoh?
Shaved himself and changed clothes
What object did Joseph's first dream center around?
Sheaves
Whom did Joseph bind and keep behind?
Simeon
What did Joseph accuse his brothers of being?
Spies
What did the LORD show Joseph in the prison?
Steadfast love
Like whom did Joseph treat his brothers?
Strangers
Why could the Egyptians not eat with the Hebrews?
That is an abomination to the Egyptians
By where was Pharaoh standing in his dream?
The Nile
What did they call out as Joseph rode in Pharaoh's chariot?
"Bow the knee!"
What did Pharaoh say was in Joseph?
The Spirit of God
From where did Jacob send Joseph to go to his brothers?
The Valley of Hebron
How much more food did Benjamin get than his brothers?
Five times
In what did Pharaoh clothe Joseph?
Garments of fine linen
From where were the Ishmaelites coming?
Gilead
To whom do interpretations belong?
God
Who would give Pharaoh a favorable answer?
God
Whom did the steward of Joseph's house say had put the money in the brothers' sacks?
God
Whom did Jacob wish to grant his sons mercy?
God Almighty
What were the Ishmaelites bearing?
Gum, balm, and myrrh
What was Joseph's physical appearance?
Handsome
Why did Jacob not send Benjamin to get grain with his brothers?
He feared that harm might happen to him
What were the second seven cows in Pharaoh's dream?
Ugly and thin
