Bible Old Testament Joseph
What were the two dreams and meanings?
7 fat cows swallowed by 7 skinny cows. 7 good ears of grain swallowed by 7 blighted ears. 7 good years followed by 7 years of famine
What did Jacob give Joseph?
A coat of many colors.
What dream from God had Jacob once received?
A ladder from heaven.
What were their dreams and meanings?
cupbearer-3 vines, he crushed them into a cup and gave it to Pharaoh. He was to be reinstated in 3 days. baker-3 baskets on head, birds eating from top basket. To be hanged by Pharaoh in 3 days.
Why was Joseph summoned from prison?
Nobody could interpret pharaoh's dream.
Why was Joseph the favorite of Jacob?
Son of his old age and son of Rachel.
Which brother stayed behind?
Benjamin
Who was Joseph's full brother?
Benjamin
What was Jacob's feelings about Joseph's dreams?
He rebuked him, but kept them in mind.
How did Jacob show his feelings about Joseph over his brothers?
He sent him to check on his brothers in the pastures.
Why did his brothers hate Joseph?
He was father's favorite, his dreams, his bad reports of them.
How did Joseph fare in Potiphar's house?
He was put in charge of everything.
What was Joseph's role in the prison?
He was put in charge of the prisoners.
What was Joseph's resulting position?
He was second to Pharoh, ruler of Egypt.
What people did the brothers sell Joseph to?
Ishmaelites
Which brother recommended selling him to slavers?
Judah
On what celebration did the dreams come true?
Phoaroh's birthday
Who was Joseph sold to?
Potiphar
What caused Joseph to be thrown in prison?
Potiphars life lied about him.
Which brother wanted to rescue him?
Reuben
Which servant forgot about Joseph?
The cupbearer
Who told Pharaoh about Joseph?
The cupbearer
Which two servants of Pharaoh were sent to prison?
The cupbearer and the baker.
What dreams did Joseph have about his family?
The sheaves of his brothers bowed down to his. The sun, moon and stars bowed down to him.
What was in their grain sacks on their return?
Their money
Why did the brothers go to Egypt?
There was a famine.
What did Joseph recommend?
To store 20 percent of the grain for the bad years.
Did Joseph beg his brothers to release him?
Yes
