Joseph's Early Life
Who were Joseph's parents?
Jacob and Rachel.
Where was Joseph taken after being sold by his brothers?
Egypt.
What did Joseph's brothers tell their father had happened to him?
They told Jacob that Joseph had been killed by a wild animal and showed him Joseph’s coat dipped in goat's blood.
What did Joseph place in Benjamin's sack to test his brothers?
His silver cup.
Who were Joseph’s two sons?
Manasseh and Ephraim.
How many brothers did Joseph have?
Eleven brothers.
Who bought Joseph as a slave?
Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.
What did Joseph's brothers find in their sacks after they left Egypt the first time?
Their money, which they had used to buy grain.
How did Joseph finally reveal his identity to his brothers?
He revealed himself after they showed their loyalty to Benjamin and he couldn’t hold back his emotions.
How did Joseph's wisdom and leadership benefit Egypt during the famine?
He stored surplus grain during the seven years of abundance, which saved Egypt and many neighboring countries during the seven years of famine.
What special gift did Jacob give to Joseph?
A coat of many colors.
What was Joseph’s job in ??? house?
He was in charge of Potiphar's household and managed all that he owned.
How did Joseph test his brothers' honesty?
By accusing them of being spies and asking them to bring their youngest brother, Benjamin, to Egypt.
What was the reaction of Joseph's brothers when he revealed himself?
They were shocked and fearful, but Joseph reassured them.
Which of Joseph's brothers offered to stay as a slave instead of Benjamin?
Judah.
What were Joseph's two dreams about his family?
His first dream was about sheaves of grain, where his brothers' sheaves bowed down to his sheaf. His second dream was about the sun, moon, and eleven stars bowing down to him.
Who falsely accused Joseph of a crime, causing him to be imprisoned?
Potiphar’s wife.
How did Joseph treat his brothers when they came to buy grain?
He treated them harshly at first and accused them of being spies.
What was Joseph's role during the famine?
He distributed the stored grain to the people of Egypt and surrounding regions.
What age was Joseph when he died?
110 years old.
Why did Joseph's brothers sell him into slavery?
They were jealous of him because he was their father's favorite and because of his dreams. They were jealous of him because he was their father's favorite and because of his dreams.
What did Joseph interpret for the Pharaoh's dreams?
Pharaoh's dreams about seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine.
Who stayed in Egypt as a guarantee while the other brothers went back to Canaan?
Simeon.
In which land did Jacob and his family settle in Egypt?
The land of Goshen.
What was Joseph’s final request regarding his bones?
He asked that his bones be carried out of Egypt and buried in the Promised Land when God delivered the Israelites.