Genesis 42 (1)
“I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so that we may live and not die.”
Who said this?
Jacob
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As soon as Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he pretended to be a ______ and spoke _____ to them
stranger; harshly
How did Joseph respond when he heard his brothers confess their sins and wrongdoing against Joseph?
He wept
Who said this
"And may God Almighty grant you mercy before the man so that he will let your other brother and Benjamin come back with you. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”
Jacob
What special item did Joseph tell his steward to put inside the youngest son's sack?
Joseph's sliver cup
How many of Joseph's brothers went to Egypt to buy grain?
10
What did Joseph accuse his brothers to be?
Spies
Who did Joseph keep as prisoner?
Simeon
How did Joseph welcome his brothers on their 2nd visit?
He instructed the steward to slaughter an animal, prepare a meal for them to eat with him at noon
How did the brothers respond when the sliver cup was found to be in Benjamin's sack?
They tore their clothes
Who did Jacob NOT send to Egypt to buy grain?
Benjamin
Gen 42:13
But they replied, “Your servants were twelve brothers, the sons of one man, who lives in the land of Canaan. The youngest is now with our father, and one is no more.”
Who is the youngest referring to?
Who is the "one is no more"?
youngest one - Benjamin
one is no more - Joseph
How did Joseph show kindness to his brothers for their return trip to Canaan?
25 Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to put each man’s silver back in his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey.
How did Joseph feel and react when he saw Benjamin?
Deeply moved at the sight of his brother, Joseph hurried out and looked for a place to weep. He went into his private room and wept there.
Who said this?
“Far be it from me to do such a thing! Only the man who was found to have the cup will become my slave. The rest of you, go back to your father in peace.”
Joseph
What was Joseph's position in Egypt?
He was the governor of the land who sold grain to all people
How many days did Joseph place his 10 brothers in jail?
3 days
Who volunteered to have both his sons killed if he doesn’t return from Egypt with the brother held captive?
Reuben
What was special about the seating arrangement of the brothers during the meal?
They were seated from oldest to youngest
Who pleaded to Joseph regarding Benjamin's case?
Judah
When Joseph's brothers came to see Joseph, what did the brothers do that reminded Joseph of his dream?
They bowed down to him with their faces to the ground (Gen 42:6) (dream, Gen 37:6-7)
Joseph said to them, “Do this and you will live, for I fear God:"
What did Joseph ask his brothers to do?
19 If you are honest men, let one of your brothers stay here in prison, while the rest of you go and take grain back for your starving households.
20 But you must bring your youngest brother to me, so that your words may be verified and that you may not die.”
Did Jacob allow his youngest son to travel to Egypt? Why?
No
38 But Jacob said, “My son will not go down there with you; his brother is dead and he is the only one left. If harm comes to him on the journey you are taking, you will bring my gray head down to the grave in sorrow.”
Who had extra portions of food and how many times more compared to others?
Benjamin, 5x more
What did Judah offer to do to save Benjamin?
He offered to take the place of Benjamin to be a slave and so that Benjamin can return back home to Jacob