Genesis 42 part 1
Who did Jacob NOT send to Egypt to buy grain?
Benjamin
Did Jacob allow his youngest son to travel to Egypt?
No
How did Joseph feel and react when he saw Benjamin?
He went into his private room and wept there.
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
Who did Joseph keep as prisoner?
Simeon
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
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)
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
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
What was Joseph's position in Egypt?
He was the governor of the land or second in command.
How did Joseph respond when he heard his brothers confess their sins and wrongdoing against Joseph?
He wept
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
“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
How did Joseph show kindness to his brothers for their return trip to Canaan?
Joseph filled their bags with grain and returned their money.
Who had extra portions of food and how many times more compared to others?
Benjamin, 5x more
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