Life of Jacob
Jacob worked for this many total years to earn the right to marry his beloved Rachel.
14yrs
This oldest son of Jacob initially tried to save Joseph from the other brothers by suggesting they throw him into a cistern instead of killing him.
Reuben
To frame him for a crime he didn't commit, Potiphar's wife kept this specific item of Joseph's clothing as false "proof."
His robe/cloak
Jacob made a deal with Laban that his wages would consist of these specific types of animals from the flock.
Speckled and spotted goats and sheep
This son of Jacob is referred to as a "lion's cub" when Jacob gives his blessings.
Judah
While in prison, Joseph correctly interpreted the dreams of these two royal officials.
Chief Cupbearer (Butler) and the Chief Baker
Jacob's name is changed to Israel after a night of this activity.
Wrestling with God
When Joseph’s brothers were invited to his home, Benjamin’s portion of food was famously this many times larger than anyone else’s.
5 times
Joseph famously told his brothers, "You intended to harm me, but..." this.
God intended it for good
Jacob requested to be buried in this cave, the same location where Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, and Leah were laid to rest.
The Cave of Machpelah
These two sons of Jacob took up swords to kill the men of Shechem after their sister Dinah was defiled.
Simeon and Levi
To test his brothers, Joseph hid this valuable object in Benjamin's grain sack.
A silver cup
In his final words to Joseph, Jacob promised him one extra portion of land more than his brothers, which he had taken from this group with his sword and bow.
Amorites
In the controversial events of Genesis 38, Tamar secured her future by obtaining these three personal items as a pledge from Judah
Signet, cord, and staff
Joseph chose to settle his father and brothers in this region of Egypt, separate from the Egyptians who found shepherds "abominable."
Goshen