Joseph
Where did Joseph and his family live?
Cannan
Who is Potiphar?
Chapter 39
Potiphar is an official of Pharaoh and is the one who bought Joseph from the Midianites. Joseph worked as a servant in Potiphar's house.
How many years was Joseph in prison?
What is the meaning of Joseph's dream with sheaves of wheat? 37:5-8
The dream of sheaves and wheat symbolized Joseph's superiority over his brothers and his reigning over them.
Who is Jacob's brother?
Esau
How old was Joseph when he was sold?
17 years old
Who are Joseph's parents?
Jacob (Israel) and Rachel
What gift did Jacob give to Joseph that his brothers were jealous of?
Coat of many colors.
What is the meaning of the dream Joseph had about the sun, moon and stars and what do they symbolize? 37:9
Sun and moon symbolize his mother and father, the 11 stars symbolize his 11 brothers and obeisance means to bow. His family will bow down to him.
Jacob works for Laban for 7 years so he can marry Rachel. After 7 years of working, what happens?
Laban gives him Leah, the older sister of Rachel to marry.
Joseph was made overseer in Potiphar's house. After some time, who cast their eyes on Joseph and what happened next?
Potiphar's wife, she asked Joseph to lay with her.
How many pieces of silver did Joseph's brothers sell him for?
20 pieces
What crime did Potiphar's wife accuse Joseph of?
Attempted relations with Potiphar's wife.
In chapter 40 Joseph interprets the Butlers dream. What is the meaning of the dream?
40:12-13, In 3 days the butler would be restored to his job.
How many sons does Jacob have?
12
In Chapter 39 it describes why Joseph was able to prosper. Why is it?
The Lord was with him.
What is the Joseph's first born son and second born son?
Manesseh
Ephriam
Which brother suggested Joseph should be thrown into a pit instead of killed?
Reuben
What is the dream of the Baker and what did it mean? Chapter 40
40:16-19 The bakers dream with the baskets and crows meant that in 3 days he would be killed.
Who helped Jacob receive the birthright from his father Isaac?
His mom, Rebekah
What were the reasons Joseph's brothers hated him?
He was his fathers favorite, his birthright, his dreams of his family bowing to him.
After Joseph was thrown into the pit, it was suggested by who to sell him to the Ishmeelites?
Judah 37: 26-27
How old was Joseph when Pharaoh made him ruler over all the land of Egypt? Chapter 41
30 years old.
How did Joseph interpret Pharaoh's dream about the seven lean cows and the seven fat cows? Chapter 41
41:25-32 Joseph interpreted that the seven fat cows represented seven years of plenty, and the seven lean cows represented seven years of famine.
Israel, he saw God, face to face.