Dig Site 16
Why was Pharaoh troubled?
He had two dreams and no one could interpret them.
What did Joseph do when he recognized his brothers?
he pretended no to know them, he spoke harshly to them, he said they were spies
Why did the steward bring the brothers to Joseph's house?
They were going to eat a meal with Joseph
How did Pharaoh's house hear about Joseph's weeping?
Joseph wept so loudly the Egyptians heard him.
Where did Joseph and his brothers bury Jacob?
Canaan
What did Pharaoh say to Joseph when Joseph came before him?
What did Reuben say to his father regarding Benjamin and going to Egypt?
You may put both of my sons to death if I do not bring him back to you, entrust him to my care, I will bring him back
Who said they would not go to Egypt unless Benjamin went with them?
Judah
When Joseph revealed himself to his brother how many years of famine were still to come
5 years
What did the brothers' message to Joseph say?
their father left instructions before he died, he said this is what you are to say to Joseph, Joseph was to forgive his brothers
What happened to Joseph?
he was put in charge, got married and had two sons
How did Jacob say he was deprived by his sons?
They had deprived him of his children
What did Israel say about their trip?
He hoped God Almighty would grant them mercy, and that Simeon and Benjamin would come back with them,
What did Joseph promise to do for his family?
he would provide for his father and family
How did Joseph speak to his brothers after he ran the message?
he reassured them and spoke kindly to them
How much grain was Joseph able to collect?
huge quantities, like the sand
What did Joseph do after his brother said they were honest men?
He put them in prison for 3 days
they prepared their gifts for Joseph
What did Joseph say he was accorded in Egypt?
Honor
Joseph saw 3 generations of whose children?
Ephraim, his son
What were the names of Joseph's sons?
Manasseh and Ephraim
What happened to Joseph's brothers after 3 days in prison?
9 brothers went home, but one had to stay in Egypt
Simeon was brought out to his brothers by Joseph's steward.
What did God tell Israel at Berrsheba?
do not be afraid, I will make you into a great nation, I will go down with you.
What did they do with Joseph after he died at 110?
they embalmed him and placed him in a coffin in Egypt