Genesis 40 and 41: 1-36
What two people of Pharaoh were imprisoned with Joseph?
The cupbearer and baker
Why did Joseph's brothers first come to Egypt?
To buy grain during the famine
Which brother offered to take responsibility for Benjamin’s safety before returning to Egypt?
Judah
What did Joseph’s steward accuse the brothers of doing after they left Egypt?
The silver cup
Who recognized Joseph’s wisdom and put him in charge of all Egypt?
Pharaoh and his servants
What special ability did Joseph use while in prison that people noticed?
Interpreting dreams
Why didn't Jacob send Benjamin with the brothers on their first trip?
He was afraid harm would come to him
What emotion did Joseph feel when he saw Benjamin for the first time in years?
Affection, he wept
How did the brothers react when the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack?
They tore their clothes
What symbol of authority did Pharaoh give Joseph when appointing him second in command?
His signet ring
What did the cupbearer dream of?
A vine with three branches that blossomed and produced grapes for Pharaoh’s cup
What did Joseph accuse his brothers of being when they arrived?
Spies
What did Joseph’s servants do to show honor to the brothers when they dined with him?
Seated them in order of their birth
Which brother offered to stay as a slave in Benjamin’s place?
Judah
What new name did Pharaoh give Joseph?
Zaphenath-paneah
What did Joseph ask of the cupbearer once he was restored to his position?
Remember him and mention him to Pharaoh
Which brother was kept in Egypt as a hostage while the others returned home?
Simeon
How much food did Benjamin receive compared to his brothers?
Five times as much
What did Joseph finally reveal to his brothers?
That he was their brother Joseph, whom they sold into slavery
Whom did Joseph marry?
Asenath
What did Pharaoh dream of?
Seven fat cows eaten by seven thin cows, and seven healthy ears of corn consumed by seven thin ones
What did Joseph secretly return to his brothers’ sacks after their first visit?
Their silver
What object did Joseph hide in Benjamin’s sack?
His silver cup
How did Joseph explain why he was in Egypt?
He said God sent him ahead to save lives during the famine
How did Joseph prepare Egypt for the famine?
He collected and stored grain during the seven years of abundance