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How old was Joseph when he stood before Pharaoh?
How old was Joseph when he stood before Pharaoh?
What was the name given to Joseph by Pharaoh?
What was the name given to Joseph by Pharaoh?
What did Joseph do after interpreting Pharaoh's dream?
What did Joseph do after interpreting Pharaoh's dream?
How many years of plenty were there in Egypt before the famine?
How many years of plenty were there in Egypt before the famine?
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What did Pharaoh give to Joseph as a symbol of his authority?
What did Pharaoh give to Joseph as a symbol of his authority?
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Who was Joseph's wife?
Who was Joseph's wife?
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What was the condition of the land during the seven years?
What was the condition of the land during the seven years?
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What was Pharaoh's dream about?
What was Pharaoh's dream about?
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What was the purpose of appointing overseers over the land of Egypt?
What was the purpose of appointing overseers over the land of Egypt?
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What was the condition of the earth during the famine?
What was the condition of the earth during the famine?
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What was the significance of the seven plenteous years?
What was the significance of the seven plenteous years?
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What was Pharaoh's plan for the coming years?
What was Pharaoh's plan for the coming years?
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What did Joseph do during the abundant years?
What did Joseph do during the abundant years?
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Who was the mother of Joseph's sons, Manasseh and Ephraim?
Who was the mother of Joseph's sons, Manasseh and Ephraim?
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What was the meaning of the name Manasseh?
What was the meaning of the name Manasseh?
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How many years of famine were predicted to come to the land of Egypt?
How many years of famine were predicted to come to the land of Egypt?
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What was the condition in all the land of Egypt during the time of Joseph?
What was the condition in all the land of Egypt during the time of Joseph?
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What did Pharaoh tell the Egyptians to do when they cried out for bread?
What did Pharaoh tell the Egyptians to do when they cried out for bread?
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Why did Joseph put his brothers in prison?
Why did Joseph put his brothers in prison?
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What was the condition of the earth during the time of Joseph?
What was the condition of the earth during the time of Joseph?
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What did Joseph require from his brothers in order to set them free?
What did Joseph require from his brothers in order to set them free?
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How long did Joseph keep his brothers in prison?
How long did Joseph keep his brothers in prison?
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Why did Joseph's brothers go to Egypt?
Why did Joseph's brothers go to Egypt?
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What did Jacob do with Benjamin?
What did Jacob do with Benjamin?
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Why did Joseph want his brothers to bring Benjamin?
Why did Joseph want his brothers to bring Benjamin?
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What did the brothers admit to each other?
What did the brothers admit to each other?
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What was the reason for the brothers' trip to Egypt?
What was the reason for the brothers' trip to Egypt?
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What was the purpose of storing food during the seven plenteous years?
What was the purpose of storing food during the seven plenteous years?
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What was the role of the person appointed by Pharaoh?
What was the role of the person appointed by Pharaoh?
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How much of the prodace of the land of Egypt was to be taken during the seven plenteous years?
How much of the prodace of the land of Egypt was to be taken during the seven plenteous years?
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What was the consequence of the famine in the land of Egypt?
What was the consequence of the famine in the land of Egypt?
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What was the purpose of gathering all the food?
What was the purpose of gathering all the food?
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What was the state of the earth during the time of abundance?
What was the state of the earth during the time of abundance?
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How was the abundance of grain described?
How was the abundance of grain described?
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Why did Joseph name his first son Manasseh?
Why did Joseph name his first son Manasseh?
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How many years of famine were predicted to come?
How many years of famine were predicted to come?
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Who was the mother of Joseph's sons?
Who was the mother of Joseph's sons?
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What did Joseph say to Pharaoh about the dream?
What did Joseph say to Pharaoh about the dream?
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What did Pharaoh take from his hand and give to Joseph?
What did Pharaoh take from his hand and give to Joseph?
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What was the condition of the ears of the good cow in Pharaoh's dream?
What was the condition of the ears of the good cow in Pharaoh's dream?
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How did the seven lean cows come up in Pharaoh's dream?
How did the seven lean cows come up in Pharaoh's dream?
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Who was the daughter of Poti-pherah, priest of On, that Pharaoh gave to Joseph as a wife?
Who was the daughter of Poti-pherah, priest of On, that Pharaoh gave to Joseph as a wife?
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What was the name given to Joseph by Pharaoh?
What was the name given to Joseph by Pharaoh?
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What did the people of Egypt do when the famine was severe?
What did the people of Egypt do when the famine was severe?
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What did Joseph do to the Egyptians during the famine?
What did Joseph do to the Egyptians during the famine?
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Why did Joseph put his brothers in prison?
Why did Joseph put his brothers in prison?
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What was the condition of the earth during the famine?
What was the condition of the earth during the famine?
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What did Joseph say to his brothers?
What did Joseph say to his brothers?
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How long did Joseph keep his brothers in prison?
How long did Joseph keep his brothers in prison?
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Who was asked to remain confined in prison?
Who was asked to remain confined in prison?
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Why did Joseph require his brothers to bring Benjamin?
Why did Joseph require his brothers to bring Benjamin?
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Why did Joseph's brothers go down to Egypt?
Why did Joseph's brothers go down to Egypt?
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What did Joseph's brothers admit to each other?
What did Joseph's brothers admit to each other?
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Who did not go to Egypt with the brothers?
Who did not go to Egypt with the brothers?
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Study Notes
Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dream
- Pharaoh had a dream that no one could interpret, but Joseph was able to explain it.
- The good cows represent seven years of plenty, and the good ears of grain represent seven years of abundance.
- The seven lean cows that came up after them represent seven years of famine.
Joseph Becomes Ruler of Egypt
- Pharaoh was impressed with Joseph's interpretation and made him ruler over all Egypt.
- Pharaoh gave Joseph a new name, Zaphnath-El, and gave him Asenath, the daughter of Poti-Pherah, priest of On, as a wife.
- Joseph was 30 years old when he began to serve Pharaoh.
Joseph Prepares for the Famine
- Joseph stored up grain in great abundance during the seven years of plenty.
- The grain was stored in every city, and the storehouses were filled with grain like the sand of the sea.
The Famine Begins
- After the seven years of plenty, the seven years of famine began.
- The famine was severe in all the earth, but in Egypt, there was bread.
- When the people cried out to Pharaoh for bread, he told them to go to Joseph, who would sell them grain.
Joseph's Brothers Come to Egypt
- Joseph's brothers came to Egypt to buy grain, but Joseph recognized them and tested them by accusing them of being spies.
- He demanded that they bring their youngest brother, Benjamin, to prove their honesty.
The Brothers' Guilt
- The brothers acknowledged their guilt concerning Joseph, whom they had mistreated.
- They realized that their actions had led to their current predicament.
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Test your knowledge of the Bible with this quiz on Genesis chapter 4. Explore the stories of the early descendants of Adam and Eve. From Cain to Seth, show off your biblical expertise!
