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What did Joseph tell the chief cupbearer about his dream?
The three branches are three days, and he will be restored to his former position.
What did the chief baker dream about?
He had three cake baskets on his head, and birds ate from the uppermost basket.
What was Pharaoh's decree regarding the chief baker and cupbearer?
Pharaoh restored the chief cupbearer to his position and hanged the chief baker.
What did Pharaoh dream about regarding cows?
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What did Joseph say the seven good cows and good ears of grain represented?
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What advice did Joseph give Pharaoh regarding the upcoming famine?
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What were the names of Joseph's two sons?
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The chief cupbearer remembered Joseph after his restoration.
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What was Joseph's position after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams?
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What did Joseph command his servants to do for his father?
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How many days did the Egyptians weep for Jacob?
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In which land did Joseph promise to bury his father?
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Joseph's brothers were afraid Joseph might return evil to them after their father's death.
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How old was Joseph when he died?
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Who did Israel offer sacrifices to at Beersheba?
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What did Joseph tell Pharaoh to bring from Canaan?
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Jacob sent Judah ahead to lead the way to ______.
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Why did Jacob not send Benjamin to Egypt initially?
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Joseph recognized his brothers when they came to Egypt.
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What did Joseph accuse his brothers of when they first came to him in Egypt?
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What did Joseph do when he saw his brother Benjamin?
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How many changes of clothes did Pharaoh give to Benjamin?
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Jacob believed his sons when they told him Joseph was alive.
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Joseph was sold to ______ by his brothers.
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Who was Potiphar?
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Potiphar's wife successfully seduced Joseph.
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What did Joseph interpret for the chief cupbearer and baker?
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What did Pharaoh tell Joseph to do for his family?
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Study Notes
Joseph's Mourning and Burial
- Joseph commanded the embalming of Jacob, which took 40 days, and the Egyptians mourned for 70 days.
- After Jacob's death, Joseph fulfilled his vow to bury him in Canaan, leading a lament in Atad for 7 days.
Joseph's Reassurance to His Brothers
- Fearing retaliation, Joseph's brothers sent a message for forgiveness; Joseph wept upon hearing it.
- He assured them not to fear, emphasizing that their actions were intended for evil, but God meant it for good.
Joseph’s Life and Death
- Joseph lived for 110 years, witnessed multiple generations, and required his brothers to promise to carry his bones from Egypt after his death.
Jacob’s Journey to Egypt
- God reassured Jacob not to fear going to Egypt, promising he would become a great nation there.
- Jacob and his family numbered 70 descendants who entered Egypt.
Reunion of Jacob and Joseph
- Jacob sent Judah ahead to Goshen; upon their reunion, Joseph wept joyfully.
- Joseph advised his family to tell Pharaoh they were shepherds to secure their livelihood.
Brothers' Journey for Grain
- Jacob sent ten sons to Egypt to buy grain during a severe famine, withholding Benjamin out of fear for his safety.
- Joseph, now ruler of Egypt, recognized his brothers upon their arrival but acted roughly to test them.
Joseph's Testing of His Brothers
- Joseph accused his brothers of being spies and imprisoned them for three days before allowing them to return with a demand for their youngest brother.
- After expressing guilt over their past actions against Joseph, he secretly filled their sacks with grain and returned their money.
Revelation of Joseph's Identity
- Joseph revealed himself to his brothers, emphasizing it was God's plan to preserve life during the famine.
- He urged them to bring their father and families to Egypt to live in comfort.
Jacob's Response to the News
- Jacob was initially in disbelief upon hearing that Joseph was alive but revived when he saw the goods sent from Egypt and agreed to go to see Joseph.
Famine and Economic Shifts
- Joseph handled the famine crisis, generating revenue for Pharaoh by exchanging food for money, livestock, and ultimately land, except for the priests’ land.
Jacob's Final Wishes
- Jacob insisted on being buried with his ancestors and received a promise from Joseph to honor this request.
- After a long life of 147 years, Jacob entrusted his legacy to Joseph through blessings to his sons.
Joseph's Wisdom and Integrity
- Despite temptation, Joseph resisted the advances of Potiphar's wife, resulting in false accusations and imprisonment.
- In prison, Joseph interpreted dreams, showcasing his God-given gift, leading to his eventual rise to power.
Joseph's Family Legacy
- Jacob blessed Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, and declared their prominence even above the firstborn, establishing their future roles within the tribes of Israel.
Themes of Forgiveness and Redemption
- The narrative emphasizes themes of faith, forgiveness, and divine providence as Joseph reconciles with his brothers, affirming that God turned their malice into a means of salvation.
Key Figures
- Joseph: A favored son, the integral figure of God's plan in Egypt.
- Jacob (Israel): A patriarch whose faith and lineage lay the foundation for the nation of Israel.
- Joseph's Brothers: Initially antagonistic, they undergo transformation through guilt and ultimately seek forgiveness.
Important Locations
- Egypt: The land of Joseph's rise and the setting for the family reunification.
- Canaan: The original land of promise where Jacob desired to be buried.
- Goshen: The fertile land where Joseph settled his family in Egypt.### Joseph's Interpretation of Pharaoh's Dreams
- Two dreams featured seven healthy cows and corn, later followed by seven weak cows and withered corn, symbolizing a unified message from God.
- The seven good cows and ears represent seven years of plenty, while the seven lean cows and empty ears signify seven years of severe famine.
- The doubling of the dreams indicates the certainty of God's impending actions.
Joseph's Advice to Pharaoh
- Recommended Pharaoh appoint a wise administrator to oversee grain storage during plentiful years, suggesting a reserve of one-fifth of the produce.
- Pharaoh accepted Joseph's plan, promoting him to a position of power, second only to Pharaoh himself, signified by receiving a signet ring, fine clothing, and a gold chain.
- Joseph's new elevated position required others to show respect by bowing when he passed by.
Joseph’s Family and Prosperity
- Pharaoh renamed Joseph as Zaphenath-paneah and gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, as a wife.
- At age thirty, during the seven years of abundance, Joseph managed the extensive storage of food, with quantities too vast to count.
Famine and Joseph's Role
- Joseph had two sons; he named the first Manasseh (for forgetting his troubles) and the second Ephraim (for God making him fruitful).
- When the famine struck, Egypt had sufficient food due to Joseph's foresight, prompting those in need from other regions to seek help from Pharaoh, who directed them to Joseph.
- Joseph opened the storehouses to sell grain, with people from all over coming to Egypt for sustenance.
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Explore the significant dreams interpreted by Joseph in the Book of Genesis. This quiz covers the dreams of the cupbearer and the baker, focusing on their symbolism and Joseph's insights. Test your knowledge of this biblical narrative and its meanings.
