Family Tree of Abraham and Isaac Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who was Isaac married to?

Rebekah

How many children did Isaac have?

Twin boys

Which son was supposed to get Isaac's blessings?

Esau

Which son got Isaac's blessing?

Jacob Signup and view all the answers

How did that son get Isaac's blessing?

Rebekah helped Jacob trick Isaac, the youngest son Signup and view all the answers

Who were Jacob's parents?

Isaac and Rebekah Signup and view all the answers

Which Patriarch was Jacob?

The third Signup and view all the answers

Who did Jacob marry?

Leah and Rachel Signup and view all the answers

How many sons did Jacob have?

12 (tribes of Israel) Signup and view all the answers

Who was Jacob's favorite son and who was his mother?

Joseph, son of Rachel Signup and view all the answers

What was Jacob's daughter's name?

Dinah Signup and view all the answers

What was Joseph's gift?

Interpret dreams Signup and view all the answers

Was Joseph the favorite?

True Signup and view all the answers

What did his brothers do to him?

Put him in a well and sell him into slavery Signup and view all the answers

Why was he so close to the Pharaoh?

Because he can interpret the Pharaoh's dreams Signup and view all the answers

When did Jacob find Joseph?

When he was an adult and came to Egypt because of the famine Signup and view all the answers

Who started the family tree?

Abraham and Sarah Signup and view all the answers

Who were Abraham's sons?

Ishmael (Hagar) and Isaac (Sarah) Signup and view all the answers

Who was Isaac's son?

Jacob Signup and view all the answers

Who were Jacob's sons?

12 Tribes: Joseph, Levi-Moses, Judah-David-Jesus Signup and view all the answers

What does Isaac mean?

He will laugh Signup and view all the answers

Who was Samson?

A judge who lived in the promised land and helped lead the Israelites to safety Signup and view all the answers

What was God's covenant with Abram?

He will have descendants as numerous as the stars Signup and view all the answers

What does Abram have to do in order to seal the covenant?

Sacrifice Isaac, angel stops him last minute Signup and view all the answers

When do Abram and Sarai's names change?

When God tells Abram at age 99 Signup and view all the answers

What happened when the 3 visitors came to Abraham?

God appears at Abraham's tent and says that Sarah will have a son, Abraham served food and then Sarah laughs and doubts about having a son, and then they tell Sarah that it's true. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when God is testing Abraham's faith?

God told Abraham to prepare Isaac for sacrifice, then an angel stopped Abraham last minute, God blessed Abraham with descendants as numerous as the stars. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Family Tree Overview

Abraham and Sarah initiated the family tree.
Abraham's sons include Ishmael (Hagar) and Isaac (Sarah).

Isaac's Family

Isaac was married to Rebekah.
He fathered twin boys, Esau and Jacob.
Esau was intended to receive Isaac's blessings, but Jacob ultimately received them through deception aided by Rebekah.

Jacob's Legacy

Jacob is the third patriarch, son of Isaac and Rebekah.
He married Leah and Rachel, having a total of 12 sons, who became the tribes of Israel.
Jacob's favorite son was Joseph, the son of Rachel, while his only daughter was Dinah.

Joseph's Story

Joseph was gifted in interpreting dreams and was favored by his father, Jacob.
His brothers betrayed him by placing him in a well and selling him into slavery.
He gained favor with the Pharaoh due to his dream interpretation skills and eventually reunited with Jacob during a famine.

Key Definitions and Events

The name Isaac means "He will laugh."
God's covenant with Abraham promised many descendants.
To seal the covenant, Abraham was instructed to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel intervened.
Abraham and Sarah's names were changed when God spoke to Abraham at age 99.
The three visitors told Abraham that Sarah would have a son, prompting her laughter in disbelief, which was later affirmed as true.

Historical Context

Samson was a judge who led the Israelites safely within the Promised Land.

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Test your knowledge on the family tree of Abraham, focusing on Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. This quiz includes key questions about their relationships and significant events. Perfect for students studying biblical history and genealogies.