Genesis Chapter 37 Summary

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Why did Jacob love Joseph more than his other sons?

Because Joseph brought a bad report of his brothers to him.

Because Joseph was the oldest son.

Because Joseph was a skilled shepherd.

Because Joseph was the son of his old age. (correct)

How did Joseph's brothers react when he told them about his dream where their sheaves bowed down to his?

They hated him even more. (correct)

They were happy for him.

They ignored the dream completely.

They immediately bowed down to Joseph's sheaf.

What did Joseph's second dream involve?

The sun, the moon, and eleven stars bowing down to him. (correct)

His brothers ignoring him.

His brothers bowing down to him.

His father rebuking him.

How did Jacob react when Joseph told him and his brothers about his second dream?

He rebuked Joseph. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Joseph's brothers hate him so much?

Because he brought bad reports of them to their father. Signup and view all the answers

What did Jacob make for Joseph that caused jealousy among his brothers?

A robe of many colors. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Joseph's brothers conspire against him?

They were jealous of him and wanted to get rid of him. Signup and view all the answers

What was the plan proposed by Joseph's brothers after seeing him approach?

To pretend that he was devoured by a fierce animal. Signup and view all the answers

How did Reuben try to save Joseph from harm?

He proposed throwing Joseph into a pit instead of killing him. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Ishmaelites do with Joseph after buying him from his brothers?

They took him as a slave to work in Egypt. Signup and view all the answers

How did Jacob react upon hearing the news that Joseph was gone?

He mourned for his son and refused to be comforted. Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the idea of selling Joseph to the Ishmaelites?

Judah Signup and view all the answers

What did Reuben find when he returned to the pit where Joseph was left?

Joseph had escaped and fled. Signup and view all the answers

How much were the Ishmaelites paid for purchasing Joseph from his brothers?

$20 Signup and view all the answers

What did Jacob believe happened to Joseph after seeing his torn robe dipped in blood?

He believed a wild animal had killed Joseph. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Reuben suggest throwing Joseph into a pit instead of killing him?

To avoid shedding blood directly Signup and view all the answers

Genesis Chapter 37 Summary

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