Genesis Chapter 42 Quiz

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What did the brothers say to one another when they heard Joseph's charge?

We are verily guilty concerning our brother therefore is this distress come upon us

What did Jacob say to his sons when he saw there was corn in Egypt?

Why do ye look one upon another

What did Jacob tell his sons to do?

Get you down thither, and buy for us

Who did not go to Egypt to buy corn?

Benjamin Signup and view all the answers

Why did the sons of Israel come to buy corn?

The famine was in the land of Canaan Signup and view all the answers

What two jobs did Joseph have?

Governor and he it was that sold to all the people of the land Signup and view all the answers

When Joseph's brothers came before him the first time, what did they do?

Bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the ground Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph do when he saw his brothers?

Made himself strange unto them and spake roughly unto them Signup and view all the answers

After Joseph remembered his previous dreams concerning his brothers, what did he say to them?

Ye are spies, to see the nakedness of the land ye are come Signup and view all the answers

What did the brothers reply they came to do?

Buy food Signup and view all the answers

What did the brothers protest about themselves?

True men, one man's sons, and no spies Signup and view all the answers

What reason did the brothers give for only ten of them being present?

The youngest is the day with our father and one is not Signup and view all the answers

After Joseph declared they were spies, how did he say they shall be proved?

Ye shall not go forth hence except your youngest brother come hither Signup and view all the answers

What was Joseph's plan for the test?

Send one of them for Benjamin and the rest wait in prison Signup and view all the answers

Joseph put all the brothers together in what and for how long?

Ward for three days Signup and view all the answers

On the third day, what did Joseph say to them?

This do and live I fear God Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph charge the brothers to do?

Leave one brother behind, carry corn home and bring the youngest brother back Signup and view all the answers

What did Reuben bring to their remembrance?

They would not hear when he told them not to sin against the child Signup and view all the answers

Why did the brothers not know that Joseph understood them?

He spoke by an interpreter Signup and view all the answers

Upon hearing Reuben's statement, what was Joseph's reaction?

He wept Signup and view all the answers

Which brother did Joseph bind?

Simeon Signup and view all the answers

What two things did Joseph have put in their sacks?

Corn, every man's money Signup and view all the answers

Where were they when one brother discovered his money in the mouth of his sack?

In the inn Signup and view all the answers

To whom did the brothers attribute this action?

God Signup and view all the answers

When the brothers returned home, what did they report?

The lord of the land took us for spies Signup and view all the answers

What conditions did Joseph set to know if they were true men?

Leave one of them, take food, bring the youngest brother back Signup and view all the answers

When they emptied their sacks and found each man's money in his sack, how did they and their father feel?

Afraid Signup and view all the answers

Jacob mentioned he was bereaved of how many children?

Three: Benjamin, Joseph, Simeon Signup and view all the answers

What did Reuben offer if he did not return Benjamin?

Slay his two sons Signup and view all the answers

What did Jacob say would be the result if he sent Benjamin and mischief befell him?

It would bring down my gray hairs with sorrows to the grave Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Joseph and His Brothers

Joseph's brothers expressed guilt regarding their previous actions, attributing their current distress to this past wrongdoing.
Jacob questioned his sons' inaction upon seeing grain available in Egypt, asking why they were merely looking at one another.
Jacob instructed his sons to go to Egypt to buy grain for their survival during the famine in Canaan.
Benjamin remained in Canaan and did not accompany his brothers to buy corn.

Famine and Greed

The brothers came to Egypt primarily due to the severe famine affecting their homeland, Canaan.

Joseph's Role

Joseph held two significant positions: he was the governor of Egypt and the one selling grain to the people during the famine.

Their First Encounter

When Joseph's brothers arrived in Egypt, they bowed down before him, fulfilling Joseph's earlier dreams of their obeisance.
Although Joseph recognized his brothers, he concealed his identity, speaking roughly to them to test their character.

Accusations and Responses

Joseph accused his brothers of being spies, claiming they had come to scout the land.
The brothers insisted they had come only to buy food, declaring themselves as honest men from one family.
They clarified their numbers—ten brothers present and one missing due to the youngest, Benjamin, staying behind with their father.

Joseph's Test

To verify their truthfulness, Joseph demanded that they bring Benjamin to him, stating that the brothers would remain in custody until this was accomplished.
Joseph imprisoned his brothers for three days as part of this test.

Directions From Joseph

On the third day, Joseph commanded his brothers to follow a specific plan: leave one brother behind, take grain home, and return with the youngest brother.

Bonds of Remembrance

Reuben recalled to his brothers their prior warning against harming Joseph, emphasizing their guilt regarding their actions.

Communication Barriers

The brothers were unaware that Joseph understood their language because he conversed with them through an interpreter.

Emotional Response

Joseph, upon hearing Reuben's plea, was moved emotionally and wept privately.

Capturing Simeon

Joseph detained Simeon as a guarantee that the brothers would return with Benjamin.

Gift to the Brothers

Joseph instructed his servants to fill the brothers' sacks with grain and return each man's money within the sacks without their knowledge.

Discovery of Money

While resting at an inn, one brother discovered the returned money, leading to fear and concern among all the brothers.

Blame on Divine Providence

The brothers attributed the discovered money to the actions of God, interpreting it as a sign of their guilt.

Reporting to Jacob

Upon their return, the brothers informed Jacob that they had been accused of being spies by the lord of the land.

Conditions for Return

Joseph's directive for the brothers to prove their integrity involved leaving one behind, taking provisions, and bringing back the youngest brother, Benjamin.

Fear of Consequences

The discovery of the money in their sacks led both the brothers and their father to fear the repercussions of their situation.

Jacob's Grief

Jacob lamented that he had already lost his son Joseph and mentioned that he feared for Benjamin and Simeon's safety.

Reuben's Offer

Reuben made a desperate vow that if he failed to return Benjamin, he would offer the lives of his two sons as collateral.

Jacob’s Reluctance

Jacob expressed that sending Benjamin could lead to his own impending sorrow and despair, fearing it would cause him immense grief.

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Test your knowledge about Genesis Chapter 42 with these flashcards. Explore the interactions between Joseph and his brothers along with Jacob's decisions. Understand the context through key questions and answers that highlight the themes of guilt and survival.