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Who is the second son of Adam and Eve?
Who is the second son of Adam and Eve?
Who is known as the first Old Testament patriarch?
Who is known as the first Old Testament patriarch?
Abraham
Who was the first human according to the Genesis narrative?
Who was the first human according to the Genesis narrative?
Adam
Who is the youngest son of Jacob?
Who is the youngest son of Jacob?
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Which son of Adam and Eve killed his brother?
Which son of Adam and Eve killed his brother?
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Who was Dinah?
Who was Dinah?
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Who was the hairy son of Rebekah and Isaac?
Who was the hairy son of Rebekah and Isaac?
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Who is Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology?
Who is Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology?
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Who was Sarah's Egyptian maidservant given to Abraham?
Who was Sarah's Egyptian maidservant given to Abraham?
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Who was almost sacrificed by Abraham?
Who was almost sacrificed by Abraham?
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Who was the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac?
Who was the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac?
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Who is the grandson of Abraham and brother of Esau?
Who is the grandson of Abraham and brother of Esau?
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Who is known as Jacob's favorite son who interpreted dreams?
Who is known as Jacob's favorite son who interpreted dreams?
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Who was the fourth son of Jacob and forebear of a tribe of Israel?
Who was the fourth son of Jacob and forebear of a tribe of Israel?
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What happened to the King's Baker in prison with Joseph?
What happened to the King's Baker in prison with Joseph?
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What was foretold to the King's Cupbearer by Joseph?
What was foretold to the King's Cupbearer by Joseph?
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Who was Jacob's uncle who hosted him after he fled?
Who was Jacob's uncle who hosted him after he fled?
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Who was the wife of Jacob and mother of Judah and Levi?
Who was the wife of Jacob and mother of Judah and Levi?
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Who was the son of Leah and Jacob, brother of Judah?
Who was the son of Leah and Jacob, brother of Judah?
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Who lived in Sodom and whose wife turned to a pillar of salt?
Who lived in Sodom and whose wife turned to a pillar of salt?
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Who is the Hebrew patriarch who built an ark?
Who is the Hebrew patriarch who built an ark?
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Who was Joseph's master before he was thrown in jail?
Who was Joseph's master before he was thrown in jail?
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Who is the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin?
Who is the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin?
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Who was the wife of Isaac?
Who was the wife of Isaac?
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Who is described as a son of Jacob who saved Joseph's life?
Who is described as a son of Jacob who saved Joseph's life?
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Who is the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac?
Who is the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac?
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Who are the three sons of Noah?
Who are the three sons of Noah?
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Which two sons of Jacob massacred the people in Shechem?
Which two sons of Jacob massacred the people in Shechem?
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Study Notes
Key Genesis Characters
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Abel: Second son of Adam and Eve; murdered by his brother, Cain, out of jealousy.
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Abraham: First patriarch of the Old Testament; father of Isaac, key figure in the establishment of monotheism.
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Adam: First human and caretaker of the Garden of Eden; fell from grace after eating from the Tree of Knowledge, influenced by Eve.
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Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob; represents the last of the twelve tribes of Israel.
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Cain: Son of Adam and Eve; known for the jealousy-driven murder of his brother Abel.
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Dinah: Daughter of Jacob and Leah; became a victim of Shechem's assault, leading to a violent retaliation by her brothers, Simeon and Levi.
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Esau: Firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah; known for his hairy appearance and the loss of his birthright to his brother Jacob.
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Eve: First woman in Judeo-Christian tradition and wife of Adam; mother of humanity.
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Hagar: Egyptian servant to Sarah, Abraham's concubine; mother of Ishmael and considered matriarch of Arab nations.
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Isaac: Son of Abraham and Sarah; almost sacrificed by Abraham, second patriarch of Israel.
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Ishmael: Son of Abraham and Hagar; cast out after Isaac's birth.
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Jacob: Grandson of Abraham; brother of Esau; name changed to Israel; father of the 12 tribes of Israel.
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Joseph: 11th son of Jacob; favorite of Jacob; known for his coat of many colors and dream interpretation skills.
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Judah: Fourth son of Jacob; ancestor of King David and Jesus, significant tribe of Israel.
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King's Baker: In prison with Joseph; executed for theft.
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King's Cupbearer: In prison with Joseph; Joseph interpreted his dream, leading to his release and reinstatement.
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Laban: Uncle of Jacob; brother of Rebekah, hosted Jacob during his flight from Esau.
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Leah: First wife of Jacob; mother of six of the twelve tribes, including Judah and Levi.
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Levi: Son of Jacob and Leah; brother of Judah; an ancestor of the priestly tribe.
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Lot and his Wife: Resided in Sodom; offered sanctuary to angels; turned into a pillar of salt for looking back during their escape.
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Noah: Patriarch who built an ark to save his family and animals from the Flood; endured 40 days and nights of rain.
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Potiphar: Joseph's master; imprisoned Joseph on false accusations of attempted rape.
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Rachel: Second wife of Jacob; mother of Joseph and Benjamin; considered the beloved wife.
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Rebekah: Wife of Isaac; mother of Jacob and Esau; played a key role in securing Jacob's blessing.
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Reuben: Firstborn son of Jacob; saved Joseph from being killed; lost his birthright due to sin with Bilhah.
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Sarah: Wife of Abraham; mother of Isaac; initially barren, became a central figure in the promise of descendants.
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Shem, Ham, Japheth: Three sons of Noah; responsible for repopulating the Earth after the Flood.
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Simeon: Son of Jacob and Leah; along with Levi, avenged Dinah's defilement by killing Shechem and his men.
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Test your knowledge on the key characters from the Book of Genesis. This quiz covers prominent figures such as Adam, Eve, Abraham, and others, delving into their roles and significance in the Old Testament. Discover the stories and relationships that shaped early biblical history.
