The Life of Jacob Quiz — Birthright, Ladder and Israel Flashcards

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For what did Jacob trade Esau his birthright in Genesis 25?

📖 Genesis 25:30-34

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At what location did Jacob have a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven according to Genesis 28?

📖 Genesis 28:12-13

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How many years did Jacob work for Laban to earn Rachel as his wife according to Genesis 29?

📖 Genesis 29:27-28

#4

What was Jacob's new name after he wrestled with God at Penuel in Genesis 32?

📖 Genesis 32:28

#5

Who did Jacob trick into giving him the family blessing in Genesis 27?

📖 Genesis 27:1-29

#6

How many sons did Jacob have by name according to Genesis 35:23-26?

📖 Genesis 35:23-26

#7

Why did Jacob flee to Haran according to Genesis 27:41-43?

📖 Genesis 27:41-43

#8

What was Jacob's favorite son, according to Genesis 37:3?

📖 Genesis 37:3

#2

Bethel

Jacob had his famous ladder dream at Bethel while fleeing from Esau, where he saw angels ascending and descending (Genesis 28:12-13).

Genesis 28:12-13

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A bowl of stew

Jacob offered Esau a bowl of lentil stew in exchange for his birthright when Esau returned from hunting famished (Genesis 25:30-34).

Genesis 25:30-34

#4

Israel

God renamed Jacob 'Israel' (meaning 'he who strives with God') after their wrestling match at Penuel, signifying his spiritual transformation (Genesis 32:28).

Genesis 32:28

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Fourteen years

Jacob worked seven years for Rachel, but after being deceived with Leah, he had to work another seven years (14 total), as stated in Genesis 29:27-28.

Genesis 29:27-28

#6

Twelve sons

Jacob had twelve sons listed in Genesis 35:23-26: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin, who became the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Genesis 35:23-26

#5

Isaac

Jacob deceived his father Isaac by pretending to be Esau, wearing goatskins to feel hairy, and bringing savory food so he could receive the patriarch's blessing (Genesis 27:1-29).

Genesis 27:1-29

#8

Joseph

Genesis 37:3 states that Jacob loved Joseph more than his other sons because Joseph was born in Jacob's old age, and Jacob made him a richly ornamented robe.

Genesis 37:3

#7

To escape Esau's anger over the stolen blessing

Jacob fled to his uncle Laban's home in Haran to escape Esau's wrath after Jacob had deceived their father and stolen the blessing meant for Esau (Genesis 27:41-43).

Genesis 27:41-43

#9

Which of Jacob's wives died at Ephrath and was buried on the way to Bethlehem according to Genesis 35:19?

📖 Genesis 35:19-20

#10

What did Jacob place under his head when he slept at Bethel in Genesis 28:11?

📖 Genesis 28:11-18

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#10

A stone

Jacob used a stone as a pillow when he lay down to sleep at Bethel, and after his dream, he set that stone up as a pillar and poured oil on it (Genesis 28:11-18).

Genesis 28:11-18

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Rachel

Rachel died giving birth to Benjamin at Ephrath (also called Bethlehem) and was buried there; Jacob set up a pillar at her grave (Genesis 35:19-20).

Genesis 35:19-20

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