The Life of Joseph — Hard Trivia Flashcards

#1

What was the name of Joseph's Egyptian master before he was imprisoned, according to Genesis 37:36?

📖 Genesis 37:36

#2

In Genesis 41, what was the name of Pharaoh's chief baker who was imprisoned with Joseph?

📖 Genesis 41:1-40

#3

According to Genesis 41:50-52, what were the names of Joseph's two sons born to him by Asenath?

📖 Genesis 41:50-52

#4

How many years of famine did Joseph predict would follow the seven years of abundance in Pharaoh's dream (Genesis 41:25-30)?

📖 Genesis 41:25-30

#5

In Genesis 43, what item did Judah pledge to give as security if Benjamin was not returned safely from Egypt?

📖 Genesis 43:8-9

#6

According to Genesis 45:10, in which Egyptian region did Joseph settle his family during the famine?

📖 Genesis 45:10

#7

How old was Joseph when he stood before Pharaoh (Genesis 41:46)?

📖 Genesis 41:46

#8

In Genesis 45:2-3, when Joseph finally revealed himself to his brothers, what physical action did he take first?

📖 Genesis 45:1-3

#2

The text does not provide his name

Genesis 41 does not provide the baker's personal name; he is only referred to as 'the chief baker' throughout the narrative of his imprisonment with Joseph.

Genesis 41:1-40

#1

Potiphar

Genesis 37:36 identifies Potiphar as the Egyptian official who purchased Joseph from the Ishmaelites. Potiphar was an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.

Genesis 37:36

#4

Seven years

Genesis 41:27-30 reveals that the seven thin cows and seven thin ears of grain represent seven years of famine that will consume the land of Egypt after the seven years of abundance.

Genesis 41:25-30

#3

Ephraim and Manasseh

Genesis 41:50-52 states that Joseph's two sons born during the seven years of abundance were Manasseh and Ephraim, born to him by Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.

Genesis 41:50-52

#6

Goshen

Genesis 45:10 states: 'You shall live in the region of Goshen and be near me—you, your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and all you have.' Goshen was designated as the settlement area for Joseph's family.

Genesis 45:10

#5

Himself as a slave

Genesis 43:9 records Judah's pledge: 'I myself will guarantee his safety; you can hold me personally responsible for him. If I do not bring him back to you and set him here before you, I will bear the blame before you all my life.'

Genesis 43:8-9

#8

He wept aloud

Genesis 45:2-3 states: 'And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh's household heard about it.' Joseph's weeping was his first recorded action upon revealing his identity.

Genesis 45:1-3

#7

Thirty years old

Genesis 41:46 explicitly states: 'Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt.' This was after he had been enslaved and imprisoned for roughly twelve years.

Genesis 41:46

#9

According to Genesis 50:22-23, how many generations of Ephraim's descendants did Joseph see before his death?

📖 Genesis 50:22-23

#10

In Genesis 39:20, where was Joseph taken after he was falsely accused by Potiphar's wife?

📖 Genesis 39:20

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#10

The king's prison

Genesis 39:20 states: 'Joseph's master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined.' This was specifically the prison where royal prisoners were held, not a common jail.

Genesis 39:20

#9

Three generations

Genesis 50:23 states: 'And Joseph saw the third generation of Ephraim's children. Also the children of Makir son of Manasseh were placed at birth on Joseph's knees.' The text explicitly mentions the third generation.

Genesis 50:22-23

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