Genesis. 36 to 40

 1.       Who is the main focus of Genesis 36?

Answer: Esau and his descendants.

 2.       What other name is Esau known by?

Answer: Edom.

 3.       How many wives of Esau are named in Genesis 36?

Answer: Three.

 4.       Name one of Esau’s wives.

Answer: Adah, Oholibamah, or Basemath.

 5.       What people came from Esau’s descendants?

Answer: The Edomites.

 6.       Who was Jacob’s favorite son?

Answer: Joseph.

7.       What special gift did Jacob give Joseph?

Answer: A coat of many colors.

 8.       What did Joseph dream about that made his brothers angry?

Answer: His brothers’ sheaves bowing down to his sheaf; the sun, moon, and stars bowing to him.

 9.       Who suggested throwing Joseph into a pit instead of killing him?

Answer: Reuben.

 10.   Who suggested selling Joseph to the Ishmaelites?

Answer: Judah.

 11.   For how many pieces of silver was Joseph sold?

Answer: Twenty.

 12.   What did Joseph’s brothers dip his coat in?

Answer: Goat’s blood.

 13.   Who was the captain of the guard in Egypt who bought Joseph?

Answer: Potiphar.

 14.   Who was Tamar’s father-in-law?

Answer: Judah.

 15.   What was the name of Judah’s son who married Tamar first?

Answer: Er.

 16.   What happened to Onan for refusing to provide offspring for Tamar?

Answer: God struck him dead.

 17.   How did Tamar disguise herself to deceive Judah?

Answer: As a prostitute.

 18.   Q: What items did Judah give Tamar as a pledge?

Answer: His seal, cord, and staff.

 19.   Q: What were the names of the twins born to Tamar?

Answer: Perez and Zerah.

 20.   Why did Potiphar trust Joseph?

Answer: Because the Lord was with Joseph and made him successful.

 21.   Who falsely accused Joseph of wrongdoing?

Answer: Potiphar’s wife.

 22.   What was Joseph accused of?

Answer: Attempting to assault Potiphar’s wife.

 23.   Where was Joseph sent after being falsely accused?

Answer: Prison.

 24.   Who were the two officials imprisoned with Joseph?

Answer: Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker.

 25.   Whose dream meant he would be restored to his position?

Answer: The cupbearer.