Genesis Chapter 50 Quiz

1. What did Joseph do when his father Jacob died?

a) Ignored it
b) Rejoiced
c) Wept over him and kissed him
d) Held a feast

2. Who did Joseph command to embalm his father?

a) His brothers
b) The physicians
c) The priests
d) Pharaoh

3. How many days were required for embalming Jacob?

a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 70

4. How long did the Egyptians mourn for Jacob?

a) 7 days
b) 40 days
c) 70 days
d) 100 days

5. Where was Jacob buried?

a) In Egypt
b) In Bethel
c) In the cave of Machpelah
d) In the wilderness

6. What did Joseph’s brothers fear after Jacob’s death?

a) That Joseph would forget them
b) That Joseph would seek revenge
c) That Pharaoh would punish them
d) That they’d be cast out

7. What message did the brothers send to Joseph?

a) A request to leave Egypt
b) A plea for forgiveness
c) An order to return to Canaan
d) A threat to divide the land

8. What was Joseph’s response to their fear?

a) He rebuked them
b) He reminded them of their sin
c) He wept and reassured them
d) He ignored them

9. What famous words did Joseph speak to his brothers?

a) “You are forgiven.”
b) “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.”
c) “The Lord repay you.”
d) “What you have done is forgotten.”

10. How old was Joseph when he died?

a) 100
b) 110
c) 120
d) 105