Genesis Chapter 38 Quiz

1. Who was Judah's firstborn son?

a) Er
b) Onan
c) Shelah
d) Perez

2. What happened to Judah's firstborn son, Er?

a) He was struck down by God for being wicked
b) He was killed in battle
c) He fled from his family
d) He became a king

3. What did Judah instruct Onan to do after Er's death?

a) Marry Tamar to provide offspring
b) Leave the family
c) Care for the household
d) Become a priest

4. What did Onan do that displeased the Lord?

a) Refused to marry Tamar
b) Prevented offspring for Tamar
c) Stole from Judah
d) Lied to his father

5. What disguise did Tamar use to deceive Judah?

a) A widow
b) A prostitute
c) A servant
d) A foreigner

6. What items did Tamar request as a pledge from Judah?

a) His staff, signet, and cord
b) His coat and sandals
c) His money
d) His livestock

7. What did Judah initially say should happen to Tamar when he learned she was pregnant?

a) She should be stoned
b) She should be burned
c) She should be exiled
d) She should be forgiven

8. What did Tamar use to prove Judah was the father of her child?

a) His staff and signet
b) His ring and sandals
c) His robe
d) His written note

9. What were the names of Tamar’s twin sons?

a) Perez and Zerah
b) Er and Onan
c) Judah and Shelah
d) Benjamin and Reuben

10. How did Zerah mark his appearance at birth?

a) He put out his hand first
b) He cried loudly
c) He grabbed his brother
d) He had a special mark