Welcome to this challenging Genesis 46 Quiz!
Each question dives deep into the KJV version of the chapter, asking you to recall specific verses and subtle details. So, prepare to think critically, and let’s see how well you know this chapter of Genesis!
Bible Trivia Questions on Genesis Chapter 46
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Genesis 46 Quiz with Answers and Explanations
Question No. 1
When Jacob was about to go down into Egypt, where did he stop to offer sacrifices?
- A. Beer-sheba
- B. Bethel
- C. Hebron
- D. Mamre
- E. Shechem
Answer: A. Beer-sheba
Explanation: Jacob offered sacrifices at Beer-sheba before his journey to Egypt (Genesis 46:1).
Question No. 2
Who appeared to Jacob in a vision at night, reassuring him about going to Egypt?
- A. An angel of the Lord
- B. The God of Abraham
- C. The God of Isaac
- D. The Angel of the Covenant
- E. The Lord of Hosts
Answer: C. The God of Isaac
Explanation: God identified Himself as the “God of thy father” (Isaac) in a vision to Jacob (Genesis 46:3).
Question No. 3
How many of Jacob’s direct descendants went with him to Egypt, excluding his sons’ wives?
- A. 72
- B. 70
- C. 75
- D. 65
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 46:26 states that 66 of Jacob’s direct descendants, not counting his sons’ wives, traveled to Egypt.
Question No. 4
What did God promise Jacob regarding his descendants in Egypt?
- A. They would prosper and own land
- B. They would be a blessing to Egypt
- C. He would make them a great nation
- D. They would remain only for a short time
- E. They would have peace in Egypt
Answer: C. He would make them a great nation
Explanation: God assured Jacob that He would make his descendants a great nation in Egypt (Genesis 46:3).
Question No. 5
Who would close Jacob’s eyes upon his death, as revealed by God?
- A. Judah
- B. Joseph
- C. Benjamin
- D. Levi
- E. Reuben
Answer: B. Joseph
Explanation: God told Jacob that Joseph would put his hand upon Jacob’s eyes, indicating he would be present at his father’s death (Genesis 46:4).
Question No. 6
How many sons did Gad have when they went down to Egypt?
- A. 7
- B. 5
- C. 6
- D. 3
- E. 2
Answer: A. 7
Explanation: Genesis 46:16 lists seven sons of Gad who went down to Egypt.
Question No. 7
What was the name of Asher’s daughter mentioned among those who went down to Egypt?
- A. Dinah
- B. Milcah
- C. Reumah
- D. Mahlah
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Serah, the daughter of Asher, is specifically mentioned in Genesis 46:17.
Question No. 8
How many sons did Benjamin have who went with Jacob to Egypt?
- A. 5
- B. 3
- C. 10
- D. 6
- E. 8
Answer: C. 10
Explanation: Genesis 46:21 records that Benjamin had ten sons who accompanied Jacob to Egypt.
Question No. 9
Who was the mother of Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh?
- A. Dinah
- B. Zilpah
- C. Asenath
- D. Bilhah
- E. Leah
Answer: C. Asenath
Explanation: Genesis 46:20 mentions Asenath, the daughter of Potipherah, as the mother of Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh.
Question No. 10
How many of Leah’s descendants were counted as going to Egypt, including her daughter?
- A. 34
- B. 31
- C. 33
- D. 35
- E. 30
Answer: C. 33
Explanation: Genesis 46:15 states that Leah’s descendants, including her daughter, totaled 33.
Question No. 11
What position was Joseph holding when he prepared to meet his father in Egypt?
- A. High Priest
- B. Captain of the Guard
- C. Pharaoh’s Counselor
- D. Governor over all the land of Egypt
- E. Keeper of Pharaoh’s Storehouses
Answer: D. Governor over all the land of Egypt
Explanation: Joseph was the governor over all of Egypt at this time (Genesis 46:29).
Question No. 12
What animal did Jacob’s family use to travel down to Egypt?
- A. Oxen
- B. Camels
- C. Donkeys
- D. Horses
- E. Wagons
Answer: E. Wagons
Explanation: Pharaoh provided wagons for Jacob’s family to make the journey to Egypt (Genesis 46:5).
Question No. 13
What did Joseph do when he first saw his father Jacob in Egypt?
- A. Bowed down to him
- B. Gave him gifts
- C. Wept on his neck
- D. Kissed his hand
- E. Blessed him
Answer: C. Wept on his neck
Explanation: Joseph fell on his father’s neck and wept upon their reunion (Genesis 46:29).
Question No. 14
How many of Zilpah’s descendants went to Egypt?
- A. 14
- B. 11
- C. 16
- D. 10
- E. 8
Answer: A. 16
Explanation: Genesis 46:18 indicates that Zilpah’s descendants numbered 16.
Question No. 15
Who is recorded as the youngest of Jacob’s sons in Genesis 46?
- A. Joseph
- B. Judah
- C. Benjamin
- D. Levi
- E. Zebulun
Answer: C. Benjamin
Explanation: Benjamin is consistently recognized as the youngest of Jacob’s sons (Genesis 46:21).
Question No. 16
How many souls in total from Jacob’s house came into Egypt?
- A. 66
- B. 72
- C. 75
- D. 80
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: The total count of Jacob’s household, including Joseph and his sons, was 70 (Genesis 46:27).
Question No. 17
To whom did Joseph tell his brothers they would declare their occupation?
- A. The governor of Goshen
- B. Pharaoh
- C. The Egyptians
- D. The priests of Egypt
- E. The court officials
Answer: B. Pharaoh
Explanation: Joseph instructed his brothers to inform Pharaoh of their occupation (Genesis 46:31).
Question No. 18
What occupation did Joseph’s family claim to have practiced throughout generations?
- A. Brickmakers
- B. Farmers
- C. Tentmakers
- D. Shepherds
- E. Merchants
Answer: D. Shepherds
Explanation: Joseph’s family were shepherds, a profession they intended to declare to Pharaoh (Genesis 46:34).
Question No. 19
Where did Joseph plan to settle his family in Egypt, away from the Egyptians?
- A. Cairo
- B. Goshen
- C. Memphis
- D. Alexandria
- E. Pithom
Answer: B. Goshen
Explanation: Joseph planned for his family to live in Goshen, where they would be separated due to their occupation (Genesis 46:34).
Question No. 20
What reason did Joseph give his family for living separately from the Egyptians?
- A. Egyptians despise shepherds
- B. Egyptians demand isolation
- C. Egyptians wanted more land
- D. Egyptians had different customs
- E. Egyptians needed them for servants
Answer: A. Egyptians despise shepherds
Explanation: Joseph explained that Egyptians held shepherds in disdain, thus Goshen would keep them separate (Genesis 46:34).