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Questions on Genesis Chapter 50
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Genesis 50 Quiz with Answers and Explanations
Question No. 1
What did Joseph command his servants to do to his father after his death?
- A. Bury him immediately
- B. Embalm him
- C. Mourn for him without end
- D. Leave him unburied until all siblings arrived
- E. Prepare him according to Egyptian customs
Answer: B. Embalm him
Explanation: Joseph commanded the physicians to embalm his father. Embalming was an Egyptian practice, which Joseph chose to honor Jacob. (Genesis 50:2)
Question No. 2
How many days were spent in mourning for Jacob by the Egyptians?
- A. 30 days
- B. 50 days
- C. 20 days
- D. 80 days
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: The Egyptians mourned for Jacob for seventy days, a practice reflecting the significant respect and status given to him. (Genesis 50:3)
Question No. 3
Who granted Joseph permission to bury his father in Canaan?
- A. The Pharaoh’s officials
- B. Pharaoh
- C. Joseph’s brothers
- D. The priests
- E. The people of Egypt
Answer: B. Pharaoh
Explanation: Joseph went to Pharaoh to ask permission to bury his father, and Pharaoh granted his request. (Genesis 50:5-6)
Question No. 4
What was the name of the place beyond Jordan where they mourned for Jacob?
- A. Bethel
- B. Machpelah
- C. Atad
- D. Shiloh
- E. Succoth
Answer: C. Atad
Explanation: The place was called the threshing floor of Atad, where they mourned for Jacob with a great lamentation. (Genesis 50:10)
Question No. 5
How long did Joseph’s mourning for his father last at the threshing floor of Atad?
- A. 7 days
- B. 14 days
- C. 30 days
- D. 40 days
- E. 70 days
Answer: A. 7 days
Explanation: Joseph mourned his father at the threshing floor of Atad for seven days. (Genesis 50:10)
Question No. 6
How did the Canaanites describe the mourning of the Egyptians for Jacob?
- A. “A grievous mourning for Joseph”
- B. “An unusual act of grief”
- C. “A solemn event in Egypt”
- D. “A grievous mourning for the Egyptians”
- E. “A sorrowful occasion for the land”
Answer: D. “A grievous mourning for the Egyptians”
Explanation: The Canaanites observed the Egyptians’ mourning and described it as “a grievous mourning for the Egyptians.” (Genesis 50:11)
Question No. 7
In which cave was Jacob buried?
- A. The cave of Arimathaea
- B. The cave of Beersheba
- C. The cave of Adullam
- D. The cave of Machpelah
- E. The cave of Ephron
Answer: D. The cave of Machpelah
Explanation: Jacob was buried in the cave of Machpelah, the burial place Abraham bought as a family burial ground. (Genesis 50:13)
Question No. 8
After Jacob’s burial, what did Joseph’s brothers fear he might do now that their father was gone?
- A. Reclaim the birthright from Reuben
- B. Take vengeance on them
- C. Denounce them to Pharaoh
- D. Demand repayment for the years in Egypt
- E. Cast them out of Egypt
Answer: B. Take vengeance on them
Explanation: Joseph’s brothers feared that, without their father’s presence, Joseph might finally seek revenge for their past actions. (Genesis 50:15)
Question No. 9
What message did Joseph’s brothers send to him after their father’s burial?
- A. A reminder of their loyalty
- B. A request for protection
- C. A plea for forgiveness
- D. A promise to serve him
- E. A threat to leave Egypt
Answer: C. A plea for forgiveness
Explanation: Joseph’s brothers feared he would take revenge, so they sent a message asking for his forgiveness. (Genesis 50:16-17)
Question No. 10
How did Joseph respond when his brothers came to him in fear of retribution?
- A. He rebuked them
- B. He wept
- C. He imprisoned them
- D. He dismissed them
- E. He ignored them
Answer: B. He wept
Explanation: Upon receiving their plea, Joseph wept, showing compassion instead of anger. (Genesis 50:17)
Question No. 11
What did Joseph say about his brothers’ intentions in selling him?
- A. They acted out of necessity
- B. They were led by Pharaoh
- C. They were following God’s will
- D. They were justified
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Joseph acknowledged that his brothers intended harm, but he believed God used their actions for a greater purpose. (Genesis 50:20)
Question No. 12
What did Joseph tell his brothers was God’s purpose in allowing their actions?
- A. To punish them
- B. To exalt Joseph in Egypt
- C. To save many people
- D. To strengthen his faith
- E. To bring fame to his family
Answer: C. To save many people
Explanation: Joseph explained that God used their actions to ensure the survival of many people. (Genesis 50:20)
Question No. 13
Joseph assured his brothers he would provide for them and their children. How did this affect his brothers?
- A. They were relieved
- B. They felt guilty
- C. They rejoiced openly
- D. They left Egypt
- E. They remained suspicious
Answer: A. They were relieved
Explanation: Joseph’s words brought comfort and reassurance to his brothers, easing their fears. (Genesis 50:21)
Question No. 14
How long did Joseph live in Egypt after his father’s death?
- A. 60 years
- B. 50 years
- C. 180 years
- D. 110 years
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Joseph lived to be 110 years old, and he was around 30 when he entered Pharaoh’s service, so he lived another 80 years after Jacob’s death. (Genesis 50:22)
Question No. 15
What promise did Joseph make the children of Israel swear to him before his death?
- A. To honor Pharaoh
- B. To follow God’s commands
- C. To carry his bones from Egypt
- D. To remain in Egypt until the end
- E. To build an altar in his memory
Answer: C. To carry his bones from Egypt
Explanation: Joseph asked the children of Israel to carry his bones out of Egypt when God brought them to the promised land. (Genesis 50:25)
Question No. 16
Joseph’s final words include a prophetic statement about God’s guidance. What did he tell his family?
- A. God will keep them in Egypt
- B. God will remember them in Egypt
- C. God will bring them out of Egypt
- D. God will establish them in Egypt
- E. God will bless them with riches
Answer: C. God will bring them out of Egypt
Explanation: Joseph assured his family that God would bring them out of Egypt, fulfilling His promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. (Genesis 50:24)
Question No. 17
How old was Joseph when he died?
- A. 110 years
- B. 120 years
- C. 100 years
- D. 130 years
- E. 140 years
Answer: A. 110 years
Explanation: Joseph lived to be 110 years old, a notable lifespan and a sign of blessing in the biblical context. (Genesis 50:26)
Question No. 18
What was done to Joseph’s body after he died?
- A. Buried in Egypt
- B. Placed in a sarcophagus
- C. Embalmed and put in a coffin
- D. Cremated in Egypt
- E. Buried in Canaan
Answer: C. Embalmed and put in a coffin
Explanation: Like his father, Joseph’s body was embalmed, but unlike Jacob, he was placed in a coffin in Egypt. (Genesis 50:26)
Question No. 19
What is the final act mentioned in Genesis regarding Joseph?
- A. His burial in Canaan
- B. His request to leave Egypt
- C. His descendants’ mourning
- D. His placement in a coffin in Egypt
- E. His blessing over his family
Answer: D. His placement in a coffin in Egypt
Explanation: The last verse of Genesis records that Joseph’s body was placed in a coffin in Egypt, concluding the story of Genesis. (Genesis 50:26)
Question No. 20
Joseph’s faith in God’s future plan is shown in his last request. What did this request symbolize?
- A. Faith in Egypt’s future
- B. Hope for his family’s prosperity
- C. Belief in God’s promise to Abraham
- D. Assurance in his own leadership
- E. Faith in Pharaoh’s loyalty
Answer: C. Belief in God’s promise to Abraham
Explanation: Joseph’s request to be taken to the promised land symbolized his belief in God’s covenant with Abraham. (Genesis 50:24-25)