Joseph and His Brothers: 10 Bible Quiz Questions and Answers

Joseph's brothers hated him and sold him into Egypt. Years later, a famine brought them bowing before him, and Joseph forgave them and saved the whole family.

Here are 10 Bible quiz questions on Joseph and His Brothers, with the answers and Bible references at the end. Use them for Sabbath School, youth meetings, family worship or personal study.

Questions

1. Why did Joseph's brothers hate him?
   A) Their father loved him most, and he told them his dreams
   B) He stole from them
   C) He was the eldest
   D) He was lazy
2. To which place did Jacob first send Joseph to look for his brothers?
   A) Hebron
   B) Shechem
   C) Bethel
   D) Egypt
3. Into what did the brothers cast Joseph?
   A) A river
   B) A prison
   C) An empty pit
   D) A lions' den
4. In what did the brothers dip Joseph's coat?
   A) Water
   B) Oil
   C) Wine
   D) The blood of a kid of the goats
5. Why did Joseph's brothers go down to Egypt?
   A) To buy corn during the famine
   B) To look for Joseph
   C) To sell sheep
   D) To visit Pharaoh
6. Which brother did Joseph bind and keep in Egypt?
   A) Reuben
   B) Simeon
   C) Judah
   D) Benjamin
7. Which brother did Joseph say they must bring to Egypt?
   A) Reuben
   B) Levi
   C) Benjamin
   D) Dan
8. What was put in Benjamin's sack?
   A) A golden crown
   B) A sword
   C) Gold coins only
   D) Joseph's silver cup
9. Which brother offered to stay as a slave instead of Benjamin?
   A) Judah
   B) Reuben
   C) Simeon
   D) Levi
10. In which part of Egypt did Jacob's family settle?
    A) The land of Cush
    B) The land of Goshen
    C) The land of Midian
    D) The land of Moab

Answers

1. A) Their father loved him most, and he told them his dreams (Genesis 37:4-8)
2. B) Shechem (Genesis 37:14)
3. C) An empty pit (Genesis 37:24)
4. D) The blood of a kid of the goats (Genesis 37:31)
5. A) To buy corn during the famine (Genesis 42:1-3)
6. B) Simeon (Genesis 42:24)
7. C) Benjamin (Genesis 42:20)
8. D) Joseph's silver cup (Genesis 44:2)
9. A) Judah (Genesis 44:33)
10. B) The land of Goshen (Genesis 47:6)