Jacob Bible Quiz

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1. Who was the father of Jacob?A) Isaac · B) Abraham · C) Laban · D) Esau

   Isaac (Genesis 25:19-26)

2. What does the name "Jacob" mean?A) Supplanter (heel-catcher) · B) Prince with God · C) Laughter · D) Asked of God

   Supplanter (heel-catcher) (Genesis 25:26)

3. Jacob married two sisters. What were their names?A) Leah and Rachel · B) Leah and Dinah · C) Rachel and Rebekah · D) Bilhah and Zilpah

   Leah and Rachel (Genesis 29:28)

4. What did Jacob receive from God during a wrestling match?A) A new name, Israel · B) A coat of many colours · C) A golden staff · D) The birthright

   A new name, Israel (Genesis 32:28)

5. How many sons did Jacob have?A) 12 · B) 10 · C) 7 · D) 13

   12 (2 Genesis 35:22-26)

6. Who was Jacob's favorite son?A) Joseph · B) Reuben · C) Judah · D) Levi

   Joseph (Genesis 37:3)

7. Jacob's well is associated with which significant event in the Bible?A) Jesus talking with the Samaritan woman · B) Jacob meeting Rachel · C) Moses striking the rock · D) Elijah meeting the widow

   Jesus talking with the Samaritan woman (John 4:5-26)

8. ______ was the father-in-law of Jacob.A) Laban · B) Bethuel · C) Nahor · D) Isaac

   Laban

9. How many years did Jacob serve his father in law for his wives?A) 14 years · B) 7 years · C) 20 years · D) 40 years

   14 years

10. Who was Jacob's first son?A) Reuben · B) Joseph · C) Judah · D) Simeon

    Reuben

11. What did Jacob see in his dream at Bethel?A) A ladder reaching to heaven, with angels going up and down · B) A burning bush · C) A pillar of fire · D) Seven fat cows

    A ladder reaching to heaven, with angels going up and down (Genesis 28:12)

12. How many sons did Jacob have in total?A) 12 · B) 10 · C) 7 · D) 13

    12 (Genesis 35:22-26)

13. What did Jacob give to Esau as a peace offering when they reconciled after years of separation?A) Hundreds of goats, sheep, camels, cattle and donkeys · B) A golden crown · C) The birthright back · D) Half of his land

    Hundreds of goats, sheep, camels, cattle and donkeys (Genesis 32:13-15)

14. Who was Jacob's favorite son, and what did he give him as a sign of favoritism?A) Joseph, a coat of many colours · B) Benjamin, a silver cup · C) Reuben, a golden ring · D) Judah, a staff

    Joseph, a coat of many colours (Genesis 37:3)

15. Which of Jacob's sons became a prominent leader in Egypt and played a key role in saving his family during a famine?A) Joseph · B) Benjamin · C) Judah · D) Reuben

    Joseph (Genesis 41:41-45)

16. What did Jacob name the place where he wrestled until daybreak?A) Peniel · B) Bethel · C) Hebron · D) Shechem

    Peniel (Genesis 32:30)

17. What did Jacob do to gain the birthright from his brother Esau?A) He gave Esau bread and lentil stew · B) He paid him in silver · C) He won it in a race · D) He stole it at night

    He gave Esau bread and lentil stew (Genesis 25:29-34)

18. What was the significance of the stone pillar Jacob set up at Bethel?A) It marked the place where God met him in a dream · B) It was a grave for Rachel · C) It was a border with Laban · D) It marked a well

    It marked the place where God met him in a dream (Genesis 28:18-22)

19. What did Jacob do to earn the blessing of his father, Isaac, which was originally intended for Esau?A) He dressed as Esau and brought Isaac a meal · B) He worked seven years for it · C) He fought Esau for it · D) He asked Isaac politely

    He dressed as Esau and brought Isaac a meal

20. Who was the daughter of Jacob?A) Dinah · B) Leah · C) Tamar · D) Miriam

    Dinah (Gen 30vs21)