Dig Site 18 Flashcards
What was still severe in the land?
The famine.
What happened when all the grain the brothers brought was gone?
Israel told his sons sot go back to Egypt to buy more grain.
Why did the brothers return to Egypt?
The famine was still severe, and they had eaten all the grain.
Who said they would not go to Egypt unless Benjamin went with them?
Judah
When Israel asked, “Why did you bring this trouble on me?” how did the brothers answer?
How were we to know he would say, bring your brother down here?
How could Jacob know that Benjamin would return safely?
Judah guaranteed Benjamin’s safety.
What did Israel tell the brothers to take with them to Egypt?
The best products of the land, double the silver, and their brother Benjamin.
What did Israel say about their trip?
He hoped God Almighty would grant them mercy; he hoped Simeon would come back with them; he hoped Benjamin would come back with them.
Why did Jacob ask for God’s mercy?
So Benjamin and Simeon would return from Egypt.
What did the brothers do when they got to Egypt?
They presented themselves to Joseph.
How was Simeon reunited with his brothers?
Simeon was brought out to his brothers by Joseph’s steward.
Why did the steward bring the brothers to Joseph’s house?
They were going to eat a meal with Joseph.
Where did the brothers go to prepare for Joseph’s arrival?
Joseph’s house
What did the brother’s do while they waited for Joseph to come home?
They prepared their gifts for Joseph.
After they presented the gifts to Joseph, what did he ask about the brothers’ father?
Was their father still living?
