Test: Joseph In Egypt Flashcards
Why was Joseph in Egypt?
His brothers sold him into slavery
What was the name of the captain of the guard that who bought Joseph from the Ishmaelites?
Potipher
What were the circumstances that led Joseph to leave the place of the captain of the guard?
Potipher’s wife tried to seduce him, and when he refused her advances and ran, she accused him of trying to rape her
What was the result of Joseph leaving the place of the captain of the guard?
He was thrown in prison
Under what circumstances was Joseph introduced to Pharaoh?
Because he could interpret dreams
What was the result of Joseph’s introduction to Pharaoh?
Pharaoh placed him in charge of the country’s grain supply_
Why did the Israelites settle and prosper in the land of Egypt?
Because they needed food during the famine and Joseph supplied it for them, forgiving his brothers
What was the result of the Israelites choosing to stay in Egypt?
They stayed too long (got comfortable & didn’t go back home after the famine) and a new Pharaoh came along who didn’t know why they were even there – and decided to enslave them