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    Exodus

    Who was the father-in-law of Moses?A Journey Through Exodus (seaninlv)

      Jethro. Exodus 3:1

    Who was Moses's father-in-law?Book By Book - Exodus (the_unforgiven)

      Jethro. Exodus chapter 4, verse 21.

    Who was Moses speaking to when he said: "The Lord has chosen Bezalel, the son of Uri and grandson of Hur, from the tribe of Judah"?All Plagued Out... Exodus (apathy100)

      Israelites. Moses was speaking to the Israelites to give them the news on who the Lord has chosen to be the architect for the Sacred Tent in Exodus 35.30. Bezalel was given the gift of skill and ability to plan and design the Sacred Tent. Bezalel was given an assistant named Oholiab who also had the ability to teach their crafts to all others.

    Who was Miriam the Prophetess related to?A Journey Through Exodus (seaninlv)

      Aaron. Exodus 15:20 - she was Aaron's sister, which in fact made her Moses' sister as well.

    Who spoke to Shiphrah and Puah and said: "When you help the Hebrew women give birth, kill the baby if it is a boy; but if it is a girl, let it live"?All Plagued Out... Exodus (apathy100)

      King of Egypt. This passage was taken from Exodus 1.16. The Israelites at this time were so numerous in population that the King of Egypt felt that they could be a threat to Egypt in the case of war. The Egyptians came to fear the Israelites and unfortunately forced them into cruel, torturous slavery and punishment.

    Who sang the following song: "Sing to the Lord, because he has won a glorious victory; he has thrown the horses and their riders into the sea"?All Plagued Out... Exodus (apathy100)

      Miriam. A glorious passage taken from Exodus 15.21. This song was sung by Miriam as a victory song when the Israelites crossed through the sea on dry ground. When the Egyptians had arrived to follow and attack the Israelites, the Lord covered the sea with water to prevent them from attacking the Israelites allowing the Israelites to be victorious in their struggle against Egypt.

    Who said: "Respect your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you"?All Plagued Out... Exodus (apathy100)

      God. Exodus 20.1-17 discuss The Ten Commandments set forth by God. This quote is the fifth of The Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments in order according to the Good News Bible are as follows: 1. Worship no God but me. 2. Do not make for yourselves images of anything in heaven or on earth or in the water under the earth. 3. Do not use my name for evil purposes. 4. Observe the Sabbath and keep it holy. 5. Respect your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you. 6. Do not commit murder. 7. Do not commit adultery. 8. Do not steal. 9. Do not accuse anyone falsely. 10. Do not desire another man's house; do not desire his wife, his slaves, his cattle, his donkeys, or anything else that he owns.

    Who said to Moses: "You are not doing it the right way. You will wear yourself out and these people as well. This is too much for you to do alone."?All Plagued Out... Exodus (apathy100)

      Jethro. This passage was taken from Exodus 18.17. Jethro was Moses' father-in-law and made a special trip to visit Moses after he had heard all of the good that God did to help Moses and the people of Israel after being treated cruelly by the Egyptians. This quote came as a response to Moses (who became a messenger for God and the Israelites) when he told his father in law: "I must do this because the people will come to me to learn God's will. When two people have a dispute, they will come to me, and I decide which one of them is right, and I tell them God's commands and laws." (Exodus 18.15-16)

    Who made the Ark of the Covenant?Book By Book - Exodus (the_unforgiven)

      Bezalel. Exodus chapter 37, verse 1.

    Who found Moses in the basket?Book By Book - Exodus (the_unforgiven)

      The daughter of the King. Exodus chapter 2, verse 5

    Who did Moses command to do the following: "Pick out some men to go and fight the Amalekites tomorrow. I will stand on top of the hill holding the stick that God told me to carry."?All Plagued Out... Exodus (apathy100)

      Joshua. This passage was excerpted from Exodus 17.9. Moses told Joshua to find a small army to defend the Israelites from the Amalakites who had attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. During this infamous biblical battle, whenever Moses held up his hands, the Israelites would take control of the battle. Whenever Moses put his hands down by his side, the Amalakites became strong and would take control of the battle.

    Where were the bitter waters made sweet?Exodus: Places (skylarb)

      Marah. Exodus 15:22-25. At God's direction, Moses cast a tree into the water, which made it sweet. "Mara(h)" means bitter, and this is also the name Naomi adopts for herself in the book of Ruth when her two sons die (Ruth 1:20).

    Where did Moses receive the ten commandments?Exodus: Places (skylarb)

      Mt. Sinai. Leviticus 27:34. Mt. Sinai, also called Mt. Horeb, is where Moses first encountered the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-3).

    Where did Moses lead the people after they crossed through the parted waters of the Red Sea?A Journey Through Exodus (seaninlv)

      Desert of Shur. Exodus 15:22

    Where did Moses flee when the murder he had committed was found out?A Journey Through Exodus (seaninlv)

      Midian. Exodus 2:1-15

    Where did Moses first call forth water from a rock?Exodus: Places (skylarb)

      Horeb. Exodus 17:6. The first time, Moses called forth the water as he was told. The second time, however, he took credit for the miracle, saying, "must we fetch you water out of this rock?" (Numbers 20:10). For this sin Moses was prohibited from going to the Promised Land.

    Where did Miriam and Aaron murmur against Moses?Exodus: Places (skylarb)

      Hazeroth. Numbers 12. They spoke against Moses because of his marriage to an Ethiopian woman. This also seemed to be a scene of rivalry for the leadership position. As a result, Miriam was temporarily stricken with leprosy.

    When Moses had lead the people to Marah, they found the water bitter and were not able to drink. What did Moses put in the water to make it sweet?A Journey Through Exodus (seaninlv)

      Piece of wood. Exodus 15:25 - the Lord showed him a piece of wood which made the waters sweet when he threw it in.

    When famine struck, Jacob and his sons followed Joseph into Egypt. But where did they live prior to moving to Egypt?Exodus: Places (skylarb)

      Canaan. Jacob and his sons lived in Canaan before moving to Egypt. After Joseph's death, the Jews became slaves of Egypt for some 430 years.

    When did Moses and his people reach the Desert of Sin after fleeing Egypt?A Journey Through Exodus (seaninlv)

      15th day of the 2nd month. Exodus 16:1

    What was the sixth plague?Book By Book - Exodus (the_unforgiven)

      Boils. Exodus chapter 9, verses 8-12.

    What plague followed immediately after the plague on the livestock?A Journey Through Exodus (seaninlv)

      The Plague of Boils. Exodus 9:8-12 The plague of hail came right after the boils. The plague of flies was right before livestock, and the plague of locusts came after hail.

    What name did Moses give to the place where he got water out of a stone?Book By Book - Exodus (the_unforgiven)

      Massah . Exodus chapter 17, verse 7.

    What item did the Pharaoh take away from the Hebrews in response to Moses' and Aaron's request to let their people go?A Journey Through Exodus (seaninlv)

      Straw. Exodus 5:6-8 - He no longer supplied them with straw for their brick making but did require that their quota not fall below what it had been.

    What did the Lord provide to the grumbling Israelites besides Manna?A Journey Through Exodus (seaninlv)

      Quail. Exodus 16:13

    In what desert were the Jews encamped when they sent spies to Hebron?Exodus: Places (skylarb)

      Desert of Paran. Numbers 13. He sent out twelve spies, but only Caleb suggested that they try to possess the land.

    In what chapter of Exodus do the people make a golden calf?Book By Book - Exodus (the_unforgiven)

      32. Exodus chapter 32. There is no Exodus chapter 50.

    In what chapter of Exodus did God tell Moses to tell the Israelites to bring him gifts, such as gold, silver, bronze, threads and spices?Book By Book - Exodus (the_unforgiven)

      25. Exodus chapter 25. There is no chapter 50 in Exodus.

    In response to the Lord's command, who responded: "You know that I am such a poor speaker; why should the king listen to me?"All Plagued Out... Exodus (apathy100)

      Moses. Taken from Exodus 6.30 which was preceded by the 'Family Record of Moses and Aaron'. Moses and Aaron were the ones who were chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. In response to Moses' weakness, God replied: "I am going to make you like God to the king of Egypt, and your brother Aaron will speak to him as your prophet." Following God's command to Moses and Aaron saw the devastation of the Ten Plagues of Egypt.

    How many curtains of fine linen were made for the tabernacle, according to Exodus chapter 26?Book By Book - Exodus (the_unforgiven)

      10. Exodus chapter 26, verse 1.

    How many Commandments are there, recorded as being on the stone tablets?Book By Book - Exodus (the_unforgiven)

      10 . Exodus chapter 20, verses 2 - 18.

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