Uncle Al's Bible Trivia - Genesis #5 Quiz

Answer: Slew the males as they recovered from circumcision

In Genesis 34:25, the Bible tells of how Simeon and Levi slew the adult males in Shechem. The treachery involved cost both of them when Jacob gave out his blessing on his deathbed many years later. The actions taken were done to defend their sister's honor, but put them all in a precarious position as they were few in a foreign land. God moved Jacob and family to Beth-el shortly thereafter, before the allies of Shechem could possibly seek revenge.

Answer: 10

Sadly, with Lot, his wife, two virgin daughters, and at least two married daughters and sons-in-law, the requirement still could not be met. Genesis 18:32 says, "And he [Abraham] said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And he [the Lord] said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake. With a minimum of eight in his household, assuming they were all righteous, only two righteous people would have satisfied God's agreement with Abraham.

Answer: Laban

Genesis 24:29 - "And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well." Laban was most likely the head of the household as he went to greet the visitor and show him hospitality as was customary. With his behavior in later chapters, one must wonder if his excitement wasn't motivated more by the lavish gifts than by custom.

Answer: Beth-lehem

Genesis 35:19 - "And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Beth-lehem." Christians believe that this place would one day be the birthplace of the savior Jesus Christ.

Answer: Hunting for venison

In Genesis 27:3, Isaac asked Esau to take his weapons and hunt for fresh game so he could make him some savory meat, which was one of his favorite foods. This gave Rebekah time to devise her plan. Because of his failing eyesight, he was tricked into giving the blessing to Jacob.

Answer: 17

Verse 28 of Genesis 47 contains confirmation of both figures: "And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years."

Answer: The garment that was left behind

As Potiphar's unfaithful wife tried to pull Joseph toward her, Genesis 39:12 says that: "And she caught him by the garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out." This action was a perfect illustration of the man's need to flee all evil.

Answer: 180

Genesis 35:28 says, "And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years."

Answer: Judah

In Genesis 37:20-28, the Bible tells the sordid story of Joseph's brothers immense hatred and jealousy. It later became clear that God was in control of the situation and was providing for Jacob and his family when they would face starvation due to the seven years of famine. Though Reuben initially suggested that Joseph not be killed, it was Judah in 37:27 who suggested he be sold rather than killed, before Reuben returned to rescue him.

Answer: Moriah

In verse two, God instructed Abraham to "get thee into the land of Moriah," where he was to offer Isaac up as a burnt offering. Abraham didn't hesitate or question the Lord as when he bartered for the sparing of Sodom, but left early the next morning. What a sad journey that must have been for a man who waited so long for a legitimate heir, but it was also a testimony to his complete obedience.