Q&A for Genesis 43

Chapter
Question/Answer 1
Question 1

1. What is the different name that Jacob is called in this chapter?

Answer 1

v 6 Israel said, “Why did you treat me so badly....

Question/Answer 2
Question 2

2. What does Israel now say about the idea of Benjamin going to Egypt with his brothers?

Answer 2

v 13 and 14 Take your brother also, get up, and return to the man. 14 May God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin. If I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”

Question/Answer 3
Question 3

3. What two things surprised the brothers about the meal?

Answer 3

v 33 They sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth ... (ie. in age order)

and v 34 ... but Benjamin’s portion was five times as much as any of theirs. ...