How Well Do You Know Genesis?

1. The name Adam is also the Hebrew word for "man" and "red." Which of the patriarchs were also described as "ruddy?" (select all that apply)

Abraham

Ishmael

Isaac

Esau

Jacob

Joseph

Benjamin

King David was also described as a "ruddy" man.

Explanation

King David was also described as a "ruddy" man.

2. How many women was Abraham recorded as having children with?

In addition to his first wife, Sarah, Abraham had children with her handmaid Hagar, and Keturah, his second wife. Every child born to him is recorded as going on to become a tribe.

Explanation

In addition to his first wife, Sarah, Abraham had children with her handmaid Hagar, and Keturah, his second wife. Every child born to him is recorded as going on to become a tribe.

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3. The city of Jerusalem is mentioned how many times in Genesis?

0 - 1

2 - 5

6 - 10

More than 10

The city is mentioned only once in the entire Pentateuch, and is there called Salem, rather than Jerusalem.

Explanation

The city is mentioned only once in the entire Pentateuch, and is there called Salem, rather than Jerusalem.

4. The Biblical tribe of Levi was given scattered cities among the tribes rather than a land grant because their patriarch took part in the slaughter of a town. Which other Biblical tribe likewise was scattered for participating in the same slaughter?

Dan

Gad

Simeon

Naphtali

In the initial apportionment of the Promised Land, the tribe of Simeon was given cities within the southernmost parts of Judah, rather than any specific lands.

Explanation

In the initial apportionment of the Promised Land, the tribe of Simeon was given cities within the southernmost parts of Judah, rather than any specific lands.

5. Cain's descendants are not mentioned in the Bible after Noah's flood.

True

False

Moses married a daughter of Jethro, a Kenite. Saul later spared the Kenites in his slaughter of the Amalekites.

Explanation

Moses married a daughter of Jethro, a Kenite. Saul later spared the Kenites in his slaughter of the Amalekites.

6. According to Deuteronomy, a firstborn son was to receive a double portion of his father's estate. Which of these patriarchs was a firstborn?

Abraham

Isaac

Jacob

Ephraim

Judah

None of the Above

None of the patriarchs who inherited the birthright was a firstborn son.

Explanation

None of the patriarchs who inherited the birthright was a firstborn son.

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8. Match the following

Noah

Moses

Aaron

Esau

Abraham

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9. Which of the following places does the Bible say Abraham visited?

Gerar

Beersheba

Haran

Mount Moriah

Tyre

Shechem

Ur

Hebron

The Bible mentions that Abraham visited Gerar, Beersheba, Haran, Mount Moriah, Ur, and Hebron. These places are significant in Abraham's journey and are mentioned in various passages of the Bible. Gerar is where Abraham stayed for a while and encountered King Abimelech. Beersheba is where Abraham made a covenant with Abimelech. Haran is the place where Abraham's family originally lived before God called him to go to Canaan. Mount Moriah is where Abraham was tested by God to sacrifice his son Isaac. Ur is Abraham's birthplace and Hebron is where Abraham settled and where the tombs of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, and Rebecca are located.

Explanation

The Bible mentions that Abraham visited Gerar, Beersheba, Haran, Mount Moriah, Ur, and Hebron. These places are significant in Abraham's journey and are mentioned in various passages of the Bible. Gerar is where Abraham stayed for a while and encountered King Abimelech. Beersheba is where Abraham made a covenant with Abimelech. Haran is the place where Abraham's family originally lived before God called him to go to Canaan. Mount Moriah is where Abraham was tested by God to sacrifice his son Isaac. Ur is Abraham's birthplace and Hebron is where Abraham settled and where the tombs of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, and Rebecca are located.

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10. Genesis was named for series of statements declaring "the generations of" various individuals, which divide the book neatly into parts. Which of these individuals does NOT have a section of his "generations" in Genesis?

Adam

Cain

Seth

Noah

Abraham

Ishmael

Isaac

Jacob

Esau

While Abraham is arguably the most important character in Genesis, his story is included among the "generation of Terah," and there is no section of the book so named for him.

Explanation

While Abraham is arguably the most important character in Genesis, his story is included among the "generation of Terah," and there is no section of the book so named for him.

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