Ben Bible Quiz
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Who was Benjamin's mother?
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1. Who was Benjamin's mother?
- A) Leah
- B) Zilpah
- C) Bilhah
- D) Rachel (correct answer)
Answer: Rachel. Benjamin was the son of Jacob and Rachel. Genesis 35:18
2. What does the name Benjamin mean?
- A) Son of my sorrow
- B) Son of the promise
- C) Beloved son
- D) Son of the right hand (correct answer)
Answer: Son of the right hand. Benjamin means 'Son of the right hand' in Hebrew. Genesis 35:18
3. Who was Benjamin's full brother?
- A) Reuben
- B) Simeon
- C) Judah
- D) Joseph (correct answer)
Answer: Joseph. Benjamin was the full brother of Joseph, both sons of Rachel. Genesis 35:24
4. Where was Benjamin born?
- A) Canaan
- B) Egypt
- C) Near Bethlehem (correct answer)
- D) Paddan Aram
Answer: Near Bethlehem. Benjamin was born near Bethlehem during Rachel's labor. Genesis 35:16
5. Which tribe did Benjamin found?
- A) Benjamin (correct answer)
- B) Judah
- C) Simeon
- D) Ephraim
Answer: Benjamin. Benjamin was the founder of the tribe named after him. Genesis 49:27
6. Why did Jacob not send Benjamin to Egypt initially?
- A) He feared for his safety (correct answer)
- B) He was sick
- C) He was not favored
- D) He was too young
Answer: He feared for his safety. Jacob feared for Benjamin's safety after losing Joseph. Genesis 42:4
7. Who suggested taking Benjamin to Egypt for grain?
- A) Judah (correct answer)
- B) Reuben
- C) Simeon
- D) Benjamin
Answer: Judah. Judah suggested taking Benjamin back to Egypt when requested. Genesis 43:8
8. What did Benjamin receive from Joseph during their reunion?
- A) A new coat
- B) Five times as much food (correct answer)
- C) Gold and silver
- D) A chariot
Answer: Five times as much food. Joseph gave Benjamin five times as much food as his brothers. Genesis 43:34
9. How did Joseph test his brothers regarding Benjamin?
- A) By demanding Benjamin stay as a slave (correct answer)
- B) By asking about their father
- C) By hiding gold in their bags
- D) By accusing them of theft
Answer: By demanding Benjamin stay as a slave. Joseph tested his brothers by demanding Benjamin stay with him as a slave. Genesis 44:17
10. What was Jacob's reaction to the news of Benjamin's safety?
- A) He was angry
- B) He was indifferent
- C) He was sad
- D) He rejoiced (correct answer)
Answer: He rejoiced. Jacob rejoiced upon hearing that Benjamin was safe and reunited with Joseph. Genesis 45:28