Reuben Bible Quiz
How well do you know Reuben? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Reuben's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
Who was Reuben's mother?
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1. Who was Reuben's mother?
- A) Leah (correct answer)
- B) Rachel
- C) Bilhah
- D) Zilpah
Answer: Leah. Reuben was the son of Leah, Jacob's first wife. Genesis 29:32
2. What does the name Reuben mean?
- A) Son of Jacob
- B) Behold, a son (correct answer)
- C) Firstborn
- D) Leader of the tribe
Answer: Behold, a son. Reuben's name means 'Behold, a son' as stated in Genesis. Genesis 29:32
3. Who was Reuben's father?
- A) Abraham
- B) Jacob (correct answer)
- C) Joseph
- D) Isaac
Answer: Jacob. Reuben is the firstborn son of Jacob, one of the patriarchs of Israel. Genesis 29:32
4. What was Reuben's role in the story of Joseph?
- A) Led the brothers against Joseph
- B) Sold Joseph into slavery
- C) Ignored Joseph's plight
- D) Tried to save Joseph (correct answer)
Answer: Tried to save Joseph. Reuben attempted to save Joseph from being sold into slavery by his brothers. Genesis 37:21
5. Which tribe is Reuben the ancestor of?
- A) Levi
- B) Joseph
- C) Judah
- D) Reuben (correct answer)
Answer: Reuben. Reuben is the ancestor of the tribe named after him, the tribe of Reuben. Genesis 49:3
6. What impulsive act led to Reuben losing his birthright?
- A) Disobeying Jacob
- B) Selling Joseph
- C) Sleeping with Bilhah (correct answer)
- D) Fighting with Simeon
Answer: Sleeping with Bilhah. Reuben lost his birthright after sleeping with Bilhah, his father's concubine. Genesis 35:22
7. How many brothers did Reuben have?
- A) 12
- B) 9
- C) 11 (correct answer)
- D) 10
Answer: 11. Reuben had 11 brothers, making a total of 12 sons of Jacob. Genesis 35:22
8. What was Reuben's reaction when he discovered Joseph was gone?
- A) He blamed his brothers
- B) He ran away
- C) He rejoiced
- D) He cried (correct answer)
Answer: He cried. Reuben was distressed and cried when he found out Joseph was gone. Genesis 37:30
9. In which chapter does Reuben first appear?
- A) Genesis 25
- B) Genesis 29 (correct answer)
- C) Genesis 37
- D) Genesis 30
Answer: Genesis 29. Reuben first appears in Genesis 29 when Leah gives birth to him. Genesis 29:32
10. What did Jacob say about Reuben's character?
- A) He is unstable (correct answer)
- B) He is wise
- C) He is strong
- D) He is brave
Answer: He is unstable. Jacob described Reuben as unstable as water in his blessing. Genesis 49:4