Dr. Ted Hildebrandt, OT History, Lit., and Theology, Lecture 10

1 Dr. Ted Hildebrandt, OT History, Lit., and Theology, Lecture 10 2012, Dr. Ted Hildebrandt 207 questions total bank A. Quiz and Exam Preview [0:00-2:58] B. Jacob gets the birthright: Red Stew [2:59-4:27] C. Consequences of the Deception of Isaac [4:28-10:09] D. Jacob s Ladder at Bethel [10:10-18:36] 16 minutes/48 questions/17 questions E. Jacob at Haran: Rachel, Leah and Laban [18:37-20:11] Jacob and Rachel: nature of love/lust and time [20:12-22:48] F. Jacob and Laban: the deceiver gets deceived [22:49-28:39] 10 minutes/ 19 questions / 9 questions G. Jacob and Polygamy: Historical narrative: normative or non-normative? [28:40-35:15] H. The Mandrake plants and fertility [35:16-38:18] 10 minutes/23 questions/ 12 questions I. Joseph is Rachel s firstborn [38:19-40:03] J. Rachel s death at Bethlehem and biblical echoes [40:04-43:39] K. Rachel and the family gods [43:40-46:11] 8 minutes / 23 questions / 11 questions L. Jacob at Peniel: Esau Meeting [46:12-57:40] M. Jacob s Meeting and Lie to Esau [57:41-63:31] 17 minutes / 25 questions / 13 questions

2 N. Lot, his daughters and Moab and Ammon [63:32-68:51] O. Jacob returns to Bethel [68:51-71:09] P. Jacob and the 12 tribes of Israel [71:10-73:45] 10 minutes / 26 questions / 13 questions Q. Rape of Dinah [73:46-77:14] R. Judah and Tamar (Gen. 38) [77:15-81:50] 8 minutes / 18 questions / 9 questions S. The Joseph Narrative [81:51-84:01] T. Joseph and Wisdom [84:02-85:53] U. Joseph, Potiphar s wife and wisdom [85:54-89:19] 7 minutes / 25 questions / 10 questions

3 Dr. Ted Hildebrandt, OT History, Lit., and Theology, Lecture 10 2012, Dr. Ted Hildebrandt Multiple Choice Questions for OT Lit. Lecture 10 1. Jacob s name puns off the meaning [10B] A. Stew B. Hairy *C. Deception D. Blessing -2. Jacob s name puns off the meaning [10B] A. Stew maker B. Read head C. Arm bender *D. Heel grabber 3. Isaac favored which one of his sons? [10B] A. Jacob B. Joseph *C. Esau D. Ishmael -4. Rebekah favored which one of her sons? [10B] *A. Jacob B. Joseph C. Esau D. Ishmael 5. Who helped Jacob deceive his father to obtain the blessing? [10B] A. Sarah *B. Rebekah C. Leah

4 D. Rachel 6. Parental favoritism often results in [10B] A. Relational distance *B. Sibling rivalry C. Offspring rebellion D. Parental neglect 7. What did Jacob use to deceive his father? [10B] A. Wine B. Dying his hair red C. The sword of his brother *D. Goat s hair 8. What is not a consequence of Jacob s lie to his father? [10C] A. Isaac being unable to trust B. Esau plots to kill Jacob C. Rebekah will lose her favorite son *D. Isaac dies -9. What was Esau known for? [10C] *A. Hunting B. Farming C. Metal working D. Shepherding -10. Who is Rebekah left with that she finds annoying after Jacob s deception? [10C] A. Jacob B. Esau *C. Daughters-in-law D. Her servant girls 11. Where is Jacob going to flee to after deceiving his father? [10C] A. Hebron

5 *B. Haran C. Egypt D. Sodom -12. What do the Jews call the Dead Sea? [10C] *A. Salt Sea B. Black Sea C. Deep Sea D. Aegean Sea 13. Jacob fled from Esau and spent about years in Haran in northern Mesopotamia. [10C] A. 10 B. 12 *C. 20 D. 40 14. What does Bethel mean? [10D] A. Promised land *B. House of God C. Stone of help D. City of Peace 15. What did Jacob see in his dream at Bethel? [10D] *A. A stairway to heaven B. Sheep and goats C. Stalks of grain D. Seraphim flying around the heavenly throne 16. What did God promise Jacob at Bethel? [10D] A. Many Descendants B. The Messiah *C. The Land D. That his descendants would kings

6 17. It was suggested that the stairs to heaven Jacob saw at Bethel was perhaps a [10D] A. Massabot *B. Ziggurat C. Egyptian pyramid D. A ladder to the temple roof 18. What does Jacob setting up a rock at Bethel symbolize? [10D] A. Prophecy of Jesus coming B. The king to Israel *C. Renewal of Covenant D. Establishment his descendants 19. What was supposed to be at the top of a Mesopotamian ziggurat? [10D] *A. House of a god B. The Sun C. Palace of the high priest D. The throne of the king -20. How much is the tithe that Jacob promises to give at Bethel? [10D] *A. Tenth B. Quarter C. Half D. Everything 21. Jacob sets up a pillar at Bethel and calls it [10D] A. Ebenezer *B. The house of God C. The sign of the covenant D. Immanuel -22. What is a ziggurat most like? [10D] A. Tent B. Ark

7 C. Priest *D. Pyramid -23. Ziggurats in Mesopotamia represented a [10D] A. The River of Life B. An altar C. A pilgrim s tent *D. A mountain -24. At Bethel what did Jacob use as a pillow? [10D] *A. A rock B. A piece of wood C. A pile of sand D. A skin of water -25. Jacob met God for himself at Bethel. That was likened to what period of life? [10D] A. Childhood B. Teenage years *C. College years D. Mid-life 26. Where do men typically go to meet women in the biblical narratives? [10E] *A. The well B. The fields C. The mountain top D. The temple 27. What are Laban s daughter s names? [10E] *A. Leah and Rachel B. Rachel and Rebekah C. Leah and Hagar D. Sarah and Rebekah 28. Who was Rachel s father? [10E]

8 A. Abimelech B. Lot *C. Laban D. Isaac -29. What was Leah known for? [10E] A. Being younger B. Strong back *C. Weak Eyes D. Intelligence -30. Between the two sisters what was Rachel known for? [10E] *A. Being younger B. Being a hard worker C. Weak Eyes D. Intelligence 31. Besides Jacob, who also met his wife at a well? [10E] A. Abraham B. Joseph C. Judah *D. Moses -32. What type of love is usually contrasted to agape love? [10E2] A. Metanoia love *B. Eros love C. Hesed love D. Love rabbah 33. Jacob did not know he was spending his wedding night with Leah because [10F] A. Rachel and Leah were twins *B. Women wore veils that covered their faces C. Jacob had poor eyesight

9 D. Rachel purposely hid herself -34. When Jacob came out of the tent after his wedding night who does that text say he saw? [10F] A. Laban *B. Leah C. Rachel D. Esau 35. Who tricked Jacob on his wedding night? [10F] A. Rachel B. Esau C. Isaac *D. Laban 36. When dealing with historical narratives, we must separate between [10G] *A. Normative and non-normative B. True and false C. Legendary and real D. Primary and secondary 37. The fact that Jacob was polygamous shows us that [10G] A. Everyone should have multiple wives B. The Bible ignores people s sins C. Only having one wife is incorrect *D. The Bible records what happened 38. What do Rachel and Leah produce that is significant biblically? [10G] *A. The 12 tribes of Israel B. The Rachelites and Leahites C. Isaac and Ishmael D. The twins Jacob and Esau 39. Who was Leah s first born child and the oldest of the 12 sons of Israel? [10G] A. Judah

10 B. Benjamin C. Levi *D. Reuben 40. How is the Bible different than most ancient Near Eastern documents? [10G] A. It tells the historical events as myths and legends B. It always corrects the errors of its hero s *C. It describes its hero s warts and all D. It is always normative and not non-normative like the others 41. God often seems to side with and protect the [10G] *A. Unloved wife B. The ex-wife C. The barren wife D. The first wife 42. Who wanted to obtain the mandrake plants? [10H] A. Jacob *B. Rachel C. Leah D. Laban 43. It is believed that mandrake plants were used for [10H] *A. Increasing fertility B. Giving an omen for childbirth C. Good luck charm D. Promoting longevity -44. What does Reuben bring to his mother? [10H] A. A special fertility potion B. A pomegranate *C. Mandrake plants D. Water of life -45. Rachel obtains the mandrakes from Leah by [10H]

11 A. Giving her 30 pieces of silver *B. Letting her sleep with Jacob C. Giving her another handmaid D. Letting her be the favored wife 46. Rachel s first child was [10H] A. Reuben B. Benjamin C. Judah *D. Joseph 47. The Bible tells the story about Rachel obtaining the mandrakes but clarifies what point? [10H] A. Jacob was a deceiver B. God favored Leah C. Rachel s handmaid could not have children *D. God gave her her first child 48. Who was Rachel s last son? [10I] A. Levi *B. Benjamin C. Judah D. Joseph 49. While most all of the heroes of the Old Testament have problems which two are the only ones that are portrayed as above reproach? [10I] *A. Joseph and Daniel B. Abraham and Joseph C. Joseph and Moses D. David and Jeremiah 50. Benjamin, Rachel s last son s name means [10I] A. May the Lord add to me B. God with us

12 C. Hasten the booty *D. Son of the right hand 51. Where does Rachel die? [10J] A. Outside Jerusalem B. In Shechem *C. Outside Bethlehem D. In Hebron at the cave of Machpelah 52. Rachel s death outside of Bethlehem is cited as echoing in what New Testament context? [10J] *A. Herod s killing of the infants B. Jesus weeping at Lazarus tomb C. The death of Mary the mother of Jesus D. The raising of Jairus daughter 53. Rachel s death is echoed in what Old Testament context that is cited directly in the New Testament? [10J] A. The message of Jonah B. The dream of Daniel C. The destruction of Shiloh *D. The exile to Babylon -54. Rachel s death is echoed in what Old Testament prophet? [10J] A. Isaiah *B. Jeremiah C. Ezekiel D. Daniel 55. When Jacob leaves Laban, Rachel steals the [10K] *A. Family Gods B. Birthright of her sister C. The blessing of her father D. Mandrake plants

13 56. Some suggest that whoever had the family gods had the family [10J] A. Blessing B. Dowry C. Birthright *D. Inheritance 57. How did Rachel hide the family gods from her father Laban? [10J] A. She buried them in her tent B. She hid them in a well *C. She sat on them D. She put them under her robe -58. Why did Laban chase after Jacob? [10J] A. Jacob had stolen his cattle B. Someone had burned his fields *C. Someone had stolen his god D. Jacob had lied to him 59. It was suggested that Jacob most likely wrestled with at Peniel. [10L] A. Esau B. An angel *C. Jesus D. Satan -60. Jacob names the place where he wrestled the man [10L] *A. Peniel B. Israel C. Bethel D. Jordan 61. Jacob names the place where he wrestled with the man Peniel which means [10L] A. He who struggles with God

14 *B. Face of God C. House of God D. God s escape 62. When Jacob meets Esau after 20 years he [10L] A. Defeats him B. Hides from him C. Runs away *D. Lies to him 63. When Jacob goes to meet Esau, Jacob is [10L] A. In the front *B. In the back C. Hiding in a cave D. Protecting his wives and children 64. Esau s descendants become what group of people? [10L] A. Moabites B. Ammonites C. Amalekites *D. Edomites -65. Jacob wrestles with the man at what wadi in Jordan? [10L] A. Yarmuk *B. Jabbok C. Arnon D. Zered 66. How did the man Jacob wrestled with get away from Jacob [10L] A. He dislocated his shoulder B. He broke his ribs *C. He dislocated his hip D. He stunned him in the head -67. When coming down from Haran in Mesopotamia Jacob takes the

15 Highway down to his meeting with Esau? [10L] A. Coastal B. Ridge C. Wadi Ram *D. Kings 68. After the narrative of Jacob wrestling with the man what explanatory comment does the narrator add from a later time? [10L] A. That is why Israel set up an altar there *B. That is why Israelites don t eat the hip tendon C. That is why the Edomites were circumcised D. That is why Israelites pilgrimage to Wadi Jabbok -69. How does one know that Jacob lied to Esau when Jacob told him he would come down to Edom to visit him? [10M] *A. Jacob is next seen in Shechem which is the oppose direction B. Jacob tells his wives to pack up and flee to the north C. The text explicitly tells us Jacob lied to Esau D. Esau leaves some men because he doesn t trust Jacob 70. What happens to Jacob at Shechem? [10M] A. His son is killed by the King of Shechem B. He trades his family gods for 30 pieces of silver *C. His daughter Dinah is raped D. Esau marries his oldest daughter 71. The Edomites were known for [10M] A. Shepherding cattle *B. Killing Jews C. Protecting Israel s southern flank D. Worshiping other gods -72. The Edomites, Esau s descendants, are condemned by the whole of which prophetic book? [10M]

16 A. Nahum B. Habakkuk *C. Obadiah D. Haggai -73. Mo-Ab means from. [10N] A. Mother B. Brother *C. Father D. Jesus 74. Lot along with his daughters produced what two people groups? [10N] A. Edomites and Moabites B. Hittites and Jebusites C. Arkites and Amalekites *D. Moabites and Ammonites 75. In the Old Testament who was the most famous Moabite? [10N] A. Tamar B. Joshua *C. Ruth D. Esther -76. Who is a descendant of a Moabite woman? [10N] A. Joshua B. Moses *C. David D. Isaiah 77. When Jacob returns to Bethel after 20 years what does he do? [10O] *A. He gets rid of his pagan gods B. He reunites with his family C. He sacrifices many of his sheep and goats D. He anoints the pillar he had set up earlier

17 78. God reiterates the covenant to Jacob when he returns to Bethel focusing on [10O] A. The protection from Esau B. The blessing of Isaac *C. The Land D. Peace with Esau -79. dies after Jacob leaves Bethel. [10O] *A. Rachel B. Leah C. Esau D. Jacob s daughter -80. Jacob had other gods when he returned to Bethel after 20 years. What purpose did Jacob believe they served? [10O] A. Fertility *B. Protection C. Wealth D. Inheritance 81. Moses and Aaron were from the tribe of [10P] A. Judah B. Benjamin *C. Levi D. Ephraim 82. The priests were the direct descendants of [10P] A. Moses *B. Aaron C. David D. Joshua 83. Joseph had two sons who head the two major tribes in the northern kingdom. They were [10P]

18 *A. Ephraim and Manasseh B. Zebulon and Naphtali C. Asher and Dan D. Gad and Simeon 84. What tribe were the kings of Israel from? [10P] *A. Judah B. Benjamin C. Levi D. Ephraim 85. Saul, the first king of Israel, was from the tribe of [10P] A. Judah *B. Benjamin C. Levi D. Ephraim 86. What tribe would be one of the major tribes of the northern kingdom? [10P] A. Judah B. Benjamin C. Levi *D. Ephraim 87. Who raped Dinah the daughter of Leah and Jacob? [10Q] *A. Shechem B. Hamor C. Abimelech D. Jabin 88. What two brothers avenged the rape of their sister Dinah? [10Q] A. Judah and Reuben *B. Levi and Simeon C. Ephraim and Manasseh D. Dan and Asher

19-89. When Jacob found out that his daughter was violated by a Canaanite, what did he do immediately? [10Q] A. He put on his sword and went you to confront Shechem B. He wept and put dust on his head *C. While displeased, he did almost nothing D. He rallied his servants to go to war with Shechem 90. Tamar was of what ethnic background? [10R] A. Moabite B. Ammonite C. Edomite *D. Canaanite 91. Why was Onan, Judah s son, killed by the Lord? [10R] A. He lied to the Lord accusing Tamar of wrong in spite of his own sin *B. He refused to fulfill the Levirate marriage by spilling his seed C. He touched the ark of the covenant which was holy D. He rejected his father s orders to bring a lamb for sacrificing -92. When Judah encounters Tamar she is dressed as a. [10R] A. Man B. Priestess C. Prophetess *D. Prostitute 93. Why is Tamar significant in redemptive history? [10R] *A. She appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ B. She is the great grandmother of Moses C. She served the Lord and refused to worship idols D. She ends up being in the line of Isaiah the prophet 94. The story of Tamar and Judah is a literary technique to move the focus to. [10R]

20 *A. Joseph B. Judah C. Tamar D. Jacob 95. How is the oldest brother Reuben eliminated from the narrative which is moving the focus to Joseph? [10R] A. He rejected the Lord *B. He slept with his father s concubine C. He slew some men who had just be circumcised D. He made an idol 96. The marriage is when a brother is required to raise up a child in honor of a deceased brother. [10R] A. Exogamy B. Adepheology C. Berith *D. Levirate -97. The story of and Joseph are similar. [10S] A. Jesus B. Leah C. Judah *D. Jacob 98. The stories of Jacob and Joseph are similar in all of the following ways EXCEPT [10S] A. Parental favoritism and sibling rivalry B. 20 year separation from family C. Prosperity in a foreign land *D. Imprisonment in a foreign land 99. In both the stories of Jacob and Joseph and deception are involved with both families [10S]

21 A. Mistrust B. Fear *C. Strife D. Anger -100. In both the Jacob and Joseph stories they are separated from their family of origin for years [10S] A. 10 *B. 20 C. 30 D. 40 101. In both the Jacob and Joseph stories they in a foreign land [10S] *A. Gain prosperity B. Are put in prison C. Take multiple wives D. Gain a flock of sheep 102. Joseph s story follows the same narrative pattern as.. [10T] A. Snow White B. Mulan *C. Cinderella D. Ariel -103. In the story of Joseph and Cinderella who ends up on top? [10T] A. A person of great talent *B. A person of low status C. A person of royal status D. A person of great wisdom 104. How does Joseph win the favor of Pharaoh? [10T] A. He advises him how to defeat an enemy B. He gives wise advice on what to do with slaves C. He proves his innocence before Pharaoh

22 *D. He interprets Pharaoh s dreams 105. Joseph predicted the famine in Egypt would last years? [10T] A. Three B. Four *C. Seven D. Twelve 106. The Potiphar s wife comes on to Joseph and he her. [10U] *A. Resists B. Forgives C. Loves D. Prays for 107. The story of resisting a wild woman is shared between the Joseph story and the book of [10U] A. Psalms B. Isaiah C. Song of Solomon *D. Proverbs 108. In ancient wisdom literature the man was considered the wise man and Joseph matches that description [10U] A. Loyal *B. Silent C. Courageous D. Royal 109. When Joseph says to his fearful brothers you intended to harm me but God meant it for good, he is giving an example of God s work [10U] *A. Redemptive B. Sanctifying C. Justification D. Merciful

23 Fill in Questions for OT Lit. Lecture 10 1. Who did Isaac request give him a special meal in order to receive the blessing? [10B] Esau -2. Who initiated the ploy to deceive Isaac and obtain the blessing? [10B] Rebekah -3. Who aided Jacob in deceiving his father? [10B] Rebekah -4. Jacob s name sounds like heel grabber and [10B] deceiver -5. What name sounds like heel grabber? [10B] Jacob 6. Jacob deceives his father in order to obtain the [10B] blessing -7. Parental leads to sibling rivalry [10B] favoritism -8. Parental favoritism leads to sibling [10B] rivalry 9. When Isaac died, Esau planned to Jacob. [10C] kill/murder -10. In deceiving Isaac, Jacob stole the [10C] blessing -11. Jacob has to flee from his family for years. [10C] 20-12. The Jews call the Dead Sea the Sea [10C] Salt 13. Jacob fled from Esau to (city) in Mesopotamia [10C] Haran -14. Esau had married some women that Rebekah disliked. [10C] Hittite -15. When Isaac found out he had been deceived by his son he [10C] trembled -16. The name Bethel means (3 words) [10D] house of God/El -17. Jacob set up a pillar and called it the of God at Bethel [10D] house -18. Many people suggest that the stairway to heaven at Bethel that Jacob saw was a Mesopotamian [10D] ziggurat -19. The forefather s God becomes Jacob s God with the renewal of the. [10D] covenant -20. Jacob set up a stone at Bethel. [10D] memorial

24-21. What did Jacob and God renew at Bethel. The [10D] covenant -22. What does Jacob dream about at Bethel? A to heaven [10D] ladder/stairway -23. Where does Jacob meet God for himself? [10D] Bethel -24. Laban had two daughters Rachel and [10E] Leah -25. Laban had two daughters Leah and [10E] Rachel -26. Who as Rachel and Leah s father? [10E] Laban -27. Jacob met Rachel at the [10E] well -28. Besides Jacob, who also met his wife at a well [10E] Moses/Isaac 29. Jacob worked for years initially to get Rachel. [10E2] 7/seven 30. What happens on Jacob s wedding night is ironic because the deceiver gets. [10F] deceived -31. When Jacob came out of the tent after his wedding night who does that text say he looked at? [10F] Leah 32. Who tricked Jacob on his wedding night? [10F] Laban/Leah -33. Because of his two wives, Jacob can be described as [10G] polygamous -34. The Bible often simply a historical situation rather than taking making a normative statement for all time. [10G] describes 35. Of Jacob s two wives, whose womb does God open her womb so she can have children. [10G] Leah - 36. Who was Leah s first born child and the oldest of the 12 sons of Israel? [10G] Reuben -37. Rachel becomes pregnant because opened her womb. [10H] God -38. Who found the mandrake plants and brought them to Leah? [10H] Reuben -39. What did Reuben find and bring to his mother? [10H] madrake(s) -40. Who bartered trying to obtain the mandrakes? [10H] Rachel 41. Who did Leah have to obtain permission from in order to sleep with Jacob? [10H] Rachel

25-42. Who was Rachel s firstborn son? [10H] Joseph -43. Benjamin means son of my (2 words) [10I] right hand -44. The hand is the hand of honor in Near Eastern cultures. [10I] right -45. While most all of the heroes of the Old Testament have problems only Joseph and are portrayed as above reproach? [10I] Daniel -46. Rachel dies while giving birth to [10J] Benjamin 47. Rachel is seen as the patroness of which town? [10J] Bethlehem -48. Rachel s death is echoed in what Old Testament prophet? [10J] Jeremiah 49. Which New Testament writer cites Rachel weeping for her children? [10J] Matthew -50. Matthew cites Rachel weeping for her children in reference to the death of the at Bethlehem [10J] infants -51. Jacob and have ripped each other off. [10J] Laban -52. When leaving Laban Rachel steals one of the (2 words) [10J] family gods -53. Whoever had the family gods had the family [10J] inheritance -54. Who hid Laban s family gods by sitting on them? [10J] Rachel -55. The man Jacob wrestles with touches and dislocates his. [10L] hip 56. Jacob is traveling on the Highway. [10L] Kings/king s/kings -57. Esau has (number) men traveling with him to meet Jacob. [10L] 400 58. Jacob gets a new name after wrestling with the man. [10L] Israel 59. Israel means he who with God. [10L] struggles/wrestles -60. Jacob names the place where he wrestled with the man [10L] Peniel -61. Jacob names the place he wrestled with the man of Peniel that means of God. [10L] face -62. An appearance of Jesus in the Old Testament is called a [10L] christophany

26 63. Who is the most famous Edomite in the New Testament? [10M] Herod -64. Esau s descendants are the. [10M] Edomites -65. The Edomites, Esau s descendants, are condemned by the whole of which prophetic book? [10M] Obadiah 66. Lot s wife turns into a pillar of. [10N] salt -67. Lot and his daughters produced the Ammonites and [10N] Moabites -68. Lot and his daughters produced the Moabites and [10N] Ammonites -69. Who was a most famous Moabite woman? [10N] Ruth 70. After Jacob returns to Bethel, God reiterates the to Jacob. [10O] covenant -71. After Jacob returns to Bethel, God reiterates his new name [10O] Israel -72. When Jacob returns to Bethel he gets rid of his foreign [10O] gods -73. Moses, Aaron and the priests come from the tribe of. [10P] Levi 74. Rachel s sons were Joseph and. [10P] Benjamin -75. Joseph had two sons that become major tribes in the northern part of Israel: Manasseh and [10P] Ephraim -76. The kings of Israel were from the tribe of [10P] Judah -77. The priests of the tribe of Levi would be the direct descendants of [10] Aaron 78. is the daughter of Leah who was raped. [10Q] Dinah -79. Dinah s brothers and Simeon avenged the rape of their sister Dinah? [10Q] Levi -80. was the young man that violated Dinah, Jacob s daughter? [10Q] Shechem -81. Who was the son of Judah the Lord slew for spilling his seed? [10R] Onan -82. Onan refused to fulfill the duty of the brother to have a child by his sister-

27 in-law on the death of his brother. That is called the marriage. [10R] Levirate -83. Judah slept with his daughter-in-law [10R] Tamar -84. Tamar tricked Judah into having relations with her by pretending she was a [10R] prostitute -85. Which son of Jacob slept with his father s concubine? [10R] Reuben -86. The story of and Joseph are similar. [10S] Jacob -87. In both the stories of Jacob and Joseph parental favoritism leads to rivalry [10S] sibling -88. In both the Jacob and Joseph stories brothers are at the end of the story [10S] reunited -89. In both the Jacob and Joseph stories they are separated from their family for years [10S] 20/twenty -90. In both the stories of Jacob and Joseph and deception are involved with both families of origin [10S] strife -91. In both the Jacob and Joseph stories they in a foreign land [10S] prosper -92. Joseph s story follows the same narrative pattern as the fairly-tale [10T] Cinderella/Aladdin -93. Joseph wins Pharaoh s favor from jail by interpreting his [10T] dreams/dream -94. Joseph predicted the famine in Egypt would last years? [10T] 7/seven -95. The story of resisting a wild woman is shared between the Joseph story and (biblical book) [10U] Proverbs -96. In ancient Egyptian wisdom literature the man was considered the wise man and Joseph matches that description [10U] silent -97. When Joseph says to his fearful brothers you intended to harm me but God meant it for good, he is giving an example of God s work [10U] redemptive