Genesis Chapters 44–46

Judah’s Intercession, Joseph’s Revelation, and the Move to Goshen

Question 1 of 5

The Silver Cup Test

In Genesis 44:1–12, Joseph has his silver cup hidden in Benjamin’s sack to test his brothers. What core behavioral transformation does this trap evaluate?

"Then Joseph gave these instructions to the steward of his house: 'Fill the men's sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each man's silver in the mouth of his sack. Put my cup, the silver one, in the mouth of the youngest one's sack along with the silver for his grain.'"

— Genesis 44:1–2

Question 2 of 5

Judah’s Self-Sacrificial Plea

In Genesis 44:18–34, Judah steps forward and offers himself as a slave in place of Benjamin to save his father from grief. What does this speech demonstrate about Judah?

"Now then, please let your servant remain here as my lord's slave in place of the boy, and let the boy return with his brothers. How can I go back to my father if the boy is not with me? No, do not let me see the misery that would come on my father."

— Genesis 44:33–34

Question 3 of 5

"I Am Joseph!"

In Genesis 45:1–8, deeply moved by Judah’s sacrifice, Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers. How does Joseph interpret his suffering through the lens of divine sovereignty?

"And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you."

— Genesis 45:5

Question 4 of 5

Divine Reassurance at Beersheba

In Genesis 46:1–4, on his way down to Egypt, Jacob stops at Beersheba to offer sacrifices. What does God reassure him of in a vision?

"Then God spoke to Israel in a vision by night and said, 'Jacob, Jacob!' And he said, 'Here I am.' So He said, 'I am God, the God of your father; do not fear to go down to Egypt, for I will make of you a great nation there.'"

— Genesis 46:2–3

Question 5 of 5

Settling in Goshen

In Genesis 46:31–34, Joseph instructs his family on how to present themselves to Pharaoh. Why does he advise them to identify specifically as livestock keepers?

"'...then you should answer, "Your servants have tended livestock from our boyhood on, just as our ancestors did." Then you will be allowed to settle in the region of Goshen, for all shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians.'"

— Genesis 46:34

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