Saturday, January 10, 2009

Answers to January 10 Questions

Whom did Abraham send to get a wife for Isaac? His oldest, most trusted servant

Where did he send him? To the land his family lived (northern Mesopotamia)

What did he take with him? Ten camels

For what kind of woman did the servant pray? The one that would also offer to water his camels after asking her for a drink for himself

Who came while he was still praying? Rebekah, the daughter of Nahor

Why did the servant give thanks to the Lord? He was convinced that the Lord was answering his prayer

What did the servant do before he would eat with Rebekah’s family? He wanted to finish his errand after explaining everything to them

Were Laban and Bethuel willing to give Rebekah to Isaac for a wife? yes

How long did Rebekah’s mother and brother want to keep her before she left? At least ten days

How soon did Abraham’s servant want to leave? The next morning

Whose opinion did Rebekah respect more? The servant’s

What did Rebekah put on immediately before she met Isaac? A veil

How was Isaac comforted? By getting married to Rebekah

Who was Abraham’s second wife? Keturah

Who buried Abraham when he died? Isaac and Ishmael

Who inherited everything from Abraham? Isaac

What kind of relationship did Ishmael’s descendants have with everyone in their area (16:12)? He would dwell in their presence but there would be hostility

Who were born to Isaac and Rebekah? Jacob and Esau

Who knew how their future would be? Rebekah

Who was Isaac’s favorite? Esau

Who was Rebekah’s favorite? Jacob

What did Esau sell and for what price? He sold his birthright for a bowl of stew

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