What two men were put into the royal prison with Joseph? The royal baker and cupbearer for Pharaoh
What happened to both men on the same evening? They each had a dream
Who did Joseph say has the power to interpret dreams? God
What was the cupbearer’s dream? A vine with three branches bore grapes which he squeezed to make juice and served it to the king
What did Joseph say it meant? In three days he would be restored to his job as cupbearer
What favor did Joseph ask of the cupbearer? To remember him when he returns to Pharaoh so he would get Joseph out of prison because he is innocent
What was the baker’s dream? He had three baskets on his head full of bread and baked goods, but birds were eating the food
What did Joseph say it meant? In three days the baker would be hung and the birds would eat his body
What happened to the two men? Exactly what Joseph foretold
What happened to Joseph? He remained in prison two more years because the cupbearer didn’t say anything to Pharaoh about Joseph
What two dreams did Pharaoh have? 7 fat, healthy cows are swallowed up by 7 gaunt cows; 7 full grains grew on a stalk, and then 7 thin, bad heads of grain sprouted and swallowed up the good heads of grain
Who could not interpret his dreams? All Pharaoh’s wise men
Who told Pharaoh that there is someone who could interpret his dreams? The cupbearer finally remembered his experience with Joseph interpreting his dream correctly
What was the meaning of the two dreams? 7 years of prosperity and plenty would be followed by 7 years of famine
Why did Pharaoh have two dreams about the same thing? God is firm about bring it to pass soon
What did Joseph advise Pharaoh to do to prepare for the famine in the future? to save 20% during the 7 good years and store it for the 7 years of famine
Who did Pharaoh select to oversee the government and why? Joseph because there was no one as wise as he
What did Pharaoh give Joseph as signs of his authority? His signet ring, fine robes, a chariot
What was Joseph’s Egyptian name? Zaphenath-Paneah
How old was Joseph when he became royal vizier? 30 years old
How did Egypt prepare for the famine? They saved lots of grain during the 7 years of plenty
What were Joseph’s sons named? Manasseh and Ephraim
Who came to Egypt because of the famine? People from countries all around went to Egypt for food
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