JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1978 Question 4

Question 4

The Patriarchs

Who among the following was sold to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels because of his dreams?

  1. A.Moses
  2. B.Joseph
  3. C.Jacob
  4. D.Ishmael
  5. E.Minahem of Israel
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Joseph)

Explanation

Joseph's brothers hated him for his dreams and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver (Genesis 37:28).