JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1982 Question 8

Question 8

The Patriarchs

Jacob loved Joseph more than any of his other children because

  1. A.he was the son of his old age
  2. B.he brought ill reports about his brothers
  3. C.he was the son of his beloved wife
  4. D.he was very young
  5. E.he dreamed dreams
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (he was the son of his old age)

Explanation

Genesis 37:3 says Israel loved Joseph more than his other children because he was the son of his old age.