JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2003 Question 14

Question 14

The Patriarchs

Joseph was made prime minister in Egypt because he

  1. A.interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's servants in the prison
  2. B.resisted the temptation by Potiphar's wife
  3. C.was a faithful and upright man
  4. D.interpreted Pharaoh's dream and counselled him on what to do.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (interpreted Pharaoh's dream and counselled him on what to do.)

Explanation

After Joseph explained Pharaoh's dreams and advised him to store grain, Pharaoh set him over all Egypt (Genesis 41:37-41).