JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 20

Question 20

The Patriarchs

Joseph's brothers decided not to kill him because he

  1. A.pleaded with them
  2. B.was their brother and their flesh
  3. C.was loved by their father
  4. D.was the first son of his mother.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (was their brother and their flesh)

Explanation

Judah persuaded the others to sell Joseph rather than kill him, saying, "he is our brother, our own flesh" (Genesis 37:27).