WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2014 Question 6

Question 6

Moses and the Exodus

The names of the sons of Jacob listed in the book of Exodus excluded Joseph because

  1. A.Joseph was represented by his two sons.
  2. B.the Israelites thought Joseph had died.
  3. C.the list covered only those who came to Egypt with Jacob
  4. D.it was an oversight on the part of the writers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the list covered only those who came to Egypt with Jacob)

Explanation

The list names those who came to Egypt with Jacob; "Joseph was already in Egypt" (Exodus 1:1-5).