Bible Trivia Question
What's the Answer?
For how many shekels of silver was Joseph sold to the Ishmaelites?
30
20
10
Find this question in our Genesis Bible Quiz
Click to reveal the answerThe answer is: 20
Gen 37:28
In the saga of Joseph, sold into slavery by his own brothers, the amount of 20 shekels of silver stands as a symbol of treachery and betrayal. This scenario encapsulates not only the deep dysfunction within Joseph's family, but it also mirrors the broader theme of betrayal found throughout biblical narratives. Can you imagine the weight of this act? The very act of selling one’s brother – Joseph’s brothers traded him for the price of a slave, something of inconspicuous cost compared to the value of familial bond.
Interestingly, the shekel was not just currency; it carried deep cultural appreciation. It often popped up throughout various ancient Near Eastern dealings, representing the weight and measure of value. In Joseph's case, it tells us that his life was secondary to the profit his brothers could cash in on.
The covenantal backdrop hints at a greater narrative too. Much later, there's an echo of this familial betrayal when another betrayal occurs in the New Testament—Judas Iscariot famously betrays Christ for thirty pieces of silver. It illustrates how the theme of misjudged worth carries through the Holy Scripture.
What further adds layers to Joseph's story is that he eventually becomes the very instrument of salvation for his family when he provides for them during famine. It’s as if this moment of deepest despair turned into an unexpected avenue of hope, underscoring a subtle yet remarkable strand of redemption visible throughout the biblical tale. Now that’s a plot twist!
Similar Bible Trivia Questions
Who was sold as a slave to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver?
Jesus
Judas
Joseph
For how many shekels of silver did Abraham purchase the field of Machpelah?
Two hundred
Four hundred
One hundred
How many silver shekels did Jeremiah pay to Hanameel for a field in Anathoth?
17
19
24
Who bought Joseph as his slave from the Ishmaelites?
Pharaoh
Phicol
Pilate
Dipped his coat in the blood of a goat
Said he had been taken captive and killed
Said he had fallen into a pit
What did Abraham purchase from the Hittites for 400 shekels of silver?
House
City
Lake
Who was Joseph sold to as a servant in Egypt?
The jailer
Cleopatra
Potiphar
Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers
True
How many shekels of brass did Goliath's coat of armour weigh?
1000
3000
2000