Genesis-Deuteronomy: People Flashcards
Who is Esau/Edom?
Sold Birthright to Jacob, Lost his blessing to Jacob who posed as him with animal fur. Edomites warred against Israel long after the Exodus from Egypt
Leah’s maidservant, mother of Gad and Asher
Zilpah
What does Abram mean?
What does Abraham mean?
“Noble father”, “father of many nations “
The oldest man who ever lived; died at the age of 969 years in the year of the flood.
Methuselah
Nephew of Abraham and father of Rebekah.
Bethuel
How did Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu, die?
Priests, sons of Aaron. Killed for kindling incense in censers with fire not from the altar.
Who is Tamar?
The wife of Judah’s son Er; then after his death, married Onan and on his death Judah promised to her his son Shelah. This promise was not fulfilled and Tamar avenged herself by dressing as a prostitute and lying with her father-in-law Judah. She became pregnant with twins, Perez and Zerah. One of the five women mentioned in the line of Jesus.
Who is Lot?
Accompanied Abraham into Canaan, but then settled in Sodom. He was taken captive by Kedorlaomer and rescued by Abraham. Delivered by angels from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. During flight, Lot’s wife looked back and became a pillar of salt. Lot and his daughters refuged in a cave. Father of Ben-ammi and Moab by each of his daughters.
Who is Judah?
Intercedes on behalf of Joseph so that his brother’s life was spared. Met by a prostitute and unknowingly lay with and impregnated his daughter-in-law Tamar. Judah, therefore, received the honors and leadership of the firstborn after Reuben, Simeon, and Levi forfeited it
Youngest son of Leah
Zebulun
Who is Joseph?
Hated by his brothers, had colorful robe, Received dreams concerning his future preeminence. Sold into slavery by his brothers, and eventually sold in Egypt to Potiphar. Appointed overseer of Potiphar’s house. Falsely accused of rape by Potiphar’s wife and thrown into prison. While in prison he interpreted the dreams for two of Pharaoh’s officials. Interpreted the two dreams of Pharaoh. Pharaoh appointed him second in Egypt. Reconciled himself to his family upon their visitation to Pharaoh. Brought the “house of Israel” into Egypt.
Who is Leah?
Deceitfully passed off in marriage to Jacob. Bore 6 sons and 1 daughter before Rachel had a child. Mother of Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun and Dinah.
Brother and spokesperson of Moses. Began the family line of priests to work in the tabernacle. He allowed the creation of the _____ ___. Died on Mount Hor.
Aaron
Who is Shechem?
Settled at Shechem in Canaan with his father Hamor, purchased land, Raped Dinah, and propositioned Jacob to marry Dinah, yet was vengefully murdered along with all his settlement by Simeon and Levi.
Who are the Merarites?
⅓ division of Levites, overaw tabernacle boards, bars, sockets, pillars, etc.
Who is Er?
The eldest son of Judah. The first husband of Tamar. Slain by God because of his wickedness.
Who was swallowed by the earth?
the rebels of Korah, Dathan and Abiram
Who is Dan and Naphtali’s mother?
Bilhah
Who is Asenath?
Wife of Joseph, given to him by Pharoah
Who is Asher and Gad’s mother?
Zilpah
Moses selected one leader from each tribe, and surveyed Canaan for 40 days, with 10 giving a ___ report. Caleb of Judah and Joshua of Ephraim gave a _____ report and saw the promised land. Due to the ten spies, the Israelites became faithless, and wandered the desert for ___ years, until a new generation would rise up.
The Twelve Spies
Deceitfully passed off in marriage to Jacob. Bore 6 sons and 1 daughter before Rachel had a child. Mother of Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun and Dinah.
Leah
Who is Phinehas?
Son of Eleazar. Killed an Israelite man and Midianite woman for immorality (seduced by the Moabite false gods). His zeal swayed God’s wrath from destroying the Israelites with a plague, and was promised to have the priesthood in his family for forever.
Who is Levi?
Avenged his sister Dinah being raped by the Shechemites along with Simeon; bringing trouble on Jacob’s family. Forfeited his birthright because of his conduct against the Shechmites. Levitical priesthood comes from Levi
Who is Moses?
A Levite adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter. Killed an egyptian at 40 years old and fled to Midian, where he meets Reuel/Jethro, marries his daughter (Zipporah) and has two sons. Meets God at Mt. Horeb and is sent back to Egypt to free the Israelites. God performed miracles through him, and received all the levitical law/direction directly from God. Led the people in the wilderness, received the ten commandments at Mt. Sinai, and did not enter the promised land (at Canaan). Died on Mt. Nebo, his body was never found.
Who is Zilpah?
Leah’s maidservant, mother of Gad and Asher
Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites are what?
Three divisions of Levites
Rachel’s maidservant, Mother of Dan and Naphtali
Bilhah
Who is Shelah?
Third son of Judah. Promised to Tamar as her husband but never fulfilled.
Mother of Joseph and Benjamin, Jacob worked 7 years then 7 more to marry her. Died giving birth to Benjamin
Rachel
A Prophetess and the sister of Moses and Aaron. Had leprosy for complaining about Moses’s marriage with a Cushite, but was cured. Led the women in praise for victory.
Miriam
Son and successor to Aaron because brothers, Nadab and Abihu, died
Eleazar
Who is Simeon?
Avenged his sister Dinah being raped by the Shechemites along with Levi; bringing trouble on Jacob’s family. Forfeited his birthright because of his conduct against the Shechemites
Who is Miriam?
A Prophetess and the sister of Moses and Aaron. Had leprosy for complaining about Moses’s marriage with a Cushite, but was cured. Led the women in praise for victory.
A Levite adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter. Killed an Egyptian at 40 years old and fled to Midian, where he meets Reuel/Jethro, marries his daughter (_____) and has two sons, Gershom and Eliezer. Meets God at Mt. ____ and is sent back to Egypt to free the Israelites. God performed miracles through him, and received all the levitical law/direction directly from God. Led the people in the wilderness, received the ten commandments at Mt. Sinai, and did not enter the promised land (at Canaan). Died on Mt. ____, his body was never found.
Moses
The eldest son of Judah. The first husband of Tamar. Slain by God because of his wickedness.
Er
Who is Aaron?
Brother and spokesperson of Moses. Began the family line of priests to work in the tabernacle. He allowed the creation of the Golden Calf. Died on Mount Hor.
Oversaw the holy portions of the tabernacle, including the Ark
The Kohathites
Wife of Joseph, given to him by Pharoah
Asenath
Hebrew for “granted,” or “compensation.” Born after the murder of Abel. Named by Eve because she considered him a compensation from God after Abel’s death.
Seth
Who is Balaam?
Hired by Balak to curse Israel, but saw its bright future instead. On his way back to Balak, his donkey veered off the road to avoid an angel of the Lord. The donkey spoke to him after he tried beating it into submission. Told the Moabites that causing the Israelites to commit fornication would cause the wrath of God to fall on them. Died along with the Midianites in battle against the Israelites.
Who is Caleb?
Son of Jephunneh, Kezenite. One of the 12 spies (did not perish).
Joseph’s first son, Name means “Forget”. His tribe ______ promise land
Manasseh
Who is Eleazar?
Son and successor to Aaron because brothers, Nadab and Abihu, died
Rachel died birthing him
Benjamin
Who is Bethuel?
Nephew of Abraham and father of Rebekah.
Who is Korah?
Son of Izhar, grandson of Kohath. Led “Korah’s rebellion” against Moses and Aaron. Rebels burned censers at the front of the Tabernacle to show they are equal with Moses and Aaron. Was swallowed by the Earth for failing to appear before Moses. 250 rebellious Levites were consumed by fire from the Lord. Family line did not die off.
Oversaw tabernacle boards, bars, sockets, pillars, etc.
The Merarites
Son of Moses, circumcised to save Moses from being killed by God.
Gershom
Who is Noah?
Built the ark, which saved his family from the flood and preserved mankind. After the flood He entered a new covenant with God to fill the earth. He planted a vineyard, became drunk, fell naked into his tent. Then was discovered and humiliated by his son Ham. Noah cursed Ham after. God found Noah righteous in a corrupt generation.
Who is Jacob/Israel?
Father of the nation of Israel, Bought Esau’s birthright with lentil soup and stole his blessing by deceiving Isaac. Had 12 sons and a daughter from his 2 wives, Leah and Rachel, and their servants Bilhah and Zilpah. After wrestling with God had his name changed to Israel: “He who wrestles with God”
Joseph’s second son, Name means “twice fruitful”.. One of the 12 tribes to inherit promise land
Ephraim
Who are Aaron’s sons?
Nadab and Abihu
Who is Zipporah?
Wife of Moses, daughter of Reuel/Jethro. Has two sons.
Who is Issachar?
Son of Leah
Moabite king. Hired Balaam to curse the Israelites near his territory, but failed.
Balak
Who are the Kohathites?
1/3 division of Levites, oversaw the holy portions of the tabernacle, including the Ark
Who is Abel?
Offered the “first fruits” of his flock, thereby finding favor with God. Murdered by his brother Cain.
Who is Benjamin?
Rachel died birthing him
