This Genesis 25 quiz is made to honor the text’s original meaning and keeps a high level of difficulty to encourage thinking and deeper understanding.
All questions and options are designed to test your comprehension of the details within this chapter.
Each question is followed by five possible answers, labeled alphabetically.
You’re expected to choose only one option as the correct answer.
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Genesis 25 Quiz Questions
Question 1:
The sons of Dedan were?
A. Medan, Asshurim, and Letushim
B. Letushim, Leummin, and Jokshan
C. Leummin, Sheba, and Medan
D. Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.
E. None of the above
Question 2:
How many sons did Abraham have with Keturah?
A. One
B. Three
C. Five
D. Six
E. The Bible does not specify
Question 3:
Who did Abraham give gifts to before he died?
A. Isaac
B. The sons of Keturah
C. The sons of Hagar
D. His servants
E. All of his children
Question 4:
Where was Abraham buried after he died?
A. In the cave of Machpelah
B. In the city of Hebron
C. In the field of Ephron
D. Both A and C
E. Neither A, B, nor C
Question 5:
Which son took care of Abraham’s affairs after his death?
A. Ishmael
B. Isaac
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
E. The Bible does not specify
Question 6:
How old was Ishmael when he died?
A. 137 years old
B. 120 years old
C. 175 years old
D. 150 years old
E. The Bible does not specify
Question 7:
How is Ishmael described at his death?
A. He was gathered to his people
B. He died in the presence of all his brethren
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
E. The Bible does not specify
Question 8:
Who were the parents of Esau and Jacob?
A. Abraham and Sarah
B. Abraham and Keturah
C. Isaac and Rebekah
D. Isaac and Leah
E. Isaac and Rachel
Question 9:
What was unusual about Rebekah’s pregnancy?
A. She had twins
B. The babies struggled within her
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
E. The Bible does not specify
Question 10:
What did God say to Rebekah about her sons?
A. One shall be stronger than the other
B. The elder shall serve the younger
C. Two nations are in your womb
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Question 11:
What were the circumstances of Esau’s birth?
A. He was born first
B. He was red and hairy
C. Both A and B
D. Only A
E. The Bible does not specify
Question 12:
What was Jacob doing when Esau was born?
A. He was holding Esau’s heel
B. He was sleeping
C. He was crying
D. He was not mentioned
E. He was struggling to come out first
Question 13:
What did Esau become as he grew older?
A. A farmer
B. A cunning hunter, a man of the field
C. A shepherd
D. A plain man, dwelling in tents
E. The Bible does not specify
Question 14:
What was Jacob’s occupation as he grew older?
A. A farmer
B. A cunning hunter, a man of the field
C. A plain man, dwelling in tents
D. A scholar
E. The Bible does not specify
Question 15:
Which son was Isaac’s favorite?
A. Esau
B. Jacob
C. Joseph
D. Neither were favored
E. The Bible does not specify
Question 16:
What is the last thing that Esau does in this chapter?
A. He goes out hunting again
B. He complains to Isaac and Rebekah
C. He eats, drinks, rises, and goes away
D. He forgives Jacob
E. None of the above
Question 17:
What reason did Esau give for selling his birthright?
A. He was hungry
B. He was about to die
C. He despised his birthright
D. Both B and C
E. All of the above
Question 18:
What did Jacob make Esau do before he gave him bread and pottage?
A. Swear an oath
B. Promise to serve him
C. Give him his birthright in writing
D. Apologize to him
E. Nothing
Question 19:
After selling his birthright, what did Esau do?
A. He went to tell their father
B. He wept bitterly
C. He ate, drank, rose up, and went his way
D. He went out to hunt
E. He sought to take the life of Jacob
Question 20:
What is said about Esau’s feelings towards his birthright?
A. He cherished it
B. He despised it
C. He regretted selling it
D. He was indifferent about it
E. The Bible does not specify
Question 21:
Who were the sons of Ishmael?
A. Twelve princes according to their nations
B. Ten princes according to their nations
C. Fourteen princes according to their nations
D. The Bible does not specify
E. Eleven princes according to their nations
Question 22:
Which son of Abraham lived the longest?
A. Isaac
B. Ishmael
C. Both lived equally long
D. The Bible does not specify
E. None of the above
Question 23:
Who did Isaac love more and why?
A. He loved Esau more because he did eat of his venison
B. He loved Jacob more because he was a quiet man
C. He loved both of his sons equally
D. He loved neither of his sons
E. The Bible does not specify
Question 24:
Who did Rebekah love more?
A. She loved Esau more
B. She loved Jacob more
C. She loved both of her sons equally
D. She loved neither of her sons
E. The Bible does not specify
Question 25:
What is the final commentary about Esau’s view of his birthright?
A. He cherished it
B. He despised it
C. He was ambivalent about it
D. He regretted selling it
E. None of the above
Answers to Genesis 25 Quiz Questions
Answer 1:
D) Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.
Explanation: Genesis 25:3 names the sons of Dedan (a son of Abraham and Keturah) as Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim.
Answer 2:
D) Six
Explanation: Genesis 25:2 lists six sons born to Abraham and Keturah: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
Answer 3:
B) The sons of Keturah
Explanation: Genesis 25:6 states that Abraham gave gifts to the sons of Keturah, his concubine.
Answer 4:
D) Both A and C
Explanation: Genesis 25:9 describes that Abraham was buried in the cave of Machpelah, which is in the field of Ephron.
Answer 5:
B) Isaac
Explanation: Genesis 25:5-6 indicates that Abraham left all that he had to Isaac, implying that Isaac took care of Abraham’s affairs after his death.
Answer 6:
A) 137 years old
Explanation: Genesis 25:17 records that Ishmael lived 137 years.
Answer 7:
C) Both A and B
Explanation: Genesis 25:17 states that Ishmael died and was “gathered to his people” and also he died “in the presence of all his brethren”.
Answer 8:
C) Isaac and Rebekah
Explanation: Genesis 25:25 describes Isaac and Rebekah as the parents of Esau and Jacob.
Answer 9:
C) Both A and B
Explanation: Genesis 25:22-24 records that Rebekah had twins, and the babies struggled within her.
Answer 10:
D) All of the above
Explanation: Genesis 25:23 includes all the statements mentioned in the answer choices.
Answer 11:
C) Both A and B
Explanation: Genesis 25:25 notes that Esau was born first and he was red and hairy.
Answer 12:
A) He was holding Esau’s heel
Explanation: Genesis 25:26 describes Jacob’s birth as him holding onto Esau’s heel.
Answer 13:
B) A cunning hunter, a man of the field
Explanation: Genesis 25:27 tells us that Esau became a cunning hunter, a man of the field.
Answer 14:
C) A plain man, dwelling in tents
Explanation: Genesis 25:27 describes Jacob as a “plain man, dwelling in tents.”
Answer 15:
A) Esau
Explanation: Genesis 25:28 states that Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his venison.
Answer 16:
C) He eats, drinks, rises, and goes away
Explanation: Genesis 25:34 concludes the chapter by stating Esau ate, drank, rose up, and went his way.
Answer 17:
D) Both B and C
Explanation: Genesis 25:32-34 mentions that Esau felt he was about to die, and thus despised his birthright.
Answer 18:
A) Swear an oath
Explanation: Genesis 25:33 describes Jacob insisting that Esau swear to him before he gave him the bread and pottage.
Answer 19:
C) He ate, drank, rose up, and went his way
Explanation: After selling his birthright, Genesis 25:34 records that Esau ate, drank, rose up, and went his way.
Answer 20:
B) He despised it
Explanation: Genesis 25:34 ends with the observation that Esau despised his birthright.
Answer 21:
A) Twelve princes according to their nations
Explanation: Genesis 25:16 tells us that Ishmael’s sons became twelve princes according to their nations.
Answer 22:
A) Isaac
Explanation: Isaac lived to be 180 years old (Genesis 35:28) while Ishmael lived 137 years (Genesis 25:17).
Answer 23:
A) He loved Esau more because he did eat of his venison
Explanation: Genesis 25:28 notes that Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his venison.
Answer 24:
B) She loved Jacob more
Explanation: Genesis 25:28 states that Rebekah loved Jacob.
Answer 25:
B) He despised it
Explanation: Genesis 25:34 ends by noting that Esau despised his birthright.
