Medium Difficult Bible Person Quiz with Answers

  Medium-difficulty quiz of Bible characters?

1. During the trial of Jesus, which criminal did the crowd insist on releasing?
   
   During Pentecost, it was customary to release one prisoner in place of another.
   Pontius Pilate gave the Jews the option to let Jesus or a criminal go.
   The notorious criminal was Barabbas, who was believed to be a murderer.
   Pilate released him at the trial of Jesus at the request of the Jews.
   Luke 23:13
   ANSWER: Barabbas.
   
    

2. What was Jesus doing on the ship when his disciples thought they were going to drown when they encountered a storm?
   
   Jesus was in constant demand by the people, and it was challenging for him to obtain any rest.
   When they were on the ship, Jesus was so exhausted that He was taking a nap.
   The disciples woke him in fear, and Jesus calmed the storm to reassure them.
   Matthew 8:23-27
   ANSWER: Sleeping.
   
    

3. Who was King Solomon's mother, who was also married to King David?
   
   Bathsheba was previously married to Uriah the Hittite, a soldier in David's army.
   Lust filled David's heart as he watched Bathsheba next door taking a bath in the nude.
   David had Bathsheba's husband, Uriah, killed so that he could marry her.
   Together, David and Bathsheba had David.
   1 Kings
   ANSWER: Bathsheba.
   
    

4. Who said, "I do not know where my Lord is, and they took him away"?
   This was said at the entrance to the cave where Jesus lay.
   
   Mary Magdalene was the first person to arrive at the tomb of Jesus.
   An angel was at the entrance to Jesus' tomb, and Mary asked him the question.
   Mary was also the first person to see the resurrected Jesus later in the day.
   John 20:13
   ANSWER: Mary Magdalene.
   
    

5. This woman stole the household goods from her father when she left with her husband, Jacob.
   
   Jacob was married to Leah and Rachel, daughters of Laban.
   They were all living together, but a little friction broke out among them.
   God commanded Jacob to take his wives and leave Laban and go back to his homeland of Gilead.
   As they were leaving, Rachel secretly stole her father’s small household items.
   Genesis 31:17-19
   ANSWER: Rachel.
   
    

6. Who was Joseph's master during his time as a slave in Egypt? 
   
   Slave traders purchased Joseph from his brothers.
   The traders then sold Joseph to Potiphar, who became his master.
   Potiphar was the captain of the Egyptian guard.
   Genesis 39
   ANSWER: Potiphar.
   
    

7. Who lost their sight for three days while traveling to Damascus?
   
   Saul of Tarsus, persecutor of the Jews, was traveling on the road to Damascus.
   A blinding light stopped Saul on the road, causing him to become blind.
   An angel or heavenly being (possibly Jesus) spoke to him.
   Ananias of Damascus cured him of his blindness three days later, and Saul converted to Christianity.
   Jesus renamed him Paul.
   Acts 9:9
   ANSWER: Saul of Tarsus.
   
    

8. Who was the most famous prophet during the time of King Ahab?
   
   Elijah was a powerful, well-respected, and famous prophet who performed miracles.
   He challenged 450 prophets of Baal to bring down "fire from heaven" to cook meat on the altar like God did; they failed.
   He was the prophet who told King Ahab that his health would never get better because he did not obey God.
   1 Kings 21
   ANSWER: Elijah.
   
    

9. Who came across an Ethiopian eunuch sitting in a chariot reading the book of Isaiah?
   
   Philip was leaving Jerusalem, and an angel of the Lord appeared and told him to take the road south.
   While traveling southward toward Gaza, Phillip met an Ethiopian court official.
   The official was taking a break, sitting in his chariot, and reading the book of Isaiah.
   The official was newly converted and asked Philip to explain the book of Isaiah to him. 
   Acts 8:26-31
   ANSWER: Philip.
   
    

10. Who said he would never deny Jesus?
    
    During the Passion of Christ, at the Last Supper, Jesus predicted that Peter would deny knowing Him three times that evening.
    Peter was adamant that he would never deny knowing Jesus.
    Jesus was taken to Caiaphas, the high priest, to be accused of his crimes.
    As Peter followed at some distance, he was accused of being a disciple of Jesus by a crowd member while he was in the high priest's courtyard, at the gate, and in the street.
    Peter denied knowing Jesus all three times when the bystanders recognized him before the rooster crowed.
    Matthew 26:69-75
    ANSWER: Peter.
    
     

11. This orphaned Jewish maiden married a Persian king.
    
    Esther's original name was Hadassah, which she later changed to Esther.
    Mordecai, her cousin, took her in after she became an orphan.
    She became part of King Xerxes' harem before the king married her.
    Esther 2
    ANSWER: Esther.
    
     

12. Who delivered the sermon during Pentecost?
    
    Simon Peter was probably the most prominent of the apostles.
    Peter stood with all the other apostles before the multitude during Pentecost, delivering a sermon.
    They declared Jesus was the Christ.
    The crowd heckled them for their declaration.
    Acts 2
    ANSWER: Simon Peter.
    
     

13. Which king committed suicide after refusing to surrender after losing a battle?
    
    Saul sustained wounds during the battle at Mount Gilboa against the Philistines.
    He was afraid of what the enemy would do to him if captured alive.
    When his men refused to kill him, Saul fell onto his sword.
    He was the son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin.
    Saul was the first king of Israel as appointed by Samuel at God's request.
    1 Samuel 31
    ANSWER: Saul.
    
     

14. This ruler asked Jesus to raise his only daughter from the dead.
    
    At the Jewish synagogue in Capernaum, Jairus was a leading figure.
    As Jesus was walking to the house of Jairus, a woman touched His cloak.
    The woman was instantly cured of a bleeding disorder.
    Jesus proceeded to the house of Jairus and brought his 12-year-old daughter back to life.
    Mark 5:21
    ANSWER: Jairus.
    
     

15. Which apprentice took over for Elijah?
    
    Elisha was the son of Shaphat and was a major prophet.
    He was with Elijah when God sent a fiery chariot to take him to heaven.
    Elisha took Elijah's place at the school.
    Later, Elisha preached for over 60 years in place of Elijah.
    1 Kings 19:19
    ANSWER: Elisha.
    
     

16. Who was the oldest recorded person in the Bible and was 696 years old when he died?
    
    Methuselah was the oldest person in the Bible and lived 969 years.
    Enoch was his father, the first person taken to heaven alive.
    Lamech was his son, who lived for 777 years.
    Noah was his grandson, who lived for 950 years.
    Genesis 5:21
    ANSWER: Methuselah.
    
     

17. Who considered himself the chief of sinners?
    
    Paul's name was originally Saul before God changed it.
    Before his conversion, Saul condemned and persecuted the believers.
    Paul claimed to be the chief of all sinners after he was converted.
    1 Timothy 1:15
    ANSWER: Paul.
    
     

18. Who placed several of his brothers in jail for three days?
    
    Joseph was one of twelve brothers in his family.
    He was the second youngest.
    Benjamin was the youngest.
    Several older brothers sold Joseph into slavery to the Ishmaelites.
    Potiphar, the chief Egyptian guard, bought him as a slave.
    He eventually became Pharaoh's right-hand man and governor of the land.
    During the famine, several of his older brothers came to Egypt asking for food.
    They didn't recognize Joseph.
    Joseph placed three of his brothers in jail.
    Genesis 42
    ANSWER: Joseph.
    
     

19. Who was John the Baptist’s father?
    
    Zacharia was a priest in the Jerusalem temple.
    His wife was Elizabeth, the cousin of the Virgin Mary.
    Gabriel visited the couple to announce that they would have a child and to name him John.
    God told them that John would announce the arrival of the Messiah.
    Luke 1
    ANSWER: Zacharia.
    
     

20. Whom did King Ahab's wife have killed so that the king could acquire ownership of a vineyard near the palace?
    
    King Ahab tried to negotiate a sale or make a trade to obtain a vineyard, but the owner refused.
    Therefore, in an attempt to please her husband, King Ahab's wife, Jezebel, arranged for the authorities to discredit and execute Naboth, the vineyard's owner.
    1 Kings 21
    ANSWER: Naboth.
    
     

21. Who was the highest priest and the king of Salem?
    
    The Melchizedek priesthood has the highest authority in the church, over all things and offices.
    It is greater than the Aaronic priesthood, which cares for the church's affairs and upkeep, because it holds the authority to perform sacred ordinances and administer higher spiritual matters within the church.
    The Aaronic priesthood baptizes and performs the other duties of the church, such as administering the sacrament and conducting meetings, which are essential for the spiritual nourishment of the congregation.
    Genesis 14
    ANSWER: Melchizedek.
    
     

22. Whose family was the only one that survived the collapse of the Jericho walls?
    
    Rahab assisted two of God's spies in escaping their pursuers.
    She was a prostitute who tied a red cord to her windowsill to identify her location to God's invading army so that her family wouldn't be harmed.
    She and her family managed to survive the slaughter of every man, woman, child, and animal during the collapse and downfall of Jericho.
    Joshua 2
    ANSWER: Rahab.
    
     

23. Who was the judge who held court out in the open air under the shade of palm trees?
    
    Deborah sat under the palm trees, judging people and resolving their issues and controversies.
    Her most famous decision was telling Barak to take 10,000 men to battle against Sisera.
    She is the only female to judge Israel.
    Judges 4
    ANSWER: Deborah.
    
     

24. Who did Jacob work for to secure his daughter's hand in marriage?
    
    Laban had two daughters.
    Jacob wanted to marry the younger daughter, Rachel.
    But Laban tricked Jacob into marrying the older daughter, Leah, first.
    It was tradition to marry off the daughters based on age.
    After working for a total of 14 years, Laban allowed his younger daughter, Rachel, to marry Jacob.
    Genesis 29
    ANSWER: Laban.
    
     

25. A priest, a Levite, and a Samaritan came across the victim of a robbery along the road.
    Which one helped the victim?
    
    The only person who would assist the victim was the most unlikely one, the Samaritan.
    The Israelites shunned the Samaritans because they practiced pagan religions.
    This incident was a parable spoken by Jesus to prove a point.
    The main point is to love your neighbor as you love yourself.
    Luke 10
    ANSWER: Samaritan.
    
     

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