Difficult Bible Quiz about Bible Characters

Who was the last king of Judah mentioned in the Bible?

Nebuchadnezzar placed Zedekiah as the king of Judea (Judah).
He was the last king of Judea mentioned in the Bible.
Zedekiah reigned as king from 597 to 586 BC.
He was approximately 21 years old when he began his reign as king.
Nebuchadnezzar changed his name from Mattaniah to Zedekiah.
The last king of Judah was Zedekiah.
ANSWER: Zedekiah

 

Which woman did King David have an affair with after seeing her bathing on a rooftop?

King David had an affair with a married woman named Bathsheba.
He saw Bathsheba bathing naked on the rooftop next door and lusted after her.
2 Samuel 11:1-27
ANSWER: Bathsheba.

 

Whom did Samuel appoint as the first king of Israel?

The people insisted on a king, so Samuel appointed Saul as the first king of Israel.
Saul reigned as king of Israel from 1021 to 1000 BC.
1 Samuel 11:12-15
ANSWER: Saul.

 

He was the first prophet and the last judge of Israel.

He is considered the greatest judge of Israel.
Samuel was a priest, prophet, and judge.
He was the son of Hannah, who dedicated Samuel to the Lord's service.
Samuel anointed both Saul and David as kings.
ANSWER: Samuel.

 

This fisherman was the first disciple that Jesus called.

Andrew was a fisherman and was the first disciple Jesus called.
At first, Andrew was a follower of John the Baptist.
Perhaps this is how Jesus knew of him.
Andrew's brother Peter, also a fisherman, was the second one called by Jesus.
Matthew 4:18
ANSWER: Andrew.

 

Whose ear did Peter cut off?

Peter cut off the ear of Malchus, who was a servant to the high priest.
He was upset at those who came to take his master away.
Peter always carried a sword and was a little hot-tempered.
Jesus restored the servant's ear.
John 18
ANSWER: Malchus.

 

Who was the father of the twelve-year-old daughter that Jesus raised from the dead?

Jairus was a respected leader and ruler of the synagogue in Galilee.
He came humbly begging at the feet of Jesus to save his daughter.
Jesus said, "Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed."
Mark 5:21-24
ANSWER: Jairus.

 

Who was the first person to ascend to heaven while still alive?

He was the father of Methuselah.
Enoch was the first person in the Bible to ascend directly to heaven.
The faith of Enoch took him directly to heaven.
ANSWER: Enoch.

 

Who is King David's father?

King David's father was Jesse.
Jesse lived in Bethlehem and came from the tribe of Judah.
His lineage is traceable back to Jesus.
Samuel anointed David as king in Jesse's house.
The name of David's mother is not in the Bible.
He had eight older brothers and at least two sisters.
David was the shepherd who killed Goliath.
1 Samuel 17:12-15
ANSWER: Jesse.

 

Who was Bathsheba's husband that King David had killed?

Uriah was Bathsheba's husband, a Hittite whom King David had killed.
David lusted after Bathsheba when he saw her bathing on the roof next door.
He wanted her for himself and killed off her husband.
2 Samuel 11:14-16
ANSWER: Uriah.

 

Who was the person that a donkey talked to?

A donkey spoke to Balaam.
An angel of the Lord blocked the path of the donkey that Balaam was riding.
Balaam could not see the angel, so he kept hitting the donkey for not moving.
Then the donkey turned his head and asked Balaam, "Why do you beat me?"
Numbers 22:21-34
ANSWER: Balaam.

 

Who was one of the most devoted disciples who financially supported the ministry of Jesus?

She was a wealthy woman from the fishing village of Magdala on the north shore of Galilee.
Mary Magdalene was deeply devoted to Jesus and financially supported His ministry.
She is the major benefactor who monetarily supported Jesus.
ANSWER: Mary Magdalene.

 

This woman was the only female judge in Israel.

The only female judge in Israel who's recorded in the Bible is Deborah.
She was a prophetess and the wife of Lappidoth.
Debra had no office and worked outdoors in the open air.
The Bible records that she sat under the shade of the palm trees when judging.
Debra was the only female judge of Israel.
ANSWER: Debra.

 

Which man owned a coat of many colors?

Jacob owned a coat of many colors and gave it to his favorite son, Joseph.
Joseph was 17 years old and the youngest of eleven sons at the time.
This gift made his brothers jealous, and they wanted to be rid of Joseph.
The brothers sold Joseph into slavery.
Genesis 37:1-11
ANSWER: Jacob.

 

Several disciples were hot-tempered, but which disciple stood out from the others?

His name was originally Simon, but Jesus changed his name to Peter.
Simon Peter was known for having a temper and being boastful and impulsive.
He always carried a sword.
Simon Peter cut the ear off of the high priest's servant when they attempted to arrest Jesus.
On the evening of Jesus' arrest, Peter, despite being a faithful follower of Jesus, denied knowing Him three times.
John 18:8-11
ANSWER: Peter.

 

What criminal did Pontius Pilate release during the trial of Jesus?

Pontius Pilate gave the Jews the option to let go of Jesus or the criminal Barabbas.
Barabbas was the criminal who was released at the trial of Jesus as demanded by the crowd.
The crowd insisted on putting Jesus on trial and letting the dangerous criminal Barabbas out.
It was customary during the Passover to release a prisoner, and the crowd selected Barabbas to be freed.
Matthew 27:19-26
ANSWER: Barabbas.

 

Who is the father of the Twelve Tribes of Israel?
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Jacob is the father of twelve sons who founded the twelve tribes of Israel.
He was the twin brother of Esau. (They were not identical twins.)
Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebecca.
God later changed Jacob's name to Israel.
Genesis 35:23-26
ANSWER: Jacob.

 

Which tribe did Saul of Tarsus come from?

Saul came from the tribe of Benjamin.
God changed Saul's name to Paul.
Paul became one of the key disciples in the ministry of Jesus.
Philippians 3:1-6
ANSWER: The tribe of Benjamin.

 

Which of the twelve tribes of Israel did not inherit any land?

The Tribe of Levi did not inherit any land, as their inheritance was service to the temple.
Levites specialized in service in the Tabernacle and Temple.
They were chosen for this duty by God during the exodus from Egypt led by Moses.
This was God's response to the incident when the slaves made a golden calf to worship.
They are descendants of the third son of Jacob and Leah.
Descendants still have some duties in the modern Jewish tabernacles.
Deuteronomy 18:1-8
ANSWER: The tribe of Levi.

 

Which king built a grand temple and was considered the wisest king ever?

He is considered the wisest king ever.
Solomon asked God for wisdom above all else.
He built Solomon's Temple around the 10th century BC.
The result was that Solomon's Temple was the first and grandest temple ever built in Jerusalem.
Solomon kept the Ark of the Covenant in its innermost sanctuary, the Holy of Holies.
However, the Babylonians destroyed the temple in 587 BC.
1 Kings 4:29-34
ANSWER: Solomon.

 

Who took over for Elijah after he accompanied him to the river during his journey to heaven in a fiery chariot?

Elisha was an apprentice of Elijah and replaced him.
A funny story about Elisha is that a group of kids teased him about being bald.
Elisha called upon two bears to come out of the woods and attack the kids who teased him.
The story's moral is that kids should respect their elders and not mock priests.
2 Kings 2:23-25.
ANSWER: Elisha.

 

What was the name of Abraham's son who was to be sacrificed on the altar?

God instructed Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, on the altar.
However, God stopped Abraham from doing so.
It was a test of Abraham's faith.
God provided a ram whose horns were stuck in the brush as a sacrifice.
Genesis 22:1-14
ANSWER: Isaac.

 

Who did God give leprosy to for speaking out against Moses?

Miriam developed leprosy after she tried to take command from Moses during the exodus from Egypt.
She was older than Moses and Aaron and felt she should be the leader.
Moses was the youngest, her little brother.
Numbers 12:6-15
ANSWER: Miriam.

 

Who was the twin of Jacob that was born with a body full of red hair?

Esau was the twin brother of Jacob, who was born with red hair and was very hairy.
He was described as wearing a red, hairy garment in his appearance.
Jacob and Esau were not identical twins.
Esau was the firstborn.
The story goes that Jacob was holding onto Esau's heel as they came out of the womb.
Jacob's desire to maintain control over Esau was a lifelong ambition starting with trying to hold him back from exiting their mother's womb.
Genesis 25:21-24
ANSWER: Esau.

 

Who was the maidservant of Abraham's wife who gave birth to Ishmael?

Hagar gave birth to Ishmael through Abraham.
This action was at the insistence of Abraham's wife, Sarah.
Sarah was barren and wanted Abraham to have a son.
She later resented this decision after having a son of her own, causing Hagar to go into exile.
Genesis 16:1–16
ANSWER: Hagar.

 

Who is Samuel's mother?

Hannah was one of the two wives of Elkanah.
The other wife had several children, but Hannah was barren.
She was childless and prayed endlessly in the temple to have a child.
People assumed Hannah was drunk when they observed her praying for a son.
God finally granted her wish, and Samuel was born.
1 Samuel 1:1-20
ANSWER: Hanna.

 

Who was the last prophet from the Old Testament?

Malachi was the last prophet in the Old Testament.
He prophesied the coming of John the Baptist 400 years before his arrival.
Malachi's message from God was for everyone to return to Him and worship Him.
Malachi 3:1
ANSWER: Malachi.

 

Who was the harlot who housed Joshua's two Israelite spies?

Rahab was a prostitute but a believer in Jesus.
She hid the two spies that Joshua had sent to scope out the city before the invasion.
Rahab hid the spies under some stalks of flax on the roof.
She marked her home to the Israelites by tying a red cord to her window so that she and her family would not be harmed during the invasion.
Joshua 2
ANSWER: Rahab.

 

What is the name of the Jewish Supreme Court that oversaw all judicial activities?

The Sanhedrin were religious leaders during the time of Jesus.
They falsely accused and had Jesus arrested for blasphemy.
Those with religious powers felt Jesus was a threat to their authority and way of life in controlling the masses.
Who are the Sanhedrin?
ANSWER: Sanhedrin.

 

He is the father of John the Baptist and the husband of Elizabeth.

Zacharia's parents were old and barren, but Gabriel said they would give birth.
He is an Aaronic priest and the father of John the Baptist.
In the Old Testament, Malachi foretold the arrival of John the Baptist.
Luke 1:5-25
ANSWER: Zacharia.


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