
Difficult Bible Person Quiz.
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Medium difficult level quiz of people and characters in the Bible?
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Who was the last king mentioned in the Bible?
He was a ruthless Babylonian.
Nebuchadnezzar.
He was the last king mentioned in the Bible.
He lived approximately from 630 BC to 561 BC.
Nebuchadnezzar is credited with the rebuilding of Babylon.
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Who was the first king of Israel?
Samuel appointed him.
Saul.
The people insisted on a king, and Samuel appointed Saul.
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He was the greatest judge in Israel.
He was the last judge in Israel.
Samuel.
Samuel is considered the greatest biblical judge.
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Who was the first disciple that Jesus called?
He was a fisherman. He had a brother that was called also.
Andrew.
He was a fisherman and the first disciple Jesus called.
His brother Peter was the second one called.
Matthew 4:18
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Whose ear did Peter cut off?
This person was a slave to the high priest.
Malchus.
Peter cut the ear off Malchus.
Peter always carried a sword and was a little hot-tempered.
He was highly upset at those who came to take his master away.
Jesus had to restore the slave's ear.
John 18:
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Who was the first person to be taken to heaven alive?
He was the father of Methuselah.
Enoch.
He was the first recorded person in the Bible to be taken straight to heaven.
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Who is King David's father?
David was the shepherd who killed Goliath.
Jesse.
King David's father was Jesse.
Jesse lived in Bethlehem and was from the tribe of Judah.
David's mother's name is not mentioned in the Bible.
He had eight older brothers and at least two sisters.
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Who was the person that the donkey talked to?
An angel blocked the path of the donkey.
Balaam.
The donkey spoke to Balaam, who was riding him.
The donkey stopped because an angel of the Lord blocked the path.
Balaam could not see the angel and kept hitting the donkey for not moving.
The donkey then turned his head and asked Balaam, "Why do you beat me?"
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Who paid for the ministry of Jesus?
She was the most devoted disciple of Jesus.
Mary Magdalene.
Mary Magdalene was very devoted and rich and paid for the ministry.
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This woman was the only female judge in Israel.
The woman had no office and worked outdoors in the open air.
Debra.
The only recorded female judge in Israel, according to the Bible, is Deborah.
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Which man owned a coat of many colors?
He gave the coat to his son. This made the brothers jealous.
Jacob.
Jacob owned a coat of many colors and gave it to his son Joseph.
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Which woman did King David have an affair with?
He saw her bathing naked on the rooftop next door.
Bathsheba.
King David had an affair with a married woman named Bathsheba.
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This disciple of Christ had a fiery temper.
His name was originally Simon. Jesus changed his name.
Peter.
Simon Peter was known for having a temper.
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This criminal was released at Jesus' trial.
Pontius Pilate gave the Jews the option to let go of Jesus or this man.
Barabbas.
Barabbas, the criminal, was released at the trial of Jesus.
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Who is the father of the Twelve Tribes of Israel?
The twelve tribes came from his twelve sons.
Jacob.
He was later called Israel.
He is the father of twelve sons who created the twelve tribes.
He was the twin brother of Esau. (They were not identical twins.)
Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebecca.
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Who was considered the wisest ever?
He built a grand temple and did many other things of interest.
Solomon.
Solomon is considered the wisest king ever.
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This person replaced Elijah.
He was with Elijah when Elijah was taken to heaven in a fiery chariot.
Elisha.
Elisha was the apprentice of Elijah. Elisha replaced Elijah.
A group of kids teased Elisha about being bald.
Elisha caused bears to attack a group of spoiled brats.
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Who was to be sacrificed on the altar?
He was Abraham's son. What was his name?
Isaac.
Isaac was to be sacrificed on the altar, but God decided not to.
It was a test of Abraham's faith.
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Which twin was born with a body full of red hair?
His brother was Jacob.
Esau.
Esau was the twin brother born with red hair.
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Who was the woman who gave birth to Ishmael?
She was the maid to Abraham's wife, Sarah.
Hagar.
Hagar gave birth to Ishmael by Abraham at Sarah's insistence.
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Who is Samuel's mother?
While she prayed to God for a son, the priest, Eli, thought she was drunk.
Hanna.
Hanna was thought to be drunk when she prayed for a son.
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In the Old Testament's last book, who was the last prophet?
He prophesied the coming of John the Baptist 400 years before he came.
Malachi.
Malachi was the last prophet in the Old Testament.
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Who was the harlot that housed Joshua's two spies?
She identified her home to the Israelites by tying a red cord to her window.
Rahab.
Rahab was a prostitute who hid two spies in her house.
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What is the name of the Jewish Supreme Court that ensured all activities?
This religious court falsely arrested Jesus.
The Sanhedrin.
The religious leadership during the time of Jesus was the Sanhedrin.
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He is the father of John the Baptist and the husband of Elizabeth.
They were old and barren, but Gabriel said they would give birth.
Zachariah.
Zachariah is an Aaronic priest and father of John the Baptist.
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