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Test your knowledge with our engaging Bible personality quiz. Challenge yourself with this medium difficulty quiz on Bible characters. Difficult Bible Quiz about Bible Characters Bible Quiz and Bible Facts Difficult Bible trivia quiz about who the characters are in the Bible. Difficult Bible quiz and trivia about characters in the Bible. Who was the last king of Judah mentioned in the Bible? Answer: Zedekiah. 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. Which woman did King David have an affair with after seeing her bathing on a rooftop? Answer: Bathsheba. 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 Whom did Samuel appoint as the first king of Israel? Answer: Saul. 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 He was the first prophet and the last judge of Israel. Answer: Samuel. 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. This fisherman was the first disciple that Jesus called. Answer: Andrew. Andrew was a fisherman and was the first disciple Jesus called. At first, Andrew was a follower of John the Baptist. Perhaps Andrew's relationship with John the Baptist is how Jesus knew of him. Andrew's brother Peter, also a fisherman, was the second one called by Jesus. Matthew 4:18 Whose ear did Peter cut off? Answer: Malchus. 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 Who was the father of the twelve-year-old daughter that Jesus raised from the dead? Answer: Jairus. 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 Who was the first person to ascend to heaven while still alive? Answer: Enoch. Enoch was the first person in the Bible to ascend directly to heaven. He was the father of Methuselah, the oldest man in the Bible. The faith of Enoch took him directly to heaven. Who is King David's father? Answer: Jesse. 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 Who was Bathsheba's husband that King David had killed? Answer: Uriah. Bathsheba's husband was Uriah, a Hittite whom King David had killed. David lusted after Bathsheba when he saw her bathing on the roof next door. They had an affair, and she became pregnant. David wanted her for himself and killed off her husband. That was not the first time that previous husbands of David's wives mysteriously disappeared. 2 Samuel 11:14-16 Who was the person that a donkey talked to? Answer: Balaam. 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 Who was one of the most devoted disciples who financially supported the ministry of Jesus? Answer: Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene was deeply devoted to Jesus and financially supported His ministry. She was a wealthy woman from the fishing village of Magdala on the north shore of Galilee. She is the major benefactor who monetarily supported Jesus. This woman was the only female judge in Israel. Answer: Debra. 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. Which man owned a coat of many colors? Answer: Jacob. 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 Several disciples were hot-tempered, but which disciple stood out from the others? Answer: Peter. His name was originally Simon, but Jesus changed it to Peter, although he often called him Simon 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 18:15-27 John 18:10 What criminal did Pontius Pilate release during the trial of Jesus? Answer: Barabbas. 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 Who is the father of the Twelve Tribes of Israel? . Answer: Jacob. 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 What city did Goliath, the giant Philistine, come from? Answer: Goliath came from Gath. Goliath was the Philistine champion who stood six cubits and a span tall. He had a bronze helmet, a coat of scale armor, bronze greaves on his legs, and a bronze javelin slung on his back. 1 Samuel 17:4-7 Which tribe did Saul of Tarsus come from? Answer: The tribe of Benjamin. 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 Which of the twelve tribes of Israel did not inherit any land? Answer: The tribe of Levi. 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 Who was the woman in Joppa, a disciple who always did good and helped the poor, and who died and was raised from the dead by Peter? Answer: Tabitha, also known as Dorcas. Peter sent everyone out of the room where Tabitha lay. Then he got down on his knees and prayed. After praying, he looked at her and said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up. Acts 9:36-42 Which king built a grand temple and was considered the wisest king ever? Answer: Solomon. 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 Who took over for Elijah after he accompanied him to the river during his journey to heaven in a fiery chariot? Answer: Elisha. 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. What was the name of Abraham's son who was to be sacrificed on the altar? Answer: Isaac. 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 If we have a feast or banquet, who does Jesus say we should invite? Answer: The poor, lame, and blind. Jesus says we should invite the poor, the lame, the blind, and the disabled, and we will be blessed. They cannot repay us, but we will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. Luke 14:12-13 Who did God give leprosy to for speaking out against Moses? Answer: Miriam. Miriam developed leprosy after she tried to command 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 Who was the twin of Jacob that was born with a body full of red hair? Answer: Esau. 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 Who was the dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira known for inviting Paul and the disciples to come stay and preach at her house? Answer: Lydia. Lydia was a wealthy Gentile business owner who heard Paul preach and was converted. She allowed the disciples to hold church services in her home. Acts 16:13-15 Who was the maidservant of Abraham's wife who gave birth to Ishmael? Answer: Hagar. 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 Who is Samuel's mother? Answer: Hanna. 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 Who was the last prophet from the Old Testament? Answer: Malachi. 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 Who was the harlot who housed and hid Joshua's two Israelite spies? Answer: Rahab. 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 for 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 What is the name of the Jewish Supreme Court that oversaw all judicial activities? Answer: Sanhedrin. 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? He is the father of John the Baptist and the husband of Elizabeth. Answer: Zacharia. 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 Return to the menu. Difficult Bible quiz and trivia about Bible characters Who was Barabbas? Answer: A criminal that was crucified. Pilate released the notorious criminal Barabbas, who was believed to be a murderer. 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. Pilate released Barabbas at the trial of Jesus at the request of the Jews. Luke 23:13 Who was asleep on a ship when the disciples thought they were going to drown during a storm? Answer: Jesus. Jesus was sleeping when the ship He and the disciples were on encountered a storm. The people constantly demand Jesus' attention, 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 Who was King Solomon's father? Answer: David. King Solomon's father was David. David started out in life as a simple shepherd for his father. He gained fame after slaying a giant Philistine. David was also known as an accomplished harp player. 1 Kings 1:17 Who was King Solomon's mother, who was also married to King David? Answer: Bathsheba. King Solomon's mother was Bathsheba, who was previously married to Uriah the Hittite. Lust filled David's heart as he watched Bathsheba next door taking a bath in the nude. David had Bathsheba's husband, Uriah, a member of his army, killed so that he could marry her. Together, David and Bathsheba had Solomon. 1 Kings 1:11 Who said, "I do not know where my Lord is, and they took him away"? Answer: Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene said this statement at the entrance to the cave, where Jesus lay. She 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 This woman stole the household goods from her father when she left with her husband, Jacob. Answer: Rachel. Laban's daughter Rachel took all of the household goods. Jacob was married to Leah and Rachel, daughters of Laban. They were all living together, but some friction broke out with Laban. 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 Who was Joseph's master during his time as a slave in Egypt? Answer: Potiphar. While he was an Egyptian slave, Joseph's master was Potiphar. 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 Who lost their sight for three days while traveling to Damascus? Answer: Saul of Tarsus. Saul of Tarsus, persecutor of the Jews, lost his sight while 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 Saul to Paul. Acts 9:9 What was special about the pool at Bethesda? Answer: It was a rest spot for the disabled. The pool at Bethesda was where people with disabilities and ailments came to lie in and rest. The pool was located in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate. It was surrounded by five colonnades that provide shade from the sun. People with paralysis, blindness, lameness, and disabilities congregated here. John 5:2-5 What was the method used to cure the Israelites in the desert after they were bitten by poisonous snakes? Answer: They looked at a staff with a bronze snake on it. Moses was instructed by God to make a staff with a bronze figure of a snake on its head. This walking stick was given the name of Netheusada, and when one looked at it, it cured snake bites. Numbers 21:8 What charge did the elders and priests accuse Jesus of at the trial with the Sanhedrin? Answer: Blasphemy against God. The religious authorities of the time did not like Jesus preaching and messing up their world. Jesus was viewed as a troublemaker and a sinner who violated the rules of the Sabbath. The religious folks could not locate any real evidence to charge Jesus with. The best excuse they could come up with was to charge Jesus with blasphemy. This was based on witness testimony that Jesus said, "I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days." Matthew 26:57-67 Who was the most famous prophet during the time of King Ahab? Answer: Elijah. 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. Elijah was the prophet who told King Ahab that his health would never get better because he did not obey God. He prophesied a drought, healed people, spoke to God, and did several other astonishing things. 1 Kings 21 Who came across an Ethiopian eunuch sitting in a chariot reading the book of Isaiah? Answer: Philip. 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 Who said he would never deny Jesus? Answer: Peter. Peter was adamant that he would never deny knowing Jesus. During the Passion of Christ, at the Last Supper, Jesus predicted that Peter would deny knowing Him three times that evening. 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 crowd members 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 as Jesus announced. Matthew 26:69-75 Which orphaned Jewish maiden married a Persian king? Answer: Esther. The Jewish orphan who married a Persian king was Esther. 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 Who delivered the sermon during the disciples' meeting with the multitude at Pentecost? Answer: Simon Peter. 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 him and the disciples for their declaration. Acts 2 Which king committed suicide after refusing to surrender following a battle he lost? Answer: Saul. King Saul committed suicide 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 This ruler asked Jesus to raise his only daughter from the dead. Answer: Jairus. Jairus came to Jesus and asked Him to save his daughter. At the Jewish synagogue in Capernaum, Jairus was a leading figure. Jesus agreed, and as He was walking to the house of Jairus, a woman touched His cloak. The woman was instantly cured of a lifelong bleeding disorder. Jesus proceeded to the house of Jairus and brought his 12-year-old daughter back to life. Mark 5:21 Who was paid thirty pieces of silver to betray Jesus on the night of his arrest? Answer: Judas Iscariot. Judas Iscariot was paid thirty pieces of silver to betray Jesus on the night of His arrest. He was an outsider who was not from the general area where the other disciples lived and always felt unaccepted by them. He had a slight greedy streak and served as the treasurer of Jesus' ministry, managing the financial matters. Judas approached the elders and asked them how much they would pay. They offered 30 pieces of silver. Matthew 26:14-16 Which apprentice took over for Elijah? Answer: Elisha. Elijah's apprentice was Elisha, who took over Elijah's ministry. 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 and took over Elijah's ministry. He preached for over 60 years. 1 Kings 19:19 Who was the oldest recorded person in the Bible and was 696 years old when he died? Answer: Methuselah. 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 Who considered himself the chief of sinners? Answer: Paul. After his conversion, Paul claimed to be the chief of all sinners. Paul's name was originally Saul before God changed it to Paul. Before his conversion, Saul condemned and persecuted the believers. 1 Timothy 1:15 Who ordered several of Daniel's friends to be thrown into a fiery furnace for worshipping God? Answer: Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar placed Daniel's three friends in the furnace, but when he looked inside, he saw four entities. He jumped up in amazement and told his advisers that one of them looked like a son of gods. Daniel 3:24-25 Who placed several of his brothers in jail for three days? Answer: Joseph. Joseph placed three of his brothers in jail when they arrived in Egypt begging for food. Joseph was the second youngest brother among the twelve brothers of the family. Benjamin was the youngest. Several older brothers sold Joseph into slavery to the Ishmaelites. Potiphar, the chief Egyptian guard, bought him as a slave. Joseph eventually became Pharaoh's right-hand man and governor of the land. During the famine, several of his older brothers came to Egypt asking Joseph for food. They didn't recognize Joseph, and he p ut three of his brothers in jail until they brought his youngest brother Benjamin, whom he had never seen, to him. Genesis 42 Who was John the Baptist’s father? Answer: Zacharia. The father of John the Baptist was Zacharia. 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 Whom did King Ahab's wife have killed so that the king could acquire ownership of a vineyard near the palace? Answer: Naboth. Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab, orchestrated the death of Naboth to acquire his vineyard. 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 Who was the highest priest and the king of Salem? Answer: Melchizedek. The high priest and the king of Salem was Melchizedek. 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 Whose family was the only one that survived the collapse of the Jericho walls? Answer: Rahab. Rahab's family was the only one that survived the collapse of the Jericho walls She was a prostitute that assisted two of Joshua's spies in escaping their pursuers. Rahab tied a red cord to her windowsill to identify her location to God's invading army, ensuring that her family wouldn't be harmed. She and her family survived the slaughter of every man, woman, child, and animal during the collapse and downfall of Jericho. Joshua 2 What is a restless evil that is full of poison? Answer: The tongue. The restless evil, full of poison, is the human tongue. Quotes from the Bible: "Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts." "The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body." "It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell." James 3:8 Where did the congregation of 5,000 sit during Jesus' teaching when the disciples fed them with bread and fish? Answer: On the green grass along the shoreline. A congregation gathered on the green grass along the Galilee shoreline to hear Jesus. Jesus spoke from a boat at the shoreline where everyone had come to see and hear Him. It was late in the day, and the congregation got hungry, so the disciples provided lunch with 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread. Mark 6:39 How many bread fragments were left over after the congregation finished eating along the shore? Answer: Twelve baskets full. After the multitude was fed, there were two full baskets full of bread fragments left. Jesus was discussing his sometimes misbelieving disciples about providing bread to the crowds that gathered to see him. On three separate occasions, Jesus performed a miracle by stretching the amount of available bread to more than was needed. Mark 8:19 Who was the god of the Philistine camp? Answer: Dagan . The Phillistines worshipped a god they called Dagan. Tradition says that Dagan was a god and father of another god, Baal. Dag translates as "fish," and Dagan was half fish and half human. Really! Judges 16:23 How old was Joshua when he died? Answer: 110 years old. Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land because Moses and Aaron had died. He died at the age of 110 and was buried at Timnath Serah in Ephraim. Joshua 24:29 How did the Israelites in the desert know when it was time to break camp and move out? Answer: The cloud over the tabernacle would move. There was a cloud over the tabernacle; when the cloud lifted, it was time to break camp. After the cloud stopped moving and settled, it marked the spot where we would stop and make camp. Numbers 10:11-12 Who was the judge who held court out in the open air under the shade of palm trees? Answer: Deborah. 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 Who did Jacob work for to secure his daughter's hand in marriage? Answer: Laban. Jacob worked for Laban in exchange for a promise from Laban to marry one of his daughters. Laban had two daughters, and 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 What remarkable warrior led 300 soldiers on God's command to defeat the Midianites at Moreh? Answer: Gideon. Gideon defeated the Midianite army with only 300 soldiers. He wanted to use his entire army to attack the enemy. God commanded him to use only 300 soldiers split into three companies of 100 men each. Judges 7 Why were the owners of a slave girl upset and had Paul arrested when he caused a demon to leave her body? Answer: She made them money telling fortunes. The demon-possessed slave girl was making them money by telling fortunes to their customers. The slave girl with a demon inside kept following Paul and Silas, shouting about who they were. After several days of this, Paul had enough, and he commanded the demon to leave her body in the name of Jesus. Paul and Silas were stripped and beaten, severely flogged, and then thrown into jail for interfering with their livelihood and their property, the slave girl. Acts 16:16-24 Who often played the harp to soothe Saul in his chambers? Answer: David. David was called to play the harp , providing Saul relief and making him feel better. Saul would often develop headaches and feel ill, saying that he had an evil spirit in him. David's harp playing would sooth Saul and make him feel better. 1 Samuel 16:21-23 Which one of these three, a priest, a Levite, and a Samaritan, came across the victim of a robbery along the road and helped him? Answer: Samaritan. 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. 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Your biblical knowledge will be tested with a free, online quiz about the places mentioned in the Bible. This easy quiz for children provides the answers, reference information, and supporting Bible verse for each question. Easy Children's Quiz about the Bible Easy Bible Quiz for children concerning facts about the Bible. Children should easily answer these trivia Bible questions. What are the names of the two sets of books bound in the standard Protestant Bible? a. The First Testament and the Last Testament. b. The Old Testament and the New Testament. c. Old Epistles and New Epistles. Answer B: New and Old Testaments. The Protestant Christian Bible is divided into the New Testament and the Old Testament. What is the last book in the Christian Bible? a. The Book of Revelation. b. The Apocrypha. c. Malachi. Answer A: Revelation. The last book of the standard Protestant Christian Bible is the Book of Revelation, and it is in the New Testament section of the Bible. What is the first book in the Protestant Christian Bible? a. Genesis. b. Exodus. c. Deuteronomy. Answer A: Genesis. Genesis is the first book of the Protestant Bible, and it is in the section called the Old Testament. What is the first book of the New Testament? a. Mark. b. Genesis. c. Matthew. Answer C: Matthew. The Book of Matthew is the first book of the New Testament. What are the first four books of the New Testament called? a. Apocrypha. b. Gospels. c. Epistles. Answer B: Gospels. The first four books of the New Testament are called the Gospels. The Gospels tell the story of Jesus. What are the first five books of the Old Testament called? a. Parables. b. Beatitudes. c. Pentateuch. Answer C: Pentateuch. The Pentateuch makes up the first five books of the Bible. Which book of the Bible tells about the end of times? a. Acts. b. Judah. c. Revelation. Answer C: Revelation. The Book of Revelation describes events related to the end of times. Which book of the Bible contains the story of Adam and Eve? a. Genesis. b. Leviticus. c. Numbers. Answer A: Genesis. The story of Adam and Eve is told in the Book of Genesis. Which book of the Old Testament contains the story of the exodus from Egypt led by Moses? a. Genesis. b. Exodus. c. Deuteronomy. Answer B: Exodus. The book of Exodus tells the story of the Hebrews' mass exodus from their slavery in Egypt. Some Bibles have sentences written in red ink; why is that? a. These are the commandments that God gave to the Israelites. b. Red letters in the Bible are words spoken by the Devil. c. These are the words spoken by Jesus. Answer C: Words of Jesus. Words with red letters in the Bible are words that Jesus spoke. What language was the original Old Testament written in? a. Ancient Hebrew. b. Old English. c. Latin. Answer A: Hebrew. The Old Testament was mostly written in ancient Hebrew because most of the authors were Hebrew. What language was most of the original New Testament written in? a. Old Koine Greek. b. Aramaic. c. Persian. Answer A: Koine Greek. The New Testament was mostly written in the older Koine Greek because it was the most popular language of the time. What was the first complete version of the Bible written in English? a. The King James Bible. b. The Wycliffe Bible. c. The Vulgate. Answer B: Wycliffe Bible. The Wycliffe Bible written by John Wycliffe is believed to be the first complete English Bible translation. Read the story of the Wycliffe Bible. What happened to the early authors who translated the Bible into English? a. The church praised them for their work and elevated them to sainthood. b. The church executed the early English translators and set them on fire. c. Nothing significant happened to them, but they all died poor. Answer B: Executed and burned. The church executed all the authors who translated the Bible into English. After the authors were executed, the church burned their bodies for blasphemy against it. What is the name of a third section of books that some Protestant Bibles have? a. A third section of the Bible is called the Apocrypha. b. The third portion of books is the appendix. c. The Pentateuch is an added third section. Answer A: Apocrypha. The Apocrypha is a third section containing 14 books found in some Protestant Bibles. These books are also called the Deuterocanonical Books and are included in the Catholic Bible. How many years did it take to write all the original manuscripts of the Bible? a. One century. b. 1500 years. c. 100 years. Answer B: 1500 years. It took over 1500 years for 40 authors to write the complete Bible. What is considered the greatest discovery concerning biblical manuscripts? a. The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. b. Roman pontiff manuscripts. c. The Vulgate. Answer A: Dead Sea Scrolls. The Dead Sea Scrolls are considered the greatest discovery of biblical manuscripts. The scrolls contain most of the Old Testament. What is considered the greatest verse in the Bible, as Jesus said? a. The Ten Commandments. b. The Golden Rule. c. Beatitudes. Answer B: Golden Rule. Jesus said that the Golden Rule is considered the greatest verse in the Bible. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Jesus and the Bible promote that love is the priority in life. Luke 6:27-33 How are the books of the Bible arranged? a. The books of the Bible are arranged by the dates on which they were written. b. Books of the Bible are arranged by topic. c. They are arranged alphabetically. Answer B: By topic. The books of the Bible are arranged by topic and not by dates or any timeline. What does the Bible say about tattoos? a. Tattoos are OK as long as they are not vulgar. b. There is nothing in the Bible about tattoos. c. Tattoos are not allowed. Answer C: No tattoos. The Bible absolutely states that we are not to have tattoos. Leviticus 19:28 “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord." Main Children's Menu “Love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.” Romans 12:10

Test your knowledge of general bible topics and subjects. Dive into the fascinating world of the Bible with our fun and educational medium level quiz! Difficult Bible Quiz with Answers. Bible Quiz and Bible Facts concerning general biblical topics. Hard Bible trivia quiz with answers about biblical subjects. Difficult Bible questions about general biblical topics. What prayer did Jesus teach his followers to say? Answer: The Lord's Prayer. The prayer starts with "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. " The prayer was customary for all children during this author's childhood before going to bed. I wonder if the prayer is still a custom, or have we as a society gone so far that we neglect to express thanks and ask for forgiveness? Luke 11:1-13 Which Bible book is considered the first written? Answer: Job. The first Bible book (document) written is believed to be Job. Bible books are not placed in the order of when they were written. Books are placed according to their general theme or purpose. The Book of Job was the first book written but not the first in the Bible. In the Book of Job, God tested Job's "patience." The lesson of the Book of Job is to trust and believe in God. Who baptized Jesus? Answer: John the Baptist. John the Baptist, the second cousin of Jesus, baptized Him in the Jordan River. The second cousin of Jesus baptized Him. Their mothers, Elizabetha and Mary, were first cousins. Not only did John the Baptist baptize Jesus, but he also made the official announcement that Jesus was the prophesied messiah who had finally arrived. When John baptized Jesus, the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus like a dove. Matthew 3:13-17 When did the exodus led by Moses occur? Answer: 13th or the 15th century Scholars believe the massive exodus took place in the 13th or the 15th century. Unfortunately, the exact date cannot be determined. Using the Bible and archeological evidence, scholars come up with two possible dates. When did the exodus from Egypt happen? How many days did it rain while Noah and his family were on the Ark? Answer: Forty days. It rained for forty days and forty nights while Noah and his family were in the Ark. The water took about 150 days to recede, allowing the ark to rest on Mount Ararat. Noah and his family were on the Ark for about 370 days. Gen 7:11-12 How did Paul escape Damascus when the Jews were trying to kill him? Answer: He was lowered down the wall in a basket. Paul's followers took him to a hole in the exterior city wall and lowered him down in a basket. The people were upset with Paul's message about Jesus being the Messiah when he was preaching at the synagogue. They wanted to kill him for his blasphemy. Acts 9:20-25 What does the word "gospel" mean? Answer: "Good News." The word "gospel" is derived from the Old English word "godspel" (good story). Luke 4:42-43 Romans 10:15 What was the first plague that God placed on Egypt? Answer: Turned the Nile to blood. God unleashed ten plagues on Egypt. Turning the Nile into blood was the first plague God placed on Egypt. The death of all firstborns, regardless of age, was the last plague. After this one, the people revolted against Pharaoh and forced him to let the slaves go. Exodus 7 Who is the mediator between God and his children on Earth? Answer: Jesus. "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." 1 Timothy 2:5 During a battle, which object did Joshua command to stand still? Answer: The Sun. Joshua needed more daylight to finish the battle. He called upon God for a miracle to make the sun stand still for more daylight. Joshua 10:7-14 Who was thrown out a window by servants and then eaten by dogs? Answer: Jezebel. Jezebel was the wife of Ahab, King of Israel, and was thrown out of a window. Both Jezebel and Ahab were regarded as among the most notorious individuals in the Bible. General Jehu had overthrown Jezebel's son and killed him. One day, when Jehu was outside Jezebel's window, she taunted him. In retaliation, Jehu ordered the servants to throw Jezebel out the window. While she lay there, dogs began to eat her body before it could be buried. 2 Kings 9:30-37 What Jewish ruling council plotted against Jesus and had Him arrested? Answer: The Sanhedrin. The Sanhedrin ruled against and brought charges against Jesus. This ruling council had authority over both the religious and civil matters. Seventy-one members made up the court. They were the elite of society, comprising heads of tribes, teachers, scribes, priests, elders, and other prominent community members. Matthew 26:1-5 What is the Tanakh? Answer: The Jewish Bible. The Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh and has five sections or divisions. The first section of the Bible is called the Torah and has five books. It is believed that Moses either wrote the first five books or directed their writing. The entire Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh. The Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh. Which disciple was a tentmaker? Answer: Paul. Before becoming an apostle, Paul was known as Saul of Tarsus. Saul was a devout Jewish Pharisee and Roman citizen. He spent much of his time as a persecutor of the Jews. Saul also had a trade as a tentmaker to support himself. Acts 18:1-3 Which disciple was a Roman tax collector? Answer: Matthew Matthew was a tax collector for the Roman Empire. The Jews considered Matthew a traitor and, most importantly, a sinner. Matthew was a Levi Jew who worked for the Roman authorities. His job was collecting money from the Jews, and he often used extortion in doing so. Matthew 9:9-11 Who are the sons of Zipporah and Moses? Answer: Eliezer and Gershom. Eliezer and Gershom are the sons of Zipporah and Moses. Zipporah was one of the seven daughters of Jethro. We know Moses was born to a slave and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter. Jethro took Moses in after Moses had fled Egypt, where he had murdered a slave master. It was only natural that Zipporah and Moses hooked up. Moses and Zipporah had two sons. Who was Moses's sister? Answer: Miriam. Miriam was the sister of Moses, and she was older than Moses. God gave Miriam leprosy when she attempted a coup to overthrow Moses. Miriam felt she would make a better leader and wanted Moses out of the way so she could take over. Numbers 26:59 Besides Jesus, who else walked on water? Answer: Peter. Besides Jesus, Peter also walked on water at the same time. The disciples were out in a boat a short distance from shore. Jesus was on shore and called out to them as he started walking on water toward the boat. Peter answered, got out of the boat, and started walking towards Jesus. Unfortunately, Peter lost faith and began to sink. Jesus had to rescue him. Matthew 14:22-33 Who did God pick up in a fiery chariot? Answer: Elijah. God sent the fiery chariot to pick up Elijah at the River Jordan. Elijah was a devout prophet favored by God. Elisha was Elijah's protégé who took over Elijah's ministry. 2 Kings 2:10-12 What manuscripts were found in a cave near a sea? Answer: The Dead Sea Scrolls. A cave concealed scrolls, which included a substantial portion of the Old Testament. Researchers discovered the scrolls in caves near Qumran between 1947 and 1956. Local shepherds seeking shelter in the cave near the Dead Sea first discovered the scrolls. The Dead Sea Scrolls contained most of the Old Testament. Who is the oldest person in the Bible? . Answer: Methuselah. Methuselah is the oldest recorded person in the Bible at 969 years old. Noah was the grandson of Methuselah and the third-oldest man in the Bible at 950 years old. Methuselah was a descendant of Seth, who was the fifth oldest, at 912 years old. Genesis 5:21–27 Name the two individuals who were taken to heaven without dying first. Answer: Enoch and Elijah. Enoch and Elijah were taken directly to heaven without dying first. "Enoch walked with God, and then he disappeared because God took him away." Genesis 5:24 "Suddenly, Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind." 2 Kings 2:11 Which Bible written in English was the first to have numbered verses? Answer: The Geneva Bible. The first Bible in English with numbered verses was the Geneva Bible. The church exiled those who dared to translate the Bible into English. Many exiled individuals sought refuge in Switzerland, a neutral nation. The English version of the Bible was first printed in Switzerland in 1560. It was later allowed to be printed in England by Sir Rowland Hill of Soulton in 1575. William Shakespeare and the Puritans who immigrated to America, among others, used the Geneva Bible. The Geneva Bible was rewritten with the Apocrypha removed. It developed into the Bishops' Bible because Matthew Parker, the archbishop of Canterbury, oversaw its translation. The Geneva Bible was the first Bible with numbered verses. Who started and was the founder of Judaism? Answer: Abraham. The first patriarch and founder of the Hebrew (Jewish) religion was Abraham. Abraham was sometimes known as the father of the faithful. It appears that Abraham sparked God's interest in the Hebrews. Abraham made a covenant with God, which is considered the foundation of Judaism. Genesis 12-25 Proverbs states that every child is full of foolishness, but what will correct him? Answer: Rod of discipline. The rod of discipline will correct a child full of foolishness according to the proverbs. This form of correction is outdated and was used before the advent of "Time Out." People from biblical times recognized discipline as both verbal and physical. One of the most effective tools in the discipline of children was the physical rod of correction. During the author's childhood, the rod of correction was quite effective. However, in modern times, the only discipline is "time out," aka "go to your room and play with your Android." "No man left behind" has a new meaning to the current generation. The new battle cry is "No one is a failure," and every participant in any competition is awarded a medal. Proverbs 22:15 How will the Lord come when he comes the second time? Answer: Thief in the night. A "thief in the night" is how Jesus will unexpectedly appear when he returns. Nobody can predict when Jesus will return. Jesus Himself does not know; only God knows. There will be no advance announcement about when Jesus arrives. We will know about it when it happens, and it will be a loud, boisterous event. Matthew 24:42-44 Who said to God, "Am I my brother's keeper?" Answer: Cain. Cain asked God, "Am I my brother's keeper?" Those were the words Cain said to God after he killed his brother Abel. God expelled Cain from the family, and he found a new group of people to live with in the land of Nod. Genesis 4:8-10 Who doubted the identity of Jesus after his resurrection until he saw the scars on Jesus's hands? Answer: Thomas. Thomas doubted who Jesus was after the resurrection. Many failed to recognize Jesus right after the resurrection. Mary Magdalene at first thought he was a gardener. Two disciples were fishing and did not recognize Jesus when He approached them. While on the road, two other disciples didn't recognize Jesus until they broke bread. Before Thomas was convinced he was speaking with Jesus, he insisted on seeing the wounds in Jesus' hands as proof. The phrase "Oh, you doubt Thomas" is one of the most commonly used. John 20:25–29 What does the book of Hebrews assert that God's sight is blind to? Answer: Nothing. Nothing is hidden from God; He sees and hears everything. God is aware of "every hair on your head." Job 34:21, Jeremiah 16:17, Proverbs 15:3 Who did not want to be seen coming to see Jesus at night? Answer: Nicodemus did not want to be seen visiting Jesus because he was a Pharisee. The man was a Pharisee who didn't want the humiliation of being seen visiting Jesus. He was reluctant and fearful to speak with Jesus during the day. He inquired of Jesus about the significance of being "born again." John 2:3 Complete the sentence from this well-known Psalm. "I fear no ____, for you are with me." Answer: Evil. "I fear no evil, for you are with me." It is a popular psalm that is spoken at funerals. The psalm shows God as a loving shepherd who provides, protects, and restores the soul, giving peace of mind to those who hear it. Psalm 23 Which book comes after Genesis? Answer: Exodus. Genesis tells of Earth's creation and the beginnings of human life. It tells of their sins, how they strayed from God, and how they became slaves in Egypt. The following book, Exodus, picks up where the Israelites, after 400 years of slavery, were led out of Egypt by Moses and taken to the promised land. Who was the spokesman for Moses when he demanded that Pharaoh "Let my people go"? Answer: Aaron. Moses' brother Aaron was Moses' spokesman. Because Moses had a speech impediment, Aaron was his spokesperson. God commanded Moses' brother Aaron to take on that responsibility. Exodus 6:28-7:7 Where will there be a big final war after the tribulation? Answer: Armageddon. Armageddon is where the epic battle between God and the devil takes place. It is a battle between righteousness and evil. This battle is Satan's final rebellion against God. The battlefield for the final war is Armageddon in the Middle East. It is also known as the area near the Mountain of Megiddo. Revelation 16:16. Learn more about Armageddon here. What musical instrument did King David play? Answer: The lyre. The lyre is the musical instrument that David played. It is first mentioned that David, as a young lad, played for Samuel. King Saul often requested that David play music to relieve his stress. The Bible also indicates that David wrote several songs to the tunes of the lyre. 1 Samuel 16:14-23 What animals were NOT allowed to be used for sacrifice? Answer: Blemished animals. Blemished animals or animals with defects were not allowed to be sacrificed. Only perfect animals were acceptable to God for sacrifices. Animals that were dirty, blemished, or defective were not acceptable as sacrifices. Leviticus 22:19-26 How many loaves of bread did the disciples feed the listeners along the shore during a sermon that Jesus gave? Answer: Five loaves. The disciples provided five loaves of bread during Jesus' sermon from the boat. Jesus was standing in a boat at the shore and was giving a long sermon. The disciples noticed the listeners' hunger and urged Jesus to take action. The disciples took two fish and five loaves of bread and started feeding those gathered along the shore. Somehow, five loaves were all it took to feed a congregation of 5,000 who had gathered to hear Jesus. This miracle left twelve baskets of broken bread pieces after the sermon. Matthew 14:13-21 Who hid some Israelite spies in her home from the authorities? Answer: Rahab. Rahab was a prostitute that hid Hebrew spies in her attic from the authorities. The authorities were looking for spies whom Joshua sent into the city. Rahab was a prostitute but a believer in God. She hid the spies among the reeds on the roof of her house. To identify her apartment and ensure her safety, Rahab tied a red cord to her windowsill. Joshua 2:17-22 What did God put in the desert in front of the Israelites when they woke up every day? Answer: A pillar of cloud. During the day, God positioned a cloud pillar in front of the Hebrews. The Israelites would follow the cloud while traveling during the day. At night, God would place a pillar of fire in front of the Hebrews. Exodus 13:21 How long was Moses with God on Mt. Sinai when he received the Ten Commandments? Answer: 40 days and nights. Moses spent 40 days and nights on the mountain when he received the commandments. Moses made a total of six trips up the mountain to speak with God and learn the laws. The Bible records Moses spent 40 days and nights during the fourth trip when he received the first set of the Ten Commandments. Exodus 34:27-28 Return to the menu. “Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’” John 20:29

Test your biblical knowledge with a free, online quiz about the people and characters in the Bible. This easy quiz for children includes the answers, reference information, and Bible verses that support the answers to each question. Children's Easy Bible Quiz of Bible Persons and Characters This is an easy Bible quiz for children about people in the Bible. How good is your knowledge about the popular characters in the Bible? Can you answer these easy children's Bible questions? Who is the Messiah? a. Abraham. b. Jesus. c. Isaac. Answer B: Jesus. Jesus is the Messiah and is called the Christ. Prophecy foretold that the Messiah was to bring peace to the world and rebuild the temple. Matthew 1:16 Who died on the cross for us? a. Adam. b. Jesus. c. Moses. Answer B: Jesus. Jesus died on the cross for us as a payment to God for our sins. John 3:16 Romans 5:8: Isaiah 53:5 Who or what are disciples as described in the Bible? a. Students (b elievers) who gathered around and often followed Jesus to learn from Him. b. They are priests who consistently pray in the synagogue several times a day. c. The disciples were the inner circle of Jesus' ministry. Answer A: Students Disciples are basically students, learners, and believers that gathered around and sometimes followed Jesus to learn from Him. Who or what are apostles? a. Priests and clergy of the temple that supported Jesus. b. Part of Jesus' inner circle that was sent on missions. c. They were members of the Aaronic priesthood. Answer B: Members of Jesus' inner circle. Apostles were disciples that were part of Jesus' inner circle. Jesus sent them out on missions to preach. They also had responsibilities in Jesus' ministry, including healing. How many total apostles did Jesus have? a. Ten (10). b. Eleven (11). c. Twelve (12). d. Thirteen (13). Answer D: Thirteen (13). There were twelve (12) original disciples, called apostles, who followed Jesus. Judas died, and Matthias took his place, making a total of thirteen apostles. Luke 6:12-13 Who were the earthly parents of Jesus? a. Abraham and Sarah. b. Joseph and Mary. c. David and Abigail. Answer B: Joseph and Mary. Joseph and Mary are the parents of Jesus. Luke 1:26-28 Which Bible person built a giant boat called the Ark? a. Abraham. b. Moses. c. Adam d. Noah Answer D: Noah. Noah built a boat called the Ark. It took Noah over fifty years to build it. Most likely, his family helped him build it. Hebrews 11:7 How many unclean animals of each species was Noah to take aboard the Ark? a. Each animal species should have one member. b. Seven pairs of every unclean animal. c. Two of each animal species (1 pair). Answer C: Two. Noah was instructed to bring aboard two, one pair, and two of each unclean animal species. Genesis 7:1-3 Who in the Bible, because of his long hair, had the strength of ten men? a. King David. b. Samson. c. Moses Answer B: Samson. Samson had outstanding strength because of his long hair. Judges 16:15-19 Who was the king when Jesus was born? a. Herod the Great. b. Pontius Pilate. c. King David. Answer A: Herod the Great. Herod the Great was king when Jesus was born. Matthew 2:1-2 Who brought gold, myrrh, and frankincense to young Jesus? a. The Magi, who originated in the east, brought gifts to Jesus. b. Priests from Nazareth brought the three gifts. c. Members of the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem. Answer A: Magi. The Magi from the east brought gifts to the young Jesus when he was a boy of two years or less. Matthew 2:1-12 Which person in the Bible was thrown into a lion's den? a. Daniel. b. Jonah. c. Elijah. Answer A: Daniel. Daniel was thrown into a lion's den by the pagan king because he prayed to God instead of to the king. Daniel 6:6-16 Who did God take to heaven in a fiery chariot? a. Abraham. b. Enock. c. Elijah. Answer C: Elijah. Elijah was taken to heaven in a fiery chariot while he was alive. 2 Kings 2:6-15 Who was the wisest king in the Bible? a. King David. b. King Solomon. c. King Nebuchadnezzar. Answer B: King Solomon. King Solomon was the wisest king in the Bible. 1 kings 4:29-34 Who was swallowed by a big fish? a. Jonah. b. John the Baptist. c. Noah's son Japheth. Answer A: Jonah. Jonah was swallowed by a big fish that God sent. Jonah 1:17 Which Bible character did God hand the Ten Commandments to? a. Elisha. b. Aaron. c. Moses. Answer C: Moses. God gave the Ten Commandments on two stone slabs to Moses on Mount Sinai. Exodus 31:18 Who killed the giant named Goliath? a. Aaron killed Goliath during a battle in the desert against the Amalekites. b. David, the shepherd boy, engaged in combat with the Philistines. c. Jonah was sent to Ninevah by God to fight the Assyrians. Answer B: David. David killed Goliath when he was a young shepherd boy herding his father's sheep. I Samuel 17:48-53 What are the names of Adam and Eve's first two sons? a. Ham and Shem. b. Cain and Abel. c. Esau and Jacob. Answer B: Cain and Abel. Adam and Eve's first two sons are Cain and Abel. Genesis 4:1-3 Who was the third son of Adam and Eve? a. Seth. b. Jacob. c. Methuselah. Answer A: Seth. Seth was the third son of Adam and Eve. Genesis 5:1-8 Which son was killed by his brother because of jealousy? a. Cain killed Abel. b. Abel killed Cain. c. Cain killed Seth. Answer A: Cain killed Abel. Cain killed Abel because he was jealous that God preferred Abel's offering. Genesis 4:8 How many days did it take for God to create earth with everything on it? a. Six days. b. One week (seven days). c. A typical workweek (five days). Answer A: Six days. It took God six days to create the earth, and then he rested on the seventh day. Genesis 1:31 What was the ruler of Egypt called? a. King. b. Pharaoh. c. Emperor. Answer B: Pharaoh. The ruler of Egypt is called a pharaoh. Jeremiah 46:2 Main Children's Menu “Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vain glory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3

Take this medium to hard Bible Quiz to test your knowledge of general Bible Information and Biblical facts. Difficult Bible Quiz about the Bible. A learning exercise about the Bible by taking this Bible quiz. How well can you do with this difficult Bible quiz on biblical trivia? Difficult Bible Quiz about the Bible Does swearing an oath on the Bible in a court of law go against the Bible's teachings? a. NO. b. Yes. c. Only for those baptized. Answer B: Yes. Yes, it is against the Bible for anyone to swear any oath. There is a difference between swearing and cursing. Swearing is making a statement of truth or a solemn declaration invoking a deity (involving God). Cursing uses harmful or foul language, which also goes against the Bible. Matthew 5:34-37 . What did the Holy Spirit look like when it rested upon the disciples at Pentecost? a. Tongues of fire. b. Bright halo. c. A dove. Answer A: Tongues of fire. The Holy Spirit looked like divided tongues of fire when it rested upon the disciples. The tongues came in on a strong gust of wind that filled the room. The room was filled with loud heavenly noises. Acts 2:1–4. What did Jesus say was the only authorized reason for a divorce? a. Sexual Immorality. b. Not being in love. c. Physical abuse. Answer A: Sexual immorality. Sexual immorality is the only reason for a divorce. God intends that a marriage should never be broken. Sexual immorality outside the marriage of a man and a woman includes adultery, fornication, pornography, and gay activities. Matthew 19:7-9 . Who cared for Jesus' mother, Mary, after He was crucified? a. Matthew. b. Peter. c. John. Answer C: John. John the disciple took care of Mary after Jesus died. It was known that John was the apostle whom Jesus loved the most. While dying on the cross, Jesus instructed John to take care of His mother. John took her to his house in Ephesus, where he had his ministry. John 19:25-27. Who had three sons when he was over 500 years old? a. Noah. b . Adam. c. Moses. Answer A: Noah. Noah had three sons when he was over 500 years old. He finished building the Ark when he was over 600 years old. Noah was 950 years old when he died. Genesis 5:32. Under the Laws of Moses, what should be done to a child who attacks or curses a parent? a. The child should be exiled from the family. b. Parents are to forgive them. c. The child is to be killed. Answer C: The child is to be killed. The child is to be killed after striking a parent according to the Old Testament laws. The fourth commandment is "Thou shalt honor thy father and mother." This commandment is the most important, following the first three, which concern faithfulness to God. It would be understandable if punishment for disobeying the fourth commandment were severe. Exodus 21:15. Who received credit for writing the first comprehensive English translation of the entire Bible, including the Apocrypha? a. John Wycliffe. b. King James. c. Socrates. Answer A: John Wycliffe. John Wycliffe wrote the first complete Bible translation in English in 1384. Could you explain why the church burned William Tyndale's body? a. He assassinated the head priest of the Church of England in London. b. William Tyndale committed the crime of translating the Bible into English. c. He refused to say the Lord's Prayer at the beginning of his classes at Oxford. Answer B: Tyndale translated the Bible into English. William Tyndale translated the Bible into English from the original Hebrew and Greek texts. In 1536 AD, the church sentenced William Tyndale to death by strangling, and his body was burned. The church felt it would lose control of the parishioners if they could read and understand the Bible for themselves. William Tyndale is often regarded as the father of the English Bible. The Catholic Church exhumed this man 43 years after his death, burned his body, and, to emphasize their point, threw his ashes into the river. a. Dante. b. Socrates. c. King James. d. John Wycliffe. e. Shakespeare. Answer D: John Wycliffe. John Wycliffe produced a handwritten English translation of the complete Bible in 1384. The church exhumed John Wycliffe 43 years after his death. For Wycliffe's efforts in translating the Bible into English, the church set his body on fire. This act was John Wycliffe's belated punishment for printing the English translation of the Bible. The incident shows how the Catholic Church sought to maintain control over its teachings and influence among parishioners and their passion to publicly "get even" for those that went against them. John Wycliffe was an English theologian. This prophet went around "preaching unclothed" for 3 years. a. Isaiah. b. Nathan. c. Jeremiah. Answer A: Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah went around preaching in his underwear for three years. God instructed Isaiah to preach in his undergarments to prove a point about how wicked the believers were. Isaiah 20:1–4. What famous book did Sotheby's Auction sell for $14 million in 2013? a. The Book of Psalms, written by the Puritan ministers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. b. One of the first King James Bibles that was printed. c. One of the scrolls from the Dead Sea Scrolls. Answer A: Book of Psalms. Sotheby's sold The Book of Psalms, which was written by Puritan ministers, at auction for $14 million. What are the oldest known copies of biblical scripture? a. Ketef Hinnom Scrolls. b. Dead Sea Scrolls. c. Masoretic Text. Answer A: The Ketef Hinnom Scrolls. The Ketef Hinnom scrolls are the oldest known biblical scripture. They have been dated to around 650–587 BC. The Dead Sea Scrolls are dated to the transition from 100 BC to 100 AD. The Masoretic Text is dated from around the 7th to the 10th century AD. Who built the first temple in Jerusalem? a. King Solomon. b. King David. c. King Saul. Answer A: King Solomon. King Solomon built the first temple in Jerusalem. It was built as a permanent home for the Ark of the Covenant. King David, Solomon's father, purchased Mount Moriah as the site for the temple. 1 Kings 6:1-10. Who destroyed the First Temple in Jerusalem? a. Babylonians. b. Philistines. c. Klingons. d. Hittites. Answer A: Babylonians. The Babylonians destroyed the First Temple in Jerusalem. King Nebuchadnezzar II destroyed the First Temple in Jerusalem in 586 BC. The Babylonians, under the leadership of Captain Nebuzaradan, also tore down the city walls of Jerusalem and took many of its people back to Babylon. 2 Kings 25:1-11 Who destroyed the Second Temple in Jerusalem? a. Romans. b. Persians. c. Assyrians. Answer A: The Romans. The Romans destroyed the Second Temple in 70 AD. It was destroyed to suppress the growing Jewish resistance. The Romans starved the city, and then they breached its walls and set fire to it. Jesus and Daniel prophesied the destruction before it happened. Matthew 24:1-2 Daniel 9:26 If an Israelite did this evil deed by accident, he could take refuge for protection in another city. a. An Israelite who forgets to pay for something at the market can take refuge in another city. b. Accidentally kill someone. (Involuntary manslaughter, not murder.) c. He was found lying in bed with a family member, not his spouse. Answer B: Accidentally kill someone. If someone a ccidentally kills another person (involuntary manslaughter, not murder), they can seek refuge in another city. Joshua 20:3 . Unbelievably, many individuals who committed evil deeds in the Bible had this particular type of hair. a. Receding. b. Blonde. c. Bald. d. Red. Answer D. Red. Many of the villains in the Bible had red hair, including Esau, David, and Judas Iscariot. Less than 2% of the world's population has red hair. The name Adam is often associated with the color red. Mary Magdalen and Caleb the spy are believed to have had red hair. Who printed the first complete Bible on a printing press? a. The Chinese. b. King James. c. Gutenberg. Answer C: Gutenberg. The Gutenberg Bible was the first one printed on a printing press. Johannes Gutenberg printed the Bible in Germany in 1454. Biography of Johannes Gutenberg. Who seduced him while he was drunk? a. Phillip , while he was on a mission with Paul in Caesarea, received a visit from his virgin daughters, who seduced him because they wanted a brother to continue the family lineage. b. Lot: His two daughters seduced him during his exile in a cave, following the death of his wife in Sodom. c. Zelophehad had no male heirs to inherit his property, which is why this situation arose. Answer B: Lot. Lot's two daughters seduced him after they had intoxicated him. Lot's wife died while they were escaping from Gomorrah. There were no sons or brothers to carry on the family name. The daughters wanted the family line to continue, so they got themselves pregnant. Genesis 19:35 . Which of these religious sects does not believe in the Old Testament? a. Islam. b. Judaism. c. Christianity. d. Mormonism. e. Church of Scientology. Answer E: Church of Scientology. The Church of Scientology believes humans are immortal beings that have lived through past lives. Once you become a member, you can never leave. They are a totalitarian sect. All religious sects that are descendants of Abraham believe in the Old Testament. They all have their roots in Judaism, which was founded by Abraham. What was the first recognized "officially authorized Bible " of the Church printed in English? a. The Great Bible of 1539. b. Gutenberg Bible of 1455. c. King James of 1611. Answer A: The Great Bible. The first "authorized" Bible printed in English was the Great Bible. The Great Bible was commissioned by King Henry VIII and supervised by Thomas Cromwell and Miles Coverdale. Which situation in the Old Testament prevents a man from going to church? a. A man who has engaged in immoral sexual relations is prohibited from attending church. b. Someone with damaged privates (testicles) or privates that are cut off (eunuchs). c. Anyone who is not circumcised. Answer B: Someone with damaged privates. A man with damaged privates (testicles) cannot attend church. Those with their testicles removed (eunuchs) may not attend church. A person with a damaged or removed peepee (penis) is not allowed in church. Deuteronomy 23:1. What did God "smite" the people of Ashdod with in their "private bo dy parts"? a. Boils. b. Warts. c. Hemorrhoids. Answer C: Hemorrhoids. God afflicted the people of Ashdod with tumors (hemorrhoids) in their private body parts. The Philistines had captured the Ark, and terrible things started to happen to them. Dagon, their statue idol and god, fell to the ground on its face, bowing to the ark. The Philistines kept moving the Ark to different cities, and chaos always broke out. 1 Samuel 5:5-12. What did the Philistines do with the Ark of the Covenant after it caused chaos in every city? a. The Philistines sent a letter to the priests in Jerusalem demanding that they come and retrieve it. b. They placed the Ark on a cart, took it far away to the driest part of the desert, and abandoned it there. c. The Philistines placed the Ark of the Covenant in a cart and sent it towards the Israelites without a driver. Answer C: Placed the Ark on a cart without any driver. The Philistines loaded the Ark on a cart, attached two calves, and sent it away without a driver. The Ark seemed to have supernatural powers, causing many issues for the Philistines who captured it. After receiving tumors and hemorrhoids, the Philistines decided to get rid of the Ark. Five gold tumors and five gold rats were also placed on the cart as a guilt offering. The cart traveled to the field of Joshua in Beth Shemesh, where it stopped beside a large rock. 1 Samuel 6:14. This man called down fire from heaven, which consumed 50 soldiers on three separate occasions. a. Moses. b. Peter. c. Elijah. d. Jesus. Answer C: Elijah. Elijah called fire from heaven, which consumed 50 soldiers. He called for fire on three separate occasions until the captain sent by King Ahaziah finally got the hint to stop attacking. 2 Kings 1:10 . God provides specific instructions to perform this while in camp. a. Poop outside the camp and cover it up. b. Wash your hands before handling or eating food. c. Set out watches at all four corners of the camp at sundown. Answer A: Poop outside the camp. God provides specific instructions about pooping outside the camp. A hole is to be dug and covered up afterward. Deuteronomy 23:12-14. Which man prayed for the sun to stand still and for the moon to stop because he needed more time to conquer his enemy during a fierce battle? a. Abraham. b. Joshua. c. Moses. Answer B: Joshua. Joshua prayed, and the sun stood still, and the moon stopped so that he would have enough daylight to finish the battle against the Amorites. Five kings of the Amorites united to fight against the city of Gibeon. The Gibeonites then sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal for help. Joshua arrived with his entire army and fought against the Amorites, but they were running out of daylight. "The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day." Joshua 10:12-14. God instructed this man to take refuge in the Kerith Ravine near the Jordan River. a. John the Baptist was being hunted by King Herod and survived on locusts and honey in the ravine. b. Moses, having killed the taskmaster, fled Egypt on foot to the ravine to avoid certain death. c. Elijah fled to the ravine to escape from Ahab's wrath. Answer C: Elijah. Elijah the Tishbite prophesied to King Ahab that a famine was coming. Ahab was not happy about that prophecy and decided to have Elijah killed. God instructed Elijah to seek refuge in Kerith Ravine, located by a brook. Ravens brought bread and meat, and Elijah drank from the brook. 1 Kings 17:2-6 . What does the Old Testament prescribe for a wife who defends her husband by grabbing the opponent's privates? a. Her hand must be cut off immediately. b. She is to stay in isolation away from her husband for 72 hours. c. The wife must immediately go and cleanse her hands with water that has been blessed. Answer A: Her hand must be cut off. A woman who touches the privates of her husband's assailant must have her hand cut off. During a fight between a husband and an assailant, a woman must not touch the assailant's genitals. Deuteronomy 25:11 . In the Old Testament, what happens to a woman who marries and is not a virgin? a. All the men in the village must stone her. b. She is forced to divorce her husband. c. Returned to her father, and the marriage is annulled. Answer A: She must be stoned to death. Every man in the village must stone to death a non-virgin who marries. This must be done at the entrance of her father's house. Before the arrival of Jesus and under the Mosaic laws, life was very strict and punishment severe. Deuteronomy 22:13-21 . Return to the menu. Humorous words and phrases from the 1950s: What is a passion pit? a. It is a living room sunk lower than the main floor. b. The passion pit is a hot tub or spa. c. A passion pit is a drive-in theater. Answer C: Drive-in theater. Drive-in theaters offered young couples a safe and secluded place for romantic intimacy. The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost. Luke 19:10

Who was Moses? Take this easy Bible quiz about the fascinating character Moses. Explore and learn with our Moses Bible Quiz with Answers. What did Moses do? Bible Quiz with Answers and Trivia about Moses. Hard Bible Quiz and Bible Facts about Moses. Bible trivia questions with answers and details about Moses. How well do you know Moses? What are the two most important things that Moses did? Answer: Led the slaves out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. Moses led the Jewish people out of Egyptian slavery to the promised land. For forty years, Moses guided the Israelites through the desert. While traveling in the desert, Moses spoke with God and received the Ten Commandments. Exodus 3. What do the Muslims believe about Moses? Answer: Moses was a prophet. Muslims believe that Moses was a prophet sent by Allah. The Islamic Quaran mentions Moses several times. He is elevated to be the greatest prophet, second only to Mohammed. Moses is considered a spiritual and moral leader of the faith. What was a major flaw in the personality of Moses that upset God? Answer: Anger issue. Moses had a serious anger management issue. God was so displeased with Moses and his anger that Moses was forbidden to enter the promised land. Moses was permitted to see the promised land from the mountaintop, and then he died. Numbers 20:6-12 What country was Moses born in? Answer: Egypt. Moses was born in Egypt. The family of Moses lived in Egypt as slaves. Moses was born in Egypt during this period. Exodus 2:11-25. What promise did Moses keep for Joseph as the Jews left Egypt? Answer: Take Joseph's coffin to the promised land. Moses promised to take Joseph's coffin to the promised land. Moses took Joseph's funeral container out of Egypt during the exodus. The container was later buried in the promised land. Genesis 50:24-26 Joshua 24:29-33 What river did Moses float down while in a basket when he was a baby? Answer: The Nile River. Moses' biological mother placed Moses in a basket and set it in the Nile River. She hoped someone in the pharaoh's court would discover him as he floated along the bank. The sister of Moses followed the basket along the riverbank. Exodus 2. How old was Moses when his mother placed him in the basket? Answer: Three months old. When he floated down the Nile River in a basket, Moses was a three-month-old baby . Moses was born 3 months premature, and his mother could only hide him for three months. Exodus 2:1-10. What was the name of Moses's older brother? Answer: Aaron. Aaron was Moses's older brother. Moses was the youngest of three siblings. Aaron served as Moses's spokesman, particularly when speaking to the Pharaoh. Exodus 7:1-7. What was the name of Moses's older sister? Answer: Miriam. Miriam was Moses's older sister. She followed the basket along the riverbank that contained Moses. The plan was to save his life, hoping Pharaoh's family would discover him. During the exodus in the desert, God afflicted Miriam with leprosy because she wanted to push her brother Moses aside and take control. Numbers 26. What was the name of Moses' biological father? Answer: Amram. Amram was Moses's father. Moses's parents were from the tribe of Levi. Amram is the son of Kohath, who is a son of Levi, making Amram a grandson of Levi. What was the name of Moses' biological mother? Answer: Jochebed was Moses's mother. Jochebed was the sister of Amram's father. Yes, sir! In other words, Moses's father, Amram, married his aunt. Exodus 6:20. Whom did Moses kill? Answer: An Egyptian taskmaster. Moses killed an Egyptian taskmaster. One day, Moses was walking among the Hebrews and saw an Egyptian taskmaster beating a slave. Moses's anger overwhelmed him, leading him to kill the Egyptian and bury him in the sand. A witness to the murder alerted the authorities. For fear of his life, Moses left Egypt and went into hiding. Exodus 2:11-12. What physical ailment did Moses have? Answer: Speech disorder. Moses had a speech impediment. It is believed that Moses stuttered. As a result, his brother became his spokesperson. One tradition not authenticated by the Bible states that when Moses was a child, he put a hot coal in his mouth that caused the speech impediment. Exodus 4. Who was Moses' foster mother? Answer: Pharaoh's daughter. Moses's foster mother was Pharaoh's daughter. The servants saw Moses floating in a basket along the bank of the Nile. Pharaoh's daughter had a servant retrieve the basket. The daughter took Moses in and adopted him as her own. Pharaoh's daughter gave him his name. Numbers 26. Who was Jethro (also known as Reuel)? Answer: Father-in-law of Moses. Jethro was the father-in-law of Moses. Moses fled Egypt to Midian after killing the taskmaster. He came upon the daughters of Jethro at a well and helped them obtain water. Jehtro was a Midianite priest and had seven daughters. The daughters brought Moses to their father, and Moses became a shepherd for Jethro. Moses married one of the daughters of Jethro. Exodus 2:16-20 What advice did Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, give to Moses when they were in the desert? Answer: Develop a court system. Jethro advised Moses to develop a court system . Moses found it challenging to handle all of the people's grievances by himself. Jethro advised Moses to set up a system of subordinates to hear lower cases. This system empowered others to judge the people under Moses's guidance. Exodus 18. Who was the wife of Moses? Answer: Zipporah. The wife of Moses was Zipporah, a Midianite. Zipporah was the daughter of Jethro, for whom Moses herded sheep. Exodus 2:21-22. Who was Moses's sister-in-law? Answer: Elisheba. The sister-in-law of Moses was Elisheba. Elisheba was the wife of Moses' brother Aaron. Exodus 6:23. Who or what was Nehushtan? Answer: A brass pole representing a snake. Nehushtan was a bronze representation of a snake set upon a pole. Those who gazed upon the Nehushtan would obtain relief from snake bites. The Nehushtan would cure the Israelites of bites from any "fiery serpents" while wandering in the desert. Numbers 21:4-8. How did God first appear to Moses when He spoke to him? Answer: Burning bush. God appeared as a voice in a burning bush to Moses. Moses was tending sheep at the base of the Holy Mountain in Sinai. God appeared to Moses in the form of a burning bush. Before approaching the burning bush, God asked Moses to remove his sandals. Exodus 3:1-6. How many commandments were on the stone tablets that Moses had? Answer: Ten. Moses received the Ten Commandments on two stone tablets from God. The tablets had the commandments written on both sides. God inscribed these tablets with his finger and gave them to Moses. Exodus 20:1-17. How many books did Moses write? Answer: Five books. Moses wrote five books. The books Moses wrote are commonly known as the Books of Law or the Pentateuch. They are the first five books in the Old Testament. What did God feed the Israelites during the forty years in the desert? Answer: Manna. God fed manna to the Israelites when they were roaming in the desert. The Bible and the Quran describe manna as a sweet bread from heaven. In the morning, manna appeared on the ground, resembling dew. The Israelites had to eat the manna the same day they picked it. An exception was the Saturday Sabbath. The day before the Sabbath, they harvested twice as much to ensure a sufficient supply for the Sabbath. Exodus 16. What did God command Moses to do when the Israelites were murmuring that they were thirsty while wandering through the desert? Answer: Talk to a rock. God commanded Moses to go to a certain place and speak to a specific rock. Moses was so upset with the complaining Israelites that he smacked the rock in anger with his staff instead of talking to it. This incident of disobediance was one of the reasons God did not allow Moses to enter the promised land. Numbers 20. What did Moses put in a watering hole at another time when the Israelites were again murmuring for water, when they came upon a waterhole that was bitter and undrinkable? Answer: A sweet stick in the water hole. To make the water sweet, Moses placed a special piece of wood in the waterhole. Exodus 15:22-27. Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God? Answer: Mount Sinai God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. Moses spent 40 days and 40 nights on the mountain speaking with God when he received the commandments. Exodus chapters 31-33. How many sets of the Ten Commandments did God make for Moses? Answer: Two sets. God created two sets of commandments on stone tablets for Moses. As we all know, Moses had anger management problems. Aaron allowed the Israelites to make a golden idol, which upset Moses. Moses was so angry that he threw the first tablets to the ground, smashing them. That's why he had to trek back up the mountain a second time to ask God to make a second set. Can you imagine that conversation? Exodus chapters 31-33. What sea did Moses part with his staff? Answer: Red Sea. Moses parted the Red Sea with his staff, providing a path for the Israelites to cross over. After the Israelites passed through the sea and were safe on the other side, Moses closed the waters. Exodus 15. How many wives did Moses have? Answer: Two wives. Moses's first wife was Zipporah, a Midianite and the daughter of Jethro. Exodus 2:21. Moses' second wife was Ethiopian with an unknown name. Moses' brother and sister were upset with Moses for marrying outside their ethnic group. Numbers 12:1. Why did God bestow Miriam with leprosy when they were in the desert? Answer: For rebelling against Moses. Miriam rebelled against Moses and wanted to lead the Israelites against God's will. Miriam and Aaron were upset with Moses for taking a non-jewish woman as his wife after Zipporah died. Numbers 12:1-10 How old was Moses when he left Egypt for Midian? Answer: About 40 years old. Moses was about 40 years old when he left Egypt on the lam for Midian. The Bible isn't specific, but the timeline of Moses can be calculated. The timeline of Moses. How old was Moses when he faced Pharaoh and said, "Let my people go" ? Answer: 80 years old. Moses was 80 years old when he and Aaron faced Pharaoh. The age of Moses' confrontation with Pharaoh is calculated based on the storyline in the Bible. How old was Moses when he died? Answer: 120 years old. Moses was 120 years old when he died. He died on the same day as his birthday, the 7th day of the month of Adar. Moses climbed Mount Nebo so that he could see the promised land. God would not allow Moses to enter the promised land because he disobeyed His commands. Deuteronomy 34. Where was Moses buried? Answer: Moab Valley. Moses died on Mount Nebo, but God buried him in the Moab Valley with an unmarked grave. Deuteronomy 34:5-8. Who was Moses' successor who took over for him after he died? Answer: Joshua. Joshua took over as the leader of the Israelites after Moses died. God forbade Moses from leading the Israelites across the border and into Canaan. It was God's way of reprimanding Moses for his anger management issue. Joshua assumed leadership of the Israelite clan after God relieved Moses of the responsibility. Deuteronomy 34. How did the Egyptian army fail in its attempt to recapture Moses and the slaves? Answer: The soldiers drowned in the Red Sea. The Egyptian army that pursued the Israelites drowned in the sea. Moses parted the sea, and after the army entered it, the sea fell back to normal, and the soldiers drowned. Exodus 15:19. How many plagues did God inflict on Egypt before the Pharaoh let the people go? Answer: Ten plagues. God inflicted 10 plagues on Egypt. Moses warned Pharaoh that God would inflict the plagues on Egypt. Pharaoh refused to let the people go after each warning until the final one . Exodus 7. What was the first plague that God placed on Egypt? Answer: The Nile River turned red. God said the river would turn to blood and kill all the fish. Exodus 7:17–18 What was the last plague that God placed on Egypt? Answer: The firstborn would be killed. God said that all the firstborn sons, including the cattle, would be killed, regardless of age. There would be loud wailing in Egypt. Exodus 11:4–6 How many times is the anger of Moses specifically recorded in the Bible? Answer: Five specific times. The Bible does not provide an actual count of all his misdeeds. The following are five recorded incidents of specific anger moments: Moses murdered an Egyptian in Exodus 2:11-16. He destroyed the Ten Commandment tablets in Exodus 32:19–29. Moses was frustrated with Eleazar and Ithamar's sin offering in Leviticus 10:16–20. He showed much anger at Korah the Rebel in Numbers 16:1–35. Moses struck a rock at Meribah against God's orders in Numbers 20:10–11. Return to the menu. Here is an amusing slang term from the 1950s. What does it mean to be a paper shaker? a. A paper shaker would be someone who worked and did paperwork in an office. b. Paper shakers are kindergarten kids doing arts and crafts. c. Cheerleaders were known as paper shakers. Answer C: A cheerleader. Cheerleaders would hold paper pom-poms and shake them while cheerleading. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

This contains easy Bible questions about the physical aspects of the Bible and provides some interesting trivia. What is in the Bible? How is the Bible made? Easy Bible Quiz about the Physical Bible Uncover facts about the Bible in this easy Bible Quiz. How well do you know the Bible? Easy Bible Quiz: Do you know the Bible? How many Old Testament books are in the Bible? a. Twenty-seven (27). b. Twenty-two (22). c. Thirty-nine (39). Answer C: Thirty-nine (39). The Old Testament has thirty-nine (39) books. How many New Testament books are in the Bible? a. Twenty-seven (27). b. Thirty-nine (39). c. Nineteen (19). Answer A: Twenty-seven (27). The New Testament has twenty-seven (27) books. What are the first four books in the New Testament called? a. Pentateuch. b. Apocrypha. c. Gospels. Answer C: The Gospels . The Gospels are the collection of the first four books in the New Testament. They tell the story of Jesus' ministry. What is the Apocrypha ? a. The Apocrypha is a special section of the Bible that lists all the prophecies, which are messages believed to be divinely inspired predictions about future events. b. It is a collection of additional texts added to some Bibles that were not originally felt worthy of inclusion. c. It serves as an expanded appendix to the Bible, explaining the parables of Jesus. Answer B: It is a collection of additional text. The Apocrypha is a collection of additional scriptures considered lost or unworthy of being included in the original King James Bible. How many books are in the Apocrypha Collection? a. Forty (40). b. Fourteen (14). c. Twenty-seven (27). Answer B: Fourteen (14). The standard recognized Apocrypha has fourteen (14) books. Depending on the Bible version, the number of books in the Apocrypha can vary by a few books. How many books are in the King James Bible with Apocrypha? a. Twenty-seven (27). b. Thirty-nine (39). c. Eighty (80). Answer C: Eighty (80). The King James Bible, including the Apocrypha, has a total of eighty (80) books. The Old Testament contains thirty-nine (39) books, the New Testament contains twenty-seven (27) books, and the Apocrypha contains fourteen (14) books. How many total chapters are in the King James Bible? a. 220. b. 556. c. 1189. Answer C: 1189 chapters. The King James Bible has 1189 chapters. How many verses are in the King James Version? a. 1,000. b. 17,000. c. 31,100. Answer C: 31,100 verses. The King James Version has 31,100 verses. Approximately how many words are in the King James Bible? a. 144,000. b. 501,000. c. 783,000. Answer C: 783,000. The King James Version has approximately 783,000 words. What is the last word in the Bible? a. Amen. b. Cursed are we. c. Thank the Lord. Answer A: Amen . Amen is the last word in the Bible. Revelation 22:21. What is the longest word in the Bible? a. Nebuchadnezzar. b. Mahershalalhashbaz. c. Antidisestablishmentism. Answer B: Mahershalalhashbaz. Mahershalalhashbaz is the longest word in the Bible. It is a man's name, which appears twice in the book of Isaiah. Mahershalalhashbaz was the son of Isaiah and an unnamed prophetess. Isaiah 8. What is the shortest “chapter” in the King James Bible? a. Genesis 1.1: "In the beginning, God..." b. Psalm 117: "Praise the Lord..." c. John 1: "In the beginning was..." Answer B: Psalm 117. The shortest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 117. This psalm has only two verses. What is the shortest verse in the Bible? a. Amen. b. Jesus wept. c. In the beginning. Answer B: "Jesus wept." The shortest verse in the Bible is "Jesus wept." Jesus wept because he saw how sad Lazarus' sisters were over Lazarus' death. John 11:35. What is the first book in the Old Testament? a. Alpha. b. Moses. c. Genesis. Answer C: Genesis Genesis is the first book in the Old Testament. The Book of Genesis is believed to be written by Moses or under his direction. What is the first sentence in the Bible? a. "The earth was created ..." b. " For God so loved..." c. "In the beginning..." Answer C: "In the beginning God..." "In the beginning" is the first sentence in the Bible. Genesis 1. What is the last book in the Old Testament? a. Deuteronomy. b. Zachariah. c. Malachi. Answer C: Malalchi. The last book in the Old Testament is Malachi. Malachi was a minor prophet. Scholars agree that Malachi did not write his book. What is the first book in the New Testament? a. Acts. b. Genesis. c. Matthew. Answer C: Matthew. Matthew i s the first book in the New Testament. It is also one of the four gospels, believed to be written by Matthew. What book and verse are in the exact middle of the Bible? a. Psalm 118. b. Matthew 1:1. c. Malachi 4:54. Answer A: Psalm 118. The exact center of the Bible is Psalm 118:1-2. Psalm 118 is the 595th chapter out of 1,189. There are 594 chapters before and after Psalm 118. Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter, and Psalm 119 is the longest. What is the last book of the New Testament? a. Acts. b. Omega. c. Revelation. Answer C: Revelation. The last book of the New Testament and in the Bible is Revelation. John is the name of the writer. Some believe John the Apostle wrote it while incarcerated on the island of Patmos. The most recent view is that it is some other unidentified John. What is the collective name for the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? a. The Torah. b. The Gospels. c. The Beatitudes. Answer B: The Gospels. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are known as the four Gospels. The Gospels tell the story of Jesus' ministry. What section of the Bible is the Book of Esther in? a. Apocrypha. b. New Testament. c. The Old Testament. Answer C: The Old Testament. The Book of Esther is in the Old Testament. This book tells the story of a Jewish woman named Hadassah from Persia. When her parents died, her cousin Mordecai raised her. Hadassah's name was later changed to Esther. She became queen of Persia by winning a beauty contest held for King Ahasuerus. Which Bible did the Pilgrims and Puritans use? a. King James Version. b. The Geneva Bible. c. The Great Bible. Answer B: The Geneva Bible. The Pilgrims and Puritans, along with John Bunyan, William Shakespeare, and Oliver Cromwell, used the Geneva Bible. William Whittingham was responsible for the creation and printing of the Geneva Bible with Christian exiles in Geneva, Switzerland. Some Bibles print the words of Jesus differently from the other words. a. Jesus's words are in italics. b. The words are printed in bold. c. Jesus' words are printed in the color of red. Answer C: Red letters. Red letters depict the words spoken by Jesus. We refer to such Bibles as the red-letter edition. Which Bible translation is considered the most popular of all time? a. Geneva Bible. b. The King James Version. c. English Standard Bible Version. Answer B: The King James Version. Since 1611, the King James Version has been the most popular Bible of all time. The New International Version has been outselling the King James Version in the past few years. Are there any hidden codes in the Bible? a. It depends on the version of the Bible. b. Yes. c. No. Answer C: No . There are NO hidden codes in any version of the Bible. Researchers think they have found some codes and tried to explain them but have been debunked. Many have tried to uncover codes and made a compelling case but have been unsuccessful in proving it. Who wrote the Book of Luke? a. Paul. b. John. c. Luke. Answer C: Luke . The Book of Luke was written by a gentile named Luke. Luke was a physician and one of the twelve apostles. What is the traditional Protestant Bible considered to be? a. The traditional Protestant Bible has two bound books together in one volume. b. It is obvious that the standard Protestant Bible is a single complete book of many chapters. c. The Bible consists of a collection of books bound together into one volume. Answer C: A collection of bound books. The Bible is a collection of many books , divided into two sections, and all bound together as one volume. What are the first five books in the Bible called? a. The laws of Adam. b. Books of Samuel. c. Pentateuch. Answer C: The Pentateuch . The first five books of the Bible are known as the Pentateuch. "Pentateuch" is a translation for "five books." Who wrote the first five books of the Bible? a. Moses. b. Noah. c. Adam. Answer A: Moses. Most scholars believe Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible. We refer to them as the books of the law or the law of Moses. It is also the first section of the Jewish Bible known as the Torah. How does the Bible explain the way to enter heaven? a. Following the Ten Commandments is the only requirement for gaining entry to heaven. b. Doing beneficial things, "charitable works," will gain you entrance into heaven. c. "Believe in your heart in Jesus, the Christ." Answer C: Believing in Jesus Believing in Jesus is the first step in getting to heaven. The first step to heaven is to believe in your heart in Jesus the Christ. John 3:16 KJV. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 14:6 KJV . Jesus says unto him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father but by me." Romans 10:9 KJV. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV. "You are saved by faith, not by works, so no one can boast; it is God's gift. Return to the menu. Humorous words and phrases from the 1950s: What did it mean if someone said, "Take a picture; it'll last longer"? a. It was literally meant to take a picture of a special event so that you could remember it. b. Auto insurance companies use this phrase during a car accident for their records. c. This expression was a response made to someone who was rudely staring at you. Answer C: Stop staring at me. This phrase is something you would say to someone staring at you. It was popular for girls to say this phrase to boys who were ogling them. “Repent and be baptized... in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38.

Do you know Bible history? Take this easy Bible quiz on the history of the Bible. Where did the Bible come from? Who wrote the Bible? Is the Bible real? Easy Bible History Quiz with Answers. Bible Quiz and Bible Facts about Biblical History Easy trivia quiz and answers about Bible history with additional facts. Easy Bible Quiz about Fascinating Bible Facts. What are some of the important central messages throughout the Bible? Answer: Love. Love is first, followed by grace, salvation, and a guide to live by, which are messages of the Bible. Salvation is a process of turning from sin to righteousness. God's grace provides a method to escape the entrance to hell and instead enter the gate to heaven. The Bible also guides Christians on how to live. Matthew 22:34-40 What type of texts was the Bible translated from? Answer: Codices and manuscripts. Codices and manuscripts are the original writings of the Bible. Manuscripts were typically long scrolls of text that were rolled up. Codices are separate pages bound together on one side, similar to a loose-leaf book. Codices are the original texts of the Bible. What language was the original New Testament written in? Answer: Koine Greek. The New Testament was first written in Koine Greek. Because of the influence of Alexander the Great, Koine Greek was the most commonly spoken language in the Mediterranean region during ancient times. However, Hebrew continued to be spoken because of the widespread practice of Judaism, particularly among Jewish communities, even though the New Testament was primarily written in Koine Greek. Aramaic with a Galilean accent would have been the everyday household language of Jesus and the disciples. What language was the original Old Testament written in? Answer: Ancient Hebrew. The Old Testament was written in Ancient Hebrew. Some scholars believe Joseph initiated the Hebrew language while in Egypt. Others trace the language back to the Canaanites and possibly the Phoenicians. Some ancient scholars believe it was the original language of Adam and Eve. Some modern scholars are now saying that Hebrew was the original language of the world. Which translation of the Hebrew Bible is the most well-known Greek translation? Answer: Septuagint. The most famous and well-known Greek translation is the Septuagint. It is believed that 72 translators worked on this translation at the insistence of King Ptolemy of Egypt in the 3rd century BCE. The Septuagint was the Bible that Jesus and the disciples would have used. More on the Greek Septuagint. What sin did Jesus say is unforgiveable? Answer: Blasphemy against the Spirit. The Bible says every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Matthew 12:31 What did Jesus instruct you to do if you were struck on the cheek? Answer: Respond with forgiveness. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, offer them the other cheek as well. The Bible says, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' That is a metaphor; we are not to resist an evil person or take revenge on them. Matthew 5:38-39 In what religion did the five books of Moses originate? Answer: Judaism . The five books of Moses originated in Judaism . The Old Testament has its roots in Judaism and is Jewish scripture. The first five books of the Old Testament, the Book of Moses, are in the modern Protestant Bible and the Jewish Bible. This section of the scriptures is referred to as the Pentateuch. The Books of Moses originated in Judah. What is God's glory? Answer: Man Man is the image of God, and therefore man is God's glory. First there is God, then Christ, then man, and then woman. Christ has authority over man. 1 Corinthians 11 What is the glory of a man? Answer: A woman. The female was made from a man's rib, and therefore, woman is man's glory. Man is to have authority over woman. 1 Corinthians 11:7 What is the glory of a woman? Answer: Her hair. A woman is to have authority over her head because her hair is her glory. 1 Corinthians 11:13-16 What is the name of the Bible used by the Jewish religion? Answer: Tanakh. The Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh. It is an acronym for the three parts: Torah (Law), Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings), but it is often referred to as the Torah. However, the Torah is actually the first section of the Tanakh. The Torah is also referred to as the Pentateuch and as the Laws of Moses. What was the fate of authors who were the first to translate the Bible into English? Answer: Their bodies were burned. The church executed authors who wrote the Bible in Enblish and set fire to their bodies. Throughout history, those who went against the church have often faced this punishment. The church did not want to lose control of its flock and wanted full control over the scriptures. Allowing the congregation to have individual Bibles in a language they could understand threatened the church's control of the masses. What was the fate of Bible translators? What was special about the Tyndale version of the Bible? Answer: The first Bible translated into English Tyndale's Bible was the fhe first Bible translated into English It was written by William Tyndale between 1522 and 1535. Tyndale translated directly from the original Hebrew and Greek texts. In 1536 AD, the Catholic Church tied Tyndale to a post, strangled him, and then set him ablaze for writing the Bible in English. What is the name of certain manuscripts found in caves near the sea? Answer: Dead Sea Scrolls. A cave stored the Dead Sea Scrolls, which included a substantial portion of the Old Testament. Researchers uncovered these scrolls between 1947 and 1956, in caves near Qumran, Israel, close to the Dead Sea. Over 2500 scrolls, pieces, and fragments have been uncovered by researchers. The Dead Sea Scrolls were found by archaeologists in a cave. Who met Jesus on the water as He walked from the shore to the boat? Answer: Peter. As Jesus was walking on the water toward the boat, Peter stepped out of the boat and started walking on the water toward Jesus. Matthew 14:22-31 Who received the slates containing the Ten Commandments from God? Answer: Moses. God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses, which were revealed around 1592 BC. Moses received the stone tablets from God at Mount Sinai. Unfortunately Moses destroyed the two slates in a fit of anger and had to go back up the mountain and ask God for a second set of stone tablets. Moses and the Ten Commandments. Who was the first monarch to permit the printing of Bibles in English? Answer: King Henry VIII. The first monarch to permit the Bible to be printed in English was King Henry VIII. King Henry's Bible was called the Great Bible and authored by Miles Coverdale. This Bible was printed before the King James Bible was authorized. The Wycliffe and Tyndale Bibles were unauthorized English translations that were also printed before that. Which Bible did the Mayflower pioneer settlers in America use? Answer: The Geneva Bible. The Bible most widely used in Europe and by the American settlers was the Geneva Bible. It was the preferred and most common Bible used by churchgoers of the time. Notable people such as William Shakespeare, John Bunyan, and John Milton used the Geneva Bible. What is significant about the Book of Job? Answer: The first Bible manuscript written. The Book of Job is believed to be the first Bible book written. The author cannot be positively identified, but tradition suggests that possibly Moses, Solomon, or Job himself could have written the Book of Job. What is the lesson learned from reading the Book of Job? Answer: We must trust in God and not our friends or the worldly ways. In the book, Job had his "patience" tested by God, with the lesson being "Trust in God." Job learns to trust in God and not the ways of the world or his friends. Before he learns this lesson, Job loses his children, servants, and livestock; basically everything is taken away. Job maintains his cool and keeps his emotions in check, which prompts the popular saying, "He has the patience of Job." How long did it take to write the original biblical manuscripts? Answer: 1500-year period. The original transcripts and codices took over 1500 years to write. The manuscripts were written between 1400 BC and AD 90–95. The writing of the Bible started with Moses (Genesis) and ended with John (Revelation). However, the biblical stories were passed down verbally long before they were written down. What year was the very popular King James Bible originally printed? Answer: 1611 AD. The printing of the Bible in English was authorized by King James in 1611 AD. King James ordered the Bible to be written in the common English language that the average parishioner could understand. What was the first Bible to have numbered verses? Answer: The Geneva Bible. The first Bible to have numbered verses was the Geneva Bible. Those exiled from England printed it in Switzerland in 1560. At the time, it became the most popular Bible in Europe. The Geneva Bible had numbered verses. Which Bible would Jesus have used? Answer: The Hebrew Tanakh. Jesus did not carry a "Bible" with him when preaching but most likely referred to the Tanakh. The Septuagint was published and available during the time of Jesus' ministry. Most of the Hebrews would have preferred the unbound Hebrew Tanakh scriptures but also used the Septuagint. Jesus most likely would have used whatever scripture was in the temples and synagogues he visited. He was known to have made reference to the Greek scriptures in some of his teachings. What location does the Book of Revelation state that the Devil will engage in battle with Christ? Answer: Armageddon. The epic and last battle between good and evil will happen at Amageddon. Revelation 16:16 What book of the Bible was the last to be written ? Answer: Revelation. The last Bible book written was Revelation. A prisoner in jail named John wrote the last book of the Bible. Scholars know the author as John of Patmos because he was a stranded believer living as a prisoner on the penal island of Patmos. The Bible references three Johns, and some people believe John the disciple wrote the Book of Revelation. Jesus healed ten lepers; how many returned to thank him? Answer: One. Only one leper returned to thank Jesus; he was a foreigner, a Samaritan. As Jesus traveled from Samaria to Galilee, the lepers called out to him for mercy. Luke 17:11-19 In what form did Satan appear to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden? Answer: As a serpent. The Devil disguised himself as a serpent when tempting Eve in the Garden of Eden. Genesis 3 What does the Bible say about getting to heaven? Answer: Basically put your faith in God and Jesus. The Bible says to put your trust and faith in God It's all about the man known as Jesus the Messiah. You must believe in the birth, words, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Ask Jesus for forgiveness and ask him to allow you to enter heaven. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Discover the path to heaven. Return to the menu. Fun words and phrases from the 1950s: What does it mean if you have peepers? a. It simply means that you have lovely eyes. b. Peepers are correctional lenses (glasses). c. This slang refers to a pair of binoculars. Answer B: It means you have glasses. In a John Wayne movie, he asked his partner, "Are your peepers for close-up or far away?" “The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31

Test your biblical knowledge with a free, easy online quiz about Bible characters and people. Quiz answers, explanations, and Bible references are given for each question. Easy Bible Quiz about Biblical Characters and People. Can you answer this easy Bible quiz about Bible characters? Here is an easy Bible quiz with answers about people in the Bible. Easy Bible questions about characters in the Bible Who founded the Judaic religion? a. Abraham. b. Judah. c. Adam. d. Jesus. Answer A: Abraham. Abraham is the patriarch of the religion, the founder of Judaism, and God's people all started with him. He is the founding father of the original Hebrew religion of Judaism, which started in Judah. However, some scholars suggest that his grandson Jacob first instituted Judaism. God changed Abraham's grandson's name from Jacob to Israel, and the religion was born. Who founded Judaism? Who is the Messiah? a. Abraham. b. Elijah. c. Jesus. Answer C: Jesus . Jesus is Immanuel, King of Kings, the appointed one, and the Messiah. He was the anointed one who delivered the sinful ones from their sin and the fires of hell. John 4:21-26. Who was the king when the messiah was born? a. Solomon. b. Herod. c. Saul. Answer B: Herod the Great. King Herod the Great was king when Jesus was born. Herod thought Jesus was a threat and wanted to kill Him. Matthew 2:1-2. Who hated and persecuted the disciples but experienced conversion while traveling to Damascus? a. Pilate. b. Judas. c. Saul. Answer C: Saul. Saul was the Jewish persecutor that converted to Christianity. Being a Pharisee, Saul of Tarsus saw to the killing of many believers, including the first martyr, Stephen. On his journey to Damascus, he encountered a heavenly entity, commonly believed to be Jesus. Saul became a believer and an apostle as a result of the encounter. The Lord changed Saul's name to Paul. Paul did not personally know Jesus when He was alive, and Paul was not among the original disciples. Acts 9:1-19. Who brought gold, myrrh, and frankincense to young Jesus? a. Shepherds. b. Priests. c. Magi. Answer C: Magi. A number of wise and educated men, known as the Magi, visited Jesus when he was very young. A star in the east guided the Magi to Jesus. They brought three expensive gifts. Tradition assumes that if there were three gifts, there must have been three Magi. The Bible does not specify the number of magi that made the visit. Some scholars say that there may have been more than three Magi. "Magi" is the plural form of the word, meaning two or more. "Magus" is the singular form of the word, meaning just one. Matthew 2:1-12. Who was the judge at the official trial of Jesus? a. Herod the Great. b. Pontius Pilate. c. Caiaphas. d. Barrabas. Answer B: Pontius Pilate. Pontius Pilate judged Jesus at the trial. Herod the Great was the king of Judea during the time of Jesus' birth. At Jesus' trial, Pontius Pilate served as both the judge and the governor of Judea. Caiaphas, the head priest of the Sanhedrin, disliked the preaching of Jesus disrupting things. The elders and priests came and took Jesus to the house of Caiaphas with their complaint and false witnesses against Jesus so that they could sanction their actions. Caiaphas then took Jesus to Pontius Pilate for an official trial. Matthew 26:46-66 When Jesus healed ten lepers, how many came back to thank Him? a. All ten of the lepers came back and thanked Jesus. b. Nine came back and thanked Jesus. One did not. c. Only one leper thanked Jesus. d. No one thanked Jesus. Answer B: Only one . Only one leper came back and thanked Jesus for healing him. The leper was a Samaritan. Luke 17:11-19. What type of tree did Zacchaeus sit in so that he could see Jesus on Easter Sunday? a. Zacchaeus was sitting on a branch of a sycamore-fig tree. b. He was hanging onto the trunk of a palm tree. c. Zachaeus was sitting in an olive tree. Answer A: Sycamore fig tree. Zacchaeus was a tax collector. He was short and could not see over the crowd, so he climbed the tree. Zacchaeus was sitting in a sycamore fig tree. Luke 19:1-4. Who did Delilah seduce to obtain information about the source of his strength? a. King David. b. Solomon. c. Samson. Answer C: Samson. Samson was seduced by Delilah to learn the secret of his strength. The Philistines wanted to capture Samson but were afraid of his immense strength. They persuaded Delilah to seduce Samson to learn the secret of his strength. Judges 16. Who built a giant boat called the Ark? a. Adam. b. Noah. c. Moses. Answer B: Noah . God gave Noah instructions to construct a massive boat called the Ark. It took Noah and his sons about 100 years to build the Ark. The purpose was to save humanity and the animals from the destruction of the world caused by a massive flood. Genesis 6:9-22. How many people were on the Ark? a. Two. b. Four. c. Eight. Answer C: Eight people . That made a total of eight people on the Ark. Noah, his three sons, and the four wives were on the Ark. Genesis 6:17-18. Who did God transport to Nineveh using a giant fish? a. Jonah. b. Daniel. c. David. Answer A: Jonah . God commanded Jonah to go to Nineveh to deliver a message. Jonah refused to do it and tried to run away to Tarshish on a boat. Because Jonah was on the boat, it encountered adverse weather. Jonah jumped from the boat to save it and the occupants. God dispatched a large fish to pick up Jonah and deliver him to Nineveh. Jonah 1:14-17. Who was forced into the lion's den? a. Sampson. b. Daniel. c. David. Answer B: Daniel. Daniel went into a lion's den at the command of King Darius, the Mede. Jealous underlings tricked Darius into giving the order. As we know from Sunday school, the lions behaved like kittens, and Daniel was safe. Daniel 6. Which prophet did God take up to heaven in a fiery chariot? a. Enoch. b. Moses. c. Elijah. Answer C: Elijah. Something resembling a fiery chariot transported Elijah directly to heaven. Elijah did not die but was taken alive straight to heaven. 2 Kings 2:10-17. Who took over Elijah's ministry after he was taken to heaven? a. Gehazi, his servant. b. Jehoshaphat. c. Elisha. Answer C: Elisha. Elisha took over for Elijah after he ascended into heaven. He was the apprentice of Elijah, as appointed by God. Elisha inherited the mantle (cloak) of Elijah and performed many miracles. Elijah's cloak was dropped as he entered the fiery chariot, and Elisha took it, assuming the responsibilities that came with it. 2 Kings 2:8-15. What did God present to Moses when he was on Mount Sinai? a. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments and several hundred laws. b. Moses received a staff adorned with a serpent's head. c. God gave Moses the Beatitudes. Answer A: Ten Commandments. God gave the Ten Commandments and many laws to Moses on Mount Sinai. Moses received two stone tablets with the commandments during his time on the mountain with God. The tablets contained the original Ten Commandments. God himself engraved the tablets with his finger. He also revealed most of the 613 laws known as the Mitzvot, which are the commandments and guidelines that govern Jewish life and practice. Exodus 19. How many sets of the commandment slates did God etch out for Moses? a. One. b. Two. c. Three. Answer B: Two sets. God etched out two separate sets of tables with the Ten Commandments for Moses. Moses brought down the first set of tablets of the Ten Commandments from the mountain. Upon his arrival at the camp, Moses witnessed the Israelites having a party and worshiping a golden calf. Moses was so angry that he threw the commandments to the ground and broke them into pieces. Because Moses destroyed the original tablets, he had to trek back up the mountain to ask God to create a second set of tablets. How humiliating. Exodus 34:1-4. How did Aaron explain to Moses about the golden calf? a. "An angel came and told us to make a golden idol." b. "The devil showed up and forced us to make a golden calf." c. "There was a fire, and the people tossed some gold into it, and poof, a calf emerged." Answer C: Poof, the calf appeared. The calf just magically emerged from the fire after tossing gold into it. Aaron stated, "The people threw some gold into the fire, and suddenly, a calf emerged." Really! Exodus 32. When she looked back at Gomorrah, she turned into a pillar of salt. a. Ruth b. Lot's wife. c. Lot's oldest daughter. Answer B: Lot's wife. Lot's wife was transformed into a pillar of salt. Lot's wife disobeyed God as the family was leaving Gomorrah. She looked back at Sodom during its destruction by God. As a result, she was transformed into a pillar of salt. Genesis 19:23-26. Who slew 1,000 Philistines using the jawbone of an ass? a. David slew the Philistines when he faced them in battle. b. Samson was given to the Philistines by the Israelites. c. Stephen, the disciple, when he resisted an attempt to stone him. Answer B: Samson. Samson used a jawbone to slay 1,000 Philistines. He killed the Philistines out of revenge because they killed his wife. Judges 15:14-16. Who was sold into slavery by his brothers? a. Esau. b. Joseph. c. Benjamin. Answer B: Joseph. Joseph was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. His brothers were jealous of a coat that their father had given him. The jealous brothers sold Joseph into slavery to slave traders. An Egyptian guard named Potiphar bought Joseph from the slave traders. Joseph became a leader in Egypt, serving directly under the pharaoh. Genesis 37:18-36. What was King David's first occupation? a. Prophet of God. b. Captain of the guard. c. Shepherd for his father. Answer C: A shepherd. When David was a young boy, he was a shepherd for his father. 1 Samuel 16:8-13. When David was a shepherd, what animal did he protect his sheep from? a. Lions and Bears. b. Wolves and Coyotes. c. Snakes and Gila monsters. Answer A: Lions and bears. David protected the sheep from the natural predators of lions and bears. The Bible says David would track after the predators and remove the sheep from their mouths. 1 Samuel 17:34-37. Who used a sling and a smooth stone to kill a giant? a. Samson. b. Daniel. c. David. Answer C: David. David, when he was a young shepherd, killed the giant Philistine known as Goliath. David went to the battlefront when he was a young lad to take food and drink to the soldiers. While there, he heard the blasphemous shouting of the Philistine giant Goliath. David decided to answer the giant's challenge. He attacked the giant with a sling and a smooth stone. After David slew Goliath, David chopped the giant's head off with the giant's sword. 1 Samuel 17:33-54. Who betrayed Jesus to the religious mob on the night of His arrest? a. The server at the Last Supper, Jediah. b. The jealous tax collector, Matthew. c. A greedy disciple, Judas Iscariot. Answer C: Judas Iscariot. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus on the night of His arrest. Jesus prophesied and announced at the Last Supper that Judas would betray Him. Judas identified Jesus with a kiss when the religious mob arrived at the Garden of Gethsemane to arrest Him. Matthew 26:14-16. How much was Judas paid to identify Jesus on the night of the arrest? a. Twenty pieces of gold. b. Thirty pieces of silver. c. He received nothing. Answer B: Thirty pieces of silver. Judas received thirty pieces of silver from the Pharisees for betraying Jesus. The common price for a slave at the market was thirty pieces of silver. Jesus' life was only worth the price of a slave to the Pharisees. Matthew 26:14-16 What happened to Judas Iscariot after the mob took Jesus away? a. Judas fled to Egypt. b. The disciples slew him. c. Judas committed suicide. Answer C: Committed suicide. The Bible asserts that Judas was remorseful after betraying his master and took his life by hanging himself, resulting in his guts spilling out. Matthew 27:3-10. What island was John exiled on when he wrote the Book of Revelation? a. Malta. b. Crete. c. Patmos. Answer C: Patmos. John wrote the book of Revelation while on the island of Patmos. He was exiled on the Greek island of Patmos in the Aegean Sea. Patmos was a Roman penal colony, and John lived in a cave on the island. Revelation 1:9. This man denied knowing Jesus three times on the night of Jesus' arrest. a. Paul. b. Peter. c. Matthew. Answer B: Peter. Peter denied knowing Jesus three times on the night of Jesus' arrest. Even though Peter said he would never deny Jesus, he did deny him that evening. During the Last Supper, Jesus predicted that Peter would betray him three times before the cock crowed. As it happened, as Peter followed Jesus through the streets, on three occasions someone in the crowd identified Peter as a follower of Jesus, which he denied each time. Luke 22:54-62. This person watched as Moses floated among the reeds along the Nile riverbank. a. Jochebed. The mother of Moses. b. Aaron. The brother of Moses. c. Miriam. The sister of Moses. Answer C: Miriam. Miriam, the sister of Moses, followed the basket as it traveled down the river. Moses' mother hid Moses for three months from the authorities. Fearing for his life, she put Moses into a basket and placed it in the Nile River. She hoped that the royal court would discover Moses and spare his life. Moses' sister, Miriam, followed along the riverbank. Pharaoh's daughter found him in the river and adopted him. Exodus 2:1-10. Jesus brought this man back to life after being dead for four days. a. Andrew. b. Lazarus. c. Nicodemus. Answer B: Lazarus. Jesus brought Lazarus back to life to show the power of God. Lazarus was Jesus' friend who had died and was placed in a burial tomb. Jesus deliberately waited four days before raising Lazarus back to life to show the power of God. John 11:38-44. Is someone named Ben-Hur (Son of Hur) in the Bible? a. No, it is a fictitious name. b. Yes, it is the same person in the movie Ben-Hur. c. Yes, but it is not the same character as in the biblical movie. Answer C: Yes. However, he is not the one depicted in the famous biblical movie. The name Son of Hur (Ben-Hur) appears in the Bible. Ben-Hur was an officer of the court and an administrator (governor) in Ephraim. King Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, and Ben-Hur was listed as one of them. Each officer had to serve the court for one month a year, providing everything for the king. 1 Kings 4:7-8. Who is the oldest person in the Bible? a. Methuselah. b. Noah. c. Adam. Answer A: Methuselah. Methuselah is the oldest person in the Bible. Methuselah died at 969 years old. Noah lived to be 950 years old. Adam lived to be 930 years old. Genesis 5:21-27. Who killed Abel because of jealousy? a. Cain. b. Seth. c. Adam. Answer A: Cain. Cain killed Abel because of jealousy. Abel was a rancher, and Cain was a farmer. Cain was upset because God seemed to favor Abel's animal sacrifice more than Cain's crop sacrifice. Abel was murdered by Cain because of this jealousy. Genesis 4:8. Where was Jesus born? a. The birth took place in a cave located in Galilee. b. He was born in his parents' home in Nazareth. c. Jesus was born just outside Bethlehem. Answer C: Bethlehem. Jesus was born just outside Bethlehem in an animal shelter. The family was in Bethlehem for the census, and all the rooms were full at the inns. After he was born, Jesus was wrapped in swaddling clothes and placed in a feeding trough called a manger. Luke 2:2-7. What city did Jesus grow up in? a. Jesus' family moved to Jerusalem after leaving Bethlehem following the census. b. He grew up in Damascus, where his stepfather was a carpenter. c. Jesus grew up in Nazareth, the home of his parents. Answer C: Nazareth. Jesus grew up and lived in Nazareth until he started his ministry. He was born near Bethlehem and died in Jerusalem. Jesus started his ministry in Capernaum. Luke 2:51-52. Who was the first recorded person to be taken straight to heaven without dying first? a. Elijah. b. Enoch. c. Moses. Answer B: Enoch. Enoch was the first person taken to heaven by God without dying first. Genesis states, "Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him." Enoch was the great-grandfather of Noah and the father of Methuselah. Genesis 5:21-29. How many criminals did they crucify the same day as Jesus? a. One. b. Two. c. Three. Answer B: Two criminals . At the crucifixion, two criminals were also on a cross and crucified at the same time as Jesus. There was one criminal on either side of Jesus. Jesus told one of them that he would see him in paradise. Luke 23:32-34. Who baptized Jesus? a. Caiaphas, the high priest in the temple, was the one who baptized Jesus. b. Jesus was baptized by His cousin John the Baptist. c. Friar Tuck baptized Jesus. Answer B: John the Baptist. John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus, baptized Jesus in the River Jordan. After the baptism, the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus, resembling a dove. God spoke and said he was well pleased. John lived in the wild. He ate locusts and honey and wore fur-skin clothes. (Matthew 3:13-17) This prophet led the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery. a. Joshua. b. Moses. c. Aaron. Answer B: Moses. God chose Moses to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt and to the promised land. His brother Aaron was his spokesman, and Joshua was his right-hand man. The story of Moses. Not-So-Easy Bible Questions about people in the Bible Who is Yahweh in the Bible? a. Abraham. b. Jesus. c. God. Answer C: God. God is Yahweh. Yahweh appears more than 6,800 times in the original Old Testament. Only temple priests could say "Yahweh," because it was so holy. Yahweh is God, but the most popular English translation of Yahweh is Lord. "Lord" appears approximately 6800 times in the Bible. At what age did Jesus start his ministry? a. Twelve. J esus began at the age of twelve, after spending three days in the synagogue with the priests. b. Thirty. He started his ministry when he was approximately thirty , when he was baptized. c. Twenty-one . Jesus began preaching when he came of age at twenty-one. Answer B: Thirty years old. Jesus began his ministry as a fully grown adult after reaching the age of thirty. His cousin John the Baptist baptized Jesus, marking the beginning of his ministry. Jesus started preaching at Capernaum in Galilee, about 2 miles from his home in Nazareth. Luke 3:23. Who were the people in the Bible that boarded the Ark and survived the catastrophic flood? a. All the people in Noah's small village came on board. b. Noah, his three sons, and their wives survived. c. Only Noah and his wife. Answer B: Noah and his family. Those who survived the flood by being on the Ark were Noah, his three sons, and their wives. All of humanity started with Adam and Eve, but also all humanity comes from Noah's family. Genesis 7:13. To whom did Jesus say these words: "I will make you fishers of men"? a. Matthew and Luke. b. Paul and Judas Iscariot. c. Peter and his brother Andrew. Answer C: Peter and Andrew. Jesus told Peter and Andrew , who were fishermen, that they would become fishers of men. Jesus approached them at the shore and made them his first disciples. Mark 1:16-18. Whose rod turned into a snake and ate the sorcerers' snakes in Egypt? a. Elijah. b. Aaron. c. Moses. Answer B: Aaron. Aaron wielded a staff that, when thrown to the ground, consumed the snakes of sorcerers. This episode occurred when Aaron went with Moses to ask Pharaoh to "Let my people go!" Exodus 7:8-13. Who ordered the head of John the Baptist to be cut off and placed on a plate? a. The religious Sanhedrin. b. Governor Pontius Pilate. c. King Herod Antipas. Answer C: Herod Antipas. King Herod Antipas, the tetrarch over Galilee, ordered the beheading of John the Baptist. Salome was Herod's stepdaughter, the daughter of his wife, Herodias. She deceived Herod into ordering the execution of John while she performed a sexual dance in front of him. Matthew 14:1-12. Who walked on water at the Sea of Galilee? a. Paul and Peter. b. Jesus and Peter. c. It was only Jesus. Answer B: Jesus and Peter. Jesus and Peter walked on water. Jesus was on shore, and the disciples were out a short way in a boat. Rather than call the boat to shore, Jesus walked out to the boat on the water. As Jesus was walking toward the boat, Peter got out and walked toward Him. Unfortunately Peter lost his faith, got scared, and sank. Jesus had to save Peter from drowning. Matthew 14:22-33. Which Bible person was responsible for the stoning of Stephen, the first martyr? a. King Herod the Great. b. Saul of Tarsus. c. Pontius Pilate. Answer B: Saul of Tarsus. Saul of Tarsus oversaw the stoning of Stephen when the riotous crowd demanded it. He did not himself throw any stones, but he approved, sanctioned, and supervised. Later, Saul converted to Christianity and became known as Paul the Apostle. Acts 8:1-14. What did Jesus' mother ask him to do when they were at a wedding? a. Bless the newlyweds. b. Replenish the wine. c. Make the toast. Answer B: Make more wine. The host ran out of wine, and Mary urged Jesus to make more wine out of water. Most scholars contend that this was Jesus' first miracle as recorded in the Bible. John 2:1-11. Whom did Delilah seduce for the Philistine army? a. David. b. Samson. c. Jonathan. Answer B: Samson. Samson was seduced by Delilah. The Philistines wanted to capture Samson. However, it was difficult to overtake Samson because of his enormous strength. The Philistines persuaded Delilah to seduce Samson and learn what gave him his strength. Delilah's constant banter finally convinced Samson to tell her that his hair was the source of his strength. Judges 16. Which Bible person permitted the creation of a golden idol while camped in the desert? a. Moses. b. Aaron. c. Miriam. Answer B: Aaron. During the exodus from Egypt through the desert, Aaron permitted the creation of a golden idol. This event occurred while Moses was spending 40 days and nights on the mountain, speaking with God. Exodus 32:1-6. What compensation did Judas receive for revealing Jesus to the religious mob that led to his arrest? a. 10 denarii. b. 20 drachmas. c. 30 silver coins. Answer C: Thirty pieces of silver. Judas Iscariot received 30 pieces of silver for betraying Jesus, the same amount as the price of a slave. After feeling remorse, Judas gave the money back to the Sanhedrin, but they refused it. Later, Judas felt so remorseful that he committed suicide for what he had done. Matthew 26:14-16. What did Jesus say were the two most important commandments? a. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself. b. Obey the Ten Commandments and pray often. c. Be baptized and partake of communion. Answer A: Love. Love is the most important commandment and priority according to Jesus. Matthew 22:36-40. Which woman in the Bible did Eli think was drunk when she was praying in the temple, asking God for a child? a. Anna. b. Sarah. c. Hannah. Answer C: Hannah. Hannah appeared to be drunk while praying in the temple. Hannah was the barren wife of Elkanah. She continuously went to the temple, pleading in fervent prayer for a child. Haannah's prayer was answered, and Samuel was born. 1 Samuel 1:9-17. Who was the prophet who called two she-bears out of the woods to attack a group of 42 misbehaving and disrespectful mouthy boys? a. Elisha. b. Joshua. c. Abraham. Answer A: Elisha. Elisha called out two bears to attack a group of disrespectful children. A group of rowdy, rebellious teens teased Elisha about being bald when he was walking along the road. Elisha summoned two bears out of the woods, which mauled several dozen of the lads. The story's lesson is to respect your elders and avoid teasing the priest. 2 Kings 2:23-25. Who was the blind Bible character that Jesus healed in Jericho? a. Bartimaeus. b. Malchus. c. Legion. Answer A: Bartimaeus. Bartimaeus was healed of blindness by Jesus in Jericho. The Bible has 26 stories of Jesus performing healings. In this particular story, Jesus and the disciples left Jericho and came across a beggar beside the road. It was Bartimaeus , the son of Timaeus, who was blind and called out to Jesus. Jesus felt compassion and healed his blindness. Mark 10:46-52. What was the name of the servant of Caiaphas whose ear Peter cut off? a. Belshazza. b. Malchus. c. Uzzah. Answer B: Malchus. Peter cut the ear off of Malchus when Caiaphas and the mob came to arrest Jesus in the garden. Jesus put Machus' ear back on and healed it. John 18:10 Who was Jacob's brother, known for his red hair and hairy appearance? a. Judah. b. Isaac. c. Esau. Answer C: Esau. Esau was the red, hairy twin brother of Jacob. Jacob's brother was a twin, but they were not identical twins. Genesis 25:24-26. Who in the Bible died after he touched the Ark to keep it from falling? a. Zacchaeus. b. Uzzah. c. Uriah. Answer B: Uzzah. Uzzah died when he touched the Ark to steady it. King David, along with 30,000 others, was transporting the Ark of the Covenant from the house of Abinadab in Baale-Judah into the house of Obed-Edom, the Gittite, in the City of David (Jerusalem). Uzzah instantly died when he tried to steady the ark from falling off the cart when the oxen stumbled. 2 Samuel 6:1-7. Whom did King Nebuchadnezzar force into a fiery furnace? a. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. b. Shem, Ham, and Japheth. c. Daniel. Answer A: S hadrach, Meshach, and Abednego . Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were friends of David. They were high up in King Nebuchadnezzar's court. However, they refused to bow down and worship the king's idol. Jealous underlings tricked the king into putting the three men to death in the furnace, but God's intervention saved them. Daniel 3:8-15. Jesus raised this friend from the dead four days after he died. a. Nicodemus. b. Lazarus. c. Peter. Answer B: Lazarus. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead after he had been in the tomb for four days. When Jesus stood outside the tomb, He shouted and told Lazarus to rise and come out. So he did. John 11:38-44. Who was the Jerusalem priest who instigated the trial of Jesus? a Caiaphas. b. Ananias. c. Judas. Answer A: Caiaphas. The main priest who charged Jesus with the crimes was named Caiaphas. Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, a high priest who also participated in the coercion of Jesus' trial. John 18:12-14. This Bible character sat on a donkey that talked to him. a. Saul. He was met by a divine person while traveling to Damascus. b. Balaam. He lived among idolaters and was a prophet of sorts. c. John. His donkey alerted him to Herod's plot to kill him. Answer B: Balaam. A donkey spoke to Balaam after he hit it several times. The donkey stopped because an angel was blocking the way. Balaam repeatedly prodded the donkey, who remained motionless. Then the donkey spoke to Balaam. "What have I done to you that you have struck me these three times?" Numbers 22:21-39. Who was the thirteenth apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot? a. Nathaniel. b. Thaddeus. c. Matthias. Answer C: Matthias. The 13th apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot was Matthias. The apostles selected Matthias by drawing lots. Acts 1:21-26. King David saw this woman bathing in the nude and later had an affair with her. a. Bathsheba. b. Cleopatra. c. Delilah. Answer A: Bathsheba. David saw Bathsheba bathing on a rooftop next door and became lustful for her. He arranged for her husband to be killed in battle and then took Bathsheba as his wife. It's a coincidence that her name is Bathsheba and she was taking a bath. Makes you wonder how the names in the Bible were selected or translated. 2 Samuel 11:2-5. Who was it that "stinketh" in the Bible? a. Lazarus. He had a stench after spending four days in a tomb. b. Joseph's body, which was carried to the promised land. c. Methuselah smelled foul due to his old age. Answer A: Lazarus. After lying dead in the tomb for four days, Lazarus's sister said Lazarus had a stench. She was in tears and extremely upset that Jesus did not come right away to save his friend. John 11:38-43. Who was sitting with the elders of Judah when a heavenly spirit pulled him by the hair, took him up between earth and heaven in a vision, and brought him to Jerusalem? a. Ezekiel. b. David. c. Paul. Answer A: Ezekiel. Ezekiel had a vision that took him to Jerusalem, and he faced the glory of God. He was pulled by his hair between heaven and earth in a dream. God showed Ezekiel the wickedness of man and how sinful and detestable they had become. Ezekiel 8:1-4. Whom did Samuel anoint as the first king of Israel? a. Solomon. b. David. c. Saul. Answer C: Saul. The people demanded a king, so Samuel appointed Saul as their first king. Saul was the favorite of the masses. This event was perhaps the first step Israel took in its journey from a collection of scattered tribes to becoming a united country. 1 Samuel 9:15-20. Who was the last king of northern Israel? a. Nebuchadnezzar. b. Solomon. c. Hoshea. Answer C: Hoshea. The 19th and last king of the northern kingdom of Israel was Hoshea, son of Elah. Hoshea took advantage of an opportunity during a battle between Israel and the Assyrians. He killed King Pekah of Israel during the battle and assumed power. His poor leadership and refusal to pay the Assyrians protection money led to Israel's final downfall. Hoshea was the last king. Who was Elijah's apprentice? a. Samuel. b. Elisha. c. Daniel. Answer B: Elisha. After Elijah ascended to heaven in a fiery chariot, his apprentice Elisha assumed leadership. Elijah's apprentice was Elisha. Which tribe of Israel took care of the religious duties of the faithful? a. Benedictines. b. Aaronites, c. Levites. d. Jesuits. Answer C: Levites. The religious affairs of the Hebrews were the responsibility of the Levites. God entrusted the Levites, with Aaron as the high priest, to manage all tabernacle matters. The practice continued for over 1500 years, until the arrival of Jesus led to the disbandment of the priesthood. Who was the prophet that ate locusts and honey when he traveled in the wilderness? a. Jesus. b. Samson. c. John the Baptist. Answer C: John the Baptist. John the Baptist ate locust and honey while living in the wilderness. This prophet was a simple man who was faithful to God and wore fur coats made of wild animals. He was Jesus' cousin and baptized Jesus at the start of His ministry. Matthew 3:1-6. Who is David's father? a. Solomon. b. Jesse. c. Obed. Answer B: Jesse. David's father is Jesse. David was the youngest of Jesse's eight sons. The name of David's mother is not specifically mentioned in the Bible. David's grandfather is Obed, and his great-grandfather is Boaz. Solomon was David's son. Ruth 4:15–22. Which Bible character had to have his arms held up by his aides so that he could communicate hand signals to the army below in battle? a. Moses. b. Abraham. c. King David. Answer A: Moses. During a battle with the Amalekites, Moses gave hand signals to the Israelites. Moses became worn out; his arms could not stay up, and the Amalekites began winning the battle. Aaron and Hur sat Moses on a rock and held up his arms, and the Israelites were victorious in the battle. Exodus 17:8-13. Who was a Phoenician queen and the wife of King Ahab? a. Bathsheba. b. Jezebel. c. Vashti. Answer B: Jesebel. The evil wife of King Ahab was Jezebel , perhaps the most evil person in the Bible. Her maids threw her out the window, which led to her horrifying death. Dogs devoured her as she lay on the ground. 1 Kings 16:29-33. Who was pulled from the crowd to carry Jesus' cross on the day of His crucifixion? a. Simon from Cyrene , who was innocently walking alongside the procession. b. Zacchaeus , who was observing the procession from a nearby tree. c. Nearby, Balaam rode his donkey behind the procession. Answer A: Simon from Cyrene. Simon from Cyrene was forced to carry the cross of Jesus. Jesus was so beaten down and weak that he could not carry his cross. Simon was just passing by when the soldiers seized him from the crowd and forced him to carry the cross of Jesus. He was just an ordinary person, in the wrong place at the wrong time. Mark 15:21-22. Which Pharisee visited Jesus at night to avoid detection by the Sanhedrin? a. Nicodemus. b. Abarbanel. c. Gamaliel. Answer A: Nicodemus. During the night, Nicodemus , a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin, visited Jesus. Nicodemus asked Jesus about the meaning of "being born again." John 3:1-21. Who was Joseph’s youngest brother? a. Benjamin. b. Judah. c. Ruben. Answer A: Benjamin. The youngest of Jacob's twelve sons was Benjamin. Benjamin was the younger brother of Joseph. The twelve brothers founded the twelve tribes of Israel. Benjamin was the youngest brother out of 12 siblings. Who greeted the first two visitors to Jesus' tomb after his resurrection? a. Mary , the mother of Jesus, who sat vigil over the tomb, met the visitors. b. Peter and Andrew were staked out at the tomb and met the visitors. c. An angel of the Lord was at the entrance. Answer C: An angel. At the doorway of Jesus' tomb was an angel of the Lord who greeted the visitors. The first to arrive at the tomb to see the resurrected Jesus was Mary Magdalene. Matthew 28:1-10. How much time elapsed between Jesus' resurrection and when he ascended into heaven? a. Exactly forty days. b. Three days. c. A week. Answer A: Forty days. Jesus spent forty days between his resurrection and ascension. Acts 1:3. Return to the menu. Fun phrases from the 1950s: What does it mean to be radioactive? a. The term "radioactive" refers to something that is very popular or currently trending. b. "Radioactive" means you have a serious illness. c. It means that you are not well-liked. Answer A: Being very popular. Being radioactive means being very popular. Hula hoops and pet rocks were once upon a time radioactive. "He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit." Titus 3:1-11.

This free online children's Bible quiz will test a child's knowledge of Bible history. With each question, a provided answer includes added detailed information and supporting Bible verses to explain the answers. Multiple Choice Bible Quiz about Moses the Lawgiver Bible Quiz about the man who led the Israelites to the promised land. Trivia Bible questions about who Moses was and why he is the most noted biblical person. This is a Bible quiz on who Moses was. What country was Moses born in? a. Judah. b. Israel. c. Egypt. Answer C: Egypt. Moses was born in Egypt as a son of Hebrew slaves. He later went into Midian, where he lived with Jethro's family. Thereafter, Moses lived in the desert, leading the Israelites to the promised land. Exodus 2:11-2 What was Moses' second occupation? a. Moses was the captain of the guard in Pharaoh's army. b. He was a shepherd for his father-in-law. c. Moses was a shipbuilder. Answer A: A shepherd. Moses worked as a shepherd for forty years in his second occupation. His life was divided equally into 40-year segments of prince, shepherd, and then prophet. Joshua 8:30-31 Who were Moses' biological father and mother? a. Amram and Jochebed. b. Abraham and Sarah. c. Isaac and Rebekah. Answer A: Amram and Jochebed. Amram and Jochebed were the biological parents of Moses. They were Hebrew, but a t the time of Moses' birth, they lived as slaves in Egypt. Exodus 6:19-22 What tribe were Moses and his family from? a. The family were descendants of the tribe of Levi. b. His family was from the tribe of David. c. They were from the tribe of Judah. Answer A: Levi. Moses' family was from the tribe of Levi. 1 Chronicles 23:14 Who was Aaron in the Bible? a. He led the Israelites into the promised land after Moses died. b. Aaron rebelled against Moses while in the desert. c. The brother of Moses. Answer C: Brother of Moses. Aaron was Moses' older brother by three years. Aaron was the spokesperson for Moses when he went to Pharaoh to demand, "Let my people go." Exodus 7:1-7 Who was Miriam in the Bible? a. Miriam was the second wife of Moses b. She was the first daughter of Moses. c. Miriam was the older sister of Moses. Answer C: Sister of Moses. Miriam was Moses' older sister by seven years. She followed the basket containing Moses along the edge of the riverbank. The plan was to save Moses's life, and it succeeded. Numbers 26 How many wives did Moses have? a. Moses had only one wife, as God commanded. b. The Bible reveals that Moses had two wives, but not at the same time. c. Moses had a concubine and several wives, which was customary at the time. Answer B: Two wives. Moses had two wives but not at the same time. Moses' first wife was Zipporah, a Midianite and the daughter of Jethro. Zipporah died while Moses was in the desert. Moses' second wife was an Ethiopian who was not named in the Bible. Moses' brother and sister were upset with Moses for marrying her. Numbers 12 Exodus 2:21 Who was the foster mother of Moses? a. She was a maid in the Pharaoh's court. b. The Queen of Egypt. c. Pharaoh's daughter. Answer C: Pharaoh's daughter. Moses' foster mother was the daughter of the Pharaoh. A servant of Pharaoh's daughter noticed the basket containing Moses floating in the water. The daughter instructed the servant to retrieve the basket, and then she took Moses in and adopted him as her own. Pharaoh's daughter gave him his name. Exodus 2:2-10 What river did Moses float down while in a basket when he was a baby? a. Jordan. b. The Nile. c. Euphrates. Answer B: The Nile. Moses floated down the Nile River in a basket. Moses was born three months prematurely, and his mother hid him from the authorities for three months. The Pharaoh, desiring Moses's death, ordered the execution of all babies with the intention of killing him. In an attempt to save his life, his biological mother put Moses in a basket and placed it into the Nile River. Exodus 2:1-10 Why did Moses leave Egypt when he was a young man? a. Moses killed someone and went on the lam. b. He was a priest and returned to the homeland. c. Moses returned to Judea to be the leader of the Israelite nation. Answer A: Moses killed someone. While living under the pharaoh's roof in Egypt, Moses killed someone who angered him. Exodus 2:11-15 Whom did Moses kill? a. He killed a Hebrew slave because he was upset with the slave's behavior. b. Moses killed an Egyptian taskmaster who was beating a Hebrew slave. c. He killed his Egyptian stepbrother over jealousy. Answer B: Egyptian taskmaster. Moses became furious at an Egyptian taskmaster who was beating a Hebrew slave and killed him in his anger. Unlucky for Moses, someone saw him bury the taskmaster in the sand and reported him to the authorities. Moses left Egypt and went into hiding after killing the Egyptians out of fear for his life. He went into Midian, where he found employment as a shepherd. Exodus 2:11-14 What physical ailment did Moses have? a. Moses had poor eyesight. b. He had a speech disorder. c. Moses had a hearing impairment. Answer B: Moses had a speech disorder. Scholars believe that Moses stuttered. Tradition states that when Moses was a child, he put a hot coal in his mouth that caused a speech impediment. The Bible does not support this theory. Exodus 4:10-11 Besides the issue of stuttering in his speech, what else was significant about the personality of Moses? a. Moses had very severe anger management issues. b. He walked with a limp from a military training exercise while in Egypt. c. Moses was very cruel to his older brother and sister because he was jealous of them. Answer A: Severe anger issues. Moses was well known for his anger, so much so that God punished him for it. Moses was furious at an Egyptian slave master and killed him. He went on the lam and became a fugitive in Midian. Exodus 2:11-15 Moses was frustrated at Aaron and the multitude for worshipping a golden calf. He became so angry that he threw down the tablets that God made of the Ten Commandments and broke them into pieces. Moses broke God's workmanship, oh my. Exodus 32:16-21 Moses was furious at his generals when they returned from battle with the Midianites and brought back the women as captives. Numbers 31:12-14 Moses was furious with Dathan and Abiram for disobeying him and rising against his command. Numbers 16:12-15 God commanded Moses to talk to a certain rock, and it would give forth water. However, Moses became so angry with the bickering of the multitude that he disobeyed God. Moses struck the rock in anger with his staff because he was furious . He disobeyed God. A definite no-no! Numbers 20:7-11 What is one of the most important things that Moses did? a. He supervised the construction of the Jerusalem temple. b. Moses led the Hebrews out of Egyptian slavery. c. He built a giant boat called the Ark. Answer B: Moses led the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt. Exodus 3:7-12 Who was the Levite priest who rose against Moses? a. His jealous brother Aaron. b. Joshua, one of his leaders, who wanted to take over. c. The Levite priest Korah and his followers rose up against Moses. Answer C: Korah led a rebellion. A Levite priest named Korah l ed a rebellion and rose up against Moses. God caused the earth to swallow Korah and his closest leaders. Then God consumed the remaining followers of Korah with fire. Numbers 16 What do the Muslims believe about Moses? a. Muslims believe Moses is exactly the same as what Christians believe. b. Muslims believe that Moses is the father of the Islamic faith. c. Moses is a legendary figure created by Christians. Answer A: Believe the same as Christians. Both Muslims and Christians believe the same things about Moses. What do the Muslims believe about Moses? What promise did Moses keep for Joseph as the Jews left Egypt? a. Not to marry anyone from outside the tribe of Levi. b. No killing of any Egyptians as they departed from Egypt. c. To take Joseph's dead body to the promised land. Answer C: Take Joseph's body. Moses promised to take Joseph's dead body to the promised land. The Israelite slaves took Joseph's funeral container out of Egypt with them. Joseph's body was later buried in the promised land. Exodus 13:19 What advice did Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, provide to Moses when they were in the desert? a. To manage his anger. b. Set up a court system to judge the people. c. Place the latrines outside the camp for health reasons. Answer B: Set up a court system. Jethro recommended that Moses set up a court system. Moses was overwhelmed by the complaints he was handling himself. Moses created a system to allow others to judge the people under his guidance. Exodus 18:13-23 Who or what was Nehushtan in the Bible? a. The inner chamber of the temple where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. b. Tall soldiers engaged in combat with the Hebrews while in the desert. c. It was a brass pole with a representation of a snake head at the top. Answer C: A Brass Pole. The object was a brass pole l ike a walking stick with a snake molded on it. The Nehushtan healed the Israelites when bitten by poisonous snakes in the desert. 2 Kings 18:4 What sea did Moses part using his arms and his staff? a. Red Sea. b. Dead Sea. c. Sea of Galilee. Answer A: Red Sea. Moses spread his arms open while holding his staff and separated the waters of the Red Sea. After the Israelites passed through the Red Sea and were safe on the other side, Moses closed the waters, drowning the Egyptian army as the waters receded back to normal. Exodus 15:1-5 In what way did God first contact Moses when He gave him His message? a. Moses heard God's voice from the sky. b. He appeared to Moses in a vision. c. God spoke from a burning bush. Answer C: God spoke from a burning bush. God appeared to Moses as a burning bush in Midian at the base of Mount Horeb as he tended sheep. God talked to Moses from a burning bush at the base of the mountain. Moses was required to take his sandals off before approaching the bush. Exodus 3:1-6 How many books of the Bible did Moses write? a. Three. b. Four. c. Five. Answer C: Five Books. Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament. The books are commonly known as the Five Books of Law or the Pentateuch. These are also the main books of the Jewish Torah. Moses wrote the Pentateuch. How many commandments did God give to Moses? a. Ten. b. Twelve. c. Seven. Answer A: Ten commandments. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments while socializing on a mountain. Exodus 20:1-17 Describe the tablets that the Ten Commandments were written on. a. Moses wrote the commandments on linen scroll tablets as God revealed them. b. The tablets were made of gray slate with gold adornments around the edges. c. There were two stone tablets, etched on both sides by the finger of God. Answer C: Two stone tablets. The Ten Commandments were etched on both sides of two stone tablets by the finger of God. Exodus 24:12 What is significant about forty years in the life of Moses? a. Moses received the Ten Commandments at the age of forty. b. He lived three different lifespans of forty years each. c. Moses died when he was forty years old. Answer B: Three different life spans Moses lived three different lifespans of 40 years each. Moses lived in Pharaoh's house in Egypt for the first forty years. He spent the second forty years in Midian, living with Jethro and his family. The final forty years Moses spent living in the desert leading the Israelites. By coincidence or design by God, Moses lives three separate 40-year lives. Exodus 7:7 What did God feed the Israelites during the forty years in the desert? a. Locusts and grasshoppers. b. Honey Dew. c. Manna. Answer C: Manna. Manna from heaven fed the Israelites while in the desert. The Bible and the Quran describe manna as a sweet bread from heaven. In the morning, manna appeared on the ground, resembling dew. The Israelites were instructed to eat it the same day it was picked. The exception was the Sabbath. Twice as much was picked on Friday to ensure there was enough for the Saturday Sabbath. Exodus 16 What did God instruct Moses to do when the Israelites were complaining about being thirsty? a. Moses had the Israelites dig a well in a special place that God had chosen. b. God commanded Moses to talk to a certain rock. c. Moses was told where there was an oasis. Answer B: Talk to a certain rock. God commanded Moses to approach Meribah and speak to a rock, and water would pour forth. Once again, Moses became so upset with the complaining Israelites that he smacked the rock in anger with his staff instead of talking to it. God was severely displeased with this action and later punished Moses for his anger issues. Numbers 20 Once again, what did Moses do when the Israelites murmured that they were thirsty and came upon a waterhole in Marah that was bitter and undrinkable? a. Moses placed a piece of wood in the water hole. b. To eradicate any germs, Moses seasoned the water with salt. c. He made a water filter out of camel hair that was placed in a coconut shell with a hole in the bottom. Answer A: Placed a piece of wood in the water. Moses placed a piece of sweet wood in the bitter waterhole to make it sweet. Exodus 15:22-26 How many times did Moses go up and speak with God? a. Once for forty days and nights to receive the Ten Commandments and record all of God's guiding rules. b. Twice, once to receive the Ten Commandments and once to receive the laws. c. Moses went up on Mt. Sinai a total of eight times (8) to speak with God. Answer C: Eight times total. Moses went up the mountain to speak with God on eight different occasions. Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God? a. Mount Sinai. b. On Mount Ararat. c. The summit of Mount Vesuvius. Answer A: Mount Sinai. Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. Moses spent 40 days and 40 nights on Mount Sinai speaking with God, where he received the Ten Commandments. Exodus 19:1-6 How many sets of the Ten Commandments did God make for Moses? a. One. b. Two. c. Three. Answer B: Two sets. God made two sets of commandments. Aaron allowed the Israelites to make a golden idol to worship while Moses was on the mountain with God. When Moses returned, he was furious at the Israelites having a party. Moses threw the commandments to the ground in anger, smashing the tablets. So Moses had to trek back up the mountain and ask God to make a second set. Can you imagine that conversation? Moses stayed on Mount Sinai for another 40 days and nights, perhaps taking anger management lessons. God instructed Moses to build an ark and put the stone tablets in it for safekeeping. Apparently, God no longer trusted Moses to hold them in his hand. Deuteronomy 10:1-4 On which trip up the mountain did God present Moses the second set of tablets? a. On the second hike up to the mountaintop. b. During the fourth trek with his brother Aaron. c. The incident happened on the eighth and last trip. Answer C: The eighth trip. Moses received the second set of commandments on his eighth and last trek up Mount Sinai. Exodus 24 When Moses came down from visiting God on the mountain, what changed about him? a. Moses had a shining halo over his head. b. The face of Moses glowed and scared the multitude. c. The entire body of Moses had a red radiance from talking to God. Answer B: His face glowed. The face of Moses glowed after coming down from the mountain. The face of Moses shone because he was in the presence of God and had seen and spoken with Him. Exodus 34:29–35 How old was Moses when he died? a. 80 years old. b. 100 years old. c. 120 years old. Answer C: 120 years old. Moses was 120 years old when he died on his birthday, the 7th day of the month of Adar. Moses was exactly 120 years old at the time of his passing. Some believe that 120 is the age we are all supposed to live. Deuteronomy 34 Where did Moses die? a. Moses died in the desert several days before the Israelites reached the promised land. b. He died inside the promised land the first day that the Israelites entered it. c. Moses died on Mount Nebo as he looked out at the promised land. Answer C: On Mount Nebo. Moses died on Mount Nebo. God forbade Moses from entering Canaan, the promised land, because of his disobedience. Moses was allowed to look at it from Mount Nebo, on the opposite side of the Jordan River from Canaan. He died on Mount Nebo after seeing the promised land from a distance. Deuteronomy 34 Who succeeded Moses after his death? a. Aaron. b. Joshua. c. Miriam. Answer B: Joshua. Joshua succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelite nation. God prohibited Moses from leading the Israelites across the border and into Canaan. This was God's way of reprimanding Moses for his anger management issues. Aaron did not take over because he had previously died at Mount Hor during the exodus. Miriam died and was buried in the wilderness at Kadesh during the exodus. This left Joshua to take charge and lead the Israelites to the land of milk and honey. Deuteronomy 31:1-8 How did the Egyptian army die when they attempted to recapture Moses and the slaves? a. Moses trained the Israelites to fight, and they defeated the Egyptians at the shore of the Red Sea. b. God sent hailstones and lightning bolts from heaven to destroy the approaching Egyptian army. c. The Egyptian army drowned as they tried to cross the Red Sea. Answer C: Drowned in the Red Sea. As the Egyptian army was approaching, Moses parted the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to escape. The Egyptian army entered the Red Sea, attempting to catch up with and capture the Israelites. Moses closed the sea after the Israelites made it out. Sadly, the army was still there when the sea returned to normal and drowned them. Exodus 14:26 How many plagues did God inflict on Egypt before Pharaoh let the people go? a. Six. b. Ten. c. Twelve. Answer B: Ten plagues. Egypt was afflicted with ten plagues that included gnats, flies, frogs, locusts, livestock pestilence, boils, and hail. Exodus Chapters 7-12 What was the first plague that God inflicted upon Egypt? a. Frogs came out of the river and hopped all over the land, causing devastation. b. God turned the skies of Egypt dark during the day. c. The Nile River turned red like blood. Answer C: Turned the Nile red. God's first plague on Egypt was to turn the Nile red like blood. Exodus 7:14-25 What was the last plague that God inflicted upon Egypt? a. All firstborn humans were condemned to death, regardless of their age. b. God caused a pestilence among the livestock, which caused them all to die. c. The skies turned dark, blocking out the sun, so no one could see. Answer A: All the firstborn were condemned to death. Exodus 11 Return to the menu. Here is an amusing slang term from the 1950s. What does it mean to be jitterbugged? a. This situation is when you have bugs on your body, like lice or other creatures. b. The scenario is when an undercover agent carries a hidden recording device. c. It means that someone is very nervous or jittery. Answer C: Very nervous or jittery. "Jitterbugged" is when someone is being very nervous or jittery. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5