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A medium difficulty quiz about Bible history. Challenge yourself and learn more about the rich history of the Bible and biblical trivia. Answers are at the right or below the question in "Light Blue" . It is OK to peak; because we are not all Biblical Scientists. Links to information are underlined. Medium Difficult Bible Quiz about Bible History Test your knowledge of Bible history in this difficult Bible Quiz. It is OK to peek. We are not all Bible experts. More information is available with the underlined links. Work on this medium difficulty Bible quiz with answers on Bible history. Bible History Questions What was the first English Bible "authorized" for use in the church? a. The Bishop's Bible of 1568 b. The Great Bible of 1539. c. Geneva Bible of 1560. The first authorized English Bible used by the church was the Great Bible. It was authorized by King Henry VIII and prepared by Miles Coverdale. What is the Great Bible of 1539? Answer B: The Great Bible of 1539. Which Bible version underwent translation from the Hebrew language into Greek? a. Gnostic Gospels. b. Septuagint. c. Vulgate. The Septuagint is a version of the Bible translated from Hebrew into Greek. It was translated during the third century by 72 scholars. What is the Septuagint? Answer B: Septuagint. What led to the designation of a Bible revision as the " She Bible "? a. In the book of Ruth, a verse states "she" instead of "he." b. All the words spoken by women were printed in pink. c. Mother Teresa translated this Bible. This information can be found in the book of Ruth. A misprint occurred regarding the gender of a character in the text of Ruth. The misprint occurs in Ruth at verse 3:15 This particular version of the Bible is known as the She Bible. Answer A: The word "he" was mistranslated as " she. " Why were one hundred Bibles referred to as the "sinner's Bible "? a. This was due to a printing error that stated, "Thou shalt commit adultery." b. The Gideons placed these Bibles in prison libraries. c. A priest in 1611 placed Bibles in brothels. The Bible was also known as the Wicked Bible and the Adulterous Bible. It was called the "sinner's bible" because of a printing error that occurred. "Thou shalt commit adultery" was a misprinted Bible verse in a reprint of the King James Bible. The Bible was published by Robert Barker and Martin Lucas in 1631. They were the authorized royal printers in London. What is the Sinners' Bible? Answer A: It was a printing error. Which Bible version is considered the most popular Bible ever? a. New International Version. b. King James Version. c. Vulgate. Recently, the New International Version has become popular. However, it's not as popular over time as the King James version. Answer B: The King James Version. What do John Rogers, William Tyndale, and John Wycliffe have in common? a. They were priests who conserved the Latin Bible during the religious reformation. b. Their bodies were all burned by the "church" because they translated the Bible into English. c. These individuals initiated and promoted the movement that has evolved into the Protestant religion. Early Bible translators were considered heretics and enemies of the church. Good Christians of the church burned the bodies of these men for translating the Bible into English. The church hunted them down, imprisoned them, killed them, and then burned their works and bodies. In earlier times, these actions were considered the "Christian" way of doing things. Have you heard about the Salem witch trials? Answer B: Their bodies were burned by the upright Christian leaders of the church. Which writer wrote most of the books in the New Testament? a. Paul, also referred to as Saul of Tarsus. b. John, the fisherman, was one of the first disciples of Jesus. c. Simon Peter, also known as Cephas, was also a disciple of Jesus. The Apostle Paul wrote 14 books (over half) of the New Testament. He was from Tarsus and was originally named Saul. Saul persecuted the Jews before he was converted. When Saul was traveling to Damascus, Jesus stopped him on the road and blinded him. Ananias later healed Saul's eyes. Saul became a disciple of Jesus, and his name was changed to Paul. Who wrote the most books in the New Testament? Answer A: Paul. How are the four horses described in the Book of Revelation? a. Beginning, sin, forgiveness, and new world. b. Birth, Sin, Death, and Resurrection. c. White, Red, Black, and Pale. The white horse is believed to carry Christ. The red horse brings the implements of war . The black horse carries the one who brings famine. Finally, the pale horse carries death on its back. Revelation 6. Answer C: White, Red, Black, and Pale. What was the crown made of that Jesus wore after his trial? a. Jesus wore a simple headpiece of cloth known as the kippah skullcap, as all Jews did. b. It was a band that was made of gold and adorned with embedded jewels. c. The crown was composed of branches adorned with thorns. Scholars believe the crown was made from the thorny branches of the Ziziphus spina-christi plant, which was popular in Jerusalem at the time. The Roman soldiers mocked Jesus and put the thorny crown on his head right after they scourged him. The soldiers also mocked him by bowing and saying, "Hail to the Jewish King." Matthew 27. Answer C: Branches with thorns. How many sons did Jacob have? a. Eight. b. Ten. c. Twelve. Every son of Jacob was a foundation of a Jewish tribe. The nation of Israel comes from the descendants of Jacob. Jacob had twelve sons and one daughter from four different women. God changed Jacob's name to Israel; hence, God's people became known as Israelites Jacob's family was large. Answer C: Twelve sons. What language was the Vulgate version written in? a. Latin. b. Greek. c. Hebrew. The Vulgate was the standardized Bible for the Roman Catholic Church for over 1,000 years. It is a Latin version of the Bible written by St. Jerome in 382 AD. What is the Vulgate? Answer A: Latin. Which Bible was in use when Jesus lived? a. The Hebrew Scriptures. b. King James Version. c. Vulgate. The Scriptures were not yet bound into a single book called the Bible; they were scrolls. During the time of Jesus, the Hebrew Scriptures written on scrolls were in use. It was the Old Testament, also known as the Tanakh. The Greek Septuagint, written 300 years before Jesus, was in common use as the Tanakh. What Bible did Jesus use? Answer A: The Hebrew scriptures, aka the Septuagint. What was the first loosely bound Bible that held all the scriptures together in one book? a. The Codex Sinaiticus. b. The Gutenberg Bible. c. The Geneva Bible. Before the Codex Sinaiticus, the scriptures were on separate scrolls. Around 360 AD, Emperor Constantine authorized the writing of fifty copies of the scriptures. The Codex Sinaiticus also contained the Epistle of Barnabas and the Shepherd of Hermas. Scholars consider the Codex Sinaiticus to be the first "official" Bible written with scrolls kept together. Answer A: The Codex Sinaiticus. What do we refer to as the "biblical silent years"? a. This era was the 40 years that the Israelites spent in the desert during the Exodus. b. The silent years were the years that the Israelites spent captive in Egypt. c. These were the years between the Old and New Testaments. The 400 years between the writings of the Old and New Testaments are known as the silent years. Nothing was written during the silent period. Answer C: The years between the Old and New Testaments. What day of the week did Jesus rise from the dead after his crucifixion? a. He rose seven days later on Saturday, the Sabbath. b. Jesus rose on Sunday, the third day. c. He rose the next day. The day of Jesus' resurrection is celebrated as Easter. Friday, the first day: Jesus was crucified and died on the cross. Saturday, the second day: Jesus lay in the tomb. Sunday, t he third day: Jesus rose from the dead and left his tomb. Matthew 27. Answer B: Jesus rose on Sunday. Many try to reason that the three days had to be 24 hours each for a 72-hour period. They are making an assumption that is not true. Which Bible was so big that it had to be chained to the pulpit? a. The original 1611 King James Bible was tightly secured to the pulpit. b. The Great Bible of 1539 had to be chained to the pulpit. c. Chained to the pulpit was the Geneva Bible of 1560. The Great Bible was the first authorized English Bible in England. Chains were used to secure it to the pulpit and keep it from being stolen. It was often referred to as the chained Bible. The Great Bible contains 80 books. It has 39 books in the Old Testament, 27 in the New Testament, and 14 books in the Apocrypha. The Great Bible was historically important. Answer B: The Great Bible. Which Bible version underwent William Whittingham's supervision? a. The Great Bible. b. Geneva. c. Bishops. William Whittingham led the translation of the Geneva Bible. Several other scholars were also involved in the translation. It was the first Bible version to be translated entirely from the original transcripts of Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic. The Geneva Bible was the primary Bible of the 16th century, used by English Protestants. Before it became an "authorized" Bible, Christian dissenters who separated from the church used it. Answer B: The Geneva Bible. What was the first "complete" Bible written in English? a. King James. b. Tyndale. c. Bishops. The Tyndale Bible was the first complete English Bible. Answer B: The Tyndale Bible. What was the first complete Bible in any language that was a "bound book"? a. Septuagint. b. Coverdale. c. Vulgate. The first bound set of books, called the Bible, was the Vulgate. Answer C: The Greek Vulgate. This set was the first "unbound" collection of manuscripts made into a complete Bible. a. Dead Sea Scrolls. b. Masoretic Text. c. Vetus Latina. The first collection of manuscripts that was called a Bible was the Vetus Latina. Answer C: The Vetus Latina. What is the Masoretic Text? a. It is a scroll that has stories about the ancient stone building masons. b. The Masoretic Text is the authorized Hebrew Bible. c. It is the Greek version of the Vulgate Bible. The Masoretic Text was the authorized Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament), which is a collection of sacred scriptures in Judaism. Ancient Judaism and modern Jews have been using it since the 6th century. Christians have used it to translate most of the Old Testament. Jewish scholars, known as the Masoretes, wrote it between the 6th and 10th centuries. Answer B: It is the authorized Hebrew Bible. Why is Martin Luther important in history? a. He founded the original American Protestant Lutheran Church. b. Luther was a Southern Baptist who challenged the U.S. government. c. Martin Luther challenged the Catholic Church and nailed 95 complaints to the church's door. Martin Luther was a German priest in the 1500s. Luther found fault with the church and nailed 95 complaints to the church door about how the church strayed from scripture. Answer C: Luther challenged the Catholic Church. What does canonizing the Bible mean? a. This is the process of binding all the books into one volume. b. Canonizing involves receiving a blessing from the pope. c. The church accepts the Bible as the divine authority. The church accepts the Bible as the divine authority. "Canon" is a word derived from the Greek word "kanon." The term "canon" refers to a standard or measuring rod. A canonized Bible means that it has been measured as the standard or tested as being of divine inspiration and authority from God. It is the collection of writings accepted by the leaders of the early Christian church as God's word and the basis of the Christian faith. Answer C: It is accepted as divine authority. What unusual thing did King Herod Antipas promise his stepdaughter at his birthday party? a. King Herod decreed that she could have any man in the kingdom she wanted as her husband. b. He assured her that he would deliver the head of John the Baptist to her. c. Herod promised that she would become the queen. Salome, Herod's stepdaughter, visually seduced him when she danced in front of him. Herod responded by promising her anything she desired. Salome asked for the head of John the Baptist because John criticized the marriage of her mother to Herod. Matthew 14:6-11. Answer B: The head of John the Baptist. Which Bible did the Pilgrims use when they first arrived in America? a. Vulgate. b. Bishops. c. Geneva. The Pilgrims brought the Geneva Bible, the most popular Bible of the time, to America when they sailed on the Mayflower from Europe. It was also a popular Bible among many European greats, including Shakespeare. Answer C: The Geneva Bible. What is the Tel Dan Inscription? a. The Tel Dan inscription is written in Aramaic and tells about the House of David. b. It is the story of Daniel in the lion's den found on an Aramaic scroll. c. A scroll was found that describes the tribe of Dan. The Tel Dan inscription is a basalt fragment written in Aramaic telling the story of King David. The inscription was found in fragments in Northern Galilee. They were recovered in 1993 and 1994 by Gila Cook, an archaeology surveyor. It provides more archaeological evidence that the people in the Bible were real. Answer A: It is an ancient Aramaic writing about King David. Who are Aristotle, Flavius, Herodotus, Josephus, Pliny, and Tacitus? a. They were high priests during the 1500 years of writing the Bible. b. These influential priests and biblical writers contributed to several books of the Bible. c. They are well-known and respected historians who, in some manner, corroborated parts of the Bible. Aristotle, Pliny, Herodotus, Josephus, Flavius, and Tacitus were respected historians who wrote passages that corroborated the Bible. Answer C: They corroborated the Bible. In what year do scholars believe the Torah was completed? a. 1100 BC. b. 400 BC. c. 120 BC. The Torah was believed to have been written in 400 BC. Answer B: 400 BC. What sea was the location of many scrolls found in a cave? a. Mediterranean. b. Dead Sea. c. Red Sea. The scrolls were discovered in caves near Qumran, on the northwestern shore of the sea. Bedouin sheep herders found the first scrolls in a cave that they sought shelter in. Approximately 900 scrolls were found between 1947 and 1956 in a series of 11 caves. The Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth at 1300 feet below sea level. Answer B: The Dead Sea. How can one avoid entering the furnace known as Hell? a. One can avoid Hell by faithfully keeping the Ten Commandments. b. Engage in daily prayer, including reciting "The Lord's Prayer." c. Pray for forgiveness and accept that "Jesus is Lord." d. Attend church every week and keep the Sabbath. Answer C: Accepting Jesus and praying for forgiveness is the initial step to avoid eternal damnation in hell. Humorous words and phrases from the 1950s: Why do we call children kids? a. The term originated with the Pennsylvania Dutch, who brought it over from Germany. b. The word came from the Western Plains Indian tribes of the Americas. c. Kids refer to young goats and have become humorous slang for young children. The word "kid" comes from the reference that young goats are called kids. It originated from the Old Norse and Middle English term for a "young goat." The term "kid" was used in Europe as early as the 16th century and became standard English slang in the 19th century. Answer C: Because kids are youngsters, just like our children. Return to the multiple-choice quiz menu. If you declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and if you firmly believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will find salvation. Romans 10:8

This quiz focuses on Bible characters and personalities. Challenge yourself with this medium difficulty quiz on Bible people, characters, and famous Bible people. Medium Difficult Bible Person Quiz with Answers Bible Quiz and Bible Facts Try a good guess before looking at the answer, which is below the question. Medium-difficulty quiz of Bible characters? During the trial of Jesus, which criminal did the crowd insist on releasing? During Pentecost, it was customary to release one prisoner in place of another. Pontius Pilate gave the Jews the option to let Jesus or a criminal go. The notorious criminal was Barabbas, who was believed to be a murderer. Pilate released him at the trial of Jesus at the request of the Jews. Luke 23:13 ANSWER: Barabbas. What was Jesus doing on the ship when his disciples thought they were going to drown when they encountered a storm? Jesus was in constant demand by the people, and it was challenging for him to obtain any rest. When they were on the ship, Jesus was so exhausted that He was taking a nap. The disciples woke him in fear, and Jesus calmed the storm to reassure them. Matthew 8:23-27 ANSWER: Sleeping. Who was King Solomon's mother, who was also married to King David? Bathsheba was previously married to Uriah the Hittite, a soldier in David's army. Lust filled David's heart as he watched Bathsheba next door taking a bath in the nude. David had Bathsheba's husband, Uriah, killed so that he could marry her. Together, David and Bathsheba had David. 1 Kings ANSWER: Bathsheba. Who said, "I do not know where my Lord is, and they took him away"? This was said at the entrance to the cave where Jesus lay. Mary Magdalene was the first person to arrive at the tomb of Jesus. An angel was at the entrance to Jesus' tomb, and Mary asked him the question. Mary was also the first person to see the resurrected Jesus later in the day. John 20:13 ANSWER: Mary Magdalene. This woman stole the household goods from her father when she left with her husband, Jacob. Jacob was married to Leah and Rachel, daughters of Laban. They were all living together, but a little friction broke out among them. God commanded Jacob to take his wives and leave Laban and go back to his homeland of Gilead. As they were leaving, Rachel secretly stole her father’s small household items. Genesis 31:17-19 ANSWER: Rachel. Who was Joseph's master during his time as a slave in Egypt? Slave traders purchased Joseph from his brothers. The traders then sold Joseph to Potiphar, who became his master. Potiphar was the captain of the Egyptian guard. Genesis 39 ANSWER: Potiphar. Who lost their sight for three days while traveling to Damascus? Saul of Tarsus, persecutor of the Jews, was traveling on the road to Damascus. A blinding light stopped Saul on the road, causing him to become blind. An angel or heavenly being (possibly Jesus) spoke to him. Ananias of Damascus cured him of his blindness three days later, and Saul converted to Christianity. Jesus renamed him Paul. Acts 9:9 ANSWER: Saul of Tarsus. Who was the most famous prophet during the time of King Ahab? Elijah was a powerful, well-respected, and famous prophet who performed miracles. He challenged 450 prophets of Baal to bring down "fire from heaven" to cook meat on the altar like God did; they failed. He was the prophet who told King Ahab that his health would never get better because he did not obey God. 1 Kings 21 ANSWER: Elijah. Who came across an Ethiopian eunuch sitting in a chariot reading the book of Isaiah? Philip was leaving Jerusalem, and an angel of the Lord appeared and told him to take the road south. While traveling southward toward Gaza, Phillip met an Ethiopian court official. The official was taking a break, sitting in his chariot, and reading the book of Isaiah. The official was newly converted and asked Philip to explain the book of Isaiah to him. Acts 8:26-31 ANSWER: Philip. Who said he would never deny Jesus? During the Passion of Christ, at the Last Supper, Jesus predicted that Peter would deny knowing Him three times that evening. Peter was adamant that he would never deny knowing Jesus. Jesus was taken to Caiaphas, the high priest, to be accused of his crimes. As Peter followed at some distance, he was accused of being a disciple of Jesus by a crowd member while he was in the high priest's courtyard, at the gate, and in the street. Peter denied knowing Jesus all three times when the bystanders recognized him before the rooster crowed. Matthew 26:69-75 ANSWER: Peter. This orphaned Jewish maiden married a Persian king. Esther's original name was Hadassah, which she later changed to Esther. Mordecai, her cousin, took her in after she became an orphan. She became part of King Xerxes' harem before the king married her. Esther 2 ANSWER: Esther. Who delivered the sermon during Pentecost? Simon Peter was probably the most prominent of the apostles. Peter stood with all the other apostles before the multitude during Pentecost, delivering a sermon. They declared Jesus was the Christ. The crowd heckled them for their declaration. Acts 2 ANSWER: Simon Peter. Which king committed suicide after refusing to surrender after losing a battle? Saul sustained wounds during the battle at Mount Gilboa against the Philistines. He was afraid of what the enemy would do to him if captured alive. When his men refused to kill him, Saul fell onto his sword. He was the son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin. Saul was the first king of Israel as appointed by Samuel at God's request. 1 Samuel 31 ANSWER: Saul. This ruler asked Jesus to raise his only daughter from the dead. At the Jewish synagogue in Capernaum, Jairus was a leading figure. As Jesus was walking to the house of Jairus, a woman touched His cloak. The woman was instantly cured of a bleeding disorder. Jesus proceeded to the house of Jairus and brought his 12-year-old daughter back to life. Mark 5:21 ANSWER: Jairus. Which apprentice took over for Elijah? Elisha was the son of Shaphat and was a major prophet. He was with Elijah when God sent a fiery chariot to take him to heaven. Elisha took Elijah's place at the school. Later, Elisha preached for over 60 years in place of Elijah. 1 Kings 19:19 ANSWER: Elisha. Who was the oldest recorded person in the Bible and was 696 years old when he died? Methuselah was the oldest person in the Bible and lived 969 years. Enoch was his father, the first person taken to heaven alive. Lamech was his son, who lived for 777 years. Noah was his grandson, who lived for 950 years. Genesis 5:21 ANSWER: Methuselah. Who considered himself the chief of sinners? Paul's name was originally Saul before God changed it. Before his conversion, Saul condemned and persecuted the believers. Paul claimed to be the chief of all sinners after he was converted. 1 Timothy 1:15 ANSWER: Paul. Who placed several of his brothers in jail for three days? Joseph was one of twelve brothers in his family. He was the second youngest. Benjamin was the youngest. Several older brothers sold Joseph into slavery to the Ishmaelites. Potiphar, the chief Egyptian guard, bought him as a slave. He eventually became Pharaoh's right-hand man and governor of the land. During the famine, several of his older brothers came to Egypt asking for food. They didn't recognize Joseph. Joseph placed three of his brothers in jail. Genesis 42 ANSWER: Joseph. Who was John the Baptist’s father? Zacharia was a priest in the Jerusalem temple. His wife was Elizabeth, the cousin of the Virgin Mary. Gabriel visited the couple to announce that they would have a child and to name him John. God told them that John would announce the arrival of the Messiah. Luke 1 ANSWER: Zacharia. Whom did King Ahab's wife have killed so that the king could acquire ownership of a vineyard near the palace? King Ahab tried to negotiate a sale or make a trade to obtain a vineyard, but the owner refused. Therefore, in an attempt to please her husband, King Ahab's wife, Jezebel, arranged for the authorities to discredit and execute Naboth, the vineyard's owner. 1 Kings 21 ANSWER: Naboth. Who was the highest priest and the king of Salem? The Melchizedek priesthood has the highest authority in the church, over all things and offices. It is greater than the Aaronic priesthood, which cares for the church's affairs and upkeep, because it holds the authority to perform sacred ordinances and administer higher spiritual matters within the church. The Aaronic priesthood baptizes and performs the other duties of the church, such as administering the sacrament and conducting meetings, which are essential for the spiritual nourishment of the congregation. Genesis 14 ANSWER: Melchizedek. Whose family was the only one that survived the collapse of the Jericho walls? Rahab assisted two of God's spies in escaping their pursuers. She was a prostitute who tied a red cord to her windowsill to identify her location to God's invading army so that her family wouldn't be harmed. She and her family managed to survive the slaughter of every man, woman, child, and animal during the collapse and downfall of Jericho. Joshua 2 ANSWER: Rahab. Who was the judge who held court out in the open air under the shade of palm trees? Deborah sat under the palm trees, judging people and resolving their issues and controversies. Her most famous decision was telling Barak to take 10,000 men to battle against Sisera. She is the only female to judge Israel. Judges 4 ANSWER: Deborah. Who did Jacob work for to secure his daughter's hand in marriage? Laban had two daughters. Jacob wanted to marry the younger daughter, Rachel. But Laban tricked Jacob into marrying the older daughter, Leah, first. It was tradition to marry off the daughters based on age. After working for a total of 14 years, Laban allowed his younger daughter, Rachel, to marry Jacob. Genesis 29 ANSWER: Laban. A priest, a Levite, and a Samaritan came across the victim of a robbery along the road. Which one helped the victim? The only person who would assist the victim was the most unlikely one, the Samaritan. The Israelites shunned the Samaritans because they practiced pagan religions. This incident was a parable spoken by Jesus to prove a point. The main point is to love your neighbor as you love yourself. Luke 10 ANSWER: Samaritan. Return to the menu. “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31

Test your knowledge of Bible characters with our fun and engaging Bible person quiz. Challenge yourself with questions about the iconic figures of the Bible. Easy Bible Person Quiz with Background Story. Bible Quiz and Bible Facts Try to answer without peeking at the answers that are below the questions. Easy Bible quiz on who the Bible characters are and their story. Who was the first man on Earth? Adam was the first man and human recorded in religious texts on Earth. From the earth's dust, God formed the first man. Genesis 2. ANSWER: Adam. God created this person from someone's rib. Eve was the first woman and was made from Adam's rib. God created this companion for Adam. She became known as Woman. Genesis 2:20-22. ANSWER: Eve. What fallen angel with a hostile attitude tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden? The devil, also known as the serpent, tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden. Eve ate fruit from a tree that God had instructed her not to eat from. It was from the tree of knowledge, also known as the forbidden fruit. Because of this sin, God exiled Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. Eve introduced sin into the world. Genesis 3:1-7. ANSWER: The Serpent. What famous person in the Bible was laid in an animal feeding trough right after he was born? Jesus, the Messiah, was born in a stable just outside a small village. His parents couldn't locate a room in the village because the Roman census was taking place there. The only shelter they could locate was in the animal shelter, a small distance from the village. Jesus' mother was pregnant with Him at the time. After Jesus was born, he was placed in a manger (feeding trough) stuffed with straw. Luke 2:1-17. ANSWER: Jesus. What kind of clothing was Jesus wrapped in when he was placed in the manger? It was common for newborn babies to be wrapped in swaddling clothes for their protection. This cloth was wrapped around a baby to keep their limbs straight, provide warmth, and offer security so that they wouldn't flop about. Luke 2:7-12 ANSWER: Swaddling clothes. What was the name of Jesus' mother? The mother of Jesus was Mary, a descendant of King David. Mary was a young Jewish girl from Nazareth who was a dedicated believer in God. She was not married but engaged to a carpenter when she became pregnant through a miracle of God. The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her she would give birth to Jesus. The angel also assured the groom that he should not be alarmed or ashamed of this great event. Luke 2:4-7 ANSWER: Mary. What is the name of Jesus' stepfather? Joseph was the stepfather of Jesus. He was a carpenter from Nazareth. Joseph was betrothed to Mary when she became pregnant. Luke 1:26-33 Matthew 1:18-24 ANSWER: Joseph. Near what city was Jesus born? Jesus was born in the suburbs of Bethlehem. Because of the census, all the inns of the small village were occupied. A stable outside Bethlehem was the only available place they could find for shelter. Matthew 2:1-2 ANSWER: Bethlehem. Who were the first visitors that Jesus had right after he was born? Angels alerted shepherds in a nearby field about the birth of Jesus. They immediately went to see the newborn savior. Luke 2:7. ANSWER: Shepherds. Who brought expensive gifts to Jesus when he was young? Wise men, the Magi, visited Jesus when he was about two years old. They came from the east, following a star that guided them to Jesus. The Magi brought Jesus the three gifts of gold for a king, incense for God, and myrrh to anoint the dead. Tradition assumes that the three gifts meant three visitors. However, the Bible does not say how many Magi came. The Magi were educated men who traveled to worship the newborn king. Matthew 2:1-12 ANSWER: The Magi. Who was the distrustful, jealous, brutal, and ruthless king when Jesus was born? Herod the Great was king of Judea when Jesus was born. The Roman Emperor appointed him. Herod harbored a paranoid fear of being overthrown. His fear caused him to have his first wife and three sons executed. He was afraid that Jesus would threaten his rule. Herod ordered the execution of all males under 2 years old in an attempt to kill Jesus. Matthew 2:1-20 ANSWER: King Herod the Great. Which Roman governor of Judea had Jesus flogged? He was the local prefect who thought Jesus was innocent. Pontius Pilate had Jesus humiliated and flogged to please the crowd. Pilate handed Jesus over to the Sanhedrin and allowed Barabbas to go free. To appease the religious leaders, Pilate permitted Jesus's crucifixion. Matthew 27 ANSWER: Pontius Pilate. Which person betrayed Jesus to the priests and soldiers? Judas was the disciple in charge of the ministry's money. He betrayed Jesus to the priests and soldiers on the night of Jesus' arrest. The priests paid Judas 30 pieces of silver to identify Jesus. Judas Iscariot kissed Jesus on the face to identify him. Afterward, Judas was remorseful, gave the silver back, and committed suicide. Matthew 26:14-27 ANSWER: Judas Iscariot. Who were the first two disciples that Jesus called to service? Andrew and his brother Peter were the first ones Jesus called to service. Matthew 4:18-19 ANSWER: Andrew and Peter. What was the occupation of Andrew and Peter? Andrew and Simon Peter were fishermen on the Sea of Galilee. They had a partnership with James and John, the sons of Zebedee. Matthew 4:18-19 ANSWER: They were fishermen. On what day did God create Adam and Eve? On Thursday, the fifth day, God filled the seas and the air with animals. God created all mammals, including Adam and Eve, on the sixth day, Friday. On Saturday, the seventh day, God rested. Genesis 1:26-31 ANSWER: Friday, the 6th day. Who was the founding father of Judaism? Abraham is considered the father and founder of Judaism. The patriarch of Judaism is Abraham. ANSWER: Abraham. Who saw Bathsheba bathing on a rooftop and committed adultery with her? King David lusted after Bathsheba when he saw her bathing on the rooftop next door. He later had an affair with her, had her husband killed, and then married her. 2 Samuel 11 ANSWER: King David. Who committed the first murder in the Bible? Cain carried out the first murder. He killed his brother Abel because of jealousy. Cain was a farmer, and Abel was a rancher. God preferred Abel's animal sacrifice over Cain's crop sacrifice. This led to Cain being jealous and committing the murder. Genesis 4:8 ANSWER: Cain. Who was Adam and Eve's third child? Seth is the third son of Adam and Eve. Adam was 130 years old when Seth was born. He was born after Cain killed Abel. God banished Cain from the Garden of Eden. With Cain gone, Adam and Eve were childless. God allowed Seth to be born. Genesis 4:25-26 ANSWER: Seth. This man spent time in a lion's den because j ealous workers tricked King Darius into doing this. King Darius commanded the placement of Daniel in a lion's den due to his devotion to God. The king's wise men were jealous of Daniel and tricked Darius into ordering Daniel into the lion's den. Daniel survived the lions' den because God caused the lions to be tame and not hungry. Daniel 6:1-28 ANSWER: Daniel. What three friends of Daniel survived an ordeal in a fiery furnace because they worshipped God and rejected idols? The three friends of Daniel were young Hebrew men that served in the court of Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar II ordered the three young men into a fiery furnace because they refused to bow and worship the king's idol. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego survived the fiery furnace. The furnace revealed a fourth entity inside that was accompanying them. Daniel 3:16-28 ANSWER: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. This disciple doubted it was Jesus that he was talking to after the resurrection. He doubted that he was talking to Jesus after the resurrection. Thomas did not believe it was Jesus until he saw the crucifixion marks on his hands. John 20:24-29 ANSWER: Thomas. Who rejected Jesus three times prior to the rooster crowing? In the streets people pointed to Peter and called him out as a follower of Jesus. He denied Jesus three times on the night of His arrest when called out. Simon Peter is known as the "Rock" of the Catholic Church, even though he denied Jesus. Luke 22:54-62 ANSWER: Simon Peter. Name one of Jesus' four brothers. James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon were the brothers of Jesus. Jesus also had sisters whose names and numbers are unknown. Mark 6:3 ANSWER: James, Joseph, Judas, or Simon. This man ate wild honey and locusts in the wilderness and baptized people at the Jordan River. He lived in the wilderness and ate locusts and honey. John the Baptist wore garments made of camel hair and possibly fur from other animals. Jesus was the cousin of John the Baptist. John the Baptist baptized Jesus, which was the starting point of Jesus' ministry. Matthew 3:1-6 ANSWER: John the Baptist. What was King David's occupation when he was a young lad? David was a shepherd for his father when he was young. He also was a musician who played the hand harp. We also know that David slew the giant Goliath. 1 Samuel 17:12-15 ANSWER: Shepherd. This man built a large boat called the Ark. God instructed Noah to build the boat and take every animal species aboard it. Noah was 500 years old when he started to build the boat. It is estimated to have taken about 100 years to build. He had three sons who probably helped him build the ark. Genesis 6:13-22 ANSWER: Noah. Who parted the Red Sea with his staff? Moses parted the Red Sea with a staff when he held it up and stretched out his arms. He used the staff to perform several miracles that God commanded. Moses unfortunately used his staff against God's orders when he struck a rock to bring forth water. Exodus 14:10-20 ANSWER: Moses. Who had immense strength because of his long hair? Samson was a judge and a prophet. His mother dedicated him to God from birth. He possessed enormous strength because he was a Nazarene who never cut his hair. Samson killed 1,000 Philistines with the jawbone of a jackass. Judges 16 ANSWER: Samson. Who tricked Samson, causing him to have his hair cut and lose his strength? This woman was Samson's lover in the Valley of Sorek. The Philistines bribed her to convince Samson to reveal the secret of his strength. Delilah persistently nagged Samson until he finally gave in and revealed the secret. Judges 16 ANSWER: Delilah. What day of the week did Jesus heal a man with a withered hand and a woman who was crippled? Jesus cured these two on separate occasions on Sabbath Saturday, the 7th day of the week. He healed a woman who was crippled in the synagogue on the Sabbath. Luke 13:10-17 Jesus healed the withered hand of a man in the synagogue on a Sabbath. Matthew 12:9-14 ANSWER: Saturday, the Sabbath. Who killed an Egyptian slave taskmaster? He was well known to be quick to anger and had issues with that. Moses saw a taskmaster beating a Hebrew slave. Angered, Moses killed the Egyptian slave taskmaster and buried him in the sand. Unfortunately for him, there was a witness. Moses left Egypt for fear for his life. Moses commits murder. Exodus 2:11-22 ANSWER: Moses. Who talked to a burning bush when he was tending sheep at the base of Mount Horeb? Moses spoke with God, who was talking from something like a burning bush. God gave Moses the assignment to lead the slaves out of Egypt. After making all his excuses, Moses decided to do as God commanded. Exodus 3 ANSWER: Moses. Who took the Israelites across the Jordan River and the border into Canaan, the land of milk and honey? Joshua took over after Moses died. Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan. Joshua 1:1-6 ANSWER: Joshua. Who is the older brother of Moses? Aaron was the older brother of Moses. Miriam was the older sister of Moses. He allowed the Israelites to build a golden calf during the Exodus. Aaron started the Aaronic priesthood. Exodus 4:13-15 ANSWER: Aaron. Who was the youthful boy who played the lyre and defeated a giant using a sling and a polished stone? David was the young shepherd who killed Goliath, the Philistine giant. He was the youngest of eight brothers. David later became king. A shepherd boy's story. 1 Samuel 17 ANSWER: David. Who did God transport to heaven in a fiery chariot? God called the prophet Elijah to heaven. He sent a vehicle that looked like a fiery chariot to pick Elijah up. 2 Kings 2:8-15 ANSWER: Elijah. Robbers attacked a man while traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Several respectable people walked by him, but only this person gave him aid. A priest and a Levite passed him by. The Samaritan helped the man. Luke 10:30-36 ANSWER: The Good Samaritan. Return to the menu. "God loved the world so much that he sacrificed his only Son so that whoever believed in him would not perish but have eternal life." Paraphrase of John 3:16.

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. Medium hard Bible Quiz and Bible Facts about Moses. Bible questions have answers below them in case you need some help. How well do you know Moses? What is the most important thing that Moses did? Moses led the Jewish people out of Egyptian slavery to the promised land. For forty years, Moses guided the Israelites through the desert. It was a command that God gave him and his brother, Aaron. Exodus 3. Answer: He led the slaves out of Egypt. What country was Moses born in? The family of Moses lived in Egypt as slaves. Moses was born in Egypt during this period. Exodus 2:11-25. Answer: Moses was born in Egypt. What promise did Moses keep for Joseph as the Jews left Egypt? He took Joseph's funeral container out of Egypt. The container was later buried in the promised land. Genesis 50:24-26 Joshua 24:29-33 Answer: He promised to take Joseph's coffin to the promised land. What river did Moses float down while in a basket when he was a baby? Jochebed, Moses' biological mother, placed him in the basket and set it in the water. She hoped someone in the pharaoh's court would find him. He floated down the Nile River. Moses was the youngest of three. He had an older brother and sister. Exodus 2. Answer: The Nile River. How old was Moses when his mother placed him in the basket? Moses was born 3 months premature, and his mother could only hide him for three months. Moses was a three-month-old baby when he floated down the Nile River in a basket. Exodus 2:1-10. Answer: Three months old. What advice did Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, give to Moses when they were in the desert? Moses found it challenging to handle all of the grievances 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. Answer: Jethro advised Moses to develop a court system. What was the name of 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. Answer: Aaron was Moses's older brother. What was the name of 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 find 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. Answer: Miriam was Moses's older sister. What were the names of Moses' biological father and mother? Moses's parents were from the tribe of Levi. Amram and Jochebed were the parents of Moses. His mother, Jochebed, was the sister of Amram's father. Yes, sir! In other words, Moses's father, Amram, married his aunt. Exodus 6:20. Answer: Amram and Jochebed were Moses's parents. Whom did Moses kill? One day, Moses was walking among the Hebrews and saw an Egyptian taskmaster beating a slave. Moses's anger got the better of him, and he killed the Egyptian. After killing the Egyptian taskmaster, Moses left Egypt and went into hiding. Moses traveled to Midian, where he found employment as a shepherd for Jethro. Zipporah, one of Jethro's daughters, married Moses. Exodus 2:11-12. Answer: Moses killed an Egyptian taskmaster. What physical ailment did Moses have? Moses is believed to have a problem speaking. As a result, his brother became his spokesperson. Moses had a speech impediment of stuttering. One tradition states that when Moses was a child, he put a hot coal in his mouth that caused the speech impediment. Exodus 4. Answer: Moses had a speech issue. Who or what was Nehushtan? 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. Answer: A brass pole representing a snake. Who was Moses' foster mother? Moses was seen floating along the bank of the Nile in a basket. 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. Answer: Pharaoh's daughter was Moses's foster mother. Who was the wife of Moses? The wife of Moses was Zipporah, a Cushite woman. Zipporah was the daughter of Jethro, for whom Moses herded sheep. Exodus 2:16-27. Answer: Zipporah. Who was Moses's sister-in-law? Elisheba was Moses's sister-in-law, the wife of his brother Aaron. Exodus 6:23. Answer: Elisheba. How did an angel of the Lord first appear to Moses when God spoke to him? God appeared to Moses in the form of a burning bush when delivering His message. Before approaching the burning bush, God asked Moses to remove his sandals. Moses was tending sheep at the base of the Holy Mountain in Sinai at the time. Exodus 3:1-6. Answer: God was a voice in a burning bush. How many books did Moses write? 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. Answer: Moses wrote five books. How many commandments were on the stone tablets that Moses had? Moses received the Ten Commandments on two stone slate tablets. 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. Answer: The Ten Commandments. What did God feed the Israelites during the forty years 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, they harvested twice as much to ensure a sufficient supply for the Sabbath. Exodus 16. Answer: God fed manna to the Israelites. What did God command Moses to do when the Israelites were murmuring that they were thirsty while wandering through the desert? God commanded Moses to go to a place and talk to a certain rock. Moses was 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 and punished Moses later for it. This incident was one of the reasons God did not allow Moses to enter the promised land. Numbers 20. Answer: God told Moses to go to a certain rock and talk to it. What did Moses do at another time when the Israelites were again murmuring for water, when they came upon a waterhole that was bitter and undrinkable? To make the water sweet, Moses placed a special piece of wood in the waterhole. Exodus 15:22-27. Answer: Moses put a sweet stick in the water hole. Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God? God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. Moses spent 40 days and 40 nights on the mountain speaking with God. He made the trip up the mountain twice for a total of 80 days and nights. Exodus chapters 31-33. Answer: Moses received the commandments on Mount Sinai. How many sets of the Ten Commandments did God make 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 slates 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. Answer: God created a set of commandment plates twice for Moses. What sea did Moses part with his staff? 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. Answer: Moses parted the Red Sea. How many wives did Moses have? Answer: Moses had a total of two wives. His 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. How old was Moses when he died? Moses was 120 years old when he died. He died on the 7th day of the month of Adar. Moses died on the same day as his birthday. He 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. Answer: Moses died at the age of 120. Where was Moses buried? Moses died on Mount Nebo, but God buried him in the Moab Valley with an unmarked grave. Deuteronomy 34:5-8. Answer: In an unmarked grave in the Moad Valley. Who was Moses' successor who took over for him after he 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. Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land. Deuteronomy 34. Answer: Joshua took over after Moses. How did the Egyptian army fail in its attempt to recapture Moses and the slaves? 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. Answer: The soldiers drowned in the Red Sea. How many plagues did God inflict on Egypt before the Pharaoh let the people go? Moses warned Pharaoh that God would inflict ten plagues on Egypt. Pharaoh refused to let the people go after each warning until the final one . The Nile turned into blood, and they were plagued by frogs, gnats, flies, livestock pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and the death of their firstborn. Exodus 7. Answer: God inflicted 10 plagues on Egypt. Here is an amusing slang term from the 1950s. What does it mean to be a paper shaker? a. This 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. Cheerleaders would hold paper pom-poms and shake them while cheerleading. Answer C: A cheerleader. Return to the menu. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

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 The answers are below the question; do your best not to peek first. Easy Quiz and answers about Bible history with additional facts. Easy Bible Quiz What is one of the important central messages throughout the Bible? Salvation is a process of turning from sin to righteousness. God provides a method to escape the entrance to hell and instead enter the entrance to heaven, which is through faith in Jesus Christ and accepting His sacrifice for our sins. The Bible also guides Christians on how to live. Answer: Love, grace, salvation, and a guide to live by. What type of texts was the Bible translated from? The Bible was created from ancient manuscripts and codices. Manuscripts were typically long scrolls of text that were rolled up. Codices are not the original texts but Greek copies of the manuscripts. Codices are separate pages bound together on one side, similar to a loose-leaf book. Codices are the original texts of the Bible. Answer: Codices or Manuscripts. What language was the original New Testament written in? 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 as the New Testament was primarily written in Koine Greek. Also, Aramaic with a Galilean accent would have been the everyday household language of Jesus and the disciples. Answer: Koine Greek. What language was the original Old Testament written in? 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. Answer: Ancient Hebrew. Which translation of the Hebrew Bible is the most well-known Greek translation? The most famous Greek translation of the Bible 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. Answer: Septuagint. In what religion did the five books of Moses originate? Books written by Moses originated in Judaism. The Old Testament has its roots in Judaism and is Jewish scripture. The first five books of the Old Testament Book of Moses are in the modern Protestant Bible and in the Jewish Bible. This section of the scriptures is referred to as the Pentateuch. The Books of Moses originated in Judah. Answer: Judaism . What is the name of the Bible used by the Jewish religion? The Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh, which 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. Answer: Tanakh. What was the fate of authors who were the first to translate the Bible into English? The church executed these authors 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. 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? Answer: Their bodies were burned. What was special about the Tyndale version of the Bible? The Tyndale Bible was the first one to be translated into English. Tyndale translated directly from the original Hebrew and Greek texts. It was written by William Tyndale between 1522 and 1535. In 1536 AD, the Catholic Church tied Tyndale to a post, strangled him, and then set him ablaze for writing the Bible in English. Answer: The first Bible translated into English. What is the name of certain manuscripts found in caves near a sea? A cave stored the Dead Sea Scrolls, which included a substantial portion of the Old Testament. Between 1947 and 1956, researchers discovered these scrolls in caves near Qumran, Israel, close to the Dead Sea. Researchers have uncovered over 2500 scrolls, pieces, and fragments. The Dead Sea Scrolls were found in a cave. Answer: Dead Sea Scrolls. Who received the slates containing the Ten Commandments from God? 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 tablet plates. Moses and the Ten Commandments. Answer: Moses. Who was the first monarch to permit the printing of Bibles in English? The first monarch to permit the Bible to be printed in English was King Henry VIII. This was before the King James Bible was authorized. The Wycliffe and Tyndale Bibles were unauthorized English translations printed before that. They, of course, faced significant opposition from the church, leading to their execution. King Henry's Bible was called the Great Bible and authored by Miles Coverdale. Answer: King Henry VIII. Which Bible did the Mayflower pioneer settlers in America use? The most widely used Bible in Europe at the time was the Geneva Bible. It was the preferred and most common Bible used by churchgoers. Notable people such as William Shakespeare, John Bunyan, and John Milton used the Geneva Bible. This was the Bible brought to America by the Mayflower settlers. Answer: The Geneva Bible. What is significant about the Book of Job? 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. Answer: It was the first Bible manuscript written. What is the lesson learned from reading the Book of Job? 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 from him, and he challenges God over it. Job maintains his cool and keeps his emotions, prompting a popular saying, "He has the patience of Job." Answer: We must trust in God and not our friends or the worldly ways. How long did it take to write the original biblical manuscripts? The writing of the Bible started with Moses (Genesis) and ended with John (Revelation). Original transcripts and codices took over 1500 years to write. The manuscripts were written between 1400–1500 BC and AD 90–95. However, the biblical stories were passed down verbally long before they were written down. Answer: 1500-year period. What year was the very popular King James Bible originally printed? King James of England authorized the printing of the Bible in English in 1611 AD. He ordered that the Bible be written in the common English language that the average parishioner could understand. Answer: 1611 AD. What was the first Bible to have numbered verses? 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. Answer: The Geneva Bible. What book of the Bible was the last to be written ? 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. Three Johns are referenced in the Bible, and some folks believe this one was John the disciple. Answer: Revelation. What does the Bible say about getting to heaven? It's all about the man known as Jesus the Messiah. You must believe in the birth, words, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The Bible says to put your trust in Him. Ask Jesus for forgiveness and ask him to allow you to enter heaven. Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Discover the path to heaven. Answer: Basically put your faith in God and Jesus. 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. In a John Wayne movie, he asked his partner, "Are your peepers for close-up or far away?" Answer B: It means you have glasses. Return to the menu. “The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31

Test your Bible knowledge with a difficult Bible quiz. Challenge yourself with questions and facts about the Bible. Is the Bible real? What's in the Bible? Difficult Bible Quiz about the Physical Bible This is a hard Bible quiz concerning facts about the Bible. Answer this fairly difficult Bible quiz with answers about the physical Bible. You may peek at the answers. We are not all biblical scientists. It is a hard Bible quiz. Difficult Bible Questions: Who wrote the New Testament books of the Bible? a. Greek philosophers. b. Judean Prophets. c. Disciples of Jesus. The Biblical writers were disciples, followers of Jesus, and believers in God. Answer C: Disciples. What did Jesus do on one Sabbath that upset the Pharisees? a. He preached outside the temple, prompting all the people inside to leave and hear him speak outside. b. Jesus healed the withered hand of a man who was in the synagogue. c. He baptized some followers in the temple on the Sabbath. Jesus healed the withered hand of a man who could have been a mason. Matthew 12:8-13. Answer B: Healed a man's hand. I made the preacher laugh when I pronounced Pharisees as "farce is these." This author uses his dry humor to portray the Pharisees as a farce that mocks religion. Whose mother-in-law did Jesus heal in her home on the Sabbath? a. Jesus healed the mother-in-law of a man who was at the healing waters of the Pool of Bethzatha. b. The mother-in-law of Nicodemus. c. Simon Peter's mother-in-law. Jesus healed no less than eight people on a Sabbath, according to the Bible. On one particular Sabbath Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law, who was suffering from a high fever. Luke 4:38-39. Answer C: Simon Peter's mother-in-law. What is the Epic of Gilgamesh? a. Authors credit Gilgamesh with writing the book of David. b. It is believed to be a made-up legendary story of a flood in ancient Mesopotamia. c. The narrative revolves around an Arabian knight who fought alongside the Christians. The story of Gilgamesh is most likely a made-up story about a king of Uruk in Mesopotamia. Many people believe this story to be true and correct, as it is the same story as the Biblical account of the massive flood and tells of the afterlife. The Epic of Gilgamesh is a story written on twelve tablets with a parallel story of Noah and the Ark. In 1872, George Smith discovered the tablets in Assyria. Some believe that the Epic of Gilgamesh validates the Bible because both tell the same story about a flood. The story of Gilgamesh. Answer B: A made-up story similar to Noah's flood. What is the Moabite Stone? a. It is a story about the Ammonites that lived in Moab after they captured the land of the Moabites. b. The Moabite stone tells the story of Moab, the grandson of Lot, and his descendants. c. It is a stone etched with the story of a war fought with Israel in 850 BC. The Moabite Stone tells the story of a war fought with Israel, as described in the Bible. The story tells how, in 850 BC, Moab revolted against King Jehoram of the northern kingdom of Israel, as described in the Bible. A missionary in Jerusalem found the stone tablet in 1868. It is believed that King Mesha constructed it as a victory stone. The Moabite story validates the Bible because both stories appear identical. 2 Kings 3. Answer C: A story about a war between the Moabites and Israel. Which famous person wrote the following statement around 77 AD? “There was a wise man called Jesus, and his conduct was excellent. Many people among the Jews and other nations have become his disciples. Pilate sentenced him to death by crucifixion. But those who would become his disciples did not abandon their commitment to him. They reported that he had appeared to them three days after his crucifixion and that he was alive.” a. Josephus. b. Shakespeare. c. King of Judea. Flavius Josephus was a Jewish historian from Jerusalem and was born after the crucifixion of Jesus. He was considered the ultimate authority on the history of Israel and the Hebrews at the time of Jesus. Josephus wrote about these events and confirmed that the Bible was real and accurate in its truth. Answer A: Josephus, the Jewish historian. At about 115 AD, who wrote about the crucifixion of Jesus, his brother James, and the resurrection? a. Socrates. b. Flabious Markus. c. Cornelius Tacitus. d. Nostradamus wrote about his predictions in the book Les Prophéties. Cornelius Tacitus was considered the greatest Roman historian and a high-ranking politician. He wrote that Nero blamed the Christians for burning Rome. Tacitus described the Romans' persecution and hatred of the Christians, including the hanging of their disciples on crosses. Cornelius Tacitus tells the same story as the Bible, confirming the Bible's accuracy and truth. Answer C: Cornelius Tacitus, a Roman historian. Who wrote these words in the second century? “The Christians, you know, worship a man to this day—the distinguished personage who introduced their novel rites and was crucified on that account. You see, these misguided creatures begin with the general conviction that they are immortal for all time, deny the gods of Greece, and worship the crucified sage. a. Martin Luther King. b. Lucian of Samosata. c. Homer, the Greek writer. Lucian lived from 125 AD to 180 AD and was a very sarcastic writer and loved to ridicule the Christians. He is considered the original comedic writer for his satirical works that often mocked people, particularly Christians. Lucian's writings are important because he acknowledges the existence of Christians and their leaders. His work gives more evidence of the existence of Jesus and his disciples. Answer B: Lucian of Samosata, a well-known writer. For what duration did Egypt hold the Israelites (Hebrews) captive? a. Four Years. b. Almost Forty Years. c. Approximately Four Hundred Years. Abram was childless and worried that a servant would be his heir and not a blood relative. He prayed to God and was informed that he would have many descendants, greater than the number of stars. God changed Abram's name to Abraham and told Abraham that the Israelites would be enslaved for 400 years. Genesis 15:13. Answer C: The Israelites were captives for an estimated 430 years. How long were the Israelites wandering in the desert? a. Four Years. b. Forty Years. c. Four Hundred Years. Under the leadership of Moses, the Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years. This was actually on purpose by God because the Israelites constantly went against His wishes. Until everyone in that misbehaving generation perished from natural causes, God had them wander in the desert. Joshua 5:6. Answer B: Forty Years. How tall was Goliath according to the Bible? a. Goliath was 6 feet and 6 inches tall, which was considered big for people of that time. b. The Bible describes Goliath as 6 arm lengths in height. c. Goliath was 6 cubits and a span in height. The Bible describes these tall people as Nephilim. Goliath's height was 6 cubits and a span, as described in the Bible. This length translates to approximately 10 feet. 1 Samuel 17:1-4. Answer C: 6 cubits and a span. Are unicorns mentioned in the King James Bible? a. Yes. b. No. c. Yes and no. In the early printings of the King James Bible, the Greek Septuagint was mistranslated. The translators mistranslated wild oxen as unicorns. Later printed versions of the Bible corrected the mistranslated word "unicorn" to "oxen." There have been at least five corrected translations of the King James Bible. Originally the King James Bible was printed in 1611 and has had corrections made in 1629, 1638, 1762, 1769, 1979, and 1982. The 1982 edition has been the most accurate and the most commonly used, and it is called the New King James Version (NKJV). Answer C: Yes and no. It depends on the version. Who below was one of the two men who killed 300 men with his spear at one time? a. Gideon. b. Samson. c. Jashobeam. Jashobeam was King David's chief captain and killed 300 men with his spear. Abishai, Joab's brother and nephew of King David, was also present and killed 300 men. 1 Chronicles 11:11-20. Answer C: Jashobeam. Whom did God want to kill because his son had not undergone circumcision? a. Jacob. b. Moses. c. Abraham. Circumcision was and is a mandatory Jewish ritual performed when a boy is 8 days old. It is called the brit milah or bris and is performed by a mohel, who is a trained surgeon in circumcision. Circumcision symbolizes the covenant between God and Abraham. Moses had neglected to circumcise his son, and God wanted to kill him for the lack of circumcision. His wife, Zipporah, took immediate action to save Moses' life by using a flint knife to circumcise the boy and throwing the skin at Moses' feet. Exodus 4:24-26. Answer B: Moses. Who was two years older than his father, according to Bible math? a. Ahaziah. b. Joseph. c. Lot. A father and son were kings. Jehoram (the father) died when he was 40 years old. At the age of forty-two, the son, Ahaziah, succeeded his father. Answer A: Ahaziah. Jehoram (the father) was 32 years old when he started his reign. The Bible states Jehoram reigned for eight years. Therefore, Jehoram (the father) died at the age of 40. Ahaziah (the son) was 42 years old when he started his reign. Father died at age 40. The son takes over at age 42. This Bible math means that the son is two years older than his father. This situation presents a paradox and is clearly the result of a mistranslation or misunderstanding by the translators; however, no one has yet researched or corrected the translation. Very Perplexing. 2 Chronicles 21:20. 2 Chronicles 22:1-2. Who named every animal on the earth? a. Noah after the flood. b. Adam, after the creation. c. It was God Himself who named all the animals, including man, on the sixth day. The Bible states that man gave names to all the livestock, the birds in the sky, and all the wild animals. The man was Adam. Genesis 2:20. Answer B: Adam. God forbids humans to swear. Did GOD ever swear? a. No. b. Yes. c. Maybe. d. I don't know. There are references that God swore approximately six times in the Bible. Here is one quote from the Bible: "By myself I have sworn; my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked; before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear." Hebrews 6:13-20. Genesis 22:16. Isaiah 45:23. Answer B: Yes, God swore. Who fought over the dead body of Moses? a. The devil fought with the archangel Michael for possession of Moses' body. b. Aaron and Miriam, the siblings of Moses, fought for his body. c. Joshua and Aaron, the subordinates, wanted his body. Satan is mentioned alongside the archangel Michael. According to some scholars, Satan intended for the body to lure the Israelites into idolatry. Other scholars suggest that Satan argued Moses should not get an honorable burial because of his sins. Jude 1:9. Answer A: The devil and the archangel Michael. What happened to Jesus after he sent demons into a herd of pigs, causing them to drown in the water? a. The “whole city” asked him to leave. b. The owners of the pigs threw stones at Jesus. c. The evil spirits left the pigs upon entering the water and attacked Jesus. Everyone in the city became upset with Jesus when they heard this. The "whole city" requested him to leave town. Jesus said, "I don’t blame them." Matthew 8:34. Answer A: Jesus was asked to leave town. What verse of the Bible was missing in the original manuscripts and added later by the printers? a. Genesis 1:27. b. Matthew 17:21. c. The last verse of the Bible was missing. Indeed, several modern Bibles incorporate and expand upon the text with about a dozen verses. Verses were added to the original texts by translators to help clarify the text's meaning. Several Bibles are missing Matthew 17:21, and some Bibles added it in. The King James adds, "However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” The verse is blank in the popular New International Version. Find out what verse was missing from the Bible. Answer B: Matthew 17:21. Does the Bible state that the earth is round? Yes or no. The earth is said to be a circle in Isaiah. Isaiah 40:21-22 Answer: Yes. What Bible did Shakespeare use? a. Vulgate. b. Geneva. c. King James. The first pilgrims to America used the popular Geneva Bible. Shakespeare, Paul Bunyan, and John Milton, to name a few celebrities, also used the Geneva Bible. Answer B: Geneva. Who was the widow in Bethulia who seduced General Holofernes of the invading Persian army in his tent? a. Jezebel. b. Judith. c. Ester. Judith got the general drunk and then decapitated him with his sword. She put his head in a bag, took it to the city gates, and showed it to the invading army. The sight of the general's head scared the soldiers away. The Apocrypha contains this story in the Book of Judith. Answer B: Judith. Which of the following animals do not appear in the Bible? a. House cat. b. Alligator. c. Dog. The Bible mentions over 100 animals. The species include dogs, alligators, crocodiles, hippos, hartebeests, cheetahs, bears, lions, donkeys, asses, camels, wolves, sheep, cattle, pigs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals. Strangely, no house cats are mentioned, despite Egypt's reputation for them. Answer A: The house cat. Where in the Bible is the Godhead word "Trinity" found? a. Genesis. b. Matthew. c. The word "Trinity" is not in the Bible. The word "Godhead" is mentioned three times in the Bible, and the word "Trinity" is implied, but the word itself is not in the Bible. Answer C: The word "Trinity" is not in the Bible. What is the estimated number of ancient religious manuscripts that do not appear in the standard modern Christian Bible? a. Fourteen. b. Fifty-four. c. Seventy-five. The standard Christian Bible has 66 books. Some scholars estimate that the Bible omits 75 additional books. Some Bibles include the Apocrypha, which is a set of fourteen books that are part of the seventy-five. The standard Apocrypha has fourteen books and sometimes fifteen. There are fifty-four books in the extended Apocrypha. There are many biblical books not included in the modern Bible. Answer C: Seventy-five. Who had the most wives and concubines in the Bible? a. King Solomon. b. King David. c. Abraham. Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines, so many that he could not remember all their names. King David had eight wives, several of whom he obtained by killing their former husbands. Abraham had three wives and concubines: Sarah, Hagar, and Keturah. 1 Kings 11:1-6. Answer A: King Solomon. What does Adam's name mean in Old Hebrew? a. First human. b. My creation. c. The ground. This information is according to Chilton, Bruce, et al., The Cambridge Companion to the Bible. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 1997. Adam means "of the earth." Answer C: The ground or earth. Which of the following events did not occur at the time of Jesus' crucifixion? a. The thick curtain in the nearby temple ripped in half. b. An earthquake broke rocks in the earth. c. The moon stood still until the morning. d. Bodies came out of their graves. e. Darkness fell over Israel. Matthew 27:45-56. Answer C: The moon stood still until morning. What chapter of the Hebrew Bible starts each of its 22 sections with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet? a. Psalm 119: b. Proverbs 113: c. Deuteronomy 26: In Psalm 119, each of its twenty-two sections begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Every section contains 8 verses that start with the same letter. It is the longest chapter in the Bible, with 176 verses. Answer A: Psalm 119 . Words and phrases from the 1950s: What is a big tickle? a. The primary act of tickling a baby's abdomen to induce laughter is referred to as the big tickle. b. A big tickle is when someone says something amusing and makes others laugh. c. It's when a boy asks a girl for a date, and she refuses and laughs at him. Answer B: Saying something that makes a person do a big laugh is a big tickle. Return to the menu. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the light. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

Take this hard and difficult quiz about Bible Characters and famous people referenced in the Bible. See how much you know about who's who in the Bible. Difficult Bible Quiz about the Bible Persons. If you studied you can pass this difficult Bible quiz. Go ahead and peek, because we are not all seminary students. Links to additional information are underlined. Answer these questions for the difficult Bible quiz on famous Bible people. Difficult Bible Questions: Who was the most wicked king of Israel? a. Jeroboam. b. Solomon. c. Ahab. Ahab was a bad dude. Jezebel, his wife, was the most evil pagan woman in the Bible and hated God's believers. Ahab practiced worship of the god Baal and built a shrine to Baal. He was the most disapproved-of and deplorable evil king in the Bible. Ahab murdered a vineyard owner so that he could have the vineyard for himself. He disobeyed God's command to kill the king of Aram during a battle. 1 Kings 21:20-25. Answer C: Ahab. Who was the longest-reigning king over the Kingdom of Israel? a. Jeroboam II. b. Solomon. c. Saul. The longest-reigning king over Israel was Jeroboam II. He was the 13th king of Israel and reigned for 41 years. Archeologists believe the most prosperous time in ancient Israel was under Jeroboam's control. Read about Jeroboam. Answer A: Jeroboam the second. Who was the first man in the Bible to have more than one wife? a. Lamech. b. Abraham. c. King David. The first man to have two wives in the Bible was Lamech. The wives were Adah and Zillah. Genesis 4:19. Answer A: Lamech. Which tribe was the smallest of the twelve tribes of Israel? a. Benjamin. b. Judah. c. Levi. The smallest of the twelve tribes of Israel was Benjamin, the youngest of twelve brothers. The sons of Jacob, later known as Israel, founded the tribes. Listed by their ages, the tribes of Jacob's sons are Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin. 1 Samuel 9:21. Answer A: Benjamin. Whose eyes did the invading army of Nebuchadnezzar put out? a. Paul. b. Zedekiah. c. Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar's army was the invading army that attacked Zedekiah. The king of Babylon took Zedekiah and his two sons into custody. The two sons were killed before Zedekiah's eyes, and then his eyes were taken out. 2 Kings 25:1-7. Answer B: Zedekiah. Which Bible person did God tell to sharpen all his flint knives? a. Moses received instructions to prepare for the upcoming battle with Canaan. b. Aaron was to slaughter the sheep for the upcoming Pentecost sacrifice. c. Joshua was assigned the task of performing a mass circumcision. The Israelites had been wandering in the desert for forty years, and all the circumcised men had died. No one had ever performed this ritual while roaming the desert. God instructed Joshua to have all men circumcised before entering the promised land. Wow! Joshua 5:1-8. Answer C: Joshua. Who was the first wife of David? a. Bathsheba. b. Abigail. c. Michal. David had a total of eight wives. His first wife was Michal. The second wife was Abigail. Bathsheba was his eighth wife. 1 Samuel 18:20–27. Answer C: Michal. Who was the eldest daughter of Saul, who was promised to David but whom Saul later changed his mind about? a. Merab. b. Michal. c. Rachel. Saul's oldest daughter was Merab. She was promised to David, but Saul married her off to Adriel the Meholathite instead. David later married Michal, Merab's younger sister. Michal was David's first wife. David had eight wives in total. 1 Samuel 18:17-21 Answer A: Merab. Who did David put in the most dangerous spot in a battle because he wanted him killed? a. Uriah. b. Ehud. c. Gideon. After lusting over Bathsheba and having an affair with her, David wanted her as his wife. Because Uriah the Hittite was Bathsheba's husband, David set him up for death in battle. 2 Samuel 11:14-17. Answer A: Uriah. What is the blood relationship between Jacob and Abraham of the Bible? a. They were not blood-related; they were related through marriage. b. Jacob was Abraham's grandson. c. Abraham was Jabob's father. Abraham and Sarah were the parents of Isaac. Isaac and Rebecca were the parents of Jacob. This relationship made Jacob Abraham's grandson. Genesis 25:19-26. Answer B: Jacob was Abraham's grandson. Which cruel wife of a king was partially eaten by dogs after she died? a. Bathsheba. b. Jezebel. c. Vashti. Jezebel looked down from her window and mocked Jehu. Jehu was the general who had overthrown and killed Jezebel's son. Jezebel's eunuchs throw her out the window following the orders of Jehu. The dogs devoured Jezebel before they could bury her. Jezebel was perhaps the cruelest person recorded in the Bible. 2 Kings 9:30-37. Answer B: Jezebel. What woman won a beauty contest in the Bible? a. Vashti. b. Esther. c. Leah. Esther won a beauty contest held by King Ahasuerus. The king banished his wife, Vashti, from the palace and held a contest to find her replacement. He selected Esther as his replacement for Vashti. Esther 2. Answer B: Esther. In the Bible, who did Jesus tell to be born again without marveling? a. Pontius Pilate. b. Nicodemus. c. Lazarus. Nicodemus was a Jewish leader and member of the Sanhedrin. Nicodemus approached Jesus at night to ask what it meant to be "born again." John 3:1-7. Answer B: Nicodemus. Who was Abraham’s nephew? a. Lot. b. Job. c. Joseph. Abraham's nephew was Lot. Lot was also the son of Haran and the grandson of Terah. Abraham (aka Abram) and Lot quarreled over land rights, so Lot moved his sheep to a more fertile area along the Jordan River. Genesis 12:4-5. Answer A: Lot. Which Biblical king did God bestow leprosy upon for dishonoring the customs when he burned incense in the temple? a. Nebuchadnezzar. b. Josiah. c. Uzziah. King Uzziah became frustrated with the priests and went against them. Uzzah shouted in anger at the priests, and leprosy afflicted him as a result. 2 Chronicles 26:17-21. Answer C: King Uzziah. The earth swallowed up this person from the Bible and his followers after they rebelled against Moses. a. Aaron. b. Korah. c. Potiphar. The earth swallowed up Korah and his followers for disobedience to God. Korah was a Levite and insisted that he and his fellow Levites should be the priests, not Aaron and his select few. God made Moses and Aaron leaders, so He had no choice but to kill those who opposed His authority. Numbers 16:28-35. Answer B: Korah. Who rebuked David for committing adultery with Bathsheba? a. Joab. He was David's chief commander and was the one who rebuked him. b. Gad. He was a prophet and a close advisor to David. c. Nathan. He was a prophet in David's court. Nathan rebuked David for having an affair with Bathsheba due to her marital status. 2 Samuel 12:7-10. Answer C: Nathan. God reprimanded this man for listening to his friends instead of following God's guidance. a. Job. b. Moses. c. Joseph. Initially, Job listened to his friends instead of God, which led to further complications in solving his problems. Job 42. Answer A: Job. Who destroyed the First Temple in Jerusalem? a. Nebuzaradan. He was a commander of Nebuchadnezzar's imperial guard. b. General Titus. He was a member of the Roman army. c. Sisera. He was a member of the Canaanite army. Nebuzaradan was the commander of King Nebuchadnezzar's imperial guard. He also leveled the city walls and led the people into captivity. 2 Kings 25:8-17. Answer A: Nebuzaradan. Who agreed to work for fourteen years to marry Rachel? a. Japheth. b. David. c. Jacob. Jacob fled to the safety of his uncle Laban for fear that his brother Esau was going to kill him. Laban had two daughters, Rachel, the youngest, and Leah, the older, both of whom were unmarried. Jacob fell in love with the younger Rachel and wanted to marry her. However, the tradition was that the oldest was to marry before the youngest. The agreement was for Jacob to work seven years for Laban so that he could marry Rachel. Laban tricked Jacob and substituted his older daughter, Leah, in place of Rachel. Jacob agreed to work another seven years so that he could marry Rachel. It was a total of fourteen years that Jacob worked for Laban before he could marry Rachel. Laban did what any father would do to get a daughter married off, as she was not attractive enough to attract suitors. Genesis 29:16–30. Answer C: Jacob. This Bible person climbed a sycamore tree to view Jesus entering the city. a. Zacchaeus. b. Barabbas. c. Usiah. A short man named Zacchaeus watched Jesus from the branch of a tree. He was a Roman tax collector. Luke 19:1-10. Answer A: Zacchaeus. Which Persian queen influenced the king to protect her people, the Jews? a. Bathsheba. b. Esther. c. Ruth. Esther was the queen who used her influence to protect her people from genocide. Esther 8. Answer B: Esther. Whom did the Virgin Mary visit right after the Angel Gabriel told her she would give birth to the Messiah? a. Joseph. b. Her mother. c. Her cousin Elizabeth. Mary shared her news with her cousin Elizabeth. Elizabeth told Mary that an angelic messenger had also visited her. The angelic messenger informed Elizabeth that she would give birth to a child named John, and he would announce the arrival of the Messiah, Mary's baby. Luke 1:35-45. Answer C: Her cousin Elizabeth. Which girls were Naomi's daughters-in-law? a. Mary and Martha. b. Rachel and Leah. c. Orpah and Ruth. The daughters-in-law of Naomi were Orpah and Ruth. Naomi had a tough life, as her husband died and then her two sons died. The three women were all alone with no heirs. Naomi returned to her childhood hometown. Orpah went back to live with her parents. Ruth insisted on going with Naomi. Ruth 1:1-5. Answer C: Orpah and Ruth. Who exorcised a demon from a slave woman, angering her owners? a. Paul. b. Jesus. c. Andrew. Silas and Paul were evangelizing in Philippi, where Lydia, a resident of Thyatira, converted. While there, they went to the city gates on the Sabbath and preached the gospel. A slave girl full of an evil spirit kept following Paul and Silas, shouting at them. Paul finally had enough of the situation and commanded the evil spirit to leave the slave girl. The slave owners were upset, as they had profited financially from the woman's fortune-telling abilities. Acts 16:16-24. Answer A: Paul. What was Simon of Cyrene forced to do by Roman soldiers on the day Jesus died? a. The Roman soldiers selected Simon of Cyrene to carry the cross of Jesus. b. He was forced to poke a lance at Jesus' side while he hung on the cross. c. Simon was ordered to give Jesus the bitter drink while on the cross. The scourging and flogging had left Jesus in dire physical shape, causing him to lose much blood, which weakened him such that he could not carry his cross. The Roman soldiers forced Simon of Cyrene, a bystander, out of the crowd to carry the cross. He was just an innocent bystander in the wrong place at the wrong time. Matthew 27:32-37 Answer A: Carry the cross of Jesus. Who are Aaron's and Moses's sister? a. Sarah. b. Miriam. c. Ruth. The older sister of Moses and Aaron was Miriam. 1 Chronicles 6:3. Answer B: Miriam. Who owned a bronze rod with a top shaped like a snake named Nehushtan? a. A sorcerer of Pharaoh. b. Beelzebub c. Moses. The Nehushtan staff cured snake bites. Moses carried the Nehushtan during the exodus through the desert. Numbers 21:4-9. 2 Kings 18:1-4. Answer C: Moses. This Bible character gained fame for the skill in playing the lyre. a. Cleopatra. b. Solomon. c. David. David played the lyre (hand harp). He often played for King Saul to soothe him. 1 Samuel 16:14-23. Answer C: David. Who was David's best friend and also the son of King Saul? a. Benjamin. b. Jonathan. c. Saul. King Saul was the first king of Israel. Johnathan was Saul's son and the grandson of Moses. Michal was Saul's daughter and David's first wife. Johnathan had been David's best friend since David's childhood. David was approximately 30 years younger than Johnathan. 1 Samuel 18:1-4. Answer B: Jonathan. Who was shipwrecked on Malta Island? a. Paul and Luke. b. Only Paul. c. John. Luke and Paul were on a ship carrying 276 men and a cargo of grain bound for Rome. Paul was one of many prisoners aboard the ship with Luke as his physician. A terrible storm shipwrecked them near Malta in the Mediterranean Sea. God intervened by directing the winds to deliver the ship to Malta during the 14-day ordeal. Acts 27. Answer A: Paul and Luke. Did God command Moses to talk to a rock or strike it with his staff for water? a. Strike the rock with his staff. b. Talk to the rock. c. Both. The Bible is controversial on this subject, as it is on several other subjects. The two stories are the same and took place at the same location but with different circumstances. Both renditions of the story took place at the same location. In both stories, Moses uses his staff to strike the rock. The question arises: what exactly did God command Moses to do? Answer C: Both occurred. God commanded Moses to strike the rock . Exodus 17:1-7. Verse one states they were camped at Rephidim. Moses was instructed to go to the rock at Mount Horeb. As God had commanded, Moses struck the rock. The Bible states that this place became known as Meribah . God commanded Moses to talk to the rock. Numbers 20:1-8. Verse one states they were in Kadesh. Now Moses had anger issues and struck the rock at Meribah , displeasing God. God specifically told Moses to TALK to the rock, not STRIKE it in anger. This incident is the main reason that kept Moses from entering the promised land. Numbers 20:12. After Jesus' crucifixion, this man transported his body for burial. a. This man was a compassionate soldier who had been involved in the crucifixion. b. Joseph of Arimathea, who was a member of the dreaded Sanhedrin. c. Peter the disciple. After the crucifixion, Joseph of Arimathea took Jesus' body to a burial crypt. Nicodemus helped him. Matthew 27:57-60. Answer B: Joseph of Arimathea. This person was lowered into a basket to escape from Damascus. a. Paul. b. Rahab. c. An angel messenger. Paul was lowered in a basket from an apartment on the city wall to escape the riotous, unbelieving Jews in Damascus. Acts 9:18-25. Answer A: Paul. Near which city did Jesus feed the 5,000? a. Jerusalem. b. Bethsaida. c. Antioch. Jesus preached from a boat, and the disciples fed the crowd of 5,000 at Bethsaida. His disciples fed the crowd gathered on the beach with two fish and five loaves of bread. Food was left over afterwards. Luke 9:10-17. Answer B: Bethsaida. Who was buried in Kadesh during the Exodus from Egypt? a. Moses. b. Miriam. c. Aaron. During the exodus, Moses's older sister Miriam died and was buried at Kadesh. Numbers 20:1. Answer B: Miriam. Who threw a spear at his son? a. Solomon b. David. c. Saul. David knew that Saul wanted to kill him. Therefore, David did not attend the customary dinner with the king. Jonathan, Saul's son, stuck up for David and made an excuse for his absence. Saul got mad at Jonathan for sticking up for David and quoted the following: "You are the son of a perverse and rebellious woman!" Saul threw a javelin at his son Jonathan in anger but missed. 1 Samuel 20:30-33. Answer C: Saul. Who in the Bible did Jesus heal in the synagogue on the Sabbath? a. Jesus healed both the withered hand of a man and a crippled woman on two separate Sabbaths. b. He healed only the man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. c. Jesus only healed a crippled woman on a Sabbath. Answer A: Jesus healed both the man and the woman. Jesus healed a man with a withered hand. It was a setup by the Pharisees to catch Jesus disobeying the Sabbath laws. Mark 3:1-6. Jesus was teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath. A woman was in attendance who had been crippled for 18 years and could not stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her forth and healed her. Luke 13:10-14. Who was the first apostle to be martyred? a. Paul. b. Titus. c. Stephen. Stephen was full of the spirit, performed many miracles, and preached to the people, becoming very popular. He was becoming very unpopular with synagogue members who tried to trick Stephen with questions and failed. The short story is that these members incited an uproar, which led to Stephen being stoned to death and becoming the first martyr in the Bible. Acts 7:54-60 Answer C: Stephen. This Bible person anointed the feet of Jesus with perfume and then dried them with her hair. a. Mary, mother of Jesus. b. Mary, from Magdala. c. Mary, from Bethany. She was Lazarus and Martha's sister. John 12:1-8. Answer C: Mary from Bethany. Fun words and phrases from the 1950s: What does it mean if you said, "Ain't that a bite?" a. This verb refers to a lie that someone told. b. It refers to food, such as a hamburger, that is large. c. This sentence was another way to say, “That’s too bad.” A remark like, "I was laid off today," would get a response of, "Ain't that a bite?" Answer C: It means, "That's too bad.” Return to the menu. "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor demons, nor the present, nor the future, nor any powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God..." Romans 8:38

Test your knowledge with an easy physical Bible quiz. From the first book to additional trivia, challenge yourself with fun questions about the Bible. Bible Quiz about the Physical Bible. Easy Bible Quiz and Facts about the Physical Bible. This is an easy Bible quiz with answers and additional Bible trivia and facts. Attempt to answer without peeking at the answers below the questions. What does the word "testament" mean? Testaments are morally binding, divine, and sacred agreements between God and his people. It is an expression of moral conviction between God and his believers. A testament is a “covenant” or “contract.” ANSWER: Contract or Covenant. How many books are in the traditional Protestant Bible? The texts of the Bible were written over a period of 1,000 to 1,500 years, beginning around 1400 to 1500 BC and ending around 100 AD. The Bible covers the history of over 4,000 years, starting with the creation (4000-4004 BC) and ending right after the birth of Jesus (95-100 AD). The standard Protestant Bible consists of sixty-six (66) books. ANSWER: Sixty-Six What are the two major sections of the Bible? The Bible contains the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament describes life before Jesus; the New Testament describes life during and after Jesus. ANSWER: Old Testament and New Testament. What is the first book of the Bible? The first book in the Old Testament of the Bible is Genesis. Genesis starts with the words, "In the beginning..." The Book of Genesis explains the creation of the Earth. It is generally believed that Moses wrote it. ANSWER: Genesis. What is the last book of the Bible? The last book of the Bible is Revelation. Revelation tells of the end times of the current Earth. Scholars believe that someone named John wrote this book. The Book of Revelation tells about the end of humanity as we know it. ANSWER: Revelation. Name the books of the Gospels. The Gospels are the first four books of the New Testament. These books are about the life of Jesus and his disciples. The Gospels consist of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. ANSWER: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. What are the first five books of the Bible called? The first five books of the Bible make up the Pentateuch. It is also a component of the Hebrew Bible known as the Torah. The first five books of the Old Testament are known as the Books of Law. Moses wrote or at least supervised the writing of the Pentateuch, according to scholars. ANSWER: Pentateuch. What is the name of the third "middle" section of books found in some Bibles? The third section in some Bibles is the Apocrypha. This Apocrypha is generally bound between the New and Old Testaments. There are fourteen books in the standard Apocrypha section. These are sometimes referred to as the lost texts. Some churches consider the writings of the Apocrypha to be non-canonical. They are books that were not considered worthy enough to be included in the original Bible. The Apocrypha is a collection of lost books. ANSWER: Apocrypha. How many books are in the Old Testament? The Old Testament of the standard Protestant Bible consists of thirty-nine (39) books. The texts of the Old Testament are bound in the first half of the Bible. These books were written before Jesus was born. ANSWER: Thirty-Nine (39). And how many books are in the New Testament? The New Testament of the Protestant Bible consists of twenty-seven (27) books. These texts are bound in the second half of the Bible. The New Testament was written after Jesus died. ANSWER: Twenty-seven (27). Who wrote the first translation of the Bible into English? John Wycliffe was the first to dare to rewrite the Bible into English. He wrote the first English translation of the Bible in 1382 A.D. While delivering a sermon, John Wycliffe had a stroke and died a few days later, on December 31, 1384. John Wycliffe was highly educated and served as a priest in the Catholic Church. He was known for being a Christian reformer. John Wycliffe was also an English scholastic philosopher and professor of theology at the University of Oxford. After his death, the church decided John Wycliffe was a heretic and denounced him because he translated the Bible into English. In 1428, 44 years after Wycliffe's death, the church exhumed John Wycliffe's body, burned it, and tossed his ashes into the River Swift. The church detested John Wycliffe. ANSWER: John Wycliffe. How do some Bibles show the words of Jesus? The words of Jesus are traditionally printed in red ink. Publishers printed the words of Jesus so they would stand out. The Bibles that display the words of Jesus in red ink are known as the Red Letter Edition. ANSWER: In Red Letters. Where in the Bible is there a physical description of Jesus? The Bible describes many of the Bible characters, but not Jesus. Jesus might be called unassuming, humble, polite, modest, quiet, and without arrogance. He did not wish to appear important outside of the Good News mission. Therefore, we know little about his personal appearance. We assume that, being a Nazarite, he had olive skin and black hair. Aside from that, his personal life remains a mystery. Being the most notable person in the history of the world, we do not know when he was born, when he died, his exact birthplace, the exact house where he grew up, whether he was married and had children, the location of his burial tomb, etc. You'd think Jesus's life would be well-documented and marked throughout the Middle East. ANSWER: There is no description of Jesus in the Bible. What are the words of the shortest Bible verse? He wept when his friend Lazarus died. Lazarus was dead, but his absence is not why Jesus cried. Jesus was about to bring Lazarus back to life, so why would He be sad? Lazarus's sisters were upset and really emotional; Jesus cried because of their grief. ANSWER: "Jesus wept." What is the last book of the Old Testament? The Book of Malachi is the last in the Old Testament. Malachi was a minor prophet and wrote the book. The word "Malachi" means "my messenger." ANSWER: Malachi. What is the first book of the New Testament? The Book of Matthew is the first book placed in the New Testament. There is no direct evidence that Matthew wrote the book. Tradition assumes that Matthew wrote his book. Matthew was a Roman tax collector. He was one of the original twelve Apostles. ANSWER: Matthew. What Bible book tells about the first family on Earth? The Book of Genesis tells the story of Adam and Eve's family. Genesis recounts the creation of Earth, the story of Adam and Eve, and the early years of humanity. ANSWER: Genesis. What book tells the story of the Israelites' departure from Egypt? The Book of Exodus tells the story of the Israelite departure from Egyptian slavery. Moses led these folks out of Egypt and through the desert for over 40 years. It recounts the journey of the Israelites to the land of milk and honey, as God promised. ANSWER: Exodus. Which book tells about the Mark of the Beast? The Book of Revelation, the last book in the Bible, tells of the mark of the beast. Revelation reveals details about the gruesome demise of humanity, known as "The End Times." The Mark of the Beast is in the Book of Revelation. ANSWER: Revelation. Which Bible book has the most words? The Book of Jeremiah is the longest book in the Bible. God gave Jeremiah the job of a prophet when he was young. Jeremiah foretells the future of Israel and the destruction of Jerusalem. The entire Book of Jeremiah is about the message that God told Jeremiah to pass on to the Hebrew nation. Jeremiah never married. He is the son of Hilkiah, a priest from the land of Benjamin. ANSWER: Jeremiah. Which Bible book has the fewest words? The Book of 3 John is accepted as the book with the fewest words. There are five books with fewer than 500 words in any translation. The Bible version determines which book has the fewest words. 3 John has 219 words in the original Greek text. 2 John has 245 words in the original Greek text. In the modern text, 3 John has 15 verses, and 2 John has 13 verses. The book of 3 John has the fewest words. ANSWER: Book of 3 John. What is the language of the original Old Testament? Ancient Hebrew is the original language of the Old Testament. Is Hebrew the language of the Old Testament? ANSWER: Hebrew. What is the language of the original New Testament? Koine Greek is the original language of the New Testament. It was an early version of Greek. The New Testament was written in Koine Greek because it was the most universally popular language at the time of its writing. Koine Greek is the language of the New Testament. ANSWER: Koine Greek. How many languages has the Bible been translated into? It is estimated that the Christian Bible has been translated into over 2000 languages and dialects. There is a movement to translate the Bible into every language in the world. The most prominent society doing this is the Wycliffe Global Alliance. A goal set by the illumiNations society is to have the Bible available in all languages by 2033. ANSWER: Over 2000. How many people wrote the 66 books of the Bible? Scholars estimate that there are at least 40 authors who wrote the original manuscripts of the Bible. ANSWER: Forty (40). Has every translation of the Bible been 100% accurate? Not all translations of the Bible have been accurate, including the latest modern-day editions. There have been four major revisions to the King James Bible to correct mistakes. Some of the more famous Bibles with errors and their imaginative names are Wife Beaters Bible of 1549, Bug Bible of 1551, Condemning the Poor Widow Bible of 1562, The She Bible of the 1611 King James Version incorrectly identifies the gender in Ruth 3:15. The 1631 Sinners or Wicked Bible, which declared, "Thou shalt commit adultery," was also condemned. The Vinegar Bible of 1717, The Standing Fishes Bible of 1806, The Owl Bible of 1944, and The Judas Bible had Judas printed instead of Jesus in John 6:67. In all current Bibles, Ahaziah is two years older than his father, an impossible scenario. I discuss additional paradoxes and misunderstood verses on one of my web pages. ANSWER: NO. On how many continents were the original Bible transcripts written? The original Bible manuscripts and codices were written in Egypt, Africa, and Europe. ANSWER: Three. Who is at the center of the Christian Bible? Jesus is at the center of the Bible. The Old Testament prepares us for his coming. The New Testament tells us what he is all about. ANSWER: Jesus. Which Bible book was the first to be written? Scholars believe the Book of Job was written around 540–330 BC. The Book of Job is a story about a rich man who is a righteous believer. Job, the man, is mentioned in the Book of Ezekiel. He suffers much in the story but maintains his patience and never blames God for it. A famous phrase that describes some folks is, "He has the patience of Job." ANSWER: The book of Job. Do any original copies of the Bible manuscripts or codices exist? Original texts have not yet been found. However, many ancient and authentic first copies exist. ANSWER: NO. Originals have not been found. Return to the menu. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; It is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

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! Medium Difficult Bible Quiz with Answers. Bible Quiz and Bible Facts This is a medium-difficulty Bible quiz with answers about biblical things. Try without looking at the answers below the questions first. Which Bible book is considered the first written? The Bible books are not placed in the order of when they were written. Books are placed according to their general theme. The Book of Job was the first book written. In the Book of Job, God tested Job's "patience." The lesson of the Book of Job is to trust and believe in God. ANSWER: The book of Job. Who baptized Jesus? 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 ANSWER: John the Baptist. When did the exodus led by Moses occur? 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? ANSWER: Either the 13th or the 15th century. What prayer did Jesus teach his followers to say? The prayer starts with "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. " This 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 strayed so far off the path that we neglect to give thanks and ask for forgiveness? Luke 11:1-13 ANSWER: The Lord's Prayer. How many days did it rain while Noah and his family were on the Ark? Noah was 600 years old when he entered the Ark. He and his family were on the Ark for about 370 days. It took about 150 days for the water to recede, allowing the Ark to rest on Mount Ararat. It rained for forty days and forty nights while Noah and his family were in the Ark. Gen 7:11-12 ANSWER: Forty Days. How did Paul escape Damascus when the Jews were trying to kill him? The people were upset with Paul's message about Jesus being the Messiah, which he was preaching at the synagogue. They wanted to kill him for his blasphemy. Paul's followers took him to a hole in the exterior city wall. Acts 9:20-25 ANSWER: Paul was lowered down the wall in a basket. What does the word "gospel" mean? The word "gospel" is derived from the Old English word godspel (good story). Luke 4:42-43 Romans 10:15 ANSWER: Good News. What was the first plague that God placed on Egypt? God unleashed ten plagues on Egypt. The last one was the death of all firstborn people regardless of age. After this one, the people revolted against Pharaoh and forced him to let the slaves go. God's first plague was turning the Nile River into blood. Exodus 7 ANSWER: Turned the Nile into blood. Who is the mediator between God and his children on Earth? "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." 1 Timothy 2:5 ANSWER: Jesus. During a battle, which object did Joshua command to stand still? Joshua needed more daylight to finish the battle. He called upon God for a miracle. Joshua 10:7-14 ANSWER: The Sun stood still. How did Jezebel die? Jezebel was the wife of Ahab, King of Israel. 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 ANSWER: Jezebel was thrown out a window. What Jewish ruling council plotted against Jesus and had Him arrested? 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 ANSWER: The Sanhedrin. What is the Jewish Bible commonly called? The Jewish Bible contains five sections. The Torah is the first section of the Bible. The Torah is the same as the first five books of the Protestant Old Testament, called the Pentateuch. It is believed that Moses either wrote the first five books or directed their writing. These books are also known as the Books of Law because they record the conversation Moses had with God on Mount Sinai. The Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh. ANSWER: The Tanakh. What was Paul's occupation? 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 ANSWER: Paul was a tentmaker. What was Matthew's occupation? Matthew was considered a traitor and, most importantly, a sinner by the Jews. He 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 ANSWER: Matthew was a tax collector. Who 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 when Moses was on the lam after murdering a slave master in Egypt. It was only natural that Zipporah and Moses hooked up. Moses and Zipporah had two sons. ANSWER: Eliezer and Gershom are the sons of Zipporah and Moses. Besides Jesus, who else walked on water? The disciples were out in a boat a short distance from shore. Jesus called out to them as he started walking on water toward the boat. Peter answered, got out of the boat, and started walking. Unfortunately, he lost faith and began to sink. Jesus had to rescue him. Matthew 14:22-33 ANSWER: Peter. Who did God pick up in a fiery chariot? 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 ANSWER: Elijah What manuscripts were found in a cave near a sea? 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 first discovered the scrolls. Researchers have discovered over 2500 scrolls and scroll fragments since then. The Dead Sea Scrolls contained most of the Old Testament. ANSWER: The Dead Sea Scrolls No Bible quiz is complete without this question. Who is the oldest man in the Bible? . Noah was his grandson. He was a descendant of Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve. Genesis 5:21–27 ANSWER: Methuselah. Name the two individuals who were taken 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 ANSWER: Enoch and Elijah. Who was Moses's sister? 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. This attitude of Miriam's is what prompted God to give Miriam leprosy as punishment. God eventually took the leprosy away after she learned her lesson and repented. Numbers 26:59 ANSWER: Miriam. We hope that the Bible quizzes on this site inform and inspire you to seek the Lord. Which Bible written in English was the first to have numbered verses? 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. ANSWER: The Geneva Bible. Who started Judaism? The first patriarch 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 ANSWER: Abraham founded Judaism. Proverbs states that every child is full of foolishness, but what will correct him? This form of correction is old school 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 rod of discipline 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" and "go to your room and play with your Android." "No man left behind" has a new meaning to the current generation, where no one is a failure, and every participant in any competition is awarded a medal. Proverbs 22:15 ANSWER: The rod of discipline. How will the Lord come when he comes the second time? 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 ANSWER: Jesus will unexpectedly appear like a "thief in the night." Who said to God, "Am I my brother's keeper?" Cain asked God, "Am I my brother's keeper?" Those were the words Cain said to God after he killed his brother Abel. God told Cain he would suffer vengeance seven times over. Cain complained and feared that people would kill him. The Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one would kill him. 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 ANSWER: Cain. Who doubted the identity of Jesus after his resurrection until he saw the scars on the hands of Jesus? Many did not recognize Jesus right after the resurrection. Mary Magdalene at first thought he was a gardener. Two disciples who were fishing did not recognize him. While on the road, two other disciples didn't recognize him until they broke bread. Before Thomas was convinced he was speaking with Jesus, he insisted on seeing the wounds in Jesus' hands as proof. Thomas was one of Jesus' twelve apostles; he was also known as Didymus. He evangelized India, and it's believed he was martyred there. The phrase "Oh, you doubting Thomas" is one of the most commonly used. John 20:25–29 ANSWER: Thomas doubted who Jesus was after the resurrection. What does the book of Hebrews assert that God's sight does not see? God sees and hears everything. God is aware of "every hair on your head." Job 34:21, Jeremiah 16:17, Proverbs 15:3 ANSWER: Nothing is hidden from God. Who did not want to be seen coming to see Jesus at night? 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 asked Jesus about the meaning of being "born again." John 2:3 ANSWER: Nicodemus. Complete the sentence from this well-known Psalm. "I fear no ____, 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 Answer: I fear no evil. Which book comes after Genesis? 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 picks up where the Israelites, after 400 years of slavery, were led out of Egypt by Moses and taken to the promised land. The story of the journey from Egypt to Canaan is told in Exodus. ANSWER: The Book of Exodus. Who was the spokesman for Moses when he demanded that Pharaoh "Let my people go"? Moses had a speech impediment and needed a spokesperson. God commanded Moses' brother Aaron to take on that responsibility. Exodus 6:28-7:7 ANSWER: Aaron. Where will there be a big final war after the tribulation? It is a battle between righteousness and evil. This battle is Satan's final rebellion against God. Jesus with the angels will win. The battlefield for the final war is Armageddon in the Middle East. It is also known as the area near the Mountain of Megiddo. However, many scholars believe that the war will truly occur worldwide, not just in Armageddon. Revelation 16:16 Learn more about Armageddon. ANSWER: Armageddon. What musical instrument did King David play? 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 ANSWER: The lyre (aka hand harp). What animals were NOT allowed to be used for sacrifice? Only perfect animals were acceptable for sacrifices. Animals that were dirty, blemished, or defective were not acceptable as sacrifices. Leviticus 22:19-26 ANSWERS: Animals that were not perfect. How many loaves of bread did the disciples feed the listeners along the shore during a sermon that Jesus gave? Jesus was standing in a boat at the shore and was giving a long sermon. The disciples saw that the listeners were hungry and advised Jesus that something had to be done. The disciples took the two fish and five loaves of bread they had 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 ANSWER: Five Loaves. Who hid some Israelite spies in her home from the authorities? The authorities were looking for spies whom Joshua sent into the city. Rahab was a prostitute but a believer in Jesus. She hid the spies among the reeds on the roof of Rahab's house. To identify herself with the invading Israelite army, Rahab tied a red cord to her windowsill to identify her apartment so that she would not be harmed. Joshua 2:17-22 ANSWER: Rahab. What did God put in the desert in front of the Israelites when they woke up every day? 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 ANSWER: A pillar of cloud. How long was Moses with God on Mt. Sinai? At first, Moses spent forty days and forty nights speaking with God on Mount Sinai. Moses was there to get the Ten Commandments from God and learn the laws. After the initial visit with God, Moses returned to the camp. When Moses saw the party going on and the worship of a golden idol, he became angry and threw the commandments to the ground, shattering them. Moses had to trek back up the mountain a second time to obtain another set of the Ten Commandments. The Bible records that he spent another 40 days and nights during this second trip. Exodus 34:27-28 ANSWER: 80 days and nights. 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 knowledge with an easy history Bible quiz on the fascinating figure of Moses. Explore and learn with our Moses Bible Quiz with Answers. Multiple Choice Bible Quiz about Moses the Lawgiver Bible Quiz about the man who led the Israelites to the promised land. Who was Moses and why was he the most noted biblical person? Bible quiz: How well do you know Moses? Do you really know Moses? This is a Bible quiz on who Moses was. Who was Moses? a. Moses was a shipbuilder. b. He was a farmer for his father-in-law. c. Moses was a lawgiver and leader of the Israelite Nation. Moses led the Israelite nation to the promised land. He received the Ten Commandments from God. Moses wrote the first handful of books of the Bible. He was a lawgiver and religious leader. Joshua 8:30-31. Answer C: Moses was a lawgiver. What country was Moses born in? a. Babylon. b. Israel. c. Egypt. Moses was born in Egypt as a son of Hebrew slaves. Moses left Egypt and went into hiding after killing an Egyptian taskmaster. He went into Midian, where he found employment as a shepherd for Jethro. Moses married one of Jethro's daughters. Exodus 2:11-25. Answer C: Moses was born in Egypt. What river did Moses float down while in a basket when he was a baby? a. Jordan. b. The Nile. c. Euphrates. 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 river. Exodus 2:1-10 Answer B: The Nile. What physical ailment did Moses have? a. Moses had poor eyesight. b. He had a speech disorder. c. Moses had a hearing impairment. 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. However, the consensus is that Moses is believed to have stuttered. Exodus 4:10-11. Answer B: Moses had a speech disorder. 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 his 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: Moses had very severe anger issues. He killed an Egyptian in anger, and 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 was so angered that he threw down the tables that God made of the Ten Commandments and broke them into pieces. He broke God's workmanship, oh my. Exodus 32:16-21. Moses was angry at his generals when they returned from battle with the Midianites and brought back the women as captives. Numbers 31:12-14. Moses was angry with Dathan and Abiram for disobeying him and rising against his command. Numbers 16:12-15. Moses disobeyed God and struck a rock in anger because he was upset with the bickering of the multitude. He disobeyed God. Numbers 20:7-11. Who were Moses' biological father and mother? a. Amram and Jochebed. b. Abraham and Sarah. c. Isaac and Rebekah. The parents of Moses were Hebrews from the tribe of Levi. His father was Amram, and his mother was Jochebed. At the time of Moses' birth, they lived as slaves in Egypt. Exodus 6:19-22. Answer A: Amram and Jochebed. Who was Moses's older brother? a. Joshua. b. Aaron. c. Seth. Aaron was Moses' older brother by three years. Because Moses had a speech impediment, Aaron was the spokesperson for Moses when he went to Pharaoh to ask, "Let my people go." Exodus 7:1-7. Answer B: Aaron was the older brother of Moses. Who was Moses's older sister? a. Mary of Bethany. b. Zipporah. c. Miriam. 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. Answer C: Miriam was the older sister of Moses. Who was Moses' foster mother? a. She was a maid in Pharaoh's court. b. The Queen of Egypt. c. Pharaoh's daughter. A servant of Pharaoh's daughter noticed the basket containing Moses floating in the water. The daughter instructed the servant to retrieve the basket, then took Moses in and adopted him as her own. Pharaoh's daughter gave him his name. Exodus 2:2-10. Answer C: Pharaoh's daughter. 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. Moses led the Hebrews out of Egyptian slavery and to the land God promised of milk and honey. Exodus 3:7-12. Answer B: Moses led the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt. Who was the Levite priest who rose against Moses? a. His jealous brother Aaron. b. Joshua, one of his leaders, was the leader of the uproar. c. The Levite priest Korah and his followers were the rebellious faction. A Levite priest named Korah led a rebellion 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. Answer C: Korah led a rebellion against Moses. Why did Moses leave Egypt when he was a young man? a. Moses killed someone and went on the lam. b. He was a Levite priest and returned to the homeland. c. Moses returned to Judea to be the first king of the Israelite Nation. While living under the pharaoh's roof in Egypt, Moses killed an Egyptian. Exodus 2:11-15. Answer A: Moses was a killer. Whom did Moses kill? a. He killed a slave owner. b. Moses killed an Egyptian taskmaster who was beating a Hebrew slave. c. He killed a Hebrew slave whom he was upset about because of his behavior. An Egyptian taskmaster was beating a Hebrew slave. Moses became angry about it, killed the taskmaster, and buried him in the sand. Unlucky for Moses, someone saw him and reported him. Moses left Egypt and went into hiding after killing the Egyptian. He went into Midian, where he found employment as a shepherd for Jethro. Exodus 2:11-14. Answer B: Moses killed an Egyptian taskmaster. What promise did Moses keep for Joseph as the Jews left Egypt? a. Moses promised not to marry anyone from outside the tribe of Levi. b. He promised not to kill any Egyptians as they departed from Egypt. c. 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. Answer C: Moses promised to take Joseph's dead body to the promised land. What advice did Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, provide to Moses when they were in the desert? a. Jethro advised Moses to set up a court system to judge the people. b. Moses was advised to control his anger and not upset the people. c. The latrines were to be placed outside the camp for health reasons. Moses was overwhelmed by the complaints he was handling himself. Jethro suggested that Moses establish a court system. Moses created a system to allow others to judge the people under his guidance. Exodus 18:13-23. Answer A: Jethro recommended that Moses set up a court system. How many wives did Moses have? a. Moses only had one wife as commanded by God. b. The Bible reveals that Moses had two wives, but not at the same time. c. Moses had a concubine of several wives, which was customary at the time. His first wife was Zipporah, a Midianite and the daughter of Jethro. Zipporah died while Moses was in the desert. His second wife was an Ethiopian who was not named in the Bible. Moses' brother and sister were upset with Moses for marrying her. All together Moses had two wives, but not at the same time. Numbers 12. Exodus 2:21. Answer B: Moses had two wives. Who or what was Nehushtan? a. The Ark of the Covenant resided in the Nehushtan, an inner chamber of the temple. b. These were tall individuals engaged in combat with the Hebrews in the desert. c. It was a brass pole with a representation of a snake. The Nehushtan healed the Israelites when bitten by poisonous snakes in the desert. The object was a brass pole like a walking stick with a snake molded on it. 2 Kings 18:4. Answer C: The Nehushtan was a brass pole with a snake at the top. What sea did Moses part with his staff? a. Red Sea. b. Dead Sea. c. Sea of Galilee. Moses spread his arms open while holding his staff and separated the water. After the Israelites passed through the Red Sea and were safe on the other side, Moses closed the waters. Some scholars believe it was the Reed Sea and not the Red Sea. Exodus 15:1-5. Answer A: Moses parted the Red Sea. In what way did God first appear to Moses when He gave him His message? a. God did not appear. Moses heard a voice from the sky. b. He appeared to Moses in a vision. c. God spoke from a burning bush. When God appeared, Moses was at the base of the holy mountain in Sinai tending sheep. God was talking from a burning bush. Moses was required to take his sandals off before approaching the bush. Exodus 3:1-6, Answer C: God spoke to Moses from a burning bush. How many books of the Bible did Moses write? a. Three. b. Four. c. Five. They are the first five books in 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. Answer C: Moses wrote five books of the Bible. How many commandments did God inscribe on the stone tablets? a. Ten. b. Twelve. c. Twenty-seven. There were ten commandments carved on the slated stone tablets. Two slate tablets bore the commandments written on both sides. God inscribed these tablets with his finger and gave them to Moses. Exodus 20:1-17. Answer A: There were ten commandments. What is significant about forty years in the life of Moses? a. Moses received the Ten Commandments when he was forty years old. b. He lived three different lifespans of forty years each. c. Moses died when he was forty years old. Moses lived in Pharaoh's house in Egypt for the first forty years. Moses 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. Exodus 7:7. Answer B: Moses lived three different lifespans of 40 years each. What did God feed the Israelites during the forty years in the desert? a. Locusts and Grasshoppers. b. Honey Dew. c. Manna. 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. Answer C: Manna from heaven. What did God instruct Moses to do when the Israelites were complaining about being thirsty? a. He had the Israelites dig a well in a special place that God had picked. b. God commanded Moses to talk to a certain rock. c. Moses was told where there was an oasis. God commanded Moses to approach a certain rock and speak to it, and water would pour forth. Moses was 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. This incident was one of the reasons why God did not allow Moses to enter the promised land. Numbers 20. Answer B: Moses was commanded to talk to a certain rock. Once again, the Israelites murmured that they were thirsty. They came upon a waterhole, but it was bitter and undrinkable. What did Moses do? a. Moses placed a piece of wood in the waterhole. 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. The water hole was located in a place called Marah. In the waterhole, Moses placed a special piece of wood. This action made the water sweet. Exodus 15:22-26. Answer A: Moses placed a piece of sweet wood in the waterhole. Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God? a. Mount Sinai. b. On Mount Ararat. c. The location was the summit of Mount Vesuvius. Moses spent 40 days and 40 nights on Mount Sinai speaking with God, where he received the ten commandments. Exodus 19:1-6. Answer A: Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. How many sets of the Ten Commandments did God make for Moses? a. One. b. Two. c. Three. Moses had anger management problems. Aaron allowed the Israelites to make a golden idol to worship while Moses was on the mountain with God. When Moses returned, he was so angry at what he saw that he threw the commandments to the ground, 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 told Moses to build the Ark and put the slate slabs in it for safekeeping. Apparently, God no longer trusted Moses to hold them in his hand. Deuteronomy 10:1-4. Answer B: God made two sets of commandments. 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 was shining and scared the multitude. c. The entire body of Moses had a red radiance from talking to God. The face of Moses shone because he had seen God's back and spoken with Him. Exodus 34:29–35. Answer B: The face of Moses glowed. How old was Moses when he died? a. 80 years old. b. 100 years old. c. 120 years old. Moses died on his birthday, the 7th day of the month of Adar. Moses was exactly 120 years old at the time of his passing. Moses climbed Mount Nebo so that he could see the promised land. He died on Mount Nebo, and God buried him in the Moab Valley with an unmarked grave. Some believe that 120 is the age we are all supposed to live. Deuteronomy 34. Answer C: Moses was 120 years old when he died. Who succeeded Moses after his death? a. Aaron. b. Joshua. c. Miriam. 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. Answer B: Joshua succeeded Moses. 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 them. c. The Egyptian army drowned as they tried to cross the Red Sea. Moses parted the Red Sea as the Egyptian army was approaching. 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. Answer C: The Egyptian army drowned in the Red Sea. How many plagues did God inflict on Egypt before Pharaoh let the people go? a. Six. b. Ten. c. Twelve. The Nile was transformed into blood, and Egypt was plagued by frogs, gnats, flies, livestock pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and finally the death of their firstborn. There were ten plagues in all. Answer B: Ten. Here is an amusing slang term from the 1950s. What does it mean to be jitterbugged? a. This is when an undercover agent carries a hidden recording device. b. It means that someone is very nervous or jittery. c. This situation is when your bed has bugs in it. This syndrome is when someone is nervous or jittery. Answer B: Someone is very nervous or jittery. Return to the menu. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5