Old Testament — 20 Questions — Bible Quiz

Question 1 of 20

What was the one tree in the garden whose fruit God told Adam not to eat?

A. The tree of everlasting life
B. The tree of wisdom
C. The tree of the knowledge of good and evil

Question 2 of 20

After Saul died, over which tribe was David first made king before becoming king of all Israel?

A. Benjamin
B. Judah
C. Ephraim

Question 3 of 20

Who was the prophet that a Moabite king hired to curse Israel, but who blessed them instead?

A. Hosea
B. Balaam
C. Elijah

Question 4 of 20

When Jacob's family came to Egypt during the famine, how did Joseph finally reveal himself to them?

A. He wept aloud and said "I am Joseph"
B. He sent them a letter
C. He showed them his coat

Question 5 of 20

What was the name of Saul's son who became David's closest friend?

A. Ish-bosheth
B. Abner
C. Jonathan

Question 6 of 20

What was the name of Adam's first son mentioned in Genesis?

A. Cain
B. Seth
C. Abel

Question 7 of 20

Which of the twelve spies sent to scout Canaan gave a faithful report and urged the people to trust God?

A. Caleb and Joshua
B. Moses and Aaron
C. Phinehas and Eleazar

Question 8 of 20

According to Leviticus 19:18, how are you to love your neighbor?

A. As yourself
B. With all your heart
C. With generosity and patience

Question 9 of 20

Queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's wisdom and wealth and came to test him. What was her conclusion?

A. The half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me
B. His wisdom surpassed all the kings she had visited
C. He was wise but his wealth was greater than his wisdom

Question 10 of 20

Moses was forbidden from entering Canaan. Who did God appoint to lead Israel into the Promised Land?

A. Caleb
B. Joshua
C. Aaron

Question 11 of 20

What did David want to build for God, but was told he could not because he was a man of war?

A. A great altar on Mount Sinai
B. A palace for the priests
C. A permanent temple for the ark

Question 12 of 20

What was written on the wall at King Belshazzar's feast, which Daniel interpreted as a sign of his kingdom's doom?

A. Woe, woe, woe to Babylon
B. Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin
C. Death comes to the prideful king

Question 13 of 20

What was the name of Jacob's twin brother?

A. Laban
B. Esau
C. Ishmael

Question 14 of 20

What three young men were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's gold statue?

A. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
B. Daniel, Mishael, and Azariah
C. Hananiah, Joel, and Ezra

Question 15 of 20

When Satan challenged Job's faithfulness, what did God permit Satan to do initially?

A. Take everything he had but not lay a hand on Job himself
B. Test him with sickness but not death
C. Take all his wealth but not touch his family

Question 16 of 20

What did Nehemiah say to the nobles and rulers who were charging interest from poor fellow Jews?

A. Release them from debt immediately
B. You must obey the king's law on taxes
C. You should walk in the fear of our God and not charge interest

Question 17 of 20

King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream of a large statue made of different materials. What material was the statue's head made of?

A. Bronze
B. Silver
C. Gold

Question 18 of 20

King Josiah led a great revival in Judah after what was discovered in the temple?

A. A prophetic scroll about the Messiah
B. The Book of the Law
C. The original Ten Commandments

Question 19 of 20

Proverbs 3:5 instructs us to trust in the LORD with all our heart and not lean on our own what?

A. Strength
B. Understanding
C. Wisdom

Question 20 of 20

What bird did Noah first send out from the ark to see if the waters had receded?

A. A sparrow
B. A dove
C. A raven