Have you grown up going to Sunday school? Do you remember the tale of Samson’s strength? It’s time to revise all the Bible facts you may have learned in childhood.
Covering both the Old and the New Testament are some tricky Bible trivia questions to test if you are spiritually smart. This quiz on Bible is a creative way of learning more about the spiritual world. We have sorted the quiz into different categories based on subject, book, and difficulty level to help you refresh your memory.
You may play this quiz during trips to bond with your family or challenge your friends to see who knows the Bible like the back of their hand.
Bible Trivia Questions for Kids
Que : Who built the ark to survive the great flood?
Answer : Noah
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Que : What was the first book of the Bible?
Answer : Genesis
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Que : Which son of David became king after him and built the Temple in Jerusalem?
Answer : Solomon
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Que : Who was swallowed by a big fish after trying to avoid God’s command?
Answer : Jonah
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Que : How many disciples did Jesus have?
Answer : Twelve
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Que : Who was the first man created by God according to the Bible?
Answer : Adam
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Que : What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
Answer : “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)
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Que : Who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments?
Answer : Moses
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Que : What was the name of the giant slain by David?
Answer : Goliath
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Que : In which city was Jesus born?
Answer : Bethlehem
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Que : Who was the mother of Jesus?
Answer : Mary
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Que : Which apostle betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver?
Answer : Judas Iscariot
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Que : What is the last book of the New Testament?
Answer : Revelation
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Que : Who was thrown into the lion’s den for praying to God?
Answer : Daniel
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Que : How many days and nights did Jesus fast in the desert?
Answer : Forty days and nights
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Que : What was the name of Abraham’s wife?
Answer : Sarah
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Que : Which Old Testament figure was known for his wisdom?
Answer : Solomon
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Que : Who was the first woman created by God according to the Bible?
Answer : Eve
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Que : What sea did Moses part to allow the Israelites to escape from Egypt?
Answer : The Red Sea
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Que : Who was the tax collector that climbed a tree to see Jesus?
Answer : Zacchaeus
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Que : Who was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel?
Answer : Benjamin
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Que : Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire?
Answer : Elijah
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Que : How many books are there in the Bible?
Answer : Sixty-six
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Que : Who was known for his strength and defeated the Philistines?
Answer : Samson
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Que : What was the name of the garden where Adam and Eve lived?
Answer : The Garden of Eden.
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Que : What did God create on the seventh day according to Genesis?
Answer : He rested
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Que : Who was the Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus?
Answer : Pontius Pilate
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Que : What miracle did Jesus perform at the wedding in Cana?
Answer : Turning water into wine
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Que : Who wrote many of the letters in the New Testament?
Answer : Paul
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Que : What food did God provide for the Israelites in the desert?
Answer : Manna
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Que : Which two cities were destroyed by fire and brimstone in the Old Testament?
Answer : Sodom and Gomorrah
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Que : Who interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh in Egypt?
Answer : Joseph
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Que : What was the name of the river where Jesus was baptized?
Answer : The Jordan River
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Que : Who denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?
Answer : Peter
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Que : Who was the first martyr of Christianity?
Answer : Stephen
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Que : Who was the father of Isaac?
Answer : Abraham
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Que : What instrument did David play to soothe King Saul?
Answer : The harp
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Que : What were the Israelites commanded to do on the Sabbath day?
Answer : Rest
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Que : Who interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of a great statue?
Answer : Daniel
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Que : Which apostle is known as the “Doubting Thomas”?
Answer : Thomas
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Que : What was the name of the first king of Israel?
Answer : Saul
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Que : Who was the woman who became a pillar of salt in the Bible?
Answer : Lot’s wife
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Que : What did Jesus feed to 5,000 people with?
Answer : Five loaves and two fish
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Que : Who is considered the “Weeping Prophet”?
Answer : Jeremiah
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Que : What was the occupation of Matthew before he followed Jesus?
Answer : Tax collector
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Que : Who was the queen who visited Solomon to test his wisdom?
Answer : The Queen of Sheba
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Que : Who were the parents of John the Baptist?
Answer : Zechariah and Elizabeth
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Que : Which New Testament book describes the early church?
Answer : Acts of the Apostles
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Que : Who was thrown into a fiery furnace but survived?
Answer : Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
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Que : Who was the first Christian missionary according to the Bible?
Answer : Paul
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Que : Who was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the split from Judah?
Answer : Jeroboam
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Que : What type of bird did Noah first send out from the ark to check for dry land?
Answer : A raven
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Que : Who was the prophet who confronted King Ahab and Queen Jezebel?
Answer : Elijah
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Que : What was the name of Isaac’s wife?
Answer : Rebekah
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Que : How many plagues did God send upon Egypt?
Answer : Ten
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Que : What did Samson use to kill a thousand Philistines?
Answer : The jawbone of a donkey
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Que : Who wrote the Book of Psalms?
Answer : David, among others
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Que : Which prophet had a vision of dry bones coming to life?
Answer : Ezekiel
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Que : What is the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion?
Answer : Gethsemane
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Que : Who was the Roman centurion who had faith that Jesus could heal his servant from a distance?
Answer : The centurion from Capernaum.
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Que : What did Jacob name the place where he wrestled with an angel?
Answer : Peniel
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Que : Who was known for her great beauty and became the queen of Persia?
Answer : Esther
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Que : What did God use to lead the Israelites by night during their desert journey?
Answer : A pillar of fire
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Que : What is the name of the first high priest of Israel?
Answer : Aaron
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Que : Who was the prophet that confronted King David about his sin with Bathsheba?
Answer : Nathan
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Que : Which New Testament book is known for its “love chapter”?
Answer : 1 Corinthians
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Que : Who was the judge who defeated the Midianites with just 300 men?
Answer : Gideon
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Que : Who was the disciple known as the “beloved disciple”?
Answer : John
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Que : What was the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?
Answer : Mount Sinai
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Que : What was the name of Joseph’s coat?
Answer : The coat of many colors
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Que : What does the name “Jesus” mean?
Answer : “The Lord saves.”
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Que : Who was the wealthy man who buried Jesus after His crucifixion?
Answer : Joseph of Arimathea.
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Que : What is the term for the first five books of the Old Testament?
Answer : The Pentateuch
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Que : Who was the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection?
Answer : Mary Magdalene
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Que : Who built the first temple in Jerusalem?
Answer : Solomon
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Que : Which prophet was known for his long sermon on the mount?
Answer : Jesus (in the Gospel of Matthew).
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Que : Who was the prophet who fled from Jezebel and found shelter in a cave?
Answer : Elijah
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Que : What was the occupation of Peter and his brother Andrew before they followed Jesus?
Answer : Fishermen
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Que : What did Jesus say was the greatest commandment?
Answer : Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.
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Que : What was the name of the river where John the Baptist baptized Jesus?
Answer : The Jordan River
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Que : Who was the prophetess who led the Israelites in song after the crossing of the Red Sea?
Answer : Miriam
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Que : Who was the king of Israel known for his wisdom and wealth?
Answer : Solomon
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Que : What did God create on the second day of creation?
Answer : The sky
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Que : Who was the judge who killed the Canaanite general Sisera?
Answer : Deborah
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Que : What did Jesus use to illustrate the concept of the kingdom of God in His parables?
Answer : Various things, including mustard seeds and leaven
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Que : Who was the wealthy man who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus?
Answer : Zacchaeus
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Que : What is the name of the first human woman according to the Bible?
Answer : Eve
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Que : What was the name of the man who betrayed Jesus with a kiss?
Answer : Judas Iscariot
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Que : What was the name of the mountain where Noah’s ark came to rest?
Answer : Mount Ararat
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Que : Who was the prophet who succeeded Elijah?
Answer : Elisha
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Que : How many days was Jesus in the wilderness fasting before being tempted by Satan?
Answer : Forty days
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Que : What did the Israelites build in the desert to worship God?
Answer : The Tabernacle.
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Que : Who wrote the Book of Revelation?
Answer : John
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Que : What was the name of the giant that David defeated?
Answer : Goliath
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Que : Who was the woman who showed great loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi and became the great-grandmother of King David?
Answer : Ruth
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Que : What miracle did Jesus perform with a few loaves and fish?
Answer : He fed 5,000 people
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Que : Which Old Testament prophet was taken to heaven in a whirlwind?
Answer : Elijah
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Que : What was the name of the place where Jesus was crucified?
Answer : Golgotha (or Calvary).
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Que : Who was the king of Babylon who had a dream that Daniel interpreted?
Answer : Nebuchadnezzar
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Que : Which Old Testament figure is known for his patience amidst suffering?
Answer : Job
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We hope you enjoyed testing your knowledge with these Bible trivia questions!
Whether you’re a seasoned scholar or just starting to explore the Scriptures, there’s always something new to learn and discover in the rich tapestry of biblical history.
Keep these questions in mind for your next trivia night or as a fun way to deepen your understanding of the Bible.
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