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People of the Old Testament 22

Ruth the Moabitess became the great-grandmother of which king? Answer: David. Source: King James Version: Ruth 4:17
Under which priest did the child Samuel serve at Shiloh? Answer: Eli. Source: King James Version: 1 Samuel 3:1; 1 Samuel 3:21
Which brother of Moses was to speak for him before Pharaoh? Answer: Aaron. Source: King James Version: Exodus 7:2
Which captain of the host of Syria dipped seven times in the Jordan? Answer: Naaman. Source: King James Version: 2 Kings 5:9-14
Which king asked God for an understanding heart to judge the people? Answer: Solomon. Source: King James Version: 1 Kings 3:5-9
Which king signed the decree that sent Daniel to the den of lions? Answer: Darius. Source: King James Version: Daniel 6:9; Daniel 6:16-18
Which man in the land of Uz was called perfect and upright? Answer: Job. Source: King James Version: Job 1:1
Which orphan, brought up by her cousin Mordecai, became queen? Answer: Esther. Source: King James Version: Esther 2:7
Which prophet was fed by ravens beside the brook Cherith? Answer: Elijah. Source: King James Version: 1 Kings 17:1-6
Which prophetess judged Israel from under a palm tree? Answer: Deborah. Source: King James Version: Judges 4:4-5
Which queen traveled to Jerusalem to prove the wisdom of Solomon? Answer: The queen of Sheba. Source: King James Version: 1 Kings 10:1-2
Which son of Adam and Eve was a keeper of sheep? Answer: Abel. Source: King James Version: Genesis 4:2
Which son of Isaac sold his birthright for bread and a pottage of lentils? Answer: Esau. Source: King James Version: Genesis 25:29-34
Which son of Saul loved David as his own soul? Answer: Jonathan. Source: King James Version: 1 Samuel 18:1
Who rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem in fifty-two days? Answer: Nehemiah. Source: King James Version: Nehemiah 1:1; Nehemiah 6:15
Who took up the mantle that fell from Elijah? Answer: Elisha. Source: King James Version: 2 Kings 2:12-13
Who was made the first king of Israel at Gilgal? Answer: Saul. Source: King James Version: 1 Samuel 11:15
Who was the father of David? Answer: Jesse the Bethlehemite. Source: King James Version: 1 Samuel 16:1
Who was the mother of Joseph and Benjamin? Answer: Rachel. Source: King James Version: Genesis 35:24
Who was the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac? Answer: Sarah. Source: King James Version: Genesis 21:2-3
Who was told to lead Israel over the Jordan after Moses died? Answer: Joshua the son of Nun. Source: King James Version: Joshua 1:1-2
Whose strength went from him when the seven locks of his head were shaved? Answer: Samson. Source: King James Version: Judges 16:19-20

Events of the Old Testament 22

At Belshazzar's feast, what wrote on the plaster of the wall? Answer: The fingers of a man's hand. Source: King James Version: Daniel 5:5
At Horeb, what burned with fire and was not consumed? Answer: A bush. Source: King James Version: Exodus 3:1-3
How long was Solomon in building the house of the LORD? Answer: Seven years. Source: King James Version: 1 Kings 6:37-38
How was Elijah taken up into heaven? Answer: By a whirlwind. Source: King James Version: 2 Kings 2:11
In Jacob's dream on the way to Haran, what was set up on the earth and reached to heaven? Answer: A ladder. Source: King James Version: Genesis 28:12
In the first of the plagues on Egypt, what were the waters of the river turned to? Answer: Blood. Source: King James Version: Exodus 7:20-21
In what did the mother of Moses lay him among the flags by the river? Answer: An ark of bulrushes. Source: King James Version: Exodus 2:3
On the night of the passover, where was the blood of the lamb to be put? Answer: On the side posts and upper door post of the house. Source: King James Version: Exodus 12:7-8
On which day of creation does Genesis place the making of man? Answer: The sixth day. Source: King James Version: Genesis 1:27-31
On which mountain did Elijah meet the prophets of Baal? Answer: Carmel. Source: King James Version: 1 Kings 18:19-20
On which mountain did the LORD come down to give the law to Moses? Answer: Sinai. Source: King James Version: Exodus 19:20
To which great city was Jonah told to go and cry against it? Answer: Nineveh. Source: King James Version: Jonah 1:2-3
What did Aaron make from the people's golden earrings? Answer: A molten calf. Source: King James Version: Exodus 32:1-4
What did Abraham offer in the place of his son on the mountain? Answer: A ram caught in a thicket. Source: King James Version: Genesis 22:13
What did David put off before he went out to meet Goliath? Answer: The armour of Saul. Source: King James Version: 1 Samuel 17:38-39
What did God set in the cloud after the flood as a token of the covenant? Answer: A bow. Source: King James Version: Genesis 9:13
What did Nebuchadnezzar see when he looked into the burning fiery furnace? Answer: Four men loose, walking in the fire. Source: King James Version: Daniel 3:24-25
What did the house of Israel call the bread that lay on the ground with the dew? Answer: Manna. Source: King James Version: Exodus 16:31
What did the people do when the wall of Jericho fell down flat? Answer: They shouted with a great shout. Source: King James Version: Joshua 6:20
What did the wife of Lot become as the family fled from Sodom? Answer: She became a pillar of salt. Source: King James Version: Genesis 19:26
What went before Israel by day to lead the way out of Egypt? Answer: A pillar of a cloud. Source: King James Version: Exodus 13:21
What were the people building in the land of Shinar when their language was confounded? Answer: A city and a tower. Source: King James Version: Genesis 11:4-9

Psalms, Proverbs and the prophets 21

"A soft answer turneth away" what? Answer: Wrath. Source: King James Version: Proverbs 15:1
According to Proverbs 1:7, the fear of the LORD is the beginning of what? Answer: Knowledge. Source: King James Version: Proverbs 1:7
According to Proverbs 22, what is rather to be chosen than great riches? Answer: A good name. Source: King James Version: Proverbs 22:1
In Isaiah 40, they that wait upon the LORD "shall mount up with wings as" what? Answer: Eagles. Source: King James Version: Isaiah 40:31
In Psalm 119, what is called "a lamp unto my feet"? Answer: Thy word. Source: King James Version: Psalm 119:105
In Psalm 23, beside what does the shepherd lead? Answer: The still waters. Source: King James Version: Psalm 23:2
In the dream that Daniel explained, what was the head of the great image made of? Answer: Fine gold. Source: King James Version: Daniel 2:32-33
In the King James Bible, which book comes straight after the Psalms? Answer: Proverbs. Source: King James Version: Proverbs 1:1
In the King James Bible, which book ends the Old Testament? Answer: Malachi. Source: King James Version: Malachi 1:1
Psalm 100 begins "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye" what? Answer: Lands. Source: King James Version: Psalm 100:1
Psalm 46 calls God "our refuge and strength, a very present help in" what? Answer: Trouble. Source: King James Version: Psalm 46:1
The title of Psalm 90 calls it a prayer of which man of God? Answer: Moses. Source: King James Version: Psalm 90:1
"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven" is from which book? Answer: Ecclesiastes. Source: King James Version: Ecclesiastes 3:1
To whose house was Jeremiah sent to see a vessel made on the wheels? Answer: The potter's. Source: King James Version: Jeremiah 18:2-4
Which prophet saw the Lord "sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up"? Answer: Isaiah. Source: King James Version: Isaiah 1:1; Isaiah 6:1
Which prophet was set down in a valley that was full of bones? Answer: Ezekiel. Source: King James Version: Ezekiel 1:3; Ezekiel 37:1-4
Which prophet was told "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee"? Answer: Jeremiah. Source: King James Version: Jeremiah 1:1; Jeremiah 1:5-6
Which psalm begins "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want"? Answer: Psalm 23. Source: King James Version: Psalm 23:1
Which psalm is the longest, with 176 verses? Answer: Psalm 119. Source: King James Version: Psalm 119:176
Which small creature is the sluggard told to go to and consider? Answer: The ant. Source: King James Version: Proverbs 6:6
Which town does Micah name as the place a ruler in Israel would come out of? Answer: Bethlehem Ephratah. Source: King James Version: Micah 5:2

The Gospels 22

How does the prayer that Jesus taught in Matthew 6 begin? Answer: Our Father which art in heaven. Source: King James Version: Matthew 6:9
How long did Jesus fast in the wilderness? Answer: Forty days and forty nights. Source: King James Version: Matthew 4:1-3
In the parable of the lost sheep, how many sheep are left in the wilderness? Answer: Ninety and nine. Source: King James Version: Luke 15:4
In the parable of the prodigal son, what was the younger son sent into the fields to feed? Answer: Swine. Source: King James Version: Luke 15:14-15
In the parable of the sower, what happened to the seed that fell by the way side? Answer: The fowls came and devoured it. Source: King James Version: Matthew 13:4-8
In the parable, who had compassion on the man who fell among thieves? Answer: A Samaritan. Source: King James Version: Luke 10:31-33
In the saying about two builders, on what did the wise man build his house? Answer: A rock. Source: King James Version: Matthew 7:24-25
In the Sermon on the Mount, who "shall inherit the earth"? Answer: The meek. Source: King James Version: Matthew 5:5
Of ten lepers who were cleansed, how many turned back to give thanks? Answer: One. Source: King James Version: Luke 17:15-17
To whom did Jesus come from Galilee to be baptized? Answer: John. Source: King James Version: Matthew 3:13
What did the poor widow throw into the treasury? Answer: Two mites. Source: King James Version: Mark 12:42
What food did the disciples have before the five thousand were fed? Answer: Five loaves and two fishes. Source: King James Version: Matthew 14:17-21
What was the trade of Simon Peter and Andrew when Jesus called them? Answer: Fishers. Source: King James Version: Matthew 4:18
What was the work of Zacchaeus of Jericho? Answer: Chief among the publicans. Source: King James Version: Luke 19:1-3
Which disciple came down out of the ship and walked on the water? Answer: Peter. Source: King James Version: Matthew 14:29-30
Which Gospel records the saying "I am the good shepherd"? Answer: John. Source: King James Version: John 10:11
Which Gospel stands first in the New Testament? Answer: Matthew. Source: King James Version: Matthew 1:1
Which is the shortest verse in the King James Bible? Answer: "Jesus wept". Source: King James Version: John 11:35
Which of the twelve was called from the receipt of custom? Answer: Matthew. Source: King James Version: Matthew 9:9
Which ruler of the Jews came to Jesus by night? Answer: Nicodemus. Source: King James Version: John 3:1-4
Which sister of Martha sat at Jesus' feet and heard his word? Answer: Mary. Source: King James Version: Luke 10:39-40
With which words did Jesus still the storm on the sea? Answer: Peace, be still. Source: King James Version: Mark 4:39

Acts and the letters 21

By what other name does Acts call Saul? Answer: Paul. Source: King James Version: Acts 13:4-9
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" is in which letter? Answer: Philippians. Source: King James Version: Philippians 4:13
In Galatians 5, which is the first named of "the fruit of the Spirit"? Answer: Love. Source: King James Version: Galatians 5:22
In the "armour of God" of Ephesians 6, what is the shield? Answer: Faith. Source: King James Version: Ephesians 6:16-17
In the Revelation, on which isle does John say he was? Answer: Patmos. Source: King James Version: Revelation 1:9
In which city were the disciples first called Christians? Answer: Antioch. Source: King James Version: Acts 11:26
Near which city did a light from heaven shine round about Saul? Answer: Damascus. Source: King James Version: Acts 9:3-4
Of faith, hope and charity, which does 1 Corinthians 13 call the greatest? Answer: Charity. Source: King James Version: 1 Corinthians 13:13
On which day were the apostles all filled with the Holy Ghost in Jerusalem? Answer: The day of Pentecost. Source: King James Version: Acts 2:1-4
On which island did Paul and the ship's company come safe to land? Answer: Melita. Source: King James Version: Acts 28:1
On whom did the lot fall to be numbered with the eleven apostles? Answer: Matthias. Source: King James Version: Acts 1:23-26
To which young man, called "my own son in the faith", did Paul write two letters? Answer: Timothy. Source: King James Version: 1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2
What craft did Paul share with Aquila and Priscilla at Corinth? Answer: Tentmaking. Source: King James Version: Acts 18:1-3
What did Lydia of the city of Thyatira sell? Answer: Purple. Source: King James Version: Acts 16:12-14
What does the letter to the Hebrews call "the substance of things hoped for"? Answer: Faith. Source: King James Version: Hebrews 11:1
Which centurion of Caesarea sent men to Joppa for Peter? Answer: Cornelius. Source: King James Version: Acts 10:1-5
Which letter says "the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life"? Answer: Romans. Source: King James Version: Romans 6:23
Which little member does James 3 call "a fire"? Answer: The tongue. Source: King James Version: James 3:4-6
Which of the seven men chosen in Acts 6 is called "a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost"? Answer: Stephen. Source: King James Version: Acts 6:5
Which short letter did Paul write about Onesimus? Answer: Philemon. Source: King James Version: Philemon 1:10
Who prayed and sang praises with Paul in prison at midnight? Answer: Silas. Source: King James Version: Acts 16:25-26

Numbers in the Bible 21

About how many souls were added on the day of Pentecost? Answer: About three thousand. Source: King James Version: Acts 2:41
According to 1 Peter, how many souls were saved in the ark? Answer: Eight. Source: King James Version: 1 Peter 3:20
For how many days and nights was the rain upon the earth in the flood? Answer: Forty. Source: King James Version: Genesis 7:12; Genesis 7:24
For how many pieces of silver was Joseph sold to the Ishmeelites? Answer: Twenty. Source: King James Version: Genesis 37:28
For how many years were the children of Israel to wander in the wilderness? Answer: Forty. Source: King James Version: Numbers 14:33-34
How long did the children of Israel sojourn in Egypt, by Exodus 12? Answer: 430 years. Source: King James Version: Exodus 12:40
How many baskets of fragments were taken up after the five thousand had eaten? Answer: Twelve. Source: King James Version: Matthew 14:20
How many books are in the King James Bible, Old and New Testaments together? Answer: 66. Source: King James Version: Genesis 1:1; Revelation 22:21
How many commandments were written on the two tables of stone? Answer: Ten. Source: King James Version: Deuteronomy 4:13
How many did Jesus choose and name apostles? Answer: Twelve. Source: King James Version: Luke 6:13
How many loaves did the disciples have before the four thousand were fed? Answer: Seven. Source: King James Version: Matthew 15:34-38
How many men that lapped did Gideon keep? Answer: Three hundred. Source: King James Version: Judges 7:7
How many psalms are in the book of Psalms in the King James Bible? Answer: 150. Source: King James Version: Psalm 150:6
How many sons had Jacob? Answer: Twelve. Source: King James Version: Genesis 35:22
How many years did Methuselah live? Answer: 969. Source: King James Version: Genesis 5:27
How old was Abraham when his son Isaac was born? Answer: 100. Source: King James Version: Genesis 21:5
How old was Moses when he died? Answer: 120. Source: King James Version: Deuteronomy 34:7
How tall was Goliath of Gath? Answer: Six cubits and a span. Source: King James Version: 1 Samuel 17:4
In the parable of the ten virgins, how many were wise? Answer: Five. Source: King James Version: Matthew 25:2-3
Peter asked whether he should forgive seven times. What number did Jesus answer with? Answer: Seventy times seven. Source: King James Version: Matthew 18:21-22
To how many churches in Asia does John write in Revelation? Answer: Seven. Source: King James Version: Revelation 1:4

Who said it? 21

Which king gave the order "Divide the living child in two"? Answer: Solomon. Source: King James Version: 1 Kings 3:15; 1 Kings 3:25-27
Which prophet answered "Here am I; send me"? Answer: Isaiah. Source: King James Version: Isaiah 1:1; Isaiah 6:8
Who answered "Speak; for thy servant heareth"? Answer: Samuel. Source: King James Version: 1 Samuel 3:10
Who answered "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God"? Answer: Simon Peter. Source: King James Version: Matthew 16:15-16
Who asked "Am I my brother's keeper?" Answer: Cain. Source: King James Version: Genesis 4:9
Who asked "Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" Answer: Nathanael. Source: King James Version: John 1:46
Who asked "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?" Answer: Abraham. Source: King James Version: Genesis 18:23-25
Who cried out "Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief"? Answer: The father of a boy brought to Jesus. Source: King James Version: Mark 9:17; Mark 9:24
Who lamented "how are the mighty fallen"? Answer: David. Source: King James Version: 2 Samuel 1:17-19
Who said "as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD"? Answer: Joshua. Source: King James Version: Joshua 24:1-2; Joshua 24:15
Who said "the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away"? Answer: Job. Source: King James Version: Job 1:20-21
Who said "whither thou goest, I will go"? Answer: Ruth. Source: King James Version: Ruth 1:6-8; Ruth 1:16
Who said to a lame man "Silver and gold have I none"? Answer: Peter. Source: King James Version: Acts 3:2-6
Who said to Paul "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian"? Answer: Agrippa. Source: King James Version: Acts 26:28
Who saw Jesus coming and said "Behold the Lamb of God"? Answer: John the Baptist. Source: King James Version: John 1:28-29; John 1:19
Who told King David "Thou art the man"? Answer: Nathan. Source: King James Version: 2 Samuel 12:1-7
Who warned "be sure your sin will find you out"? Answer: Moses. Source: King James Version: Numbers 32:20-23
Who went in to Pharaoh with the words "Let my people go"? Answer: Moses and Aaron. Source: King James Version: Exodus 5:1
Who wrote "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course"? Answer: Paul. Source: King James Version: 2 Timothy 1:1; 2 Timothy 4:7
Whose answer to Mordecai ends "and if I perish, I perish"? Answer: Esther. Source: King James Version: Esther 4:15-16
Whose words are "vanity of vanities; all is vanity"? Answer: The Preacher. Source: King James Version: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

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Written for this site by the editors; nothing was copied from another quiz or list. Each answer was read on 2026-10-02 at the verse named beside it in the King James Version (the standard text of 1769, public domain) as published at ebible.org (https://ebible.org/eng-kjv/), and the same verse was read in the World English Bible (public domain, https://ebible.org/eng-web/). Names and quoted words follow the King James text, and other translations word many of these verses differently; some reasons add the World English Bible's word for a name or an old word. Only what the text says is asked: no question turns on doctrine, on one church's teaching or on the date of an event. Counts of books, psalms and verses were counted in the same text, leaving out the books called Apocrypha. Levels are an editor's judgment. A second reader compared every answer with the same verses in both texts on 2026-10-03. Licence: own work