300 Awesome Bible Trivia Questions [With Answers]

Looking for a fun way to help your kids learn more about the Bible? These 300 Bible trivia questions are just what you need to make studying the Bible interesting and fun!

Bible Trivia Questions

If you are like me, you are always looking for a new, exciting way to help your kids learn more about Jesus and the Bible. These Bible-themed trivia questions are a fun and relaxed way to quiz the whole family on your knowledge of all the different stories and people in the Bible! Each question will make you think, and your kids will love competing with each other!

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How To Play Bible Trivia

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The Best Bible Trivia Questions

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How many books are in the New Testament? 27
Paul was shipwrecked on what island? Malta
Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented to the Temple as a baby? Simeon
After Jesus fed the 5,000, how many baskets were left over? 12
In the Gospel of Mark, how does the Virgin Mary learn of her pregnancy? From the angel Gabriel
Who is the high priest of Jerusalem that put Jesus on trial? Caiaphas
According to the Gospel of Matthew, where does Jesus give his first public sermon? On the mount
How does Judas notify the Roman Officials of Jesus’ identity? Judas kisses Jesus
Which insect did John the Baptist eat in the desert? Locusts
Who were the first apostles called to follow Jesus? Peter & Andrew

After Jesus was arrested, which apostle disowned him three times? Peter
Who wrote the Book of Revelation? John
In 2 Kings 7, who sacked the Syrian camp? Lepers
In 2 Kings 8, how long is the famine that Elisha prophesizes? 7 years
How many sons did Ahab have in Samaria? 70
What is the shortest book in the New Testament? 2 John
How many blemishes was a sacrificial beast allowed to have? Zero
How many years did Sarah live? 127
Who does God tell Abraham to sacrifice to prove his loyalty to Him? Isaac
What is the name of the well that Abraham and Abimelach quarrel over? Beersheba

In the Song of Songs, how much is the bride’s dowry? 1,000 silver pieces
In 2 Sam 14, how did the wise woman disguise herself? As a mourner
Who is David’s chief counselor? Ahithophel
Who warned Paul of the plot against him? His nephew
Who was the governor that heard the council’s case against Paul? Felix
What did Felix feel when Paul told him of Christ? Fear
How many days after birth is circumcision performed according to the Laws of Moses? Eight
Who must we become like to enter the Kingdom of Heaven? Children
According to Paul, who is the Head of the church? Christ
Who worked as a tax collector before preaching the word of God? Matthew

Paul says Christians should follow whose example? (Ephesians 5) Christ’s example
What did Saul encounter when he was traveling to Damascus? A great and blinding light
What tribe is Paul from? Benjamin
What was Simon Peter’s profession before becoming an apostle? Fisherman
In the Acts of the Apostles, who is Stephen? The first Christian martyr
Who cut off the ear of the high priest? Peter
Who was the King that crowned Esther the queen? Ahasuerus
To create the plague of frogs, who stretched his rod over the waters of Egypt? Aaron
What is the second book of the Bible? Exodus
Which city mentioned in Revelation is also an American city? Philadelphia

Who did God say would worship at the feet of the angel of the Church of Philadelphia? The false Jews of the synagogue of Satan
What happened when the crew threw Jonah overboard? The storm calmed
Where was the book of 2 Timothy written? Rome
Who said, “The time of my departure is at hand”? Paul
What animal is slain for the feast of Passover? The lamb
Which plague of Egypt fell from the sky? Hail
What was Moses’ sister’s name? Miriam
How many children did King Rehoboam have? 88
Which disciple was crucified upside-down? Peter
Who is Methuselah’s father? Enoch

How many times did Noah send out a dove from the Ark? Three times
What did the dove bring back that let Noah know that the water was receding? A freshly plucked olive leaf
Who was pregnant at the same time as Mary? Elizabeth
What is the longest book in the Bible? Psalms
What were the gifts the Wise Men brought when they went to visit Jesus? Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh
What did God use to create Adam in the book of Genesis? Dust
In the Old Testament, which prophet foretold of Jesus’ birth? Micah
Who were the three men that were thrown into the fiery furnace? Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego
Which of the 12 apostles did not have his feet washed by Jesus? Trick question, they all had their feet washed
What book of the Bible contains the Ten Commandments? Exodus

How did King Solomon know which woman was the birth mother? She told him to give the other woman the baby
Who was the only female judge mentioned in the Bible? Deborah
Which woman washed Jesus’ feet? Mary Magdalene
What language is the New Testament originally written in? Greek
What does “Christ” mean? Anointed
What religion did Jesus Christ practice? Judaism
How many pairs of each “clean” animal did Noah take on the ark? Seven pairs
How old was Noah when the flood began? 600 years old
Where did the ark come to rest after the flood? The mountains of Ararat
What was the sign of God’s covenant with Noah and his sons? A rainbow

How old was Noah when he died? 950
Jesus continues to be with us through what? The Holy Spirit
How does Christ communicate his Holy Spirit to us today? Through the sacraments
How many sacraments are there? Seven
How many Beatitudes are there? Eleven
How many kings of Judah were there? 20
How many kings of Israel were there? 19
Who is the comforter? The Holy Spirit
How many works of the flesh are there? 17
How many fruits of the Spirit are there? 9

What does the Lord anoint my head with? Oil
What two men in the Bible never died? Elijah & Enoch
Who was Samuel’s father? Elkanah
Was John the Baptist a disciple? No
How many Gospels are in the New Testament? Four
Who is the book of Acts addressing? The churches
What color are the four horses in the book of Revelation? White, Red, Dark, & Pale
Who did Peter raise from the dead in the city of Joppa? Dorcas
In 1 Corinthians, which is the greatest of the imperishable qualities? Love
In the Gospel According to John, which apostle doubts Jesus’ resurrection until he sees Jesus with his own eyes? Thomas

Which Gospel mostly speaks on the mystery and identity of the person of Jesus?The Gospel According to John
According to the Gospels, which literary genre does Jesus implement to help preach his message? The parable
Which biblical narrative is connected to Palm Sunday? Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem before his death
Which Gospel is written by a doctor? Luke
Who baptizes Jesus? John the Baptist
Which group of people is righteous enough to inherit the Kingdom of God? The Gentiles
What is the name of the village where Christ turned water into wine? Cana of Galilee
How many people boarded Noah’s Ark? Eight
How many days and nights did Jesus fast for? 40 days & 40 nights
Which prophet is known for turning his rod into a bronze snake? Moses

What is the Holy Trinity? Father, Son, & the Holy Spirit
What did Joshua command to stay still? Moon & Sun
How many days did it take God to create the heavens and the earth? Six
What did God use the rib of Adam to do? Create Eve
What did the serpent tempt Eve to do in the Garden of Eden? Eat the fruit from the trees that God forbid them to eat
Who were Adam & Eve’s first children? Cain & Abel
What did God divide when He created Earth? The light from the darkness
Who is Abraham’s wife? Sarah
How many books are in the Bible? 66
How many books are in the Old Testament? 39

Where did God send Moses to deliver the children of Israel out of Egypt? Pharaoh
How did God appear to Moses in the book of Exodus? Through a burning bush on the mountain of God
How many plagues are in Exodus? Ten
What are the ten plagues in order from Exodus? Blood, frogs, lice, flies, livestock pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and the killing of firstborn children.
Why did God send the ten plagues? Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites free
Who did Moses drown by closing the Red Sea? The Egyptians
What is the first commandment out of the Ten Commandments? “You shall have no other gods before me.”
What is the second commandment out of the Ten Commandments? “You shall not make for yourself a carved image”; Thou shall not make idols.
What is the third commandment out of the Ten Commandments? “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.”
What is the fourth commandment out of the Ten Commandments? “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.”

What is the fifth commandment out of the Ten Commandments? “Honor thy mother and father.”
What is the sixth commandment out of the Ten Commandments? “Thou shalt not kill.”
How old is the Old Testament? Over 3,000 years old
Who is the oldest person written in the bible? Methuselah who died at the age of 969
What is the shortest verse in the bible? John 11:35. “Jesus wept.”
At what age did Jesus start his ministry? 30
What miracle did Jesus perform on the Sabbath? Healing the man who was born blind
King Herod promised what to his daughter on his birthday? John the Baptist’s head
What Roman Governor presided over Judea during the trial of Jesus? Pontius Pilate
What is the youngest book in the Old Testament? The book of Malachi, written about 400 B.C

What is the last word of the bible? Amen
How many prophecies does the bible have? 6,000
What is the longest verse in the bible? Esther 8:9
What was Ruth’s husband called? Boaz
Around what sea did Jesus call His first apostles? The Sea of Galilee
The total number of years the Israelite spent in captivity is? 430
Where did Jesus grow up after returning from Egypt? Nazareth
What does Jesus say about judging others? Judge not
Who is the author of the Book Of Revelation? John
How many brothers did Joseph have? 11

Who were Adam and Eve’s three sons listed in the Bible? Cain, Abel & Seth
Through what did God speak to Moses in the desert? The burning bush
What four books tell about Jesus’ life on earth? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
At which place did Jesus’ crucifixion take place? Golgotha
John The Baptist’s father was? Zechariah
At what age did Moses die? 120
What is the name of the wood Noah used in building his ark? Gopher
How many pieces of silver did Joseph’s brothers receive from Joseph’s sale into slavery? 20
How tall was Goliath? About 9’9″ tall
How many hours do you need in order to read the whole bible aloud? 70 hours

In what city was Jesus born? Bethlehem
How many people did Jesus feed with five loaves of bread and two fish? About 5,000 people
Who asked Pilate for Jesus’ body after the crucifixion? Joseph of Arimathea
Who was the first person to come upon the injured man in the parable of the Good Samaritan? Priest
After Jesus fed 5,000+ people with two fish and five loaves of bread, how many baskets were left over? 12
According to the Beatitudes who will be filled? Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
By what name is Paul of Tarsus known before he begins his missionary activity? Saul
What is the seventh commandment out of the Ten Commandments? “Thou shalt not commit adultery.”
What is the eighth commandment out of the Ten Commandments? “Thou shalt not steal.”
What is the ninth commandment out of the Ten Commandments? “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.”

What is the tenth commandment out of the Ten Commandments? “Thou shalt not covet.”
What did God create on the first day? Light
What did God create on the second day? Atmosphere/Firmament
What did God create on the third day? Dry ground/Plants
What did God create on the fourth day? The sun, moon, and stars
What did God create on the fifth day? Birds/Sea animals
What did God create on the sixth day? Land animals/Humans
What did God create on the seventh day? Nothing, he rested and blessed his creation
Who wore clothing made of camel hair? John the Baptist
What is the river where John the Baptist did most of his baptizing? Jordan River

What is the longest chapter of the Bible? Psalm 119
How many Bible books did both Moses and the apostle John write? Five
Who cried after hearing a rooster crow? Peter
What is the last book of the Old Testament? Malachi
Who is the first murderer in the Bible? Cain
What was the final wound to the dead body of Jesus on the cross? His side was pierced
What was Jesus’ crown made of? Thorns
Which place is called “Zion” and “the city of David”? Jerusalem
Who took Judas Iscariot’s place as an apostle? Matthias
All who look to the Son and believe in him will have what? Eternal Life

Which book is the Gospel of the second chance? Jonah
What is the area of Palestine where the tribe of Judah lived after the exile? Judea
Who is the Savior? Jesus Christ
What is the last book in the New Testament? Revelation
On which day did Jesus rise from the dead? The third day
How does Judas signal Jesus’s identity to the Roman officials? He kisses him
Who murders John the Baptist? Herod Antipas
How did Jesus die? He was crucified.
Who gave Jesus gifts when he was born? The wise men
Who are the religious leaders who continually tried to trap Jesus with their questions? Pharisees

What is the name of Jesus’ mother? Mary
What did Jesus do for Lazarus? Raised him from the dead
What job did Jesus’ earthly father, Joseph, do? Carpenter
Who wrote many of the letters to churches in the New Testament? Paul
Who wanted to kill Jesus when he was a baby? Herod
What happened to Jesus after the resurrection? He ascended into heaven.
What did the Holy Spirit look like when the disciples received it? Tongues of fire
Who went on missionary journeys to preach to the Gentiles? Paul
How did Paul escape from Damascus? In a basket down the city wall
On what day of Creation did God create man? Sixth

What was the name of Adam’s third son? Seth
At the time of the census conducted by Moses in the first chapter of Numbers, which of the twelve tribes of Israel was the smallest? Manasseh
Who was the mother of Samuel? Hannah
What kind of bird brought Elijah food while he hid in the Kerith Ravine, east of Jordan? Ravens
What is the last word in the Old Testament? Curse
In what language was the Old Testament written? Hebrew
What relation was Jacob to Abraham? Grandson
How many sons did Jacob (Israel) have? 2 – They formed the basis for the tribes of Israel.
Which tribe of Israel looked after the religious aspects of life? Levi
On which day of the year could the High Priest enter the Holiest Place, the inner most part of the temple where the covenant box was kept? Day of Atonement

Israel split into two kingdoms after the reign of King Solomon, with Israel in the north, but what was the name of the southern kingdom? Judah
Who was king of the southern kingdom when the northern kingdom of Israel fell to Assyria? Hezekiah
The southern kingdom eventually fell also, but to which great power? Babylon
After the exile, the Israelites returned and started to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem, but which other prophet along with Zechariah was sent to encourage the completion of the partly built temple? Haggai
One title of God is El Shaddai, which means what? Almighty God
Which king had the longest reign over the Kingdom of Israel? Jeroboam II
What does Israel mean? Prevails with God
In which prophecy do we read about the valley of dry bones? Ezekiel
Which of these Old Testament prophets lived during the reign of King Josiah? Jeremiah
How were sins forgiven in the Old Testament? Animal Sacrifice

How many ‘minor prophets’ are there? 12
What is the name commonly given to the first five books of the Old Testament? Pentateuch
What time period does the Old Testament cover? The beginning of man to the time of the Messiah
From which part of Adam’s body did God create Eve? Rib
What was the name of Abraham’s nephew? Lot
What did God ask Abraham to sacrifice to him on Mount Moriah? His only son
What did Rachel steal from her father, Laban, when she left home with her husband Jacob? Laban’s household gods
When Joseph was in prison, whose dream did he correctly interpret to mean he would be restored to his job? Butler
In what was baby Moses hidden? An ark of bulrushes
What was the first plague the Lord sent on Egypt? Water turned into blood

On what mountain did Moses receive the law from God? Mount Sinai
What was the ‘tabernacle’ for? To worship God in
How did Rahab let the invading Israelites identify her house? She tied a red cord in the window
What weapons did Gideon use to defeat the Midianites? Trumpets, pitchers, and lamps
Which judge was betrayed to the Philistines by a woman? Samson
Who did Samuel anoint as the first King of Israel? Saul
How did David defeat Goliath? He threw a stone from his sling
How did Uriah die? David had him placed in the most dangerous spot in the battle.
What was Cain’s punishment for the murder of Abel? He was banned from his occupation and made a restless wanderer on the earth.
What was the secret of Samson’s great strength? He would lose his strength if his hair were cut.

What did Joseph’s brothers do to Joseph? They sold him into slavery.
Who was Moses’ successor after his death? Joshua
What was the name of David’s father? Jesse
How did the Jewish prophet Daniel end up in Babylon? He was taken captive in a raid by the Babylonian army.
Why does Cain kill his brother Abel? Because God is more pleased by Abel’s sacrifice than by Cain’s.
How does Jacob steal his brother, Esau’s, inheritance rights? By tricking his father with the help of his mother
From which catastrophe does Joseph save Egypt? Famine
What object that God gives Moses allows him to perform signs and wonders? A wooden staff
How does God feed the Israelites in the desert? By a strange bread-like substance from heaven
Why does Moses break the stone tablets inscribed with God’s commandments at Mount Sinai? Because the people are worshipping a golden idol

Why does God curse the Israelites to wander the desert for forty years before entering the Promised Land? Because the Israelites vote down Moses as their leader
Who betrays Samson to the Philistines? Delilah
What do Moses and Joshua forbid the Israelites to do in the Promised Land? Intermarry with the native inhabitants
Why does the prophet Nathan rebuke David? David commits adultery with Bathsheba.
What does David bring to Jerusalem to bless the religious city? The Ark of the Covenant
How does Absalom flaunt his brief overthrow of David’s throne? By sleeping with David’s concubines in public
What event triggers the division of Israel into two kingdoms? Rehoboam wants the tribe of Judah to secede from the twelve tribes.
Who is Elisha? Elijah’s apprentice and successor
What do the deaths of King Ahab and his wife Jezebel have in common? Dogs eat the blood of their dead bodies.
Which Jewish festival results from the events in Esther? Purim

Which of the following is not one of Israel’s judges? Jephthah
What does King Solomon do in Israel? He builds a grand temple in Jerusalem.
What is one of the main criteria in Leviticus for living in the Israelite camp? To be ceremonially clean
Why does God reprimand Job? Because Job heeds the advice of his friends
What did King Solomon ask for from God? Wisdom
Where did Jesus Christ preach the Beatitudes? The Mount of Beatitudes
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” What Psalm does this Bible verse come from? Psalm 23
What does K.J.V. stand for? King James Version
What is the name of the river baby Moses floated down to escape? The Nile
What is the devil’s angel name? Lucifer

Who did the Jews set free that led to Jesus’ Crucifixion? Barabas
What did Jesus mean when he said to his disciples, “Do this in remembrance of me”? Communion
What were the crimes of the two men who were crucified with Jesus? They were thieves
What is another term for the Via Dolorosa? The way of suffering
How many days did it take for Jesus Christ to arrive after Lazarus’ death? Four
What were Lazarus’ sister’s names? Mary & Martha
Who was Jesus weeping over in the verse “Jesus wept”? Lazarus
What was Jesus’ profession? Carpenter
With what did Samson kill 1,000 Philistines? The jaw of a donkey
Where did David spare Saul’s life the first time? In a cave

Who wrote this line “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want”? King David
What does “Eve” mean? “Mother of all living”
Looking for a wife for Isaac, Abraham’s servant found: Rebekah
Jacob agreed to work 7 years for the hand of: Rachel
This woman promised the Lord that if He would bless her with a son, she would dedicate the boy to Him. She later bore Samuel. Hannah
Who was David’s original wife? Michal
Who remained with her mother-in-law, Naomi, after Naomi’s husband and sons died? Ruth
This woman rumored that Joseph tried to commit adultery with her. Potiphar’s wife
This harlot housed spies sent by Joshua to take the city of Jericho. Rahab
What is the name of the wife of Moses? Zipporah

Which men came from the East to worship Jesus after he was born? The Magi
Which group was the ruling council of the Jews who plotted to kill Jesus? The Sanhedrin
Which two rivers border Eden in modern-day Iraq? Tigress and Euphrates
When was the Trinity revealed? At Jesus’ baptism
What is the name of a person called by God to speak for Him? A prophet
How do we give thanks in memory of Jesus? The Lord’s Supper
God’s forgiveness provides what to all people? Salvation
In which town did Jesus drive an evil spirit out of a man who called him the Holy One of God? Capernaum
In which town did Jesus meet the woman at Jacob’s well? Sychar
What do you drink from to have eternal life? Living water

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