Biblical Figures Trivia Questions
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To which holy mountain did Elijah flee when Queen Jezebel vowed to execute him?
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mount sinai
In the New Testament, who did Jesus refer to as the Prince of this world and the Father of Lies?
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satan
In the New Testament, who did Jesus tell to 'Get thee behind me' in Luke 4:8?
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satan
Who is the longest-lived person in the Bible, who was Enoch's son and Noah's grandfather?
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methuselah
Who is the biblical figure known for spending 3 days and 3 nights in the belly of a great fish?
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jonah
In the Book of Numbers, who sent 12 men to spy out the Land of Canaan?
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moses
In the Bible, who was provided a 'help meet' by God after finding none suitable for him?
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adam
In the Bible, who fathered Shem, Ham, and Japheth at the age of 500?
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noah
Which Philistine questioned David by asking, 'Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves?'
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goliath
In the Old Testament, who did the Lord cause a fish to vomit out upon the dry land?
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jonah
Who was the first person to see Jesus resurrected after He cured her of seven demons, according to Mark's gospel?
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mary magdalene
What is the name of the biblical figure who was a believer in the pagan god Baal and whose name has come to mean a wicked, shameless woman?
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jezebel
Who declared, 'They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre' according to the Bible?
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mary magdalene
Who is the wife of King Ahab that the devout regard as a symbol of evil?
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jezebel
Who are the individuals that said of Jesus, 'We have seen his star in the East and are come to worship him'?
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magi
Who was the third child born to Adam and Eve according to the Bible?
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seth
Who was the first person to notice Jesus' empty tomb according to John's gospel?
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mary magdalene
Who is the father of Japheth, the ancestor to the Gomer, Riphath, and Ashkenaz nations?
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noah
Who did the Lord tell Ahab would be eaten by dogs by the wall of Jezreel?
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jezebel
Which biblical figure's name means 'one laughs' because his mother Sarah laughed at the idea of giving birth to him at her advanced age?
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isaac
Who asked Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery?
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moses
Who danced before King Herod and then asked for the head of St. John the Baptist at her mother Herodias' request?
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salome
In the book of Leviticus, who does the Lord speak to in chapters 4, 6, 8, and 12?
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moses
In the book of Judges, what type of being tells Gideon, 'The Lord is with thee'?
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angel
Which Egyptian ruler is known for ordering the death of all male Jewish children according to the Bible?
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pharaoh
Which governor of Judea does the gospel of Matthew say 'washed his hands' of the guilt for crucifying Jesus?
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pontius pilate
Which archangel did Jude say contended with the devil about the body of Moses in the New Testament?
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michael
Who stated, 'I have gotten a man from the Lord,' after giving birth to Cain?
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eve
Which woman, whose song is found in the book of Judges, led the tribes of Israel to defeat King Jabin?
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deborah
In the Bible, which Old Testament figure did Jesus refer to when he said, 'Did not he give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law?'
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moses
Which biblical figure, who was blind, recognized Jacob by his voice but was deceived by the goatskin-covered hands he thought belonged to Esau?
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isaac
Who was the son of Abraham whose wells were filled with dirt by the Philistines because of his success with cattle and crops?
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isaac
Who told Peter, 'They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre and we know not where'?
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mary magdalene
Who asked his father, 'Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?'
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isaac
Who, in Luke 23:14, admitted 'I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man'?
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pontius pilate
Who, as an old man, recounted the story of his battle at Jericho?
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joshua
Who said, 'We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden, but...'?
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eve
Who was the righteous man, blameless in his generation, whom God saved along with his family?
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noah
Which woman did David become immediately infatuated with after seeing her bathing?
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bathsheba
Who is the biblical figure that requested the lad to let him touch the pillars supporting the house so that he could take it down?
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samson
To whom did God say, 'The end of all flesh is come before me'?
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noah
Who commanded in Exodus that every son born should be cast into the river?
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pharaoh
Whose armor weighed about 125 pounds and the head of his spear about 15 pounds, according to the Old Testament?
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goliath
Who was the prisoner chosen to be pardoned instead of Jesus according to the gospels?
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barabbas
Who said, 'Thou hast mocked me these 3 times and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lieth'?
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delilah
Which man, brother of Miriam and Aaron, was criticized by them for marrying an Ethiopian?
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moses
Which son of Lamech and grandson of Methuselah is a prominent figure in the Old Testament?
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noah
Which figure cast a 'legion' of demons from a madman and ended his howling and raging in the Bible?
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jesus
In the Book of Genesis, to whom did God say 'Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you'?
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noah
In the Book of Genesis, who is described as 'a just man and perfect in his generations'?
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noah
In the book of Genesis, who is described as a 'help meet'?
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eve
What is the Latin term for the wise men who were later named Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar?
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magi
Which Phoenician princess did King Ahab marry, allowing her to promote the worship of Baal?
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jezebel
Who did Ahasuerus favor more than all the other virgins, making her queen in place of Vashti?
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esther
Who in the Bible did the spirit of the Lord come upon, and he blew a trumpet?
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gideon
Which prophet fled by ship when God called him to prophesy in Nineveh?
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jonah
Who was busy with her housework while her sister Mary sat at Jesus' feet and listened to his teachings?
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martha
Who is the wife and half-sister of Abraham in the Bible?
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sarah
Who was the son of Kish, a wealthy Benjaminite, who anointed the first king of Israel?
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saul
Who laughed when told she would have a child but gave birth to Isaac a year later at the age of 91?
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sarah