Old Testament — 20 Questions — Bible Quiz

Question 1 of 20

Ecclesiastes 5:2 warns about speaking rashly before God. What does it say about words?

A. Let your words be righteous and true
B. Let your words praise God always
C. Let your words be few

Question 2 of 20

Where did Moses die, and where was he buried?

A. On top of Mount Sinai
B. At the edge of the Jordan River
C. In the plains of Moab, in a valley opposite Beth-peor

Question 3 of 20

After Naomi told Ruth to return to her own people, what did Ruth famously say?

A. I will stay with you until God calls me home
B. You are my mother and I will honor you all my days
C. Where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge

Question 4 of 20

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

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

Question 5 of 20

Malachi 2:16 records God saying He hates what?

A. Divorce
B. Hypocrisy and false sacrifice
C. Injustice and false weights

Question 6 of 20

The first commandment God gave to Moses forbids the Israelites from doing what?

A. Having other gods before the LORD
B. Taking God's name in vain
C. Stealing from a neighbor

Question 7 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 permanent temple for the ark
B. A palace for the priests
C. A great altar on Mount Sinai

Question 8 of 20

Joshua 1:9 tells Joshua to be strong and courageous, and not to be frightened. What is the reason given?

A. Because the LORD his God is with him wherever he goes
B. Because the people of God are with him
C. Because God had already promised victory

Question 9 of 20

On which day did God create light?

A. Day Three
B. Day One
C. Day Two

Question 10 of 20

King Uzziah was a powerful and successful king until pride caused him to do what forbidden act?

A. He took a portion of the temple gold for himself
B. He built a high place for idol worship
C. He entered the temple to burn incense, a duty for priests only

Question 11 of 20

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

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

Question 12 of 20

Proverbs 13:24 warns that whoever spares the rod does what to his son?

A. Neglects his character
B. Encourages his rebellion
C. Hates his son

Question 13 of 20

Job was described as a man from the land of Uz. What kind of man was he according to the opening verse?

A. Blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil
B. A wealthy landowner and respected elder
C. A prophet and judge in his region

Question 14 of 20

Song of Solomon 2:4 says the beloved's banner over the bride was what?

A. His faithfulness
B. Righteousness
C. Love

Question 15 of 20

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

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

Question 16 of 20

According to Psalm 51:10, what does the psalmist ask God to create in him?

A. A willing spirit
B. A humble soul
C. A clean heart

Question 17 of 20

How did Samson die?

A. He pushed down the pillars of a temple, killing himself and thousands of Philistines
B. He was executed by the Philistine king
C. He died in battle against the Philistines

Question 18 of 20

Zechariah 12:10 prophesied about Israel looking on whom they have pierced. Who was pierced?

A. A false shepherd
B. The king of Babylon
C. The one they had pierced (fulfilled in Jesus)

Question 19 of 20

What was the purpose of the scapegoat on the Day of Atonement?

A. To be sacrificed as a burnt offering
B. To be given to the poor as food
C. To carry the sins of Israel into the wilderness

Question 20 of 20

What feast celebrated the first grain harvest and is also called the Feast of Weeks?

A. Feast of Trumpets
B. Feast of Tabernacles
C. Feast of Firstfruits / Pentecost