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Bible Characters Quiz

From Adam to Zechariah, Haggai to Haman, the Bible is full of interesting personalities. Heroes, villains, prophets and problem children, we've got 'em all. Test your knowledge of Bible characters and you could win an Amazon gift card!



Question 1. Joseph is known for his ability to
 herd cattle
 play the lyre
 hunt
 interpret dreams

 

Question 2. Ehud is a judge who was known for being
 Left-handed
 Short
 Fat
 Psychic

 

Question 3. What is the name of David’s bed-warmer?
 Ahinoa
 Avishag
 Avigail
 Hadassah

 

Question 4. Which of these women is not described as barren in the Bible?
 Hannah
 Sarah
 Leah
 Rachel

 

Question 5. Who is not a prophet?
 Bilaam
 Noah
 Pinhas
 Aaron

 

Question 6. Yael
 Kills a man
 Judges the Israelites
 Marries Sisera
 Sings and play the tambourine

 

Question 7. How many books in the Tanakh are named after women?
 None
 2
 4
 5

 

Question 8. Samson’s strength was directly connected to his
 Hair
 Teeth
 Eyes
 Belief in God

 

Question 9. At the end of his life, Isaac is
 Deaf
 Blind
 Mute
 Disfigured

 

Question 10. Who is not a prostitute mentioned in the Bible?
 Rahav
 Gomer
 Esther
 Oholibah