Bible Trivia
Bible trivia explores people, places, teachings, and memorable moments from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, texts that have shaped religion, art, literature, and history for centuries. Whether you want easy, family-friendly prompts or tougher questions that reward close reading, it offers a lively way to revisit familiar passages and discover lesser-known details.
Easy Bible Trivia
13 questions
These easy Bible trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
Which book comes first in the Bible?
- A.Genesis
- B.Exodus
- C.Matthew
- D.Revelation
Answer: Genesis
Genesis is identified is the first book of the Bible.
Question 2
What is the final book of the Bible called?
Answer: Revelation
Revelation is the last book of the Bible.
Question 3
In Genesis, who is presented as the first man?
Answer: Adam
Genesis presents Adam is the first man.
Question 4
Who builds the ark before the flood story unfolds?
Answer: Noah
Noah is the figure who builds the ark before the flood.
Question 5
Which leader is most associated with the Exodus from Egypt?
Answer: Moses
Moses is the leader associated with the Exodus from Egypt.
Question 6
Who is Moses' brother in the biblical narrative?
Answer: Aaron
Aaron is the brother of Moses.
Question 7
Jesus is named as being born in which town?
Answer: Bethlehem
Bethlehem is named is the birthplace of Jesus.
Question 8
In what town does Jesus grow up?
Answer: Nazareth
Nazareth is the town where Jesus grows up.
Question 9
Who baptizes Jesus in the Jordan River?
Answer: John the Baptist
John the Baptist baptizes Jesus in the Jordan River.
Question 10
At which mountain are the Ten Commandments given to Moses?
Answer: Mount Sinai
The Ten Commandments are given to Moses at Mount Sinai.
Question 11
Who is described as Israel's first king?
Answer: Saul
Saul is the first king of Israel in the biblical narrative.
Question 12
Which shepherd boy later becomes king of Israel?
Answer: David
David is the shepherd boy who becomes king of Israel.
Question 13
Which king is associated with building the First Temple?
Answer: Solomon
Solomon is the king associated with building the First Temple.
Bible Family Trivia
12 questions
These family Bible trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
After the four Gospels, which book comes next?
Answer: Acts
Acts comes immediately after the four Gospels.
Question 2
Which book follows Deuteronomy in traditional order?
Answer: Joshua
Joshua comes immediately after Deuteronomy.
Question 3
What book comes right after Ezra?
Answer: Nehemiah
Nehemiah follows Ezra in the traditional biblical order.
Question 4
Which short book appears immediately before Revelation?
Answer: Jude
Jude appears immediately before Revelation.
Question 5
In Bible order, which comes first: Samuel or Kings?
Answer: Samuel
The books of Samuel come before the books of Kings.
Question 6
Ruth is first introduced as what kind of widow?
Answer: A Moabite widow
Ruth is introduced is a Moabite widow.
Question 7
Who becomes queen in the Persian court?
Answer: Esther
Esther becomes queen in the Persian court.
Question 8
Whose son is Isaac?
Answer: Abraham and Sarah
Isaac is the son of Abraham and Sarah.
Question 9
Who is described as being made from Adam's side?
Answer: Eve
Eve is described is being made from Adam's side.
Question 10
Which sister belongs with Mary and Lazarus?
Answer: Martha
Martha is the sister of Mary and Lazarus.
Question 11
What city is known as the city of the Temple in biblical history?
Answer: Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the city of the Temple in biblical history.
Question 12
Which festival commemorates Israel's deliverance from Egypt?
Answer: Passover
Passover commemorates Israel's deliverance from Egypt.
Fun Bible Trivia
13 questions
These fun Bible trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
What is the traditional title of Mary's song in Luke?
Answer: Magnificat
The Magnificat is the song of Mary in Luke's Gospel.
Question 2
Zechariah's song is known by what Latin title?
Answer: Benedictus
The Benedictus is the song spoken by Zechariah.
Question 3
Which famous declaration begins with the words 'Hear, O Israel'?
- A.The Benedictus
- B.The Magnificat
- C.Shema
- D.The Beatitudes
Answer: The Shema
The Shema begins with the words 'Hear, O Israel.'.
Question 4
Song of Songs is also known by what alternate title?
Answer: Song of Solomon
Song of Songs is also known is Song of Solomon.
Question 5
What word is an acclamation associated with praise?
Answer: Hosanna
Hosanna is an acclamation associated with praise.
Question 6
Which word often signals affirmation or agreement in the Bible?
Answer: Amen
Amen is used is an expression of affirmation or agreement.
Question 7
Jesus compares faith to what tiny seed?
- A.An olive pit
- B.A grain of sand
- C.mustard seed
- D.A fig seed
Answer: A mustard seed
Jesus compares faith to a mustard seed in a well-known saying.
Question 8
In the Parable of the Sower, seed falls on how many kinds of ground?
Answer: Four
The Parable of the Sower includes seed falling on four kinds of ground.
Question 9
Where is the fruit of the Spirit listed?
Answer: Galatians 5
The fruit of the Spirit is listed in Galatians 5.
Question 10
How much is a tithe?
Answer: One tenth
A tithe is one tenth of something given or set apart.
Question 11
In Bible language, what is a covenant?
Answer: A solemn binding agreement
A covenant in the Bible is a solemn binding agreement.
Question 12
Who are Gentiles, in biblical usage?
Answer: People who are not Jews
Gentiles refers to people who are not Jews.
Question 13
Which Acts figure is surnamed Son of Encouragement?
Answer: Barnabas
Barnabas is surnamed Son of Encouragement in Acts.
Funny Bible Trivia
13 questions
These funny Bible trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
Which unforgettable animal suddenly starts talking in Numbers?
Answer: Balaam's donkey
Balaam's donkey speaks in the book of Numbers.
Question 2
Which left-handed judge carries out the attack on King Eglon?
Answer: Ehud
Ehud is the left-handed judge who assassinates King Eglon.
Question 3
Who nods off during Paul's long speech and falls from a window in Acts 20?
Answer: Eutychus
Eutychus falls asleep during Paul's long speech and drops from a window in Acts 20.
Question 4
Which woman in Judges uses a tent peg against Sisera?
Answer: Jael
Jael kills Sisera with a tent peg in Judges.
Question 5
Who teasingly suggests the prophets of Baal may have a god who is asleep?
Answer: Elijah
Elijah mocks the prophets of Baal by suggesting their god may be asleep.
Question 6
Samson defeats 1,000 Philistines with what unusual item?
Answer: The jawbone of a donkey
Samson kills 1,000 Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey.
Question 7
Who climbs a sycamore tree to get a better look at Jesus?
Answer: Zacchaeus
Zacchaeus climbs a sycamore tree to see Jesus.
Question 8
Which prophet gets mocked with the nickname 'baldhead' in 2 Kings 2?
Answer: Elisha
Elisha is mocked by youths who call him 'baldhead' in 2 Kings 2.
Question 9
Jonah gets upset when what source of shade withers away?
Answer: A plant
Jonah becomes angry after a plant that shaded him withers.
Question 10
Before his public presentation as king, where does Saul hide?
Answer: Among the baggage
King Saul hides among the baggage before being presented is king.
Question 11
Which disciple tries an impromptu water walk toward Jesus?
Answer: Peter
Peter attempts to walk on water toward Jesus in Matthew 14.
Question 12
Who is famous for doubting the resurrection report until seeing Jesus?
Answer: Thomas
Thomas is remembered for doubting the resurrection report until he sees Jesus.
Question 13
What dish does Jacob cook when Esau trades away his birthright?
Answer: Lentil stew
Jacob cooks lentil stew that Esau trades for his birthright.
Hard Bible Trivia
14 questions
These hard Bible trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
Which island is linked with the visions of Revelation?
Answer: Patmos
Patmos is the island linked with the visions of Revelation.
Question 2
What city is most associated with Judah's exile?
Answer: Babylon
Babylon is the city most associated with the exile of Judah.
Question 3
Which year is associated with a key milestone for Bible?
Answer: The Babylonian exile
The Babylonian exile follows the fall of Jerusalem.
Question 4
The Second Temple period begins after what major return?
Answer: The return from exile
The Second Temple period begins after the return from exile.
Question 5
Which era comes before Israel's monarchy?
Answer: The era of the judges
The era of the judges comes before Israel's monarchy.
Question 6
What major narrative block comes before the Exodus story?
Answer: The patriarchal narratives
The patriarchal narratives come before the Exodus story.
Question 7
Ezekiel's vision of dry bones symbolizes what?
Answer: Restoration
Ezekiel's valley of dry bones symbolizes restoration.
Question 8
In Job, God answers from what dramatic phenomenon?
Answer: The whirlwind
In the Book of Job, God answers out of the whirlwind.
Question 9
Which Roman governor presides over Jesus' trial in the Gospels?
Answer: Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate is the Roman governor who presides over Jesus' trial in the Gospels.
Question 10
Daniel's companions are thrown into what in Babylon?
Answer: A fiery furnace
Daniel's companions are thrown into a fiery furnace in Babylon.
Question 11
Name Daniel's three companions in the furnace story.?
Answer: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are the three companions of Daniel in the furnace story.
Question 12
Which son of David is tied to a rebellion against his father?
Answer: Absalom
Absalom is the son of David associated with a rebellion against his father.
Question 13
Who is the king of Salem who blesses Abram in Genesis 14?
Answer: Melchizedek
Melchizedek is the king of Salem who blesses Abram in Genesis 14.
Question 14
Which Bethlehem landowner marries Ruth?
Answer: Boaz
Boaz is the Bethlehem landowner who marries Ruth.
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