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Samson - the Nazirite Trivia Quiz

A short quiz that takes a closer look at the life of Samson. All references are from the NIV.

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zorba_scank

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,112

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1125

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which Biblical book is the story of Samson found? Hint

Joshua

Judges

Exodus

1 Samuel

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Question 2 of 10

2. To which of the twelve tribes of Israel did Samson belong? Hint

Levi

Dan

Benjamin

Joseph

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to the Bible, an angel of God foretold the birth of Samson.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Samson chose for himself a wife from among the Philistines. What was her name? Hint

Her name is not mentioned in the Bible.

Miriam

Tamara

Rimmon

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Question 5 of 10

5. What kind of animal did Samson fight and kill on his way to ask for permission to marry the woman he had chosen as his wife-to-be (Judges 14:5-6)? Hint

A bear

A jackal

A snake

A lion

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Samson find in the dead animal's carcass when he returned along the same route a few days later on his way to his wedding (Judges 14:8)? Hint

Ants

Nothing

Maggots

Honey

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Question 7 of 10

7. Did the members of the bridal party answer the riddle asked by Samson in Judges 14?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. As reported in the Bible, how much money did the Philistines promise Delilah in exchange for the secret of Samson's strength? Hint

None of these

Thirty pieces of silver

Thirty pieces of gold

Eleven hundred shekels of silver

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Question 9 of 10

9. When Delilah asked Samson to reveal the secret of his strength to her, he lied to her thrice. Which of the following was NOT one of the lies told by him (Judges 16)? Hint

To weave the seven braids of his head into the fabric and tighten it with a pin

To tie him with seven fresh thongs (or bowstrings) that had not been dried

To shave his head

To tie him with new ropes that had never been used

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to the Biblical account, Samson was killed by the Philistines.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which Biblical book is the story of Samson found?

Answer: Judges

The story of Samson is found in Judges, chapters 13-16. God sent Samson to deliver the Israelites from the Philistines.

2. To which of the twelve tribes of Israel did Samson belong?

Answer: Dan

Samson was the son of a man named Manoah who live in Zorah. His mother's name is not mentioned in the Bible.

3. According to the Bible, an angel of God foretold the birth of Samson.

Answer: True

Samson's parents had been childless for several years. An angel of God appeared to Samson's mother one day and prophesied that she would have a son. The angel gave her specific instructions regarding the upbringing of the child.

4. Samson chose for himself a wife from among the Philistines. What was her name?

Answer: Her name is not mentioned in the Bible.

Samson saw her when he went to Timnah. When he returned home, he told his parents of his decision to marry her. They were not very pleased, as they had hoped he would marry one of their own.

5. What kind of animal did Samson fight and kill on his way to ask for permission to marry the woman he had chosen as his wife-to-be (Judges 14:5-6)?

Answer: A lion

Samson tore apart the lion with his bare hands and killed it. He didn't mention this incident to his parents or anyone else.

6. What did Samson find in the dead animal's carcass when he returned along the same route a few days later on his way to his wedding (Judges 14:8)?

Answer: Honey

Samson asked the bridal guests to solve a riddle after which he would give them thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes. The riddle was "Out of the eater, something to eat; out of the strong, something sweet".

7. Did the members of the bridal party answer the riddle asked by Samson in Judges 14?

Answer: Yes

Since they were unable to come up with an answer on their own, they coaxed his wife to find it out for them. She wept throughout the wedding feast until Samson relented and told her the answer. When he found out she had betrayed him, he returned to his father's house without her.

8. As reported in the Bible, how much money did the Philistines promise Delilah in exchange for the secret of Samson's strength?

Answer: None of these

Samson met Delilah in the Valley of Sorek and fell in love with her. Delilah, however, betrayed him for the price offered by the Philistines. The Philistine rulers promised that each one of them would give her eleven hundred shekels of silver if she found out the secret of Samson's strength.

9. When Delilah asked Samson to reveal the secret of his strength to her, he lied to her thrice. Which of the following was NOT one of the lies told by him (Judges 16)?

Answer: To shave his head

Thrice he tricked Delilah by telling her untruths. Later he got tired of her nagging and told her the truth about his covenant with God.

10. According to the Biblical account, Samson was killed by the Philistines.

Answer: False

Samson prayed to God to strengthen him for one last time. Then he braced himself against the pillars he had been tied to and managed to bring the temple down killing all the people present. He died along with them. By the time of his death, he had led Israel for twenty years.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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