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Quiz about Underdogs and Unexpected Heroes of the Bible

Underdogs and Unexpected Heroes of the Bible Quiz

This quiz celebrates the unlikely heroes of the Bible who changed history with simple tools, sharp thinking, and courage. Sometimes, one person is more than enough.

A multiple-choice quiz by chrissie25. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
chrissie25

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
423,975

Updated
May 02 26

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When Ehud prepared to deliver a message to King Eglon, the Bible mentions specific details about the weapon he prepared. What were they? Hint

It was a small dagger hidden inside a hollowed-out staff.

It was a double-edged sword about a cubit long, fastened on his right thigh.

It was made of pure gold and hidden in a gift box.

It was a heavy spear disguised as a walking stick.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Gideon defeated the Midianite army with only 300 men. How did God instruct him to choose this specific group from his original thousands of soldiers? Hint

Based on their family name

Based on their physical strength.

Based on how they drank water from a stream.

Based on who volunteered to go first.

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Question 3 of 10

3. When the commander Sisera fled from battle, he sought refuge in a tent. Which woman defeated him using a hammer and a tent peg? Hint

Deborah

Rahab

Ruth

Jael

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Question 4 of 10

4. Shamgar was an early judge of Israel who saved the nation from 600 Philistines. What unconventional tool did he use as a weapon? Hint

A jawbone of a donkey.

An oxgoad

A heavy wooden spoon

A sling and a stone.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Under the leadership of Nehemiah, how did the builders manage to rebuild Jerusalem's walls despite constant threats? Hint

They built a moat first.

They hired foreign mercenaries.

They only worked at night.

They worked with one hand and held a weapon in the other.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Before David became king, he was a young shepherd who defeated the giant Goliath. Besides his sling, what did David take from the brook to prepare for the fight? Hint

Five smooth stones

A handful of mud

A heavy branch

Some leaves

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the young boy who provided the food Jesus used to feed 5,000 people? Hint

Paul

A servant of the high priest

An anonymous boy with five loaves and two fish

Peter's brother

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Question 8 of 10

8. A widow in Zarephath was down to her last meal during a drought. What did the prophet Elijah tell her would happen if she fed him first? Hint

Her jar of flour and jug of oil would not run dry

Her son will be crowned king

She would find a bag of gold

He would marry her

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the New Testament, four men were determined to get their paralyzed friend to Jesus. How did they bypass the crowd to reach Him? Hint

They waited until everyone left at night

They pushed through the front door

They tunneled under the floorboards

They dug a hole through the roof of the house

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Question 10 of 10

10. When the city of Jericho was being scouted by two Israelite spies, they were nearly captured by the king's men. Who was the unlikely person who hid them and ensured their escape? Hint

A visiting merchant

A shepherd name Luke

A priest named Levi

A woman named Rahab

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When Ehud prepared to deliver a message to King Eglon, the Bible mentions specific details about the weapon he prepared. What were they?

Answer: It was a double-edged sword about a cubit long, fastened on his right thigh.

Ehud was sent to bring a message and tribute to King Eglon, who was oppressing Israel. He secretly made a short, double-edged sword and hid it on his right thigh. After asking to speak to the king alone, Ehud said he had a secret message and then used the hidden weapon to kill him.

He did this to free Israel from Moabite rule, and his actions led to Israel defeating their enemies. Judges 3:15-28 (NIV)

2. Gideon defeated the Midianite army with only 300 men. How did God instruct him to choose this specific group from his original thousands of soldiers?

Answer: Based on how they drank water from a stream.

God told Gideon to watch how the men drank: those who knelt to put their faces in the water were sent home. Only the 300 who stayed alert by lapping water from their hands while keeping their eyes up were chosen. Judges 7:5-7 (NIV)

3. When the commander Sisera fled from battle, he sought refuge in a tent. Which woman defeated him using a hammer and a tent peg?

Answer: Jael

Jael's story connects directly to Deborah's earlier words to Barak in Judges 4:9, where she said the honor for defeating Sisera would go to a woman. The victory also shows an unexpected reversal: a powerful army commander survived the battle, only to be defeated in a tent by someone he did not see as a threat. (Judges 4:9-22)

4. Shamgar was an early judge of Israel who saved the nation from 600 Philistines. What unconventional tool did he use as a weapon?

Answer: An oxgoad

An oxgoad was a long, sturdy wooden pole with a sharp metal tip, used by farmers to guide oxen while plowing. It sometimes had a flat end for cleaning mud from the plow. In Judges 3:31, Shamgar used this simple tool as a weapon, showing how ordinary items could be used in powerful ways. (NIV)

5. Under the leadership of Nehemiah, how did the builders manage to rebuild Jerusalem's walls despite constant threats?

Answer: They worked with one hand and held a weapon in the other.

Nehemiah set up more than just armed workers. He placed guards by families, kept some people on watch at all times, and had a trumpeter ready to sound an alarm if enemies attacked (Nehemiah 4:18-20). The builders were so dedicated that many worked from early morning until night and even slept in their clothes, ready to defend the city. (NIV)

6. Before David became king, he was a young shepherd who defeated the giant Goliath. Besides his sling, what did David take from the brook to prepare for the fight?

Answer: Five smooth stones

David rejected the heavy armor of King Saul, choosing to rely on the skills he developed protecting sheep. Smooth stones were more aerodynamic and accurate for a sling than jagged ones. This story is the ultimate "underdog" moment, boy vs giant.
1 Samuel 17:40 (NIV)

7. Who was the young boy who provided the food Jesus used to feed 5,000 people?

Answer: An anonymous boy with five loaves and two fish

While the disciples were worried about the cost of feeding such a massive crowd, a small boy offered his lunch. Jesus took the portion and multiplied it until everyone was full with twelve baskets left over. John 6:9 (NIV)

8. A widow in Zarephath was down to her last meal during a drought. What did the prophet Elijah tell her would happen if she fed him first?

Answer: Her jar of flour and jug of oil would not run dry

This widow was a true underdog with no resources left during a famine. By acting in faith and sharing her very last bit of food, she experienced a miracle of constant supply. The flour and oil lasted until the day the Lord sent rain back to the land.
1 Kings 17:14-16 (NIV)

9. In the New Testament, four men were determined to get their paralyzed friend to Jesus. How did they bypass the crowd to reach Him?

Answer: They dug a hole through the roof of the house

Many houses in Bible times had flat roofs that could be used as extra living space. The Law of Moses even required a parapet, or low wall, around a roof to prevent people from falling off (Deuteronomy 22:8). Mark 2:4 also says the friends "dug through" the roof, which suggests it was made from materials like branches, reeds, mud, or clay rather than solid stone. (NIV)

10. When the city of Jericho was being scouted by two Israelite spies, they were nearly captured by the king's men. Who was the unlikely person who hid them and ensured their escape?

Answer: A woman named Rahab

Rahab was an inhabitant of Jericho who risked her life to hide two Israelite spies under stalks of flax on her roof. When the King's soldiers arrived, she cleverly misled them, sending the guards on a wild goose chase while she helped the spies escape down a rope through her window. Because of her faith and quick thinking, she and her family were the only ones spared when the city walls eventually fell.
Joshua 2:1-21 (NIV)

Source: Author chrissie25

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