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The Hebrew Bible -- known to Jews as Tanakh and to Christians as the Old Testament -- is holy to billions of people.
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1.
  Old Testament Transactions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are a number of transactions and trades recorded in the Bible. Can you remember what people would routinely buy and sell?
Average, 10 Qns, Arpeggionist, May 22 14
Average
Arpeggionist
946 plays
2.
  Books Within the Good Book   popular trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
There are 15 Old Testament books that are categorised as one of Major Prophets, Wisdom, or Law. Your job is to work out where each one fits!
Easier, 15 Qns, VegemiteKid, May 29 23
Easier
VegemiteKid gold member
May 29 23
300 plays
3.
  Who Am I?: Old Testament Edition    
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
See if you can sort of this motley group of Biblical individuals into the correct category
Easier, 15 Qns, bernie73, Mar 09 23
Easier
bernie73 gold member
Mar 09 23
420 plays
4.
  Least Discussed Bible Stories   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are certain Old Testament stories that are told over and over again in Sunday school. This quiz covers the other stories.
Tough, 10 Qns, skylarb, Oct 28 12
Tough
skylarb
4085 plays
5.
  A Common Link -- Old Testament Characters   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, I give you names from the Old Testament and you tell me what they have in common. For example: Adam and Eve. Answer: First man and woman. So, sit back and have some fun. (The NIV was used for this quiz.)
Average, 10 Qns, Cowrofl, Mar 07 11
Average
Cowrofl
1538 plays
6.
  25 Men of the Old Testament -- From 'A' to 'Z'   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This quiz takes a look at 25 men in the Old Testament with questions based on letters of the alphabet. The letters 'X' and 'Y' are combined for one question. (The NKJV and the NIV were used for this quiz.)
Average, 25 Qns, Cowrofl, Feb 07 18
Average
Cowrofl
Feb 07 18
1513 plays
7.
  Something Old   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten trivial tidbits, all drawn from the Old Testament of the Bible. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Mar 09 23
Easier
CellarDoor gold member
Mar 09 23
892 plays
8.
  A Quick Look at Ten Old Testament Books   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz takes a look at ten different books in the Old Testament. Your challenge is to correctly match the book with the statements made at the left of the screen. Keep smiling and may God bless.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Cowrofl, May 26 17
Very Easy
Cowrofl
May 26 17
642 plays
9.
  Long Road to Ruin   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It wouldn't be worth taking a long road to ruin, would it? These cities mentioned in the Bible have all been destroyed: left in ruins. I have used the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.
Average, 10 Qns, salami_swami, Oct 19 22
Average
salami_swami gold member
Oct 19 22
923 plays
10.
  Which Happened First?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this Old Testament chronology quiz, only the answers change. The question remains the same.
Tough, 10 Qns, skylarb, Jul 17 07
Tough
skylarb
3716 plays
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According to Exodus 2:12, what did Moses do which forced him to flee to Midian?

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11.
  Old Testament: Which Book? (King James Version)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For the first 8 questions, I'll name a book of the King James Bible, and then ask you to select either the book immediately BEFORE it or AFTER it. The last two questions are general trivia questions.
Average, 10 Qns, ravenskye, Sep 21 07
Average
ravenskye
4328 plays
12.
  The Old Testament Menagerie   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What do you know or remember of these Old Testament verses about various animals? (All passages are from the King James Version of the Bible.)
Average, 10 Qns, alaspooryoric, Jan 04 16
Average
alaspooryoric gold member
506 plays
13.
  Formation of the Old Testaments editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers how and when the Hebrew canon and the Catholic, Protestant, and Ethiopian Old Testaments were formed.
Tough, 10 Qns, skylarb, Jan 06 16
Tough
skylarb
4215 plays
14.
  Maybe You Should Think About That   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The good, bad, and the ugly...did they really make that decision in the Bible? See if you can recognize some of these Biblical people and choices they made! This quiz focuses on the Old Testament! All answers are taken from KJV of the Bible.
Average, 15 Qns, exceller, Jan 11 13
Average
exceller
858 plays
15.
  Fidelity...Not!   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Bible tells us many things about fidelity, loyalty and honesty. Despite all that there were also a large number of betrayals within the good book. Here are some of them.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Aug 06 14
Average
pollucci19 gold member
685 plays
16.
  The Old Testament Test   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of these questions are easy, and some are very hard!
Average, 10 Qns, starry_night, Jun 07 12
Average
starry_night
4724 plays
17.
  A Quick Look at Ten Old Testament Books -- #6    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz takes a look at ten different books in the Old Testament. Your challenge is to correctly match the book with the statements made at the left of the screen. Keep smiling and may God bless.
Easier, 10 Qns, Cowrofl, Oct 27 18
Easier
Cowrofl
Oct 27 18
284 plays
18.
  Impossible Trivia for Bible Experts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know your Bible? You'd better if you want to do well on this quiz! Info is from the Thomas Nelson NKJV Bible and "The Awesome Book of Bible Trivia" by Bob Phillips.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Lucy_Girl, Jan 21 18
Difficult
Lucy_Girl
Jan 21 18
5028 plays
19.
  The Tribes of Israel    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There were twelve sons of Jacob (Israel), but only ten of those sons' names were represented when their descendants settled in the Promised Land. Can you determine which Tribe settled where (with clues referencing the patriarch of the Tribe)?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy, May 13 17
Average
reedy gold member
May 13 17
1152 plays
20.
  A Quick Look at Ten Judges of Israel    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The quiz takes a look at ten different judges of Israel. Your challenge is to match the judges with the statements in ten questions. (The NKJV and NIV were used for this quiz.)
Average, 10 Qns, Cowrofl, Sep 11 16
Average
Cowrofl
209 plays
21.
  A Quick Look at Ten Old Testament Books -- #4   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz takes a look at ten different books in the Old Testament. Your challenge is to correctly match the book with the statements made at the left of the screen. Keep smiling and may God bless.
Average, 10 Qns, Cowrofl, Jun 11 17
Average
Cowrofl
Jun 11 17
239 plays
22.
  Cities of the Old Testament   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz I will give you a description of major events which happened in a city according to the Old Testament. You then will answer with the name of the city. This quiz uses cities and important places which are not in the Promised Land.
Average, 10 Qns, tacobowler, Jan 14 09
Average
tacobowler
1195 plays
23.
  The Miracles of Elijah and Elisha -- #2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz takes a look at the miracles of Elijah and Elisha, two prominent prophets of God. How much do you know about their miracles? (Inspiration for this quiz came after reading 'The Complete Book of Bible Trivia by J. Stephen Lang.)
Average, 10 Qns, Cowrofl, Feb 04 18
Average
Cowrofl
Feb 04 18
197 plays
24.
  Set Fire to the Rain    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Old Testament of the Bible has many examples of spectacular miracles and stupendous events just like the seventh plague in Egypt, a powerful storm of hail mixed with fire and lightning. Here are a few more. (NIV used)
Average, 10 Qns, reedy, May 28 12
Average
reedy gold member
735 plays
25.
  Jesus in the Old Testament    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Some Christians believe that Jesus was in the Old Testament, before His earthly incarnation in the New Testament. Let's look at 15 examples! I primarily used the beautiful Names of God version for this.
Average, 15 Qns, Ceduh, Nov 30 19
Average
Ceduh gold member
Nov 30 19
441 plays
26.
  A Quiz to Work On -- Jobs in the Old Testament   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, I give you an occupation and you tell me which Old Testament character corresponds with it. I did a similar quiz on New Testament characters and it proved popular. So sit back and have some fun. (The NIV was used for this quiz.)
Average, 10 Qns, Cowrofl, Jun 19 22
Average
Cowrofl
Jun 19 22
968 plays
27.
  You Say it Yahweh, I'll Say it Mine    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Shakespeare asked, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Does a name really matter? This quiz will look at the names of God in the Old Testament and what they tell us about the divine.
Average, 10 Qns, tazman6619, Nov 15 11
Average
tazman6619 gold member
637 plays
28.
  A Biblical Game of Chance   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
From as early as biblical times men and women were taking chances that shaped their lives for good or evil. Play this game to see how much you know about these people and the chances they took. (King James Version used for this quiz.)
Average, 15 Qns, Verne47, Nov 23 14
Average
Verne47
441 plays
29.
  Old Testament   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is pretty difficult and will truly tell how much you pay attention to detail. Some questions have their basis in the Apocrypha.
Average, 10 Qns, dumas81, Aug 28 21
Average
dumas81
Aug 28 21
5630 plays
30.
  Something Old Again   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are another ten trivial tidbits, all drawn from the Old Testament of the Bible. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Dec 06 14
Average
CellarDoor gold member
434 plays
31.
  The Stories and the Books   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of the Bible by matching the story with the correct book of the Old Testament. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, LeoDaVinci, Jun 02 16
Average
LeoDaVinci editor
350 plays
32.
  25 Old Testament Place Names -- 'A' to 'Z'   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This quiz takes a look at 25 place names in the Old Testament with questions based on letters of the alphabet. The letters 'X' and 'Y' are combined for one question. (The KJV, NKJV and the NIV were used for this quiz.)
Average, 25 Qns, Cowrofl, Jan 25 16
Average
Cowrofl
885 plays
33.
  Biblical Jewish Holidays    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers many of the Jewish holidays recorded in scripture and shows how some of them relate to Christianity.
Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Apr 03 10
Average
skylarb
1409 plays
34.
  Order! Order! Can I Have Some Order! -- #2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz tests your knowledge of the order books appear in the Hebrew Bible as well as the Old Testament of the English Bible. Some players will likely find it easy while others will find it difficult. (Hope I am not out of order saying that!)
Average, 10 Qns, Cowrofl, Dec 03 12
Average
Cowrofl
507 plays
35.
  Will the Guilty Please Come Forward?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You will be presented with evidence from several Bible crime scenes. See if you can discern between the guilty and the innocent in each of the following scenarios. (I have used the King James Version.)
Average, 10 Qns, JoandMi, Jul 02 10
Average
JoandMi
839 plays
36.
  Old Testament Bible Knowledge   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on the NIV translation and I'll stick to the first ten books of the Old Testament for now. Have fun and God bless.
Average, 10 Qns, spokanemikel, May 23 10
Average
spokanemikel
2317 plays
37.
  Multiple Choice Quiz about The Old Testament   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A few questions mainly dealing with the Old Testament. This quiz also contains material found in the Deuterocanonical Books. All material is taken from the Fireside Study Edition of the New American Bible.
Tough, 10 Qns, batman4ever30, Mar 30 23
Tough
batman4ever30
Mar 30 23
1594 plays
38.
  The Miracles of Elijah and Elisha -- #3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz takes a look at the miracles of Elijah and Elisha, two prominent prophets of God. How much do you know about their miracles? (Inspiration for this quiz came after reading 'The Complete Book of Bible Trivia by J. Stephen Lang.)
Average, 10 Qns, Cowrofl, Feb 24 18
Average
Cowrofl
Feb 24 18
185 plays
39.
  A Quick Look at Ten Old Testament Books -- #3    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz takes a look at ten different books in the Old Testament. Your challenge is to correctly match the book with the statements made at the left of the screen. Keep smiling and may God bless.
Average, 10 Qns, Cowrofl, Jun 14 17
Average
Cowrofl
Jun 14 17
167 plays
40.
  The Tabernacle    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the Old Testament Tabernacle. All references are from the KJV.
Average, 10 Qns, emmer, Mar 24 18
Average
emmer
Mar 24 18
1372 plays
41.
  Ye Old Testament Nights    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Strange (weird and wonderful and downright terrible) things happen under cover of dark. Let's explore some of the more notable nights in the Old Testament. All quotes are taken from the New International Version (NIV).
Average, 10 Qns, JCSon, Dec 06 14
Average
JCSon gold member
498 plays
42.
  A Quick Look at Ten Old Testament Books -- #5    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz takes a look at ten different books in the Old Testament. Your challenge is to correctly match the book with the statements made at the left of the screen. Keep smiling and may God bless.
Average, 10 Qns, Cowrofl, Jun 14 17
Average
Cowrofl
Jun 14 17
205 plays
43.
  Dramatic Moments in the Old Testament    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The idea is simple: I'll set the scene for a dramatic moment in the Old Testament. You simply decide what happened next. All quotes or direct references will come from the Amplified Bible.
Average, 10 Qns, NormanW5, Jan 11 21
Average
NormanW5
Jan 11 21
2818 plays
44.
  A Common Link -- Old Testament Characters -- #2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, I give you names from the Old Testament and you tell me what they have in common. For example: Adam and Eve. Answer: First man and woman. So, sit back and have some fun. (The NIV was used for this quiz.)
Average, 10 Qns, Cowrofl, Oct 07 12
Average
Cowrofl
567 plays
45.
  BT: Old Testament    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This quiz is based on certain events which only occurred in the Old Testament. Hope you all enjoy. KJV used for referencing.
Average, 25 Qns, unknown04, Aug 16 14
Average
unknown04
530 plays
46.
  A Boy and His Dinosaur    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Bible: Dinosaurs and Dragons
Young earth creationists believe that dinosaurs existed with humans and that they helped to inspire dragon legends. What does the Bible say about dinosaurs and dragons? I used multiple translations.
Average, 10 Qns, Ceduh, Dec 08 22
Average
Ceduh gold member
Dec 08 22
136 plays
47.
  Because the Bible says so... 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Because the Bible says so...2" is a quiz based on Bible quotations - not religious traditions. In the second installment of the series the questions come from passages in the Old Testament. The New King James Version is the version used in this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, jandpsdad, Nov 27 20
Average
jandpsdad
Nov 27 20
1849 plays
48.
  Bethel and Dan: Forgotten Temples   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You have heard of the temple of YHWH in Jerusalem but there are also other places of worship in the Bible. Explore two central temples of YHWH in the northern kingdom of Israel, in the cities of Bethel and Dan. (Jerusalem Bible translation)
Tough, 10 Qns, Smilovici, Jul 17 07
Tough
Smilovici
509 plays
49.
  Biblical Hebrew Alphabet and other points    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Biblical Hebrew was fun to learn. It is less structured than Biblical Greek, so I enjoyed it. It is difficult for us Westerners to read right to left, however. Careful or you'll wind up trying to conjugate a proper noun!
Average, 10 Qns, stubdoo, Apr 20 08
Average
stubdoo
457 plays
50.
  New Testament People in the Old Testament    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My previous quiz was about Jesus in the Old Testament. This has a similar theme, but with prophecies in the Old Testament believed by Christians to be about New Testament people. I used the NASB.
Average, 10 Qns, Ceduh, Dec 20 17
Average
Ceduh gold member
Dec 20 17
158 plays
51.
  Old Testament Grab Bag    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about people and events in the Old Testament.
Average, 10 Qns, smile83a, Apr 12 20
Average
smile83a
Apr 12 20
2539 plays
52.
  Bible Fun Part I   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this series about The Bible I will start with Genesis and work my way through all the books of The Bible(one book per question). All references taken from the NIV.
Tough, 10 Qns, J-zilch, Oct 20 21
Tough
J-zilch
Oct 20 21
1486 plays
53.
  Bible Fun Part II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In part two of my Bible Fun series, I will continue from 1 Kings. All references from the NIV.
Average, 10 Qns, J-Zilch, Jun 23 09
Average
J-Zilch
755 plays
54.
  Numbers in the Old Testament    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Old Testament is full of numerical references ... this quiz looks at some of them, and looks at other high and low points in the Bible. All references are from the New International Version (NIV).
Average, 10 Qns, Spaudrey, Dec 20 10
Average
Spaudrey
788 plays
55.
  Biblical Baggage    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We read a lot about people going to and fro in the Bible. Can you say what they carried with them? (NIV Bible used for this quiz)
Average, 10 Qns, Rimrunner, Aug 24 10
Average
Rimrunner
386 plays
56.
  Bible Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, you may be able to learn things from the Bible.
Tough, 10 Qns, Reubenbolo, Jul 25 21
Tough
Reubenbolo
Jul 25 21
306 plays
57.
  Cities of the Old Testament : Promised Land    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz I will give you a description of major events which happened in a city according to the Old Testament. You then will answer with the name of the city. This quiz uses cities and important places which are in the Promised Land.
Average, 10 Qns, tacobowler, Dec 29 09
Average
tacobowler
539 plays
58.
  Old Testament (NIV)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge on a variety of information found in the Old Testament. For this quiz, the NIV version was used.
Tough, 10 Qns, hawkfan15, Jun 15 09
Tough
hawkfan15
1774 plays
59.
  Old Testament Oddities    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Bible is full of many strange and wonderful events. Let's see how well you know some Old Testament trivia. I used the NIV translation for the answers in this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, lisawolfpack, Feb 10 12
Average
lisawolfpack
1699 plays
60.
  More Old Testament Bible Knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hello again, this time I will focus on the next eight books in the Old Testament: 1 Kings through Job. This quiz is based on the NIV.
Tough, 10 Qns, spokanemikel, Mar 17 08
Tough
spokanemikel
1149 plays
61.
  Do You Know Your Old Testament?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know your Old Testament? These are all verses from the Old Testament NIV version. You pick which book it is in and have fun.
Tough, 10 Qns, seanbrady, Jul 17 07
Tough
seanbrady
1112 plays
62.
  Biblical Fire    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see how much you know about one of the most dreaded forces of the Bible, fire. Used to save or destroy, fire is a most powerful weapon. All questions can be found in the King James Version Bible. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, SmogLover, Jan 10 11
Tough
SmogLover
384 plays
63.
  Trivial Who-dun-it - Biblical Edition    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Detective Levi Tickus, is called in to investigate the robbery of some very rare editions of the Bible, used by Early Christians. Instructions continue in Question 1.
Tough, 10 Qns, cae_16682, Sep 17 16
Tough
cae_16682
134 plays
64.
  King Me!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Bible is full of Kings. Ten questions are asked about some of the Kings of Israel and Judah. All Biblical references are from the King James Version of the Bible.
Average, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Aug 06 14
Average
pennie1478 gold member
367 plays
65.
  Oh No! I Think We're Lost!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz I'm going to test your knowledge on the 40 years the Israelites spent in the desert. All references from the NIV. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, j-zilch, Aug 31 11
Average
j-zilch
515 plays
66.
  O My Love! My Love!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So many of my friends have gotten married lately that I had to do a quiz on romantic love from the Old Testament. Hope you enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, JoandMi, Apr 21 13
Average
JoandMi
387 plays
67.
  Biblical Geographic Ups and Downs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mountains and valleys were often the scene of important events in the Bible. See how much you know about about these Old Testament sites.
Tough, 10 Qns, debodun, Sep 28 11
Tough
debodun
359 plays
68.
  Which Old Testament Book?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each question has one word which has a significant meaning in a particular book. You match the right book below to the word above. I've used the KJV.
Average, 10 Qns, cocpreacher, Jul 17 07
Average
cocpreacher
2737 plays
69.
  Bible Fun Part III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In part three of the Bible fun series I will continue from Ecclesiastes. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, J-Zilch, Aug 04 09
Tough
J-Zilch
505 plays
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