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Difficult Bible Person Quiz.

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  Medium difficulty quiz of people in the Bible?

 

  1. Whose ear did Peter cut off?
    This person was a slave to the high priest.

    Peter cut the ear of Malchus, the slave.
     

  2. Who was the first disciple that Jesus called?
    He was a fisherman. He had a brother.

    Andrew the fisherman was the first disciple Jesus called.
     

  3. Who was the first person to be taken to Heaven, alive?
    He was the father of Methuselah.

    Enoch was the first person to be taken straight to heaven.
     

  4. Who is King David's father?
    David was the shepherd who killed Goliath.

    Jesse was King David's father.
     

  5. Who was the person that the donkey talked to?
    An angel blocked the donkey's path.

    The donkey spoke to Balaam, who was riding him.
     

  6. Who was the last king mentioned in the Bible?
    He was a ruthless Babylonian.

    Nebuchadnezzar was the last king mentioned in the Bible.
     

  7. Who was the first King of Israel?
    Samuel appointed him.

    The people insisted on a king and Samuel appointed Saul.
     

  8. He was the greatest judge in Israel.
    He was the last judge in Israel.

    Samuel is considered the greatest biblical judge.
     

  9. Who paid for Jesus' ministry?
    She was the most devoted disciple of Jesus.

    Mary Magdalene was very devoted and rich and paid for the ministry.
     

  10. Which man owned a coat of many colors?
    He gave the coat to his son. This made the brothers jealous.

    Jacob owned a coat of many colors and gave it to his son Joseph.
     

  11. Which woman did King David have an affair with?
    He saw her bathing naked on the housetop next door.

    King David had an affair with a married woman named Bathsheba.
     

  12. This disciple of Christ had a fiery temper.
    His name was originally Simon. Jesus changed his name.

    Simon Peter was known for having a temper and flying off the handle.
     

  13. This criminal was released at Jesus' trial.
    Pontius Pilate gave the Jews the option to let go of Jesus or this man.

    Barabbas the criminal was released at the trial of Jesus.
     

  14. Who is the father of the Twelve Tribes of Israel?
    The twelve tribes came from his twelve sons.

    Jacob is the father of twelve sons who created the twelve tribes.
     

  15. This king is considered the wisest ever.
    He built a grand temple and did many other things of interest.

    Solomon is considered the wisest king ever.
     

  16. This person replaced Elijah.
    He caused bears to attack some spoiled brats. They teased him about being bald.

    Elisha was the apprentice of Elijah. Elisha replaced Elijah.
     

  17. The plan was to sacrifice this individual on the altar.
    He was Abraham's son.

    Isaac was to be sacrificed on the altar, but God decided not to.
     

  18. Who was the only female judge in Israel?
    She told Barak to take 10,000 men to battle against Sisera.

    Debra was the only female judge in Israel.
     

  19. Which twin was born with a body full of red hair?
    His brother was Jacob.

    Esau was the twin brother born with red hair.
     

  20. Who was the woman who gave birth to Ishmael?
    She was the maid to Abraham's wife, Sarah.

    Haggar gave birth to Ishmael by Abraham at Sarah's insistence.
     

  21. Who is Samuel's mother?
    While she prayed to God for a son, the priest, Eli, thought she was drunk.

    Hanna was thought to be drunk when she prayed for a son.
     

  22. In the Old Testament's last book, who was the Last Prophet?
    He prophesied the coming of John the Baptist 400 years before he came.

    Malachi was the last prophet in the Old Testament.
     

  23. Who was the harlot that housed Joshua's two spies?
    She identified her home to the Israelites by tying a red cord to her window.

    Rahab was a prostitute who hid two spies in her house.
     

  24. What is the name of the Jewish Supreme Court that ensured all activities?
    This religious court falsely arrested Jesus.

    The Sanhedrin was the religious leadership during the time of Jesus.
     

  25. He is the father of John the Baptist and the husband of Elizabeth.
    They were old and barren, but Gabriel said they would give birth.

    Zachariah is an Aaronic priest and father of John the Baptist.

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