Short Hand
How do you spell "YOU" in 1 letter
"U"
An active Jehovah's Witness since 1979, this Grammy-winning jazz-pop master gave us the instrumentals "Breezin'" and vocal hits like "Give Me the Night."
What do Philadelphians call a ATM machine?
A MAC machine
After her husband acted foolish, his name meant "Senseless"—this sharp-witted woman saved her household by catering a massive surprise buffet for David’s hungry army.
Abigail
When hiring the prophet Balaam to curse Israel backfired terribly, this Moabite king pivoted to Plan B: sending in pagan party-starters to lure the Israelites into idolatry.
Balak
How do spell "SEE" in 1 letter?
"C"
Baptized in 1973, this lead guitarist for The Shadows—known for his red Fender Stratocaster and distinctive glasses—inspired British rock icons like Eric Clapton and David Gilmour.
Hank Marvin
Jawn
Talk about royal nursery security: when Queen Athaliah went on a family purge, this aunt pulled off the ultimate covert operation by hiding baby Jehoash in a temple storeroom for six whole years.
Jehosheba
Who said this, "You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I am coming to you with the name of Jehovah of armies..."
David
How do you spell "EASY" in 2 letters?
"EZ"
Credited with inventing the slap bass technique while playing with Sly and the Family Stone, this funk legend was baptized in 1975 and later introduced another iconic musician on this list to the faith.
Larry Graham
These sweet colorful toppings on ice cream are called
Jimmies
Jehovah's Love Be Like... Deuteronomy 32:11–12 compares Jehovah's protective care over Israel to this bird hovering over its nest and catching its fledglings on its wings.
Eagle
How do you spell "ENVY" in 2 letters?
"NV"
After studying with Larry Graham, this "Purple Rain" superstar was baptized in 2001, famously door-knocking in Minnesota and using the name "Brother Nelson."
Prince
This Market Street shopping area is called the Fashion District, but what would you your Philadelphian friend call it?
The Gallery
She offered a fleeing enemy general a warm cozy blanket and a fresh glass of milk, only to give him a mind-blowing headache using a tent peg and a mallet.
Located in the Valley of Hinnom south of Jerusalem, this site of ancient child sacrifice to Molech became a symbol of complete and eternal destruction.
Gehenna
How do you spell "EXCESS" in 2 letters?
"XS"
Raised in the faith, this tragic "Queen of Tejano Music" scored a posthumous #1 album on the Billboard 200 with 1995's Dreaming of You.
Many people know this instant meal Top Ramen...but it's called this by Philadelphians
Oodles of noodles
The name of Moses wife who literally saved his life in the wilderness was __________________.
Who is Zipporah?
This daughter of Jezebel seized the throne of Judah by attempting to murder all of her own grandchildren after her son King Ahaziah died.
Athaliah