Bible Characters
Who defeated Goliath with a sling and a stone?
David
Am I my brother's keeper?
Cain (Genesis 4:9)
'The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not…'
Want. (Psalm 23:1)
Which two brothers had a major conflict leading one to kill the other?
Cain and Abel
How many days and nights did it rain during the flood in Noah's story?
40 days and 40 nights (Genesis 7:12).
Who was swallowed by a great fish after running away from God's instructions?
Jonah
Here am I. Send me!
Isaiah (Isaiah 6:8)
'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only…'
Begotten Son. (John 3:16)
Which woman was turned into a pillar of salt after looking back at Sodom?
Lot's wife
What food did God provide for the Israelites in the wilderness?
Manna, and quail (Exodus 16).
Who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver?
Judas
Speak, for your servant is listening.
Samuel (1 Samuel 3:10; wording varies by translation)
'I can do all things through Christ which…'
Strengtheneth me. (Philippians 4:13)
What did Esau trade to Jacob for a bowl of stew?
His birthright
What happened when the walls of Jericho fell?
Israel marched around the city as instructed, and after the final march and trumpet blast, the walls fell (Joshua 6).
Which woman hid Israel's spies in Jericho?
Rahab
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.
Job (Job 13:15 in the KJV)
'Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto…'
Thine own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5)
Which king took Bathsheba and arranged for her husband Uriah to die in battle?
King David
What happened when Peter tried to walk on water toward Jesus?
He became afraid, began sinking, and Jesus caught him (Matthew 14:28–31).
Who was the left-handed judge who killed King Eglon of Moab?
Ehud (Judges 3:15–22)
Who said, 'You are the man!' after confronting a king about his sin?
Nathan the prophet, confronting King David (2 Samuel 12:7)
'Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of…'
Things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)
Which woman killed Sisera by driving a tent peg through his head?
Jael (Judges 4:17–22)
After Jesus rose from the dead, which disciple initially said he needed to see the wounds before believing?
Thomas (John 20:24–29).