Places
Known as "the city of palm trees," this location was conquered by the Israelites and later cursed by Joshua.
Jericho
This man, known for his long life, was said to have "walked with God" and was taken to heaven without experiencing death.
Enoch
This Old Testament book tells the story of a woman who stays loyal to her mother-in-law and is rewarded by becoming the great-grandmother of King David.
Ruth
"The _______ of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
fear (Proverbs 1:7)
After Jesus fed 5,000 people, this number of baskets of leftover food was collected.
12 (Matthew 14:20)
This mountain, also called Horeb, is where Elijah heard the "still, small voice" of God.
Mount Sinai
What is the egyptian name of the man who interpreted Pharaoh's dreams.
Zaphnath-Paaneah
This book includes the phrase "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity."
Ecclesiastes
"A friend loves at all times, and a ______ is born for adversity."
brother (Proverbs 17:17)
This number of years represents the length of Israel’s bondage in Egypt before the Exodus.
400 (Genesis 15:13)
This location is known as the place where Jacob wrestled with an angel and received a new name.
Peniel (or Penuel)
This lesser-known prophet was tasked with marrying a prostitute to symbolize Israel's unfaithfulness.
Hosea
This prophetic book contains visions of a valley of dry bones and describes a river that brings life wherever it flows.
Ezekiel
"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its ______."
fruit (Proverbs 18:21)
This number represents the age at which Moses died, after leading the Israelites out of Egypt and wandering in the wilderness.
120 (Deuteronomy 34:7)
Paul preached in this Greek city known for an altar to "an unknown god" during his missionary journeys.
Athens
This prophet warned King David of his sins through the story of a rich man who took a poor man’s only lamb.
Nathan
This minor prophet's book describes a plague of locusts as a metaphor for God’s judgment.
Joel
"Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks ______."
self-control (Proverbs 25:28)
This prophet lay on his left side for this number of days to bear the iniquity of the house of Israel.
390 (Ezekiel 4:5)
This city is where the followers of Jesus were first called "Christians."
Antioch
This minor prophet was commanded by God to lay on his side for 390 days and eat food cooked over cow dung as a symbol of Israel's punishment.
Ezekiel
This Old Testament book is the only one not to mention the name of God explicitly, though divine providence is a central theme.
Esther
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the ______ is understanding."
Holy One (Proverbs 9:10)
This number is significant in the book of Revelation, symbolizing the number of people sealed from all the tribes of Israel.
144,000 (Revelation 7:4)