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After Israel captured the city of Jericho, God commanded that everything in the city be destroyed or devoted to Him. One man disobeyed by secretly taking some of these items, which caused Israel to lose the next battle.
According to the Bible (KJV 1611), who was this man, from which city did he take the accursed things, and what punishment did he receive?
Answer:
Man: Achan
City: Jericho
Punishment: He and his household were stoned and burned with fire.
Reference: Joshua 7:1–26
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Two believers sold a possession and brought part of the money to the apostles but claimed it was the full amount. Because they lied, both fell down and died.
According to the Bible (KJV 1611), who were these two people, to whom did they lie, and what sin were they guilty of?
Correct Answer:
People: Ananias and Sapphira
They lied to: The Holy Ghost (God)
Sin: Lying to the Holy Ghost
Reference: Acts 5:1–11
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A king saw a handwriting words upon the wall during a great feast, and none of his wise men could understand it. A prophet was then brought in to interpret the writing.
According to the Bible (KJV 1611), who was the prophet, what words were written on the wall, and what did the writing mean for the king?
Answer:
Prophet: Daniel
Words: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN
Meaning: God had numbered the king’s days, found him wanting, and his kingdom would be divided and given to the Medes and Persians.
Reference: Daniel 5:5–28