Maths
If Abraham was 86 when Ishmael was born and 100 when Isaac was born, then what was the age difference between Ishmael and Isaac?
14 years.
When did the apostle Paul die?
It was likely in about the year 65 C.E. when a fire had devastated Rome the year before, and according to Roman historian Tacitus, Nero falsely blamed the Christians. Nero then initiated a brutal campaign of persecution against them.
When did Brother Nathan Knorr visit the South Africa branch?
1948
Did the man really want to bury his father at Luke 9:59? Explain.
The wording likely does not mean that the man had just lost his father in death and was asking only to make funeral arrangements. Had this been the case, it is unlikely that he would have been there talking to Jesus. In the ancient Middle East, a death in the family would be followed very quickly by a funeral, generally on the same day.
In how many languages were Bible books released in July 2025?
14
(jw.org > News > Bible Books Released in 14 Languages During July 2025)
If Noah passed away in 2020 B.C.E. and Abraham entered Canaan in 1943 B.C.E. at the age of 75, could they have known each other?
No. Abraham was born in 2018 B.C.E., two years after Noah had passed away.
Who were the two key figures responsible for burying Jesus?
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. (John 19:38-40)
When was the first Kingdom Hall constructed in Albania?
2025
What was a sabbath day’s journey? (Acts 1:12)
The distance an Israelite was allowed to travel on the Sabbath. (1.2 km)
When was the complete New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures released?
1961
How long did Jehoiakim reign as king of Judah? (Daniel 1:1,2)
11 years (from the time he was appointed by Egypt’s Pharaoh Necho)
At what age did Ezekiel start his prophetic ministry? (Ezekiel 1:1)
30 years old.
Where in South Africa was the first branch office established?
Durban, in 1910 (g01 9/22 pp. 25-27)
What were some ways someone could gain Roman citizenship?
a) Through a sum of money; b) as an award from the emperor; c) granted by a master to their slave; d) as a veteran of the auxiliary forces discharged from the Roman army; and e) by inheritance.
How many women in the Christian Greek Scriptures are named Mary?
Six
If Daniel had the chance to return to Jerusalem, how many years would he have lived in Babylon?
10 years (Jeremiah 39:1, 2)
When did Baruch begin serving as Jeremiah's secretary?
At 23 years od (Jeremiah 25:1-3; 36:1, 4)
What year did the Bible Students realize that 1914 would mark the end of "the appointed times of the nations"? (Luke 21:24)
1870 (Revelation Climax, Box/Picture on page 105)
What does it mean when Jehovah is described as sitting above the angels? (Ezekiel 1:26)
"The cherubs support his sovereignty, and he can send them to any spot in the universe to carry out his sovereign will. They, like all of God’s holy angels, carry out Jehovah’s decisions as his ministers, or agents." (Pure Worship, pg. 33, par 9)
Which Bible books are referred to as the Law and the Prophets?
“The Law” refers to the Bible books of Genesis through Deuteronomy. “The Prophets” refers to the prophetic books of the Hebrew Scriptures.
How do we know that Jonathan was 30 years or older to David?
King Saul ruled for 40 years and then David became king. David was 30 years old when he became king. (2 Samuel 5:4) That means when David was born in 1107 B.C.E. (1 Sam. 16:1), Saul had already been ruling Israel for 10 years from 1117 B.C.E. When Saul became king, Jonathan was at least 20 years because he was serving in the military. (Numbers 1:3) So, 20 plus 10 equals 30 years.
How many rulers did Nebuchadnezʹzar appoint in Judah?
Two (2) [Jer 37:1; 40:5]
What is the oldest Assembly Hall that was ever built or acquired?
The Queens Assembly Hall in Long Island City, New York, U.S.A., which has been used for 60 years.
Why does Genesis 11:31 state that “Terah took Abram his son” and others of his family and went out of Ur, rather than Abraham taking the lead?
Terah was still the patriarchal head. He agreed to go with Abram and thus was credited with moving the family to Haran. (Watchtower, August 15, 2006, pg. 15)
In which city was the Greek version of the Hebrew Scriptures, called the Septuagint, produced?
Alexandria, Egypt