Geography
Where did Abraham almost sacrifice the son he loved, Isaac?
The land of Moriah
Genesis 22:2
“I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty.”
Elijah — 1 Kings 19:10
I stopped David from killing my husband, Nabal, and later became one of David's wives. Who am I?
Abigail. — 1 Samuel 25
Who was Israel’s first and only named female judge, and which battle did she help lead Israel into?
Deborah; the battle against Sisera and King Jabin’s Canaanite army. — Judges 4
I was hired to curse Israel, but every time I opened my mouth, God caused me to bless them instead. Who am I?
Balaam — Numbers 22–24
On what mountain did Moses die after viewing the Promised Land?
Mount Nebo
(Deuteronomy 34:1–5)
“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Who said it, and to whom?
Mordecai said it to Esther. — Esther 4:14
My brothers wanted to kill Joseph, but I convinced them to throw him into a pit instead. Who am I?”
Reuben (Genesis 37:21–22)
During temple repairs, the Book of the Law was discovered and read before which king, causing him to tear his robes?
King Josiah. — 2 Chronicles 34:14–19
I set up golden calves, appointed my own priests, and established my own festivals. When a prophet condemned me, I reached toward him and my hand shriveled. Who am I?
King Jeroboam — 1 Kings 12–13
Where did Moses strike the rock, causing him to be denied entry into the Promised Land?
Meribah. (Numbers 20:11–13)
“I am doing a great work and cannot come down.”
Nehemiah — Nehemiah 6:3
I was struck with Naaman’s leprosy after secretly accepting the gifts my master Elisha had refused.
Gehazi. — 2 Kings 5:20–27
Which priest gave David holy bread and Goliath’s sword, only to be executed later on Saul’s orders?
Ahimelech. — 1 Samuel 21:1–9; 22:16–19.
God made a covenant of peace with me after I drove a spear through an Israelite man and a Midianite woman, stopping a plague that killed 24,000. Who am I?
Phinehas — Numbers 25:7–13
Where did Jacob wrestle with God?
Peniel (Penuel) — Genesis 32:30
“Don’t be afraid. Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Elisha, to his servant — 2 Kings 6:16
I died without any sons, so my daughters asked Moses to give them an inheritance among my relatives. Who am I?
Zelophehad. — Numbers 27:1–7.
Which prophetess did Josiah’s officials consult after the Book of the Law was found in the temple?
Huldah. — 2 Kings 22:8–20.
I was killed when a woman dropped a millstone on my head, but I ordered my armor-bearer to finish me off so no one could say a woman killed me. Who am I?
Abimelek (Abimelech) — Judges 9:53–54
In what city was a Levite’s concubine raped, setting off a war that nearly wiped out the tribe of Benjamin?
Gibeah (a town belonging to Benjamin). — Judges 19:14–25; 20:12–14
“If I perish, I perish."
Esther — Esther 4:16
After Jericho fell, I secretly took items devoted to destruction and hid them beneath my tent, bringing judgment on Israel. Who am I?
Achan. — Joshua 7:20–26
Which prophet tore a new cloak into twelve pieces to symbolize the division of Israel’s kingdom?
Ahijah — 1 Kings 11:29–31
What word were the Ephraimites required to pronounce correctly to prove their identity?
Shibboleth — Judges 12:5–6