Prophets
What prophet was put in the lion's den but was unharmed because he had God's protection?
Daniel
How many books are in the Old Testament?
39
How old was Sarah when she gave birth to Isaac?
90 years old
What kind of diet was eaten in the Old Testament?
Bread, olive oil, wine, beans, lentils, olives, fruits (figs, dates, pomegranates), dairy (milk, cheese, butter), fish, with meat being reserved for feasts or special occasions (Lamb was common, but not a daily staple for most people) Similar to the modern Mediterranean diet
Who had his hair cut off in the Old Testament, and as a consequence, lost all his strength?
Samson
What prophet was sent as a missionary to the Ninevites?
Jonah
What language was the Bible originally written in?
Hebrew
How old was the oldest person in the Old Testament (Methuselah)?
969 years old
When was the Old Testament first translated (from Hebrew into Greek)?
3rd century BCE
Why did Abraham attempt to sacrifice his son Isaac?
God commanded him to as a test of his faith, loyalty, and obedience.
Who was the first prophet?
Adam
When was the first book in the Old Testament written? (Genesis)
Around 1440-1400 BCE
How old was Noah when the flood began?
600 years old
Which religion(s) use the Old Testament?
Christianity, and Judaism (Islam believes in Old Testament Prophets like Abraham and Moses and some teachings like the Ten Commandments, but view the Quran as the ultimate scripture)
How many times did God write the 10 commandments on stone tables for Moses?
Twice (He broke the first set after he saw the Israelites worshipping a golden calf)
How many books in the Bible did Moses write?
Which Old Testament book is the longest?
Psalms (It has the most chapters, 150) according to most sources
However Jeramiah has the most words in the original manuscript (33,002 vs 30,147 in Psalms), making it the longest in word count.
How old was Joseph when he was sold into slavery by his brothers?
17 years old
Law, History, Poetry, Prophets
Who were the two men in the Old Testament that never died, but instead ascended directly into heaven?
Enoch and Elijah