Bible People Trivia

61. The twelve tribes of Israel came from the twelve sons of which Israelite patriarch, who did not need a ladder to move them around?

From Quiz House of the Rising Son

Answer: Jacob

Jacob, also known as Israel, was the son of Isaac and Rebecca and grandson of Abraham and Sarah. His sons were the progenitors of the twelve tribes of Israel. In a dream, which has come to be known as "Jacob's Ladder", Jacob had a vision of a ladder between earth and heaven, upon which angels traveled back and forth. At the top of the ladder was God, who promised Jacob that his descendants would spread out in all directions and the land Jacob lived in would be their homeland. Jacob named that land Bethel (House of God).

From Quiz Twelve of a Kind

Answer: Matthias

Many people are unaware of Matthias as an apostle. He was chosen by the other apostles as the replacement for Judas Iscariot after his betrayal. He is the only apostle that was not personally chosen by Christ, as he had already died. He is believed to have spread the word along the coast of the Caspian Sea. He is believed to have been stoned to death in Aethiopia, near the upper Nile.

From Quiz Who's Your Wifey?

Answer: Priscilla

Find the answer in Acts 18:1-2 and 1 Corinthians 16:19. Claudius expelled all Jews from Rome, and being Jews, Aquila and Priscilla traveled to Corinth. This is where they met Paul who was of the same occupation. They were tent makers, and began to travel together.

From Quiz Follow That Prophet!

Answer: Miriam

Miriam was named as a prophetess in Micah 6:4 and Exodus 15: 20,21. Her ministry was firstly to save her brother and secondly to lead the people of Israel in worship after their deliverance from Egypt. Prophets were named amongst those who led worship in several places in scripture including Heman, called the "king's seer" in 1 Chronicles 25:5-6 (NIV). He had "fourteen sons and three daughters" who served at the direction of their father for the music in the house of the Lord with cymbals, harps, and lyres". Though women are not among the prophets of Israel who had a book named after them, they nonetheless performed an important role on a number of pivotal occasions throughout the Old and New Testaments.

From Quiz Good People Doing Right and Evil People Doing Sin

Answer: Her mother, Herodias

Salome danced for Herod on his birthday. Herod was so pleased with her dancing that he allowed her to have whatever she pleased. After consulting with her mother, Herodias, she asked for the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Herod had thoughts of killing John but was worried what the people would think, because they saw John as a prophet. Nevertheless, Herod had John--who was in prison--beheaded. John was in prison, because he told Herod that he should not marry Herodias, who at the time was married to Herod's brother, Philip. (It was Philip who was the father of Salome.) The story of John's beheading can be found in Matthew 14:1-12 and Mark 6:14-29.

From Quiz Biblical Dark Sides

Answer: He disguised himself as Esau.

Rebecca was also involved with the deception of Isaac who was very old and blind at this time. Favoring her younger son, she devised the plan after hearing Isaac give the commission to Esau. Esau was to hunt wild game, prepare it as food, then Isaac would bless his elder son. She killed some goats and made the meal for Jacob to take to his father. She also had Jacob dress in Esau's garments and wear animal skins on his neck and arms to imitate Esau. Jacob, whose name means "he who supplants", was able to deceive his father and steal the blessing, much to the fury of Esau. This passage is found in Genesis 27.

From Quiz Biblical Priests

Answer: Levi-Kohath

The Israelite priests were of the Kohathite clan of the tribe of Levi. The first Israelite priest was Aaron (Exodus 28), who was the brother of Moses. The Israelite priests were called to be set apart for Yahweh, and had to follow all the rules in the book of Leviticus.

From Quiz Unusual Names in the Bible

Answer: "When he is dead it shall be sent"

Methuselah was the son of a prophet and the grandfather of Noah. He lived to be 969 years old. During the time he lived, people were so wicked it made God sad that he had ever created humans. Methuselah's descendant Noah, was the only righteous man God could find. Methuselah's name means "When he is dead it shall be sent". After Methuselah died, God sent the flood that wiped out the world. Because Noah had obeyed God and built the ark, his family were the only humans that were saved (Genesis 5:25-27).

From Quiz What's the Question?

Answer: Who is Ham?

Ham, Shem and Japheth were the three sons of Noah. Ham was the father of four sons Cush, Mizraim, Phut and Canaan. Biblical scholars believe that there were several foul deeds perpetrated by Ham and his sons, none suitable for discussion on a family friendly site. Wikipedia gives several gory details. Genesis 9:21-23.

From Quiz Sorry, I Didn't Catch Your Name

Answer: Potiphar

This Bible account is found in Genesis chapter 39. Archaeological findings indicate that Egyptian houses were set up so that one had to pass through the main living quarters in order to reach the storerooms. Thus, even after Potiphar's wife made her desire for Joseph known, he could not avoid encountering her while performing his regular duties.

From Quiz Eyes of the Soul

Answer: Moses; Exodus

Moses was born of an Israelite family, but since the Egyptians were killing all Israelite boys, his mother hid him. The well-known story goes that Moses was found in bulrushes by an Egyptian princess, who raised him as her son. When Moses grew up, the Lord spoke to him from a burning bush, saying, "Go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people out of Egypt." (Exodus 3:10) In obedience, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt in the Book of Exodus. Three months after leaving Egypt, the Israelites stopped by Mount Sinai. There, God descended on Mount Sinai to speak to Moses, who went up to the mountain top. The rest of the Israelites were forbidden to go, and remained behind with Aaron. Later, after offering up sacrifices, Moses and the elders all ascended the mountain and saw God. However, Moses alone entered the cloud where the Lord was and spoke to him face to face. There, the Lord gave him commandments for the future of the Israelites.

From Quiz A is for Ahithophel?

Answer: Abednego

Abednego's actual Hebrew name was Azariah but his name was changed to Abednego by the chief offical under Nebuchadnezzar. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (originally Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah) refused to worship a large golden idol as ordered. They were thrown into a furnace to be burned alive. When Nebuchadnezzar saw them walking around in the fire unhurt, he called them out. He then ordered that anyone who said anything against their god should be cut into pieces and their houses turned into rubble because "no other god can save in this way". (Daniel 3:29). You can read the entire story of the fiery furnace in Daniel 3.

From Quiz Not Center Stage

Answer: Cozbi

While camped at Shittim, the Israelites began to fraternize with the native Midianites which was against the Hebrews' religious law. Using Zimri and Cozbi as an example, Phineas the son of the high priest, killed them both in a single stroke of a javelin. This passage is found in Numbers 25. When God says "NO", this passage says, He means "NO"!

From Quiz Old Testament People in New Testament

Answer: Ruth

Ruth is the correct answer. According to the book of Ruth, she was from Moab and after her husband Chilion died, she ended up becoming the bride of Boaz. Scripture goes on to state Boaz and Ruth were parents of Obed, who was the father of Jesse. Jesse, of course, was the father of David, one of the most famous kings in Israel's history. Ruth is mentioned only once in the New Testament.

From Quiz Kind, clever or corrupt - catching Kings!

Answer: David

David's killing of Goliath caused the Philistine army to flee, leaving victory to King Saul. After the death of Saul, David became king of the southern kingdom (Judah) while Saul's son Ish-bosheth was king of the northern kingdom (Israel). In 993 BC David became the second king of the united Kingdom of Israel after the murder of Ish-bosheth brought to an end the war between Israel and Judah. He ruled for 33 years. David was an important figure in Jewish, Christian and Islamic cultures and was seen as a powerful and good ruler, but not without flaws. David is believed to be the author of many of the psalms in the Bible.

From Quiz Many Are Called, More Check Facebook

Answer: John the Baptist

The story of Jesus coming to John the Baptist to be baptized can be found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. John the Baptist, who preached of the coming Messiah, was put to death by Herod Antipas.

From Quiz Five-Letter Names in the Bible

Answer: Aaron

The correct answer is Aaron, of course. According to Exodus 6:20, he was the oldest son of Amram and Jochebed, a daughter of Levi. Verse 23 goes on to state Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab of the house of Judah and they had four sons -- Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. Aaron, of course, played a key role in helping his brother Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt into the Promised Land. The exploits of Moses, Aaron and Miriam are told in Exodus as well as Leviticus and Numbers. Aaron is described as a saint in Psalm 106:16 in both the KJV and the NKJV. (However, in the NIV the passage describes Aaron as being "consecrated to the LORD.") The chapter recalls the tribulations of the Israelites in the wilderness. The passage in regards to Aaron makes mention of the LORD dealing with the rebellion of Dathan and Abiram which is reported in Numbers 16. According to Numbers 20:22-29, Aaron died on Mount Hor and the Israelites mourned for him for thirty days.

From Quiz Love Can Be Found Online

Answer: Mary

Christians believe that Mary was the woman that God chose to give birth to his son. He placed Jesus into Mary's womb, so she was still a virgin when she was pregnant with Jesus. At the time, her husband Joseph was furious, because he had a tough time believing that she was still a virgin and pregnant. Eventually, however, he came to see that this was God's doing, and he and his family lived a happy life together. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke tell of Mary's pregnancy and Jesus' birth.

From Quiz That's Saul Folks!

Answer: The apostle Saul

"After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them, and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them." (Acts 18 v. 1-3)

From Quiz Biblical Bad Girls

Answer: Lot's wife

Lot was living in Sodom with his wife (only named Ildeth or Edith in Jewish folklore) and his two daughters. Two angels came as men to guide them to safety before God destroyed the city. One of the men said to them, "Flee for your lives! Don't look back and don't stop anywhere in the plain! Flee to the mountains or you will be swept away" (Genesis 19, ESV). Later, we learn that "But Lot's wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt" (ESV). Could it have been that she also looked back in her heart to what they had left behind, not just the foolish act of physically turning around to look? We can only surmise. It may have been the burning sulphur that turned her to salt.

From Quiz Bible Firsts

Answer: Jacob and Esau

Isaac was 60 years old when they were born. (Genesis 25: 23-26)

From Quiz Pair Us Up --The Knowns and Unknowns

Answer: Deborah

Genesis 35:8. This woman was buried in Bethel under an oak tree called Allon-bachuth.

From Quiz Biblical Heroes and Villains

Answer: Herod

The wise men came to town (Jerusalem) and asked about the "newborn" king, because they wanted to worship him. Herod, who was the current king, became paranoid and asked the wise men to report back to him when they found the messiah. Being "wise men", they were able to figure out Herod's plan and went home the opposite way. Matthew 2:16 says, "Herod was furious when he realized that the wise men had outwitted him. He sent soldiers to kill all the boys in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, based on the wise men's report of the star's first appearance."

From Quiz People Alphabetically in the Bible' M' to 'Z'

Answer: Naaman

Naaman considered himself snubbed when Elisha sent a messenger to him telling him to go and wash seven times in the Jordan, but once his servants persuaded him to do it, it worked! Read the story in II Kings chapter 5 onwards. Nahum was one of the twelve minor prophets of Judah. See the Book of Nahum. Sure, we all met Noah in Sunday school. If not, he was the believing man of God who built the ark. Genesis chapters 5-9 tell an amazing story of the faith of man and the faithfulness of God. Nicodemus was a Jewish ruler who 'came to Jesus by night'. John 3:1-2

From Quiz Men and Women of the Bible

Answer: Hiram

Hiram was King of Tyre and made an alliance with King David.

From Quiz Children in the Bible

Answer: Isaac

Thankfully, God provided a sacrificial ram to replace Isaac. (Genesis 22:1-18)

From Quiz Not Your Average Joes

Answer: A field he owned

Acts 4:36-37 tells us how Joseph Barnabas sold a field that he owned, in order to bring money to the Apostles. Acts 9:27 also tells us how it was Joseph Barnabas (here, he is referred to just as plain old Barnabas) who introduced the converted Paul to the rest of the apostles when he returned to Jerusalem. Joseph Barnabas also went on several journeys with Paul. Joseph Barnabas was eventually venerated as the Patron Saint of Cyprus, where he was martyred around 61 A.D.

From Quiz Satan

Answer: "A serpent."

"Now the Serpent was the most cunning of all the animals that the Lord God had made. The Serpent asked the woman, 'Did God really tell you not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?'" (Genesis 3:1) Like he didn't know!

From Quiz Which Biblical Character am I?

Answer: Deborah

'But Deborah Rebekah's nurse died, and she was buried beneath Bethel under an oak: and the name of it was called Allonbachuth.' (Genesis 35:8) In Genesis 24:59 we learn Deborah came with Rebekah. Strangely enough Deborah's death is mentioned and Rebekah's is not. Only Rebekah's burial place is mentioned in Genesis 49:31.

From Quiz Famous Females (in the Bible)

Answer: Mary

Martha, who was Mary's sister, scolded Mary for not helping her prepare dinner. However, Jesus said that Mary was doing right by listening to him preach because the eternal is always more important than the earthly. (John 12:1-8)

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