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Quiz about People Alphabetically in the Bible M to Z
Quiz about People Alphabetically in the Bible M to Z

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


Well folks, we continue our wanderings through the pages of the Bible. Who do you know, and whom can I introduce to you?

A multiple-choice quiz by Gandi. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Gandi
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
304,489
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2644
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. This man was in the wrong place at the wrong time, perhaps. He was a servant of a high priest who had his ear cut off by Peter. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which 'captain of the host' (II Kings 5:1) was miraculously cured of his leprosy by Elisha? (When he followed the instructions!) Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the son of Ruth and Boaz and the father of Jesse? He was also an ancestor of Joseph, husband of Mary. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard bought Joseph from the Ishmaelites? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. We'll have to miss Q, sorry, so on to R.
Who was the prostitute who hid the Israeli spies sent out by Joshua, hiding them on her roof under flax stalks?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who was the son of Manoah who was dedicated to God and of whom it was said that "no razor shall come on his head"? (Judges 13:15) Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was the lady who, having been widowed from the two sons without conceiving, duped her father-in-law into fathering her child? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of the Hittite whose murder was arranged by King David, as he wanted the Hittite's wife? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. We are going to put V and W together:
Who was the queen of Persia before Esther?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. And lastly Z:
Who was the man of minimal stature who climbed a sycamore tree?
Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This man was in the wrong place at the wrong time, perhaps. He was a servant of a high priest who had his ear cut off by Peter.

Answer: Malchus

Jesus reprimanded Peter and restored Malchus' ear. Luke 25:22
Mordecai was Esther's cousin and guardian, who with Esther defeated the plan of Haman to destroy the Jewish nation. Read Esther for a fascinating story of courage.
Mephibosheth was the crippled son of Jonathan. Because of their friendship David affirmed himself over the boy. II Samuel 4:4
Methuselah lived for 969 years, so I am sure a LOT of people met him! Genesis 5:27
2. Which 'captain of the host' (II Kings 5:1) was miraculously cured of his leprosy by Elisha? (When he followed the instructions!)

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
3. Who was the son of Ruth and Boaz and the father of Jesse? He was also an ancestor of Joseph, husband of Mary.

Answer: Obed

We find Obed's ancestry in Ruth 4:21-22 and his place in Joseph's family tree in Matthew 1:5-6.
Onesimus was a slave of Philemon, converted under the preaching of Paul. Colossians 4:9
Othniel was a judge of Israel for forty years. Judges 3:7
Og was the king of Bashan, defeated at the battle of Edrei by Moses. Numbers 21:33
4. Which officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard bought Joseph from the Ishmaelites?

Answer: Potiphar

The story of Potiphar starts in Genesis 37:36.
Philip was a deacon in charge of food distribution. When he left Jerusalem to spread the Gospel, he concentrated on Samaria.
Patmos was a barren island situated in the Aegean Sea to which the Apostle John was banished.
Perez was one of the twin sons of Tamar, fathered by Judah. His brother was Zerah. Genesis 38 tells you the story.
5. We'll have to miss Q, sorry, so on to R. Who was the prostitute who hid the Israeli spies sent out by Joshua, hiding them on her roof under flax stalks?

Answer: Rahab

Rahab bargained their lives for the lives of herself and her family. Read this story in Joshua 2.
Ruth was the widowed daughter-in-law who chose to stay with Naomi, her mother-in-law, and vowed '...your people will be my people, and your God will be my God..' Ruth 1:16
Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Her story begins in Genesis 29.
Rebeccah was the 'lady at the well' that became the wife of Isaac. Read her life story in Genesis 24.
6. Who was the son of Manoah who was dedicated to God and of whom it was said that "no razor shall come on his head"? (Judges 13:15)

Answer: Samson

The story of Samson's weaknesses and his ultimate triumph, at death, are told in Judges, from chapter 13.
Samuel was a judge, a prophet and a priest. His story is told in I Samuel 1-28.
Sennacherib was a king of Assyria. 2 Kings 18:13
Shadrach was one of the three young Jewish men who, with Daniel, defied King Nebuchadnezzar's orders to bow to the idol he had made of himself. Daniel 3:16-18
7. Who was the lady who, having been widowed from the two sons without conceiving, duped her father-in-law into fathering her child?

Answer: Tamar

Tamar's story is told in Genesis 38.
Terah was the father of Abraham. Genesis 11:27
Tabitha was a disciple at Joppa, also called Dorcas. Acts 9:36
Thomas was a disciple. He was sometimes called doubting Thomas as he would not believe that Jesus had risen from the dead until he saw with his own eyes. John 20:27
8. What is the name of the Hittite whose murder was arranged by King David, as he wanted the Hittite's wife?

Answer: Uriah

Uriah's story of love, intrigue and murder can be found in 2 Samuel 11.
Uzziah was a king of Jerusalem. (2 Kings 15:1-7) He was also called Azzariah.
Uzzah was the son of Abinadab. He was the unfortunate young man who tried to steady the Ark, and he died. (2 Samuel 6:3-8)
Ur was the place where Abraham grew up. It's usually referred to as Ur of the Chaldees (Chaldeans). Genesis 11:26-28
9. We are going to put V and W together: Who was the queen of Persia before Esther?

Answer: Vashti

Esther's story is one of great courage as well as loyalty to her people, the Jews, and well worth reading in the book of Esther.
The witch of Endor was the woman with a 'familiar spirit' that Saul consulted. I Samuel 28:7
Most of us remember the wife of Lot looking back at the destruction of evil, and being turned into a pillar of salt. (Genesis 19:26) She is never named in the Bible.
We find the widow of Zeraphath gathering sticks to cook her last meal, as she and her son had nothing left to eat, when Elijah found her. See I Kings 17:8 onwards.
10. And lastly Z: Who was the man of minimal stature who climbed a sycamore tree?

Answer: Zaccheus

Zaccheus made a plan to see Jesus! See the tale in Luke 19 onwards.
Zacharias was the father of John the Baptist, husband of Elizabeth. See Luke Chapter 1.
Zadok was a priest, a descendant of Aaron. Find him in 2 Samuel 15:24 onwards.
Zerubabbel led the first group of Jewish exiles from Babylon back to Jerusalem. His story is told in Ezra Chapters 2-5.
Source: Author Gandi

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