A Quick Look at Silver and Gold in the Bible Quiz

Answer: Abram

Abram, who later became known as Abraham, is the correct answer. Genesis 13:2 states that Abram was "very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold" but no further details are given. The chapter goes on to tell of Abram opting to live in Canaan and his nephew Lot deciding to live in Sodom. Previously they had lived together. Apparently, Lot was also wealthy. Genesis 13:5 states that Lot also had flocks and herds, and the land was not able to support both of them.

Answer: Israelite women

The Israelite women were instructed by God to obtain silver and gold from the Egyptians before their dramatic departure to Canaan, the Promised Land. According to Scripture, the instructions for the women to obtain silver and gold were given by God to Moses prior to the unleashing of ten vicious plagues on the Pharaoh Egypt. Details can be found in Exodus 3:20-22.

Answer: Bezalel

Bezalel was named by God as a special artisan to design artistic works in gold, silver and bronze for construction of His tabernacle. Details about God requesting Gezalel to undertake the important work can be found in Exodus 31:1-4.

Bezalel is also mentioned in Exodus 35:30, 36:1-2, 37:1, 38:22, 1 Chronicles 2:20, 2 Chronicles 1:5 and Ezra 10:30.

Answer: Moses

Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egypt with the assistance of his brother Aaron and sister Miriam, commanded his people to burn the silver and gold covered idols of their enemies.

Details of Moses' instructions can be found in Deuteronomy 7:23-26. According to the passage, Moses feared the Israelites would become "snared" if they took for themselves the silver or gold that adorned the idols of their enemies.

Answer: Jehoash

Jehoash, king of Israel, plundered silver and gold from the temple in Jerusalem when he defeated King Amaziah of Judah in battle, according to Scripture.

Details can be found in Kings 14:12-14. According to the passage, Jehoash took all the gold, silver and articles found in the house of the LORD. Verse 16 goes on to tell of the death of Jehoash and his son Jeroboam becoming king of Israel.

Answer: Hezekiah

Hezekiah, king of Judah, is the correct answer. According to Scripture, Hezekiah displayed his silver and gold to Babylonian envoys just after God added fifteen years to his life. Hezekiah had been seriously ill and had cried out to the LORD for improved health, Scripture states.

When Hezekiah showed off his wealth, Isaiah, a prophet of God, accurately prophesied that the king's silver and gold would be stolen by the Babylonians.
The story is told in 2 Kings 20:12-17.

Answer: Solomon

Solomon's reign was truly the golden era for Israel. Under his reign, the country enjoyed tremendous prosperity and peace with its neighbors. According to 2 Chronicles 1:14-15, the country's wealth was spectacular. The passage states that Solomon made silver and gold as common as stones in Jerusalem. According to 1 Kings 11:3, Solomon had seven hundred wives and princesses as well as three hundred concubines.

Answer: The disciples

Jesus, when sending His disciples out on a special mission, instructed them not to carry any silver or gold with them. A brief overview of Christ's instructions is contained in Matthew 10:7-10. Similar passages about Jesus giving instructions to the disciples can be found in Mark 6:8-13 and Luke 9:2-6 and Luke 12:2-10.

Answer: Paul

Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, told elders of the early church in Ephesus he coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel. Paul's statement can be found in Acts 20:33. He made the claim as part of a farewell to the Ephesians. Scripture goes on to tell of Paul kneeling and praying with the people, and after they "wept freely" he departed for Jerusalem.

Answer: Peter

Peter, who was accompanied by John, told a crippled beggar, "silver and gold I do not have" when the beggar asked for alms. However, Scripture goes on to tell of Peter miraculously healing the crippled man.

Acts 3:6-8 in the NKJV provides details about the miraculous healing. According to Scripture, the man had been crippled for more than forty years. It states in Acts 3:2 the man was paralyzed from birth, although no further details are given in the chapter. However, Acts 4:22 states the crippled beggar was more than forty years old.

This is the first documented account of a specific miracle performed by the disciples in Acts, a chapter which documents the growth of the early church after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. However, Acts 2:43 states, "many wonders and signs were done through the apostles", but no further information is given.