Hard Bible trivia
100 hard Bible trivia questions for people who know their Bible well. These come from our Hard Mode quizzes, with the King James verse behind every answer.
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GenesisAfter killing Abel, Cain dwelt in the land of ___.
- Uz
- Goshen
- Shinar
- Nod
Answer: D. Nod · Genesis 4:16 · More Genesis questions
ExodusWho was Moses' wife, given to him by the priest of Midian?
- Elisheba
- Zipporah
- Jochebed
- Miriam
Answer: B. Zipporah · Exodus 2:21 · More Exodus questions
DeuteronomyHow old was Moses when he died?
- A hundred and ten years
- A hundred and thirty years
- Ninety years
- A hundred and twenty years
Answer: D. A hundred and twenty years · Deuteronomy 34:7 · More Deuteronomy questions
GenesisHow old was Sarah when she died, the only woman whose age Genesis gives?
- 120
- 130
- 127
- 137
Answer: C. 127 · Genesis 23:1 · More Genesis questions
2 KingsHow many Assyrians did the angel of the LORD smite in the camp that night?
- A hundred fourscore and five thousand
- Seventy thousand
- Forty and two thousand
- Ten thousand
Answer: A. A hundred fourscore and five thousand · 2 Kings 19:35 · More 2 Kings questions
MatthewJesus told Peter to find tribute money in the mouth of what?
- A great fish
- A net of fishes
- The fish that first cometh up
- The largest fish
Answer: C. The fish that first cometh up · Matthew 17:27 · More Matthew questions
PsalmsHow many verses does Psalm 117, the shortest psalm, contain?
- 3
- 2
- 6
- 5
Answer: B. 2 · Psalm 117:2 · More Psalms questions
GenesisHow old was Noah when the flood waters came upon the earth?
- 600
- 500
- 700
- 950
Answer: A. 600 · Genesis 7:6 · More Genesis questions
ActsBy interpretation, what was the disciple Tabitha of Joppa also called?
- Dorcas
- Lydia
- Damaris
- Bernice
Answer: A. Dorcas · Acts 9:36 · More Acts questions
1 SamuelWhat did Phinehas' wife name her son when the ark was taken?
- Ahitub
- Ahiah
- Eleazar
- Ichabod
Answer: D. Ichabod · 1 Samuel 4:21 · More 1 Samuel questions
GenesisWhich river of Eden is also called the Tigris?
- Pishon
- Gihon
- Hiddekel
- Euphrates
Answer: C. Hiddekel · Genesis 2:14 · More Genesis questions
ExodusWhat were the names of the two Hebrew midwives who feared God?
- Shiphrah and Puah
- Zipporah and Miriam
- Elisheba and Jochebed
- Naashon and Puah
Answer: A. Shiphrah and Puah · Exodus 1:15 · More Exodus questions
JohnHow many great fishes did Simon Peter draw to land in the net?
- A hundred and forty and four
- A hundred and fifty and three
- Five thousand
- Twelve baskets full
Answer: B. A hundred and fifty and three · John 21:11 · More John questions
1 KingsHow many wives (princesses) did Solomon have, besides concubines?
- Three hundred
- Forty thousand
- Seven hundred
- Twelve hundred
Answer: C. Seven hundred · 1 Kings 11:3 · More 1 Kings questions
GenesisWho was the king of Salem that blessed Abram and brought bread and wine?
- Abimelech
- Chedorlaomer
- Melchizedek
- Bera
Answer: C. Melchizedek · Genesis 14:18 · More Genesis questions
IsaiahWhile worshipping in the house of which god was Sennacherib slain by his sons?
- Nisroch
- Dagon
- Adrammelech
- Rimmon
Answer: A. Nisroch · Isaiah 37:38 · More Isaiah questions
ExodusHow long was the sojourning of the children of Israel who dwelt in Egypt?
- Four hundred years
- Four hundred and fifty years
- Four hundred and twenty years
- Four hundred and thirty years
Answer: D. Four hundred and thirty years · Exodus 12:40 · More Exodus questions
MarkSimon of Cyrene, who bore the cross, was the father of which two men?
- James and Joses
- Alexander and Rufus
- Andrew and Philip
- Levi and Thaddaeus
Answer: B. Alexander and Rufus · Mark 15:21 · More Mark questions
EstherAfter what was the feast of Purim named?
- After the city of Shushan
- After the name of Pur, the lot
- After Mordecai the Jew
- After the month Adar
Answer: B. After the name of Pur, the lot · Esther 9:26 · More Esther questions
GenesisTo which small city did Lot flee when Sodom was destroyed?
- Bela
- Admah
- Zeboiim
- Zoar
Answer: D. Zoar · Genesis 19:22 · More Genesis questions
LeviticusWho carried the dead sons of Aaron out of the camp in their coats?
- Eleazar and Ithamar
- Aaron and Moses
- Mishael and Elzaphan
- Nadab and Abihu
Answer: C. Mishael and Elzaphan · Leviticus 10:4 · More Leviticus questions
JobWhat was the name of Job's third daughter?
- Jemima
- Kerenhappuch
- Kezia
- Jerusha
Answer: B. Kerenhappuch · Job 42:14 · More Job questions
ActsOn what hill did Paul stand to address the men of Athens?
- Mount Sina
- Mars' hill
- Mount Olivet
- The Beautiful gate
Answer: B. Mars' hill · Acts 17:22 · More Acts questions
NumbersWhat was the name of the Israelite man Phinehas slew?
- Zimri the son of Salu
- Zur
- Salu the son of Zimri
- Korah
Answer: A. Zimri the son of Salu · Numbers 25:14 · More Numbers questions
2 SamuelWhat did Mephibosheth call himself when David showed him kindness?
- A dead dog
- A worm and no man
- A poor servant
- A stranger in the land
Answer: A. A dead dog · 2 Samuel 9:8 · More 2 Samuel questions
RevelationOf what were the twelve gates of the New Jerusalem made?
- Twelve jaspers
- Twelve emeralds
- Twelve pearls
- Twelve sapphires
Answer: C. Twelve pearls · Revelation 21:21 · More Revelation questions
DeuteronomyHow many cubits long was the bedstead of iron of Og king of Bashan?
- Six cubits
- Nine cubits
- Twelve cubits
- Four cubits
Answer: B. Nine cubits · Deuteronomy 3:11 · More Deuteronomy questions
JeremiahWhat new name did Jeremiah declare the LORD had given Pashur?
- Ichabod
- Magormissabib
- Loammi
- Maaseiah
Answer: B. Magormissabib · Jeremiah 20:3 · More Jeremiah questions
LukeIn what three languages was the superscription written over Jesus on the cross?
- Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek
- Greek, Latin, and Hebrew
- Latin, Hebrew, and Syriac
- Greek, Hebrew, and Egyptian
Answer: B. Greek, Latin, and Hebrew · Luke 23:38 · More Luke questions
1 SamuelHow old was Eli when he fell back and broke his neck?
- Eighty-five
- Ninety-eight
- One hundred and ten
- Seventy-seven
Answer: B. Ninety-eight · 1 Samuel 4:15 · More 1 Samuel questions
PsalmsHow many verses does Psalm 119, the longest psalm, contain?
- 150
- 176
- 119
- 72
Answer: B. 176 · Psalm 119:176 · More Psalms questions
ExodusWhat altar did Moses build after Israel defeated Amalek?
- Jehovahjireh
- Jehovahnissi
- Massah
- Bethel
Answer: B. Jehovahnissi · Exodus 17:15 · More Exodus questions
2 KingsWhat did Hezekiah do to the brasen serpent Moses had made?
- Overlaid it with gold
- Cast it into the brook Kidron
- Brake it in pieces and called it Nehushtan
- Hid it in the house of the LORD
Answer: C. Brake it in pieces and called it Nehushtan · 2 Kings 18:4 · More 2 Kings questions
1 CorinthiansWhat does Paul call the last enemy that shall be destroyed?
- Sin
- The law
- Death
- Satan
Answer: C. Death · 1 Corinthians 15:26 · More 1 Corinthians questions
DanielHow many weeks are determined upon Daniel's people and his holy city?
- Seventy weeks
- Sixty-two weeks
- Seven weeks
- Forty-nine weeks
Answer: A. Seventy weeks · Daniel 9:24 · More Daniel questions
NumbersHow old was Aaron when he died on mount Hor?
- A hundred twenty years
- A hundred twenty-three years
- A hundred ten years
- A hundred thirty-seven years
Answer: B. A hundred twenty-three years · Numbers 33:39 · More Numbers questions
EcclesiastesWhat do dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to do?
- Lose its colour
- Dry up quickly
- Send forth a stinking savour
- Turn bitter
Answer: C. Send forth a stinking savour · Ecclesiastes 10:1 · More Ecclesiastes questions
JohnThe pool with five porches by the sheep market was called what in the Hebrew tongue?
- Siloam
- Gabbatha
- Cedron
- Bethesda
Answer: D. Bethesda · John 5:2 · More John questions
1 KingsInto how many pieces did the prophet Ahijah rend his new garment for Jeroboam?
- Ten pieces
- Twelve pieces
- Two pieces
- Seven pieces
Answer: B. Twelve pieces · 1 Kings 11:30 · More 1 Kings questions
EstherHow many of Haman's sons did the Jews slay?
- Seven sons of Haman
- Twelve sons of Haman
- The ten sons of Haman
- Five sons of Haman
Answer: C. The ten sons of Haman · Esther 9:10 · More Esther questions
MarkIn healing a deaf man with a speech impediment, Jesus said 'Ephphatha,' meaning what?
- Arise
- Be still
- Be opened
- Be clean
Answer: C. Be opened · Mark 7:34 · More Mark questions
EzekielHow many days was Ezekiel to lie on his left side, bearing Israel's iniquity?
- Forty days
- Seven years
- Three hundred and ninety days
- Four hundred and thirty days
Answer: C. Three hundred and ninety days · Ezekiel 4:5 · More Ezekiel questions
ExodusWhose bones did Moses carry up out of Egypt with him?
- Jacob
- Levi
- Abraham
- Joseph
Answer: D. Joseph · Exodus 13:19 · More Exodus questions
ActsWhat was the name of the Ethiopian eunuch's queen?
- Candace
- Bernice
- Drusilla
- Damaris
Answer: A. Candace · Acts 8:27 · More Acts questions
IsaiahWhat did Isaiah say to lay as a plaister upon Hezekiah's boil?
- A cake of raisins
- A lump of figs
- Oil and wine
- Hyssop and salt
Answer: B. A lump of figs · Isaiah 38:21 · More Isaiah questions
2 ChroniclesHow old was Uzziah when the people of Judah made him king?
- Twelve years old
- Twenty-five years old
- Sixteen years old
- Eight years old
Answer: C. Sixteen years old · 2 Chronicles 26:1 · More 2 Chronicles questions
ProverbsThe horseleach has how many daughters, crying 'Give, give' (30:15)?
- Three
- Four
- Two
- Seven
Answer: C. Two · Proverbs 30:15 · More Proverbs questions
MatthewIn the genealogy, who did Salmon beget Booz (Boaz) of?
- Ruth
- Tamar (Thamar)
- Bathsheba
- Rahab (Rachab)
Answer: D. Rahab (Rachab) · Matthew 1:5 · More Matthew questions
2 SamuelWhat was Absalom riding when his head caught in the oak?
- A horse
- An ass
- A mule
- A chariot
Answer: C. A mule · 2 Samuel 18:9 · More 2 Samuel questions
HebrewsBy entertaining strangers, what have some done unawares?
- Received prophets
- Entertained angels
- Sheltered spies
- Fed the hungry
Answer: B. Entertained angels · Hebrews 13:2 · More Hebrews questions
1 SamuelWhat golden trespass offering did the Philistines return besides golden emerods?
- Golden mice
- Golden calves
- Golden rings
- Golden bells
Answer: A. Golden mice · 1 Samuel 6:4 · More 1 Samuel questions
JobWhich constellations did the LORD name, asking if Job could bind or loose them?
- The Bear and the Dragon
- Pleiades and Orion
- The Cross and the Crown
- The Serpent and the Lyre
Answer: B. Pleiades and Orion · Job 38:31 · More Job questions
ZechariahWhat shall be written upon the bells of the horses in that day?
- HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD
- GLORY TO GOD
- THE LORD IS ONE
- KING OF ALL THE EARTH
Answer: A. HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD · Zechariah 14:20 · More Zechariah questions
LukeWho was governor of Syria when the taxing under Caesar Augustus was first made?
- Cyrenius
- Quirinius son of Herod
- Lysanias
- Pontius Pilate
Answer: A. Cyrenius · Luke 2:2 · More Luke questions
1 ChroniclesWho was David's firstborn son, born in Hebron of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess?
- Daniel
- Absalom
- Adonijah
- Amnon
Answer: D. Amnon · 1 Chronicles 3:1 · More 1 Chronicles questions
LeviticusA garment mingled of which two materials was forbidden to come upon a man?
- Silk and wool
- Cotton and flax
- Linen and woollen
- Leather and wool
Answer: C. Linen and woollen · Leviticus 19:19 · More Leviticus questions
JeremiahWhat did Jehudi use to cut the roll before casting it into the fire?
- A sword
- A penknife
- Shears
- His hands
Answer: B. A penknife · Jeremiah 36:23 · More Jeremiah questions
ActsWhat was the trade of Demetrius, who stirred up the riot at Ephesus?
- Coppersmith
- Silversmith
- Tentmaker
- Tanner
Answer: B. Silversmith · Acts 19:24 · More Acts questions
2 KingsWhat did Jezebel do when she heard Jehu was come to Jezreel?
- She fled to the temple of Baal
- She painted her face and tired her head
- She sent eunuchs to make peace
- She put on sackcloth and wept
Answer: B. She painted her face and tired her head · 2 Kings 9:30 · More 2 Kings questions
NehemiahMen of which city dwelt in Jerusalem selling fish on the sabbath?
- Ashdod
- Sidon
- Gibeon
- Tyre
Answer: D. Tyre · Nehemiah 13:16 · More Nehemiah questions
PsalmsIn Psalm 137, where did the captives hang their harps?
- On the temple walls
- Upon the willows
- By the city gates
- Beside the altar
Answer: B. Upon the willows · Psalm 137:2 · More Psalms questions
RevelationWhen Satan is loosed, by what names are the deceived nations called?
- Sodom and Egypt
- Babylon and Tyre
- Armageddon
- Gog and Magog
Answer: D. Gog and Magog · Revelation 20:8 · More Revelation questions
NumbersWhich is NOT one of the five daughters of Zelophehad?
- Mahlah
- Cozbi
- Hoglah
- Tirzah
Answer: B. Cozbi · Numbers 26:33 · More Numbers questions
MalachiIn Malachi 3:2, he who comes is like a refiner's fire and like what else?
- Fullers' soap
- A consuming flame
- A sharp sword
- A potter's clay
Answer: A. Fullers' soap · Malachi 3:2 · More Malachi questions
1 KingsHow many days did Zimri reign in Tirzah?
- Two years
- Forty days
- Seven days
- Three months
Answer: C. Seven days · 1 Kings 16:15 · More 1 Kings questions
EzraHow many were the children of Adonikam?
- 666
- 652
- 623
- 454
Answer: A. 666 · Ezra 2:13 · More Ezra questions
JohnWhat was the place called in Hebrew where Pilate sat in the judgment seat?
- Golgotha
- Bethesda
- Gabbatha
- Cedron
Answer: C. Gabbatha · John 19:13 · More John questions
DeuteronomyAt Moses' death, what was true of his eye and his natural force?
- His eye was not dim nor his force abated
- His eye grew dim but his force held
- His force failed though his eye was clear
- Both his eye and force had failed
Answer: A. His eye was not dim nor his force abated · Deuteronomy 34:7 · More Deuteronomy questions
IsaiahHow does Isaiah 14:12 address the one fallen from heaven?
- O Babylon, queen of nations
- O proud one of the north
- O king of terrors
- O Lucifer, son of the morning
Answer: D. O Lucifer, son of the morning · Isaiah 14:12 · More Isaiah questions
AmosIn the fourth vision, what did the Lord GOD show Amos?
- A basket of summer fruit
- A plumbline
- A boiling pot
- A flying roll
Answer: A. A basket of summer fruit · Amos 8:1 · More Amos questions
2 SamuelWhat did Ahithophel do after seeing his counsel was not followed?
- Hanged himself
- Fled to Geshur
- Joined Hushai
- Was slain by Joab
Answer: A. Hanged himself · 2 Samuel 17:23 · More 2 Samuel questions
MarkBlind Bartimaeus, healed near Jericho, was the son of whom?
- Alphaeus
- Timaeus
- Zebedee
- Cleopas
Answer: B. Timaeus · Mark 10:46 · More Mark questions
EstherOf which tribe was Mordecai, the son of Jair?
- A Benjamite
- Of Judah
- Of Levi
- Of Ephraim
Answer: A. A Benjamite · Esther 2:5 · More Esther questions
RomansPhebe, whom Paul commends, was a servant of the church at which place?
- Corinth
- Ephesus
- Cenchrea
- Achaia
Answer: C. Cenchrea · Romans 16:1 · More Romans questions
1 SamuelWhat were the two sharp rocks at Michmash named, where Jonathan crossed?
- Jachin and Boaz
- Bohan and Zoheleth
- Bozez and Seneh
- Gibeah and Geba
Answer: C. Bozez and Seneh · 1 Samuel 14:4 · More 1 Samuel questions
HoseaHosea 4:6 — 'My people are destroyed for lack of ____.'
- mercy
- knowledge
- wisdom
- faith
Answer: B. knowledge · Hosea 4:6 · More Hosea questions
2 KingsOn whose dial did the LORD bring the shadow ten degrees backward as a sign to Hezekiah?
- The dial of Solomon
- The dial of David
- The dial of Manasseh
- The dial of Ahaz
Answer: D. The dial of Ahaz · 2 Kings 20:11 · More 2 Kings questions
Song of SolomonPer 8:6, jealousy is said to be cruel as what?
- The sword
- The night
- The grave
- The fire
Answer: C. The grave · Song of Solomon 8:6 · More Song of Solomon questions
LukeJesus calls Herod what when warned that Herod would kill him?
- A wolf
- That fox
- A serpent
- A lion
Answer: B. That fox · Luke 13:32 · More Luke questions
EzekielWhat name would be given to the valley where Gog and his multitude are buried?
- The valley of Hamongog
- The valley of Achor
- The valley of Hinnom
- The valley of dry bones
Answer: A. The valley of Hamongog · Ezekiel 39:11 · More Ezekiel questions
DeuteronomyOf which tribe did Moses say, let him dip his foot in oil?
- Asher
- Naphtali
- Zebulun
- Gad
Answer: A. Asher · Deuteronomy 33:24 · More Deuteronomy questions
MicahIn Micah 1:8, Micah's mourning is as what creatures?
- The dragons
- The serpents
- The eagles
- The owls
Answer: D. The owls · Micah 1:8 · More Micah questions
ActsWhat did King Agrippa say to Paul after his defense?
- This man doeth nothing worthy of death
- Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian
- Much learning doth make thee mad
- Hast thou appealed unto Caesar?
Answer: B. Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian · Acts 26:28 · More Acts questions
1 KingsHow was Ahab struck, after disguising himself in battle?
- By a sword thrust
- Trampled by horses
- By a falling wall
- By an arrow drawn at a venture
Answer: D. By an arrow drawn at a venture · 1 Kings 22:34 · More 1 Kings questions
LamentationsPer Lam. 5:18, what walk upon the desolate mountain of Zion?
- wolves
- jackals
- ravens
- foxes
Answer: D. foxes · Lamentations 5:18 · More Lamentations questions
JobIn Eliphaz's words, man is born unto trouble as what fly upward?
- The eagles
- The arrows
- The locusts
- The sparks
Answer: D. The sparks · Job 5:7 · More Job questions
DanielBy which river did Daniel stand in the vision of the ram and the he-goat?
- Hiddekel
- Chebar
- Euphrates
- Ulai
Answer: D. Ulai · Daniel 8:2 · More Daniel questions
1 ChroniclesTo what place did the three of the thirty captains go down to David before the Bethlehem water exploit?
- The cave of Adullam
- The hold of Zion
- The valley of Elah
- The rock of Etam
Answer: A. The cave of Adullam · 1 Chronicles 11:15 · More 1 Chronicles questions
HebrewsWhat did Abraham give to Melchisedec?
- A burnt offering
- The spoils of war
- His firstborn
- A tenth part of all
Answer: D. A tenth part of all · Hebrews 7:2 · More Hebrews questions
2 ChroniclesWhere did the leprosy rise up on Uzziah as he raged with the priests?
- On his hand
- On his arm
- On his feet
- On his forehead
Answer: D. On his forehead · 2 Chronicles 26:19 · More 2 Chronicles questions
PsalmsWhich Hebrew word, of uncertain meaning, appears throughout the Psalms as a musical pause?
- Maschil
- Higgaion
- Selah
- Sheminith
Answer: C. Selah · Psalm 3:2 · More Psalms questions
MatthewIn which watch of the night did Jesus go to the disciples, walking on the sea?
- The first watch
- The fourth watch
- The second watch
- The third watch
Answer: B. The fourth watch · Matthew 14:25 · More Matthew questions
JeremiahWhat did Ebedmelech let down by cords for Jeremiah to put under his armholes?
- Old cast clouts and rotten rags
- Loaves of bread
- Garments of fine linen
- Ropes of new flax
Answer: A. Old cast clouts and rotten rags · Jeremiah 38:11 · More Jeremiah questions
ProverbsHow does Proverbs 6:16 phrase what the LORD hates?
- Seven things the LORD abhorreth, yea eight he cannot bear
- These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him
- Six are an abomination, yea seven he hateth
- These are the seven sins the LORD condemneth
Answer: B. These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him · Proverbs 6:16 · More Proverbs questions
ZechariahIn that day the LORD's feet shall stand upon what mount?
- The mount of Olives
- Mount Zion
- The holy mountain
- Mount Megiddon
Answer: A. The mount of Olives · Zechariah 14:4 · More Zechariah questions
1 CorinthiansPaul says we shall all be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of what?
- An eye
- An hour
- A day
- The night
Answer: A. An eye · 1 Corinthians 15:52 · More 1 Corinthians questions
ActsWhat creature came out of the heat and fastened on Paul's hand?
- A scorpion
- A viper
- An adder
- A serpent of the sea
Answer: B. A viper · Acts 28:3 · More Acts questions
NehemiahWhat fraction of the people was brought to dwell in Jerusalem?
- One of ten
- One of seven
- One of five
- Half
Answer: A. One of ten · Nehemiah 11:1 · More Nehemiah questions
RevelationFor how long did the angel bind the dragon, that old serpent?
- A time and times
- A thousand years
- Forty-two months
- A little season
Answer: B. A thousand years · Revelation 20:2 · More Revelation questions
EcclesiastesAccording to Ecclesiastes 10:19, what answereth all things?
- Wisdom
- Wine
- Money
- Labour
Answer: C. Money · Ecclesiastes 10:19 · More Ecclesiastes questions

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