Bible Trivia Challenge Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (11–20)

Question 1

Samson received his great strength from his long hair. Which tribe of Israel was he from?

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Levi. Samson was from the tribe of Dan and was a judge of Israel whose Nazirite vow included never cutting his hair.

Question 2

Who was Samson's Philistine lover who discovered the secret of his strength?

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Delilah. Delilah betrayed Samson by cutting his hair while he slept, robbing him of his strength (Judges 16).

Question 3

Ruth was a Moabite woman who famously said 'Where you go I will go'. Who was she speaking to?

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Rachel. Ruth said these loyal words to her mother-in-law Naomi after her husband died (Ruth 1:16).

Question 4

Who was the last judge of Israel and anointed the first two kings?

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Nathan. Samuel served as the last judge and first major prophet, anointing both Saul and David as kings of Israel.

Question 5

Who was the first king of Israel?

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Rehoboam. Saul from the tribe of Benjamin was anointed as Israel's first king by Samuel (1 Samuel 10).

Question 6

As a young shepherd, who killed the Philistine giant Goliath with a sling and stone?

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David. David killed Goliath using a sling and a smooth stone, shouting that the battle belongs to the LORD (1 Samuel 17).

Question 7

Which son of David was renowned for his great wisdom and built the first Temple in Jerusalem?

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Solomon. Solomon, son of David and Bathsheba, built the First Temple in Jerusalem around 957 BC and was famous for his wisdom.

Question 8

The prophet Elijah was taken to heaven in what manner?

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A blazing chariot of fire. Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind with a chariot of fire (2 Kings 2:11) — he never died but was taken directly to heaven.

Question 9

Who was the prophet swallowed by a large fish?

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Micah. Jonah was swallowed by a great fish after fleeing God's call to preach to Nineveh, surviving three days and nights inside.

Question 10

Which prophet had a vision of a valley of dry bones coming to life?

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Ezekiel. Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 37 showed a valley of dry bones coming to life, symbolising Israel's national restoration.