QUESTIONS FOR GAME NIGHT
Genesis and the Patriarchs:
What are the names of Adam and Eve’s three sons that the Bible records for us? Cain, Abel, Seth
How many children does the Bible tell us that Noah had? Three
Who was Abraham’s nephew that traveled with him until they became too rich to live together? Lot
Name six of Jacob’s 12 sons. Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Ashur, Isacar, Zebulon, Joseph and Benjamin.
Which son of Jacob became an ancestor of Jesus? Judah
How many dreams did Joseph have that he told to his brothers and they hated him for it? Two
Which of Joseph’s brothers tried to rescue him from the others? Ruben
What blessing did Jacob receive from the man (angel) he wrestled with all night? The name: Israel
How many dreams did Pharaoh have that Joseph interpreted for him? Two
In who’s sack did they find Joseph’s cup when Joseph sent his men after his brothers before he revealed his identity to them? Benjamin’s
Final Jeopardy Question on Patriarchs – how many years old was Methuselah when he died? 969
Moses and the Law:
Who gave Moses his name? Pharaoh’s daughter
What was the first thing the voice from the burning bush told Moses to do? Take off your shoes, for the ground you are standing on is holy.
What was the last of the 10 plagues against Egypt? Death of the first born
What were the first three of the ten commandments? You shall have no other gods before Me, you shall not worship any graven images, you shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
What piece of furniture was in the Most Holy place in the Tabernacle? The Ark of the Covenant (or The Ark of God)
1. Which tribe of Israel camped closest to the Tabernacle in the wilderness wanderings? Levi
2. What were the names of Aaron’s two sons that died for offering unauthorized fire? Nadab and Abihu
3. What animal did Moses make out of bronze and hang on a pole for Israel to look at? A serpent
4. Moses and Aaron were from what tribe? Levi
5. How long was Moses on the Mountain when he received the 10 commandments from God? 40 Days
Final Jeopardy Question on Moses and the Law – Where is Moses’ grave? No one knows (Somewhere in Moab)
Joshua, Judges and Ruth:
What did God and the Leaders of Israel tell Joshua to have when he took the leadership? Courage (be strong and courageous)
What Canaanite city did Israel conquer first? Jericho
How many spies did Rahab hide? Two
Who was the left handed Judge that killed the fat king, Eglon? Ehud
What judge made a rash vow to God that cost his daughter’s life? Jephthah
What is the name of Boaz and Ruth’s son? Obed
2. Name the only woman judge? Deborah
3. Which judge went into battle against a multitude of Midianites with only 300 men? Gideon
4. As recorded in the book of Judges, which tribe of Israel was almost wiped out by the other tribes because they defended one of their wicked cities? Benjamin
5. What is the name of Ruth’s mother-in-law? Naomi
Final Jeopardy Question on Joshua, Judges and Ruth – What was the name of the woman that drove a tent peg through Sisera’s head? Jael
United Kingdom:
What was Saul’s father’s name? Kish
What was David’s father’s name? Jesse
Who anointed both Saul and David as king? Samuel
What two shepherd stories did David tell Saul to convince him that the Lord could deliver Goliath into his hand? The lion and the bear
When Saul was pursuing David to kill him, what did David do with Saul’s garment while Saul was in a cave? Cut off the corner of it
Who was the leader over Saul’s army? Abner
Who was the leader over David’s army? Joab
Which son of Saul was made King over Israel after Saul’s death, and reigned two years before David was king over all Israel? Ishbosheth
What is the name of the crippled son of Jonathan who David brought to live in the palace and eat at his table? Mephibosheth
What was the name of David and Bathsheba’s son who reigned after David? Solomon
Final Jeopardy Question on United Kingdom: Joab, Abishi and Asahel were always called by David the sons of who? Sons of Zeruah Or, Which books of the Bible are attributed to Solomon? Three: Proverbs, Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes
Northern Kingdom:
Who was the first king of the Northern Kingdom who set up golden calves in Dan and caused Israel to sin? Jeroboam
Who were the two most famous Northern Kingdom prophets (mentioned in the end of 1 Kings and the beginning of 2 Kings)? Elijah and Elisha
Who was the king of the Northern kingdom when Elijah had the contest with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel? Ahab
Who was Ahab’s wife? Jezebel
What kind of spirit did the Lord send into the false prophets to convince Ahab to go into battle to his death? A lying spirit
Who was the commander of the army of Aram who had leprosy and after dipping seven times in the Jordan river, God cured him? Naaman
Who told the eunuchs of Jezebel to throw her down from the window to her death? Jehu
How was Elijah taken up to heaven? Chariots of fire
Who’s vineyard did Ahab want, and that Jezebel had killed so he could take it? Naboth
How long did it not rain after Elijah prayed that the rain cease? Three and a half years
Final Jeopardy Question on Northern Kingdom: How many of the Northern Kings remained faithful to God? None
Southern Kingdom:
Who was the king when the kingdom of Israel was divided into norther and southern kingdoms? Rehoboam
Who was the only queen of Judah who was the daughter of Jezebel? Athaliah
Who was the hidden king who Jehoiada the priest protected and installed as king of Judah when he was only eight years old? Joash
Who was the son of Ahaz that became king of Judah and was one of the best kings? Hezekiah
Which king of Judah, son of Hezekiah, sinned so badly that the Lord decided to send them into exile? Manasseh
Who was the king of Judah when the Northern Kingdom was wiped out by Assyria? Hezekiah
What great event occurred during the reign of Josiah as they were repairing the temple? The book of the Law was found
Which king of Judah did Pharaoh Neco kill? Josiah
Who was king during the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the temple by Babylon? Zedekiah
Where did the people of Judah flee after their governor Gedaliah was killed? Egypt
Final Jeopardy Question for Southern Kingdom: Which prophet prophesied Sennacherib’s fall during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem under Hezekiah’s reign? Isaiah