- What did Pharaoh’s fear for the growth and might of Israel make him do? Options: A) drive the Israelites out of Egypt B) afflict the Israelites with heavy burden C) drown Israelites babies in the Nile D) punish the Israelites with starvation
Answer: B) afflict the Israelites with heavy burden
Explanation: Pharaoh’s fear of the Israelites’ growing numbers and might caused him to afflict them with heavy labor and mistreatment, as described in the book of Exodus.
- What was the purpose of the instruction “Cast it on the ground” in a biblical account? Options: A) convince Pharaoh to harden his heart B) showcase God’s mighty power C) rescue the Jews from bondage D) change the snake into rod
Answer: B) showcase God’s mighty power
Explanation: This instruction was given to Moses by God to demonstrate His power to Pharaoh by turning Moses’ staff into a snake and then back into a staff again.
- What did the discovery of pomegranate and figs at Eschol give the Spies sent by Moses? Options: A) strength B) hope C) disappointment D) fear
Answer: B) hope
Explanation: The discovery of the abundance of pomegranates and figs in the land of Canaan gave the Israelite spies hope that the land was fertile and could support their people.
- Why was Joshua chosen to succeed Moses as the leader of Israel? Options: A) Moses was very old B) God had now rejected Moses C) Moses was asked for a successor D) God’s spirit was with Joshua
Answer: D) God’s spirit was with Joshua
Explanation: Joshua was chosen as Moses’ successor because God’s spirit was with him and he had proven himself as a faithful and capable leader.
- Why was Deborah described as a judge in the Bible? Options: A) She predicted the fall of Jabin B) She rescued Israel by killing Sisera C) She prophesied that a woman would kill Sisera D) She fought to free Israel from Canaanite domination
Answer: D) She fought to free Israel from Canaanite domination
Explanation: Deborah is described as a judge in the book of Judges because she served as a leader and military commander who helped to free the Israelites from Canaanite oppression.
Question 6: From which tribe did Barak choose his troops in preparation for the battle against Sisera?
A) Judah and Issachar B) Zebulun and Naphtali C) Dan and Benjamin D) Gad and Asher
Answer: B) Zebulun and Naphtali.
Explanation: In Judges 4:6-10, Barak called upon the tribe of Naphtali and the tribe of Zebulun to gather their men and go with him to Mount Tabor to fight against the army of Jabin king of Canaan, which was led by Sisera. Therefore, Barak chose his troops from the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali.
Question 7: In the statement “Yet his sons did not walk in his ways but turned aside after gains,” who were the “sons”?
A) Jonathan and Abinadab B) Hophni and Phinehas C) Joab and Asahel D) Joel and Abijah
Answer: B) Hophni and Phinehas.
Explanation: This statement refers to Eli the high priest and his sons Hophni and Phinehas. The context is 1 Samuel 2:12-17, which describes how Eli’s sons were corrupt and took advantage of their positions as priests to enrich themselves.
Question 8: At Ziph, David prophesied that Saul would die by all of the following means EXCEPT:
A) Being smitten by God B) Dying a natural death C) Perishing in a battle D) Taking his own life
Answer: B) Dying a natural death.
Explanation: In 1 Samuel 26:8-10, David and Abishai entered Saul’s camp at night and saw that Saul was sleeping. David refused to kill Saul, saying, “As the Lord lives, the Lord will strike him, or his day will come to die, or he will go down into battle and perish.” David did not mention dying a natural death.
Question 9: How did the people of Jabesh Gilead honor Saul?
A) Protecting his family from destruction B) Fighting in the Gilboa war C) Paying all their tributes regularly D) Giving him a fitting burial
Answer: D) Giving him a fitting burial.
Explanation: In 1 Samuel 31:8-13, after Saul and his sons died in battle against the Philistines, the people of Jabesh Gilead showed their respect for Saul by retrieving his body from the walls of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung it, and giving him a proper burial.
Question 10: What was the purpose of Solomon’s treaty with Hiram, King of Tyre?
A) Protect Israel when at war B) Build Pithan and store cities C) Help build the temple D) Help establish trade links
Answer: D) Help establish trade links.
Explanation: In 1 Kings 5:1-12, Solomon requested that Hiram provide cedar and cypress wood from Lebanon for the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. In exchange, Solomon provided Hiram with wheat and oil. This established a trade relationship between the two kingdoms, which was beneficial for both.