25 Bible Quiz Questions About the Kings and Kingdoms of the Bible: Can You Get Them All Right?

The pages of the Old Testament are filled with the scent of cedar, the sound of trumpets, and the weight of crowns. From the tragic reign of Saul to the golden era of Solomon and the steadfast faith of Hezekiah, the history of Israel and Judah is a powerful saga of human failure and divine faithfulness. These kings weren’t just political figures; they were shepherds, warriors, poets, and sometimes, idolaters who led an entire nation toward either blessing or judgment.

But how closely have you followed the stories of these royal figures? Can you distinguish the good kings from the evil ones? Do you know who sat on the throne during the major prophetic ministries? This quiz features 25 challenging questions designed to test your knowledge of the united monarchy, the divided kingdom, and the powerful rulers who shaped biblical history.

Think you know your biblical royalty? There is only one way to find out.

Note: After answering all the questions, your result will be displayed, showing how many questions you answered correctly and how many you missed. Please pay close attention and make sure you do not skip any questions, as your result will only be displayed if you answer all of them. If you finish the quiz and your result does not appear, please review your answers to ensure that no question was left unanswered.

After viewing your results, we encourage you to go through all the questions again. You will see the answer you selected and the correct answer clearly indicated, helping you learn and understand the Scriptures even better.

Dust off your crown, sharpen your mind, and let’s see if you have what it takes to get all 25 right!

  • Question of

    Which prophet anointed Saul as the first king of Israel?

    • Nathan
    • Gad
    • Samuel
    • Elijah
  • Question of

    What was the name of Saul’s son who was a close friend of David?

    • Ish-bosheth
    • Jonathan
    • Mephibosheth
    • Abner
  • Question of

    Where did David hide from Saul in the wilderness?

    • In the caves of En Gedi
    • In the city of Jerusalem
    • In the land of the Philistines
    • In the mountains of Ararat
  • Question of

    How many years did David reign as king?

    • 20 years
    • 30 years
    • 40 years
    • 50 years
  • Question of

    Who was Bathsheba’s husband, sent to his death by David?

    • Nathan
    • Joab
    • Uriah
    • Ahithophel
  • Question of

    Which prophet confronted David about his sin with Bathsheba?

    • Samuel
    • Gad
    • Nathan
    • Elijah
  • Question of

    Who was David’s son that led a rebellion against him?

    • Adonijah
    • Solomon
    • Amnon
    • Absalom
  • Question of

    How did Absalom die?

    • He was killed in battle by Joab
    • He was struck by God
    • His hair got caught in a tree
    • He fell on his sword
  • Question of

    What musical instrument was David skilled at playing?

    • The flute
    • The trumpet
    • The harp (or lyre)
    • The tambourine
  • Question of

    Who succeeded David as king of Israel?

    • Absalom
    • Adonijah
    • Solomon
    • Rehoboam
  • Question of

    What did Solomon ask God to give him?

    • Riches
    • Long life
    • Wisdom
    • Victory over his enemies
  • Question of

    How many wives and concubines did Solomon have?

    • 100
    • 300
    • 700
    • 1000
  • Question of

    What did Solomon build for the Lord in Jerusalem?

    • A palace
    • A temple
    • A wall
    • An altar
  • Question of

    How many years did it take to build the Temple?

    • 3
    • 7
    • 10
    • 12
  • Question of

    After Solomon’s death, the kingdom split into two. Which tribes made up the southern kingdom of Judah?

    • Judah and Benjamin
    • Ephraim and Manasseh
    • All twelve tribes
    • The ten northern tribes
  • Question of

    Who was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel?

    • Rehoboam
    • Jeroboam
    • Ahab
    • Omri
  • Question of

    Which prophet confronted King Ahab and Queen Jezebel?

    • Elisha
    • Isaiah
    • Elijah
    • Jeremiah
  • Question of

    On which mountain did Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal?

    • Mount Sinai
    • Mount Zion
    • Mount Carmel
    • Mount Hor
  • Question of

    How did Elijah go to heaven?

    • He died peacefully in his sleep
    • He was taken in a whirlwind
    • He ascended in a chariot of fire
    • He was translated by God
  • Question of

    Who succeeded Elijah as prophet?

    • Isaiah
    • Jeremiah
    • Hosea
    • Elisha
  • Question of

    What did Elisha do to make an iron axe-head float?

    • He prayed to God
    • He threw a stick into the water
    • He touched the water
    • He struck the water with his cloak
  • Question of

    Which Aramean commander was cured of leprosy after dipping in the Jordan River?

    • Ben-Hadad
    • Hazael
    • Naaman
    • Rezin
  • Question of

    Who was the ruthless queen of Judah who had most of the royal family killed?

    • Jezebel
    • Athaliah
    • Esther
    • Huldah
  • Question of

    Which king of Judah found the Book of the Law in the Temple and led a great revival?

    • Hezekiah
    • Josiah
    • Jehoshaphat
    • Uzziah
  • Question of

    Which empire conquered the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 BC?

    • Egypt
    • Babylonia
    • Assyria
    • Persia

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