The Bible is filled with unforgettable characters whose stories continue to inspire, challenge, and sometimes warn us. Among them stands Samson, a man of superhuman strength and tragic weaknesses. His life, filled with incredible feats and heartbreaking downfalls, is one of the most dramatic narratives in Scripture. But the Bible’s cast of characters extends far beyond the judge from Zorah.
This quiz brings together 30 questions about Samson and many other fascinating figures from the Old Testament. From warriors and prophets to kings and commoners, these men and women played pivotal roles in redemptive history. But how many of them can you correctly identify?
Note:Â 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.
Sharpen your mind, summon your strength, and let’s see if you can identify these biblical characters!
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Question of
What did God use to feed Elijah by the brook Cherith?
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Angels
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Ravens
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A widow
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Doves
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What did the widow’s jar and jug never run out of during the famine?
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Water and oil
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Flour and oil
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Flour and water
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Oil and wine
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What did Elisha do to purify the bad water in Jericho?
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He prayed over it
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He poured salt into it
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He struck it with his cloak
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He poured oil into it
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What miracle did Elisha perform for the Shunammite woman’s son?
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He healed him from leprosy
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He raised him from the dead
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He gave her a son
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He multiplied her oil
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How did Elisha feed 100 men with only 20 loaves?
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He multiplied the loaves
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He had them share
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There was some left over
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He prayed and more food appeared
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What happened to the soldiers who were sent to arrest Elisha?
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They were struck blind
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They were consumed by fire
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They were paralyzed
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They ran away
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Even after Elisha died, a miracle happened when a dead man was thrown into his tomb. What happened?
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The man was raised to life
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The man’s bones were healed
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The man touched Elisha’s bones and came back to life
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The man’s soul was saved
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What did Balaam’s donkey do when it saw the angel of the Lord blocking the path?
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It ran away
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It spoke to Balaam
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It lay down
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It turned aside into a field
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What happened to Korah, Dathan, and Abiram when they rebelled against Moses?
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They were struck dead
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They were exiled
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The earth opened up and swallowed them
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They became leprous
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What happened to Aaron’s rod that was placed in the Tabernacle?
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It turned into a serpent
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It blossomed and produced almonds
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It withered away
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It turned to gold
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How did the Israelites know when to move during their wilderness wanderings?
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A trumpet sounded
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Moses told them
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A cloud covered the Tabernacle by day and fire by night
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The pillar of cloud moved
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What fell with the walls of Jericho?
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The city was burned
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The army shouted
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The walls fell down flat
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The people ran away
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What sign did God give Hezekiah that he would recover from his illness?
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The sundial went backward
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The sun stood still
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A prophet healed him
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He saw a vision
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How many Syrian soldiers were struck blind by Elisha’s prayer?
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A whole army
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100 men
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An unknown number, but a great host
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The commander and his officers
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What appeared in the fiery furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
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An angel of the Lord
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A fourth man like the Son of God
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A burning bush
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A pillar of fire
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Question of
What was the hand writing on the wall at Belshazzar’s feast?
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Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin
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You have been weighed in the balances
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God has numbered your kingdom
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The kingdom is given to the Medes and Persians
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Question of
Who was swallowed by a great fish?
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Noah
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Jonah
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Job
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Jeremiah
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What happened to the man who picked up sticks on the Sabbath?
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He was put in prison
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He was stoned to death
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He was fined
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He was warned by Moses
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Question of
What was Moses’ face like when he came down from Mount Sinai with the tablets?
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It was pale
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It was shining
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It was covered
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It was dark
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What happened to the Philistine god Dagon when the Ark of the Covenant was placed in its temple?
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It fell on its face and broke
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It was destroyed by fire
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It was stolen
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It remained standing
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Question of
What did the prophet Isaiah do to show King Hezekiah he would recover?
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He prayed for him
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He laid hands on him
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He applied a lump of figs to his boil
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He anointed him with oil
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What happened to Uzzah when he touched the Ark of the Covenant to steady it?
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He was struck with leprosy
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He was struck dead by God
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He was paralyzed
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He was blessed
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What happened to the people of Beth Shemesh when they looked into the Ark of the Covenant?
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They were blessed
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They were struck dead
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They became sick
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They saw a vision
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Question of
What did Samson use to kill a lion?
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A sword
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His bare hands
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A sling and stone
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The jawbone of a donkey
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How did Samson bring down the Philistine temple?
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He pushed the pillars
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He prayed to God
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He set it on fire
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He used his strength to break the chains
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What happened to Lot’s wife when she looked back at Sodom?
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She turned into a pillar of salt
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She was consumed by fire
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She was struck dead
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She disappeared
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What was the sign given to Gideon that God would save Israel by his hand?
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A fleece of wool wet with dew while the ground was dry
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A dream of a Midianite tent
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A burning bush
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The sun standing still
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What happened to the prophet who disobeyed God by eating and drinking in Bethel?
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He was killed by a lion
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He was struck with leprosy
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He lost his prophetic gift
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He was stoned to death
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What appeared in the sky when David saw the angel of the Lord striking the people with a plague?
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A rainbow
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The angel of the Lord standing between heaven and earth with a sword
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A bright light
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A cloud of glory
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How did the Philistines return the Ark of the Covenant to Israel?
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On a cart pulled by two cows
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Carried by their priests
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On a wagon pulled by oxen
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They sent it with a military escort
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