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Bible Characters Trivia Questions and Answers

Meet the great people of Scripture through Bible characters trivia featuring Abraham, Ruth, Esther, David, Mary, Paul, and more.

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A people-centered round that helps readers remember the lives and callings of major Bible characters. Each question has four answers, an instant explanation, and a clean URL that can rank for this exact topic.

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Bible Characters Trivia Questions and Answers: Full Question List

Who built an ark at God’s command?

Correct answer: Noah

Noah built the ark to preserve his family and the animals during the flood.
Whose name was changed from Abram to Abraham?

Correct answer: Abram

God changed Abram’s name to Abraham as part of His covenant promise.
Who interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams in Egypt?

Correct answer: Joseph

Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams about famine and abundance.
Which woman said, “Your people shall be my people, and your God my God”?

Correct answer: Ruth

Ruth spoke these faithful words to Naomi.
Who became queen and bravely approached the king to save her people?

Correct answer: Esther

Esther risked her life to plead for the Jewish people.
Who defeated Goliath with a sling and a stone?

Correct answer: David

David defeated Goliath while still a young shepherd.
Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind?

Correct answer: Elijah

Elijah was taken to heaven in a whirlwind with chariots of fire.
Who was the mother of Jesus?

Correct answer: Mary

Mary was chosen to bear Jesus the Messiah.
Who was a tax collector before becoming one of Jesus’ disciples?

Correct answer: Matthew

Matthew had been a tax collector before following Jesus.
Who was known as the beloved physician and wrote a Gospel?

Correct answer: Luke

Luke is traditionally known as the physician and author of Luke and Acts.
Who preached and was stoned to death as the first Christian martyr in Acts?

Correct answer: Stephen

Stephen became the first recorded Christian martyr.
Who mentored Timothy and wrote letters to him?

Correct answer: Paul

Paul wrote 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy to his younger coworker.

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