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Who was the first man created from dust by God?
Who was the first man created from dust by God?
Who was the first woman, created from Adam's rib?
Who was the first woman, created from Adam's rib?
Which brother offered an unacceptable offering to God and killed his sibling?
Which brother offered an unacceptable offering to God and killed his sibling?
Who was the first patriarch considered 'Father of believers'?
Who was the first patriarch considered 'Father of believers'?
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Which patriarch was given a choice of land and saved from Sodom and Gomorrah?
Which patriarch was given a choice of land and saved from Sodom and Gomorrah?
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Who built the ark and saved 8 people from the flood?
Who built the ark and saved 8 people from the flood?
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From which of Noah's sons did the Jewish people descend?
From which of Noah's sons did the Jewish people descend?
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Which of Jacob's sons became the priestly tribe?
Which of Jacob's sons became the priestly tribe?
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Who was the last judge of Israel, and the first of the prophets?
Who was the last judge of Israel, and the first of the prophets?
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Who was the 1st king of the united kingdom of Israel?
Who was the 1st king of the united kingdom of Israel?
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Who was the Philistine giant defeated by David with a sling and stone?
Who was the Philistine giant defeated by David with a sling and stone?
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Which of David's sons rebelled and drove David from Jerusalem?
Which of David's sons rebelled and drove David from Jerusalem?
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Which king of Israel built the temple in Jerusalem?
Which king of Israel built the temple in Jerusalem?
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Who was the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah?
Who was the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah?
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What was the name of the Assyrian king who tried to conquer Judah in the time of Hezekiah?
What was the name of the Assyrian king who tried to conquer Judah in the time of Hezekiah?
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Which prophet is often called 'The weeping prophet' because he prophesied the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon?
Which prophet is often called 'The weeping prophet' because he prophesied the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon?
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Who was taken captive to Babylon and wrote the book of Daniel?
Who was taken captive to Babylon and wrote the book of Daniel?
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Which king of Persia allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity?
Which king of Persia allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity?
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Who was the Jewish scribe who led the second return from Babylonian captivity and helped to rebuild the temple?
Who was the Jewish scribe who led the second return from Babylonian captivity and helped to rebuild the temple?
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Who replaced Vashti as queen of Persia?
Who replaced Vashti as queen of Persia?
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Who led the third return from Babylon and rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem?
Who led the third return from Babylon and rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem?
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Which prophet came between the Old Testament and the New Testament?
Which prophet came between the Old Testament and the New Testament?
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Cain offered an acceptable offering to God, which made Abel jealous.
Cain offered an acceptable offering to God, which made Abel jealous.
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Abraham was promised a nation, land, and seed by God.
Abraham was promised a nation, land, and seed by God.
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Lot's wife disobeyed God's instructions and looked back as they escaped Sodom and Gomorrah.
Lot's wife disobeyed God's instructions and looked back as they escaped Sodom and Gomorrah.
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Moses was allowed to enter the Promised Land after leading Israel out of Egypt.
Moses was allowed to enter the Promised Land after leading Israel out of Egypt.
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David was the first king of the united kingdom of Israel.
David was the first king of the united kingdom of Israel.
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Solomon was known for his wealth and his love of God.
Solomon was known for his wealth and his love of God.
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The book of Daniel was written by a man named Daniel who was taken captive to Babylon.
The book of Daniel was written by a man named Daniel who was taken captive to Babylon.
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The Jews rebuilt their temple immediately after they returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity.
The Jews rebuilt their temple immediately after they returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity.
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What was the name of the city destroyed for sin, where Lot was saved?
What was the name of the city destroyed for sin, where Lot was saved?
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What was the name of the Egyptian Pharaoh who enslaved the Israelites?
What was the name of the Egyptian Pharaoh who enslaved the Israelites?
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Who was the prophet that defeated Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel?
Who was the prophet that defeated Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel?
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What was the book of the Law found by the boy king Josiah when he was repairing the temple?
What was the book of the Law found by the boy king Josiah when he was repairing the temple?
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Which king of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and the temple in 586 BC?
Which king of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and the temple in 586 BC?
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What was the name of the Hebrew youth who was thrown into the fiery furnace?
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Name the scribe who led the second return from Babylonian captivity.
Name the scribe who led the second return from Babylonian captivity.
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Who helped Esther save the Jews from Haman's plot to eliminate them?
Who helped Esther save the Jews from Haman's plot to eliminate them?
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What was the name of the prophet who said that Elijah would return before the great and terrible day of the Lord?
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Who was the first man, created from dust?
Who was the first man, created from dust?
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Who killed his brother Abel?
Who killed his brother Abel?
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Who was Noah's son who was cursed for his actions?
Who was Noah's son who was cursed for his actions?
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Who did Jesus come from and who are the Jews descended from?
Who did Jesus come from and who are the Jews descended from?
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Who was known as the father of believers and the first patriarch?
Who was known as the father of believers and the first patriarch?
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Who was Abraham's nephew who was saved from Sodom and Gomorrah?
Who was Abraham's nephew who was saved from Sodom and Gomorrah?
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Who was Abraham's wife who gave birth to Isaac at age 90?
Who was Abraham's wife who gave birth to Isaac at age 90?
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Who was Abraham's servant who went to Haran to find a wife for Isaac?
Who was Abraham's servant who went to Haran to find a wife for Isaac?
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Who was Sarah's handmaid who bore Ishmael?
Who was Sarah's handmaid who bore Ishmael?
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Who was Abraham's son by Hagar?
Who was Abraham's son by Hagar?
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Who was the wife found in Haran for Isaac by Eleazar?
Who was the wife found in Haran for Isaac by Eleazar?
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Who was Isaac's son who was the seed line of Jesus?
Who was Isaac's son who was the seed line of Jesus?
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Who was Jacob's twin brother who was tricked out of his birthright and blessing?
Who was Jacob's twin brother who was tricked out of his birthright and blessing?
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Who was one of Jacob's 12 sons who was sold into slavery in Egypt?
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Who was Joseph's youngest brother who was Jacob's favorite son?
Who was Joseph's youngest brother who was Jacob's favorite son?
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Who was one of Jacob's 12 sons whose descendants became the priestly tribe?
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Who was one of Jacob's 12 sons who the kings and the Messiah came from?
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Who led the Israelite slaves out of Egypt?
Who led the Israelite slaves out of Egypt?
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Who was Moses' brother and his spokesman?
Who was Moses' brother and his spokesman?
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Who was Moses' sister and a prophetess?
Who was Moses' sister and a prophetess?
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Who was Moses' father-in-law and his advisor?
Who was Moses' father-in-law and his advisor?
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Who was the prophet who was paid to curse Israel, but his donkey spoke?
Who was the prophet who was paid to curse Israel, but his donkey spoke?
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Who were the two spies who said Israel could defeat the Canaanites?
Who were the two spies who said Israel could defeat the Canaanites?
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Who led Israel into Canaan?
Who led Israel into Canaan?
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Who was the harlot in Jericho who was spared when the walls fell because she hid the Israelite spies?
Who was the harlot in Jericho who was spared when the walls fell because she hid the Israelite spies?
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Who took forbidden items from Jericho and was stoned and burned with his family?
Who took forbidden items from Jericho and was stoned and burned with his family?
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How many men were chosen by God to defeat Israel's enemies?
How many men were chosen by God to defeat Israel's enemies?
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Who was the judge of Israel who defeated the Midianites with 300 men?
Who was the judge of Israel who defeated the Midianites with 300 men?
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Who was the only woman judge who defeated Sisera with Barak's help?
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Who was the judge who made a foolish vow to offer the first thing out of his house, which ended up being his daughter?
Who was the judge who made a foolish vow to offer the first thing out of his house, which ended up being his daughter?
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Who was a strong judge whose strength was dependent on his Nazarite vow and long hair, and whose wife Delilah betrayed him?
Who was a strong judge whose strength was dependent on his Nazarite vow and long hair, and whose wife Delilah betrayed him?
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Who was Naomi's Moabite daughter-in-law who stayed with Naomi, married Boaz, and bore Obed?
Who was Naomi's Moabite daughter-in-law who stayed with Naomi, married Boaz, and bore Obed?
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Who was the last judge who had wicked sons, but was also the first of the line of prophets?
Who was the last judge who had wicked sons, but was also the first of the line of prophets?
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Who was Samuel's mother who was accused of being drunk while praying for a son?
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Who was the high priest who reared Samuel, but had two wicked sons whom God killed?
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Who was the first king of the united kingdom who disobeyed God's commands and tried to kill David?
Who was the first king of the united kingdom who disobeyed God's commands and tried to kill David?
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Who was Saul's son known for his loyalty to David?
Who was Saul's son known for his loyalty to David?
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Who was Saul's son that was made king after Saul died?
Who was Saul's son that was made king after Saul died?
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Who was the second king of the united kingdom called the man after God's own heart, who wrote Psalms?
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Who was the Philistine giant who ridiculed Saul's army and was killed by David with a sling and stone?
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Who was the prophet who rebuked David for his sin with Bathsheeba?
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Who was David's son who raped Tamar, his half-sister?
Who was David's son who raped Tamar, his half-sister?
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Who was David's son who rebelled and drove David from Jerusalem?
Who was David's son who rebelled and drove David from Jerusalem?
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Who was the rich, foolish man who was saved from David's wrath by his wife, Abigail?
Who was the rich, foolish man who was saved from David's wrath by his wife, Abigail?
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Who was the crippled son of Jonathon who was shown mercy by David?
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Who cursed David and threw rocks at him as David fled Jerusalem?
Who cursed David and threw rocks at him as David fled Jerusalem?
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Who was David's son who tried to take the throne when David died?
Who was David's son who tried to take the throne when David died?
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Who was the third king of the united kingdom who built the temple, but was known for his many wives who led him astray?
Who was the third king of the united kingdom who built the temple, but was known for his many wives who led him astray?
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Who was the queen who came to hear the wisdom of Solomon?
Who was the queen who came to hear the wisdom of Solomon?
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Who was the son of Solomon who was the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah?
Who was the son of Solomon who was the first king of the southern kingdom of Judah?
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Who was the evil first king of the northern kingdom of Israel?
Who was the evil first king of the northern kingdom of Israel?
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Who was the great prophet who defeated Baal's 400 prophets at Mount Carmel and was taken up in a chariot?
Who was the great prophet who defeated Baal's 400 prophets at Mount Carmel and was taken up in a chariot?
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Who was the wicked wife of Ahab, king of Israel, who was known for her idolatry and violence?
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Who was the king of Israel who was anointed to destroy Ahab's family?
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Who took Elijah's place and received a double portion of his power?
Who took Elijah's place and received a double portion of his power?
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Who was the Syrian general who was healed of leprosy by Elisha?
Who was the Syrian general who was healed of leprosy by Elisha?
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Who was the good king of Judah known for his victory over the Ethiopians and his piety?
Who was the good king of Judah known for his victory over the Ethiopians and his piety?
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Who was the good king of Judah who had a strong military might but was struck with leprosy?
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Who was the great prophet who gave many Messianic prophecy's to the kings of Judah?
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Who was the Assyrian king who tried to destroy Jerusalem?
Who was the Assyrian king who tried to destroy Jerusalem?
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Who was the good king of Judah who observed Passover, prayed for Jerusalem's protection, and was spared from Sennacherib's army?
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Who was the boy king of Judah who discovered the book of the law while repairing the temple?
Who was the boy king of Judah who discovered the book of the law while repairing the temple?
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Who was the weeping prophet who prophesied the fall of Jerusalem?
Who was the weeping prophet who prophesied the fall of Jerusalem?
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Who was the wicked king of Judah who burned Jeremiah's scroll?
Who was the wicked king of Judah who burned Jeremiah's scroll?
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Who was the last king of Judah before Jerusalem was destroyed in 586 BC?
Who was the last king of Judah before Jerusalem was destroyed in 586 BC?
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Who prophesied from Babylon the fall of Jerusalem and used similar language to the book of Revelation?
Who prophesied from Babylon the fall of Jerusalem and used similar language to the book of Revelation?
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Who was taken captive to Babylon and predicted the four world empires, and was saved from the lion's den?
Who was taken captive to Babylon and predicted the four world empires, and was saved from the lion's den?
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Who was the king of Babylon who destroyed Jerusalem and the temple and saw a visionary statue?
Who was the king of Babylon who destroyed Jerusalem and the temple and saw a visionary statue?
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Who was the king of Babylon whose doom was predicted by the handwriting on the wall?
Who was the king of Babylon whose doom was predicted by the handwriting on the wall?
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Who were the three Hebrew youths who were saved from the fiery furnace?
Who were the three Hebrew youths who were saved from the fiery furnace?
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Who was the king of Persia who allowed the Jews to return to Canaan after 70 years in Babylon?
Who was the king of Persia who allowed the Jews to return to Canaan after 70 years in Babylon?
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Who was the scribe who led the second return from Babylon to reform the keeping of the law?
Who was the scribe who led the second return from Babylon to reform the keeping of the law?
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Who led the first return from Babylon to rebuild the temple?
Who led the first return from Babylon to rebuild the temple?
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Who were the prophets who encouraged the Jews to resume the work on the temple after 16 years?
Who were the prophets who encouraged the Jews to resume the work on the temple after 16 years?
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Who was the queen of Persia who saved the Jews from Haman's plot?
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Who was Esther's relative who helped her save the Jews?
Who was Esther's relative who helped her save the Jews?
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Who led the third return from Babylon to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem?
Who led the third return from Babylon to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem?
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Who was the last Old Testament prophets who predicted the coming of Elijah?
Who was the last Old Testament prophets who predicted the coming of Elijah?
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Study Notes
Old Testament Bible Characters
- Adam: First man, created from dust; sin entered the world through him (Romans 5:12).
- Eve: First woman, created from Adam's rib; mother of all living; ate forbidden fruit.
- Cain: Offered unacceptable offering; killed his brother Abel.
- Abel: Offered acceptable offering; killed by his brother Cain.
- Noah: Blameless before the flood; built the ark; 8 people saved; rainbow; got drunk!.
- Ham: Son of Noah; his son Canaan cursed because Ham looked on his father's nakedness.
- Shem: Son of Noah; lineage of Jesus and Jews.
- Japeth: Son of Noah; 3 sons of Noah and their wives saved on the Ark.
- Abraham: Father of believers; left Ur; promised nation, land, and seed. First patriarch.
- Lot: Abraham's nephew; given choice of land; saved from Sodom and Gomorrah; Lot's wife perished.
- Sarah: Abraham's wife; gave birth to Isaac at age 90.
- Eleazar: Abraham's servant who found Rebekah for Isaac.
- Hagar: Sarah's handmaid who bore Ishmael; Abraham cast Hagar and Ishmael out.
- Ishmael: Abraham's son by Hagar; ancestor of Arab nomads; persecuted Isaac.
- Rebekah: Wife of Isaac; helped Jacob deceive his dying father Isaac.
- Jacob: Isaac's son; ancestor of Jesus; spent 20 years with Laban; 12 sons by 2 wives and 2 handmaids.
- Esau: Jacob's twin brother; lost his birthright and blessing to Jacob; ancestor of Edomites.
- Joseph: Jacob's favorite son; sold into slavery in Egypt; second in command to Pharaoh; resisted Potiphar's wife; saved his family from famine; brought Jacob's family to Goshen.
- Benjamin: Joseph's youngest brother; he and Joseph were Jacob's favored sons.
- Levi: One of Jacob's sons; descendants became the priestly tribe.
- Judah: One of Jacob's sons; lineage of kings and the Messiah.
- Moses: Led Israelites out of Egypt; parted the Red Sea; received the law at Mt. Sinai; 40 years in Egypt/40 in Midian/40 in wilderness; not allowed to enter Canaan.
- Aaron: Moses' brother and spokesman; made the golden calf; first high priest.
- Miriam: Moses' sister and a prophetess; criticized Moses' marriage and was struck with leprosy.
- Jethro: Moses' father-in-law and advisor; father of Moses' wife Zipporah.
- Balaam: Prophet paid by Balak, king of Moab, to curse Israel as they passed; his donkey spoke.
- Caleb: One of 2 spies (the other Joshua) who said Israel could defeat the Canaanites.
- Joshua: Moses' successor; led Israel into Canaan; asked God to make the sun stand still in battle.
- Rahab: Harlot in Jericho; was spared when walls fell because she hid the Israelite spies.
- Achan: Took forbidden items from Jericho; was stoned and burned with his family.
- Judges: 16 men chosen by God to defeat Israel's enemies who oppressed Israel.
- Gideon: Judge of Israel, defeated Midianites with 300 men; asked for signs using the fleece.
- Deborah: The only woman judge; defeated Sisera with Barak's help.
- Jephthah: The foolish judge who vowed to offer the first thing out of his house (his daughter).
- Samson: Strong judge due to his Nazarite vow and long hair; wife Delilah betrayed him.
- Ruth: Naomi's Moabite daughter-in-law; stayed with Naomi; married Boaz; bore Obed.
- Samuel: The last judge; had wicked sons; the first of the line of prophets.
- Hannah: Samuel's mother who was accused of being drunk while praying for a son.
- Eli: The high priest who reared Samuel; had 2 wicked sons whom God killed.
- Saul: 1st king of the united kingdom; didn't wait for Samuel to offer a sacrifice; didn't kill all the Amalekites as God commanded; tried to kill David; kingdom taken from him.
- Jonathon: Saul's son who was a loyal friend of David.
- Ishbosheth: Saul's son who was made king after Saul died by Abner, Saul's general.
- David: 2nd king of the united kingdom; the man after God's own heart; wrote Psalms.
- Goliath: Philistine giant who ridiculed Saul's army; killed by David with sling/stone.
- Nathan: Prophet who rebuked David for his sin with Bathsheeba.
- Amnon: David's son who raped Tamar, his half-sister.
- Absalom: David's son who rebelled and drove David from Jerusalem; hair hung in a tree.
- Nabal: Rich foolish man who was saved by wife Abigail from David's wrath.
- Mephibosheth: Crippled son of Jonathon who was shown mercy by David.
- Shimei: Man who cursed David and threw rocks at him as David fled Jerusalem.
- Adonijah: David's son whom he had never crossed; tried to take David's throne when he died.
- Solomon: 3rd king of the united kingdom; built the temple; worshiped the gods of his 1000 wives and concubines; wisdom instead of wealth; Proverbs; Ecclesiastes; the kingdom split.
- Queen of Sheba: Came to hear the wisdom of Solomon; "the half has not been told".
- Rehoboam: Son of Solomon; 1st king of the southern kingdom of Judah (2 tribes: Judah/Benjamin).
- Jeroboam: Evil 1st king of the northern kingdom of Israel (10 tribes) after the kingdom split.
- Elijah: Great prophet; defeated Baal's 400 prophets at Mt. Carmel; taken up in a chariot.
- Jezebel: Wicked wife of Ahab, king of Israel; had Naboth killed to get his vineyard for Ahab.
- Jehu: King of Israel appointed to destroy Ahab's family; had Jezebel thrown down to death.
- Elisha: Took Elijah's place; received double portion of his power; healed Namaan of leprosy.
- Namaan: Syrian general healed by Elisha by dipping 7 times in the River Jordan.
- Asa: Good king of Judah; victory over Ethiopians by prayer; died of diseased feet.
- Uzziah: Good king of Judah; strong military might; offered incense and died a leper.
- Isaiah: Great prophet to kings of Judah; made many Messianic prophecies.
- Sennacherib: Assyrian king who took 10 tribes captive in 722 BC and tried to destroy Jerusalem.
- Hezekiah: Good king of Judah; observed Passover; took the threatening letter from Sennacherib to God; Jerusalem was spared; given 15 extra years to live; showed treasure to Babylon.
- Josiah: Boy king of Judah; found the lost book of the law when repairing the temple.
- Jeremiah: The weeping prophet; thrown into cistern for predicting the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
- Jehoiakim: Wicked king of Judah who cut Jeremiah's scroll with knife and burned it.
- Zedekiah: Last king of Judah before Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and the temple in 586 BC.
- Ezekiel: Prophesied from Babylon of the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC; uses much of the same figurative apocalyptic language as found in the book of Revelation.
- Daniel: Taken captive to Babylon; predicted the next 4 world empires; saved from lions' den.
- Nebuchadnezzar: King of Babylon who destroyed Jerusalem and the temple; saw vision of statue.
- Belshazzar: King of Babylon whose doom was predicted by the handwriting on the wall.
- Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego: 3 Hebrew youths with Daniel; thrown into the fiery furnace.
- Cyrus: King of Persia who allowed the Jews to return to Canaan after 70 years in Babylon.
- Ezra: Scribe who led the 2nd return from Babylon to reform keeping of the law.
- Zerubbabel: Led the 1st return from Babylon to rebuild the temple.
- Haggai and Zechariah: Prophets who got the Jews to resume work on the temple after stopped 16 years.
- Esther: Replaced Vashti as queen of Persia; saved the Jews from Haman's plot.
- Mordecai: Esther's relative who refused to bow to Haman; helped Esther save the Jews.
- Nehemiah: Led the 3rd return from Babylon to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem.
- Malachi: Last book Old Testament before 400 silent years; predicted Elijah to come (John the Baptist).
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Test your knowledge on the major characters of the Old Testament. From the creation of Adam and Eve to the patriarch Abraham, this quiz covers key figures and their stories. See how well you remember their significance and relationships in biblical history.
