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    Bible Trivia Questions About Christmas & the Nativity

    Test your knowledge of the nativity story — drawn from Matthew 1–2 and Luke 1–2 in the King James Version.

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    Each quiz is 10 KJV questions with verse references on every answer.

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    King David Quiz

    Shepherd, giant-slayer, psalmist, king — the man after God's own heart.

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    Joseph (Son of Jacob) Quiz

    Dreamer, slave, prisoner, prince — Joseph's rise in Egypt.

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    Mary, Mother of Jesus Quiz

    The handmaid of the Lord — her faith, her song, and her Son.

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    Mary Magdalene Quiz

    Delivered by Jesus and the first witness of the resurrection.

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    Acts Quiz

    The Holy Spirit and the birth of the church.

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    Parable of the Lost Sheep Quiz

    The shepherd who leaves the ninety and nine to seek one (Luke 15).

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    Psalm 23 Quiz — The LORD is My Shepherd

    David's beloved shepherd psalm, line by line.

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    John 3 Quiz — You Must Be Born Again

    Nicodemus by night, the new birth, and the most famous verse in the Bible.

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    Christmas Bible Quiz — The Nativity

    The birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem according to Scripture.

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    1 Samuel Bible Quiz

    Samuel the prophet, Saul the first king, and David the shepherd boy.

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    Mary and Martha Bible Quiz

    Two sisters who loved Jesus — one at his feet, one in the kitchen.

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    Joseph of Nazareth Bible Quiz

    The just carpenter who guarded the Christ child as a father on earth.

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    Boaz Bible Quiz

    The kinsman-redeemer of Bethlehem who took Ruth to wife and entered the lineage of David.

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    Naomi Bible Quiz

    The woman of Bethlehem who went out full and came home empty — and was restored through Ruth.

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    Esau Bible Quiz

    Isaac's firstborn, who sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.

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    Benjamin Bible Quiz

    Jacob's youngest son, beloved of his father and brother Joseph.

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    Joseph of Arimathea Bible Quiz

    The honourable counsellor who buried Jesus in his own tomb.

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    Potiphar Bible Quiz

    The Egyptian officer who bought Joseph and saw the LORD's blessing.

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    Epiphany Bible Quiz

    The manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles — wise men, light, and the glory of the Lord.

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    The Good Shepherd Discourse Quiz

    The door of the sheep, one fold, and the Shepherd who lays down His life.

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    David and Goliath Quiz for Kids

    The shepherd boy, the giant, and the God who saves.

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    Christmas Story Quiz for Kids

    Baby Jesus, the shepherds, the angels, and the wise men.

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    Joseph and His Coat Quiz for Kids

    The dreamer, the colorful coat, and God's good plan.

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    Top 15 Christmas & the Nativity trivia questions

    Read the answer with its KJV verse reference — no scoring, just trivia. Tap the source quiz to play the full set.

    1. Q1.Who anointed David king while he was still a youth?

      Answer: Samuel

      Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren.

      1 Samuel 16:13 (KJV)From: King David Quiz
    2. Q2.What special garment did Jacob give Joseph?

      Answer: A coat of many colours

      He made him a coat of many colours.

    3. Q3.Which angel announced Jesus' birth to Mary?

      Answer: Gabriel

      And the angel Gabriel was sent from God.

    4. Q4.From what town did Mary take her name?

      Answer: Magdala

      Mary called Magdalene — that is, of Magdala on the shore of Galilee.

    5. Q5.Who wrote the book of Acts?

      Answer: Luke

      Luke wrote both his Gospel and Acts to Theophilus.

      Acts 1:1 (KJV)From: Acts Quiz
    6. Q6.How many sheep did the man have?

      Answer: 100

      What man of you, having an hundred sheep…

    7. Q7.How does Psalm 23 begin?

      Answer: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want

      The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

    8. Q8.Who came to Jesus by night?

      Answer: Nicodemus

      There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus.

    9. Q9.To whom did the angel Gabriel first announce the birth of Jesus?

      Answer: Mary

      The angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin… and the virgin's name was Mary.

    10. Q10.Who was Samuel's mother?

      Answer: Hannah

      Hannah… wept, and did not eat… she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid.

      1 Samuel 1:11 (KJV)From: 1 Samuel Bible Quiz
    11. Q11.In which village did Mary and Martha live?

      Answer: Bethany

      Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

    12. Q12.How is Joseph described in Matthew 1:19?

      Answer: A just man, and not willing to make her a publick example

      Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

    13. Q13.What was Boaz described as?

      Answer: A mighty man of wealth

      And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.

      Ruth 2:1 (KJV)From: Boaz Bible Quiz
    14. Q14.What was Naomi's husband's name?

      Answer: Elimelech

      And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi.

    15. Q15.Who was Esau's twin brother?

      Answer: Jacob

      Genesis 25:24-26 (KJV) — Rebekah bore twins, and 'after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob.'

      Genesis 25:26 (KJV)From: Esau Bible Quiz

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    How many wise men visited Jesus?

    The Bible never gives a number — only three gifts (gold, frankincense, and myrrh) are recorded (Matthew 2:11, KJV).

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