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Isaiah 53 Quiz — The Suffering Servant
The prophecy of Messiah's atoning death, written 700 years before Christ.
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Bible Trivia for Adults (KJV)
Grown-up King James trivia — books and kings, prophets and parables, doctrine and detail.
Every question below is intermediate or hard, drawn straight from the King James Bible, and every answer carries the chapter and verse so you can read it for yourself. Good for personal study, small groups, and adult Sunday-school classes.
Quizzes for adults
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Governor Felix Bible Quiz
The Roman governor who trembled at Paul's preaching.
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Sanctification Bible Quiz
Set apart for holiness — the biblical doctrine of growing in Christlikeness.
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Jezebel Bible Quiz
The queen who killed the prophets of the LORD and perished at the word of God.
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2 Corinthians Bible Quiz
Paul's defence of his apostleship and the ministry of reconciliation.
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Jude Quiz
A study of the warnings and exhortations found in the General Epistle of Jude.
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2 Corinthians Quiz
A 10-question study on Paul's second letter to the church at Corinth.
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2 Samuel Bible Quiz
David's reign, the Bathsheba tragedy, and God's unfailing covenant.
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Nahum Quiz
A 10-question study on the prophecy of Nahum and the judgment of Nineveh.
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Jeremiah Quiz
The weeping prophet who warned Judah of the Babylonian captivity.
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End Times & Prophecy Bible Quiz
The last days, the antichrist, and the coming of the Lord.
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Romans Quiz
Paul's great letter on the gospel of grace.
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Paul's Miracles & Deliverances Bible Quiz
Blinding light, prison doors, and survival at sea.
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2 Kings Bible Quiz
Elijah's ascension, Elisha's miracles, and the fall of both kingdoms.
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1 Samuel Bible Quiz
Samuel the prophet, Saul the first king, and David the shepherd boy.
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Balaam Bible Quiz
The prophet whose donkey spoke and whose covetousness led Israel astray.
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Romans 12 Bible Quiz
Living sacrifices, renewed minds, and Christian love.
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Miriam Bible Quiz
The prophetess and sister of Moses who led Israel's women in song after the Red Sea.
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3 John Quiz
A 10-question study on the third epistle of John according to the King James Version.
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Colossians Quiz
A 10-question study on Paul's epistle to the Colossians from the King James Version.
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Romans 8 Quiz — No Condemnation, More Than Conquerors
Life in the Spirit, suffering, and inseparable love.
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Ezekiel Quiz
A journey through the visions and prophecies of Ezekiel in the King James Version.
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Titus Quiz
A study of Paul's instructions to Titus regarding the church in Crete.
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Bible Characters Quiz
Patriarchs, prophets, kings, and disciples — how well do you know them?
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Q1.How does Isaiah 53 open?
Answer: Who hath believed our report?
Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?
Isaiah 53:1 (KJV)From: Isaiah 53 Quiz — The Suffering ServantQ2.Felix was governor of what province?
Answer: Judaea
Acts 23:24 (KJV) — Paul was brought 'safe unto Felix the governor.'
Acts 23:24 (KJV)From: Governor Felix Bible QuizQ3.What does Jesus pray for His disciples in John 17:17?
Answer: Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. (John 17:17)
John 17:17 (KJV)From: Sanctification Bible QuizQ4.Who was Jezebel's father?
Answer: Ethbaal the Zidonians / king of the Zidonians
And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took to wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians.
1 Kings 16:31 (KJV)From: Jezebel Bible QuizQ5.What did Paul say comforted him in all his tribulation?
Answer: The God of all comfort
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation.
2 Corinthians 1:3 (KJV)From: 2 Corinthians Bible QuizQ6.How does Jude describe himself at the beginning of his epistle?
Answer: The servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James
Jude identifies himself as the servant of Jesus Christ and the brother of James.
Jude 1:1 (KJV)From: Jude QuizQ7.How does Paul describe God in the first chapter of this epistle?
Answer: The Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort
Paul identifies God as the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.
2 Corinthians 1:3 (KJV)From: 2 Corinthians QuizQ8.What city did David capture and make his capital?
Answer: Jerusalem / the stronghold of Zion
David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
2 Samuel 5:7 (KJV)From: 2 Samuel Bible QuizQ9.The book of Nahum is described in the first verse as the burden of which city?
Answer: Nineveh
The opening verse identifies the prophecy as 'The burden of Nineveh.'
Nahum 1:1 (KJV)From: Nahum QuizQ10.When did God say He knew Jeremiah?
Answer: Before he was formed in the belly
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee.
Jeremiah 1:5 (KJV)From: Jeremiah QuizQ11.What sign did Jesus say would precede His coming?
Answer: Wars, famines, pestilences, and earthquakes
Ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars… and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
Matthew 24:6 (KJV)From: End Times & Prophecy Bible QuizQ12.Who wrote Romans?
Answer: Paul
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle.
Romans 1:1 (KJV)From: Romans QuizQ13.What happened to Saul on the road to Damascus?
Answer: He heard a voice and saw a great light
Suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven… and he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
Acts 9:3 (KJV)From: Paul's Miracles & Deliverances Bible QuizQ14.How was Elijah taken to heaven?
Answer: In a whirlwind by a chariot of fire and horses of fire
Behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire… and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
2 Kings 2:11 (KJV)From: 2 Kings Bible QuizQ15.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
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Common questions
- What is a good Bible trivia question for adults?
- Adult-level trivia moves past the famous stories into detail: which king reigned longest in Judah, which minor prophet's name means 'my messenger', how many years Israel wandered. Every question on this page is drawn from the King James text and cites its verse.
- Is this Bible trivia free?
- Yes. Every quiz on Bible Sundays is free to play, has no signup, and shows the correct answer with a King James verse reference after each question.
- Can I use these questions for an adult small group?
- Yes. Open the quiz on a phone or laptop and read the questions aloud, or use the questions-and-answers view of any quiz so you have the answer key in front of you.