Bible Trivia Questions About the Prophets

1. Q1.Who was the father of the faithful, called a friend of God?

   Answer: Abraham

   Abraham is called the friend of God in James 2:23.

   James 2:23 (KJV)From: Bible Characters Quiz

2. Q2.To what city was Daniel taken captive?

   Answer: Babylon

   Nebuchadnezzar… besieged Jerusalem… brought… into the land of Shinar.

   Daniel 1:1 (KJV)From: Daniel Quiz

3. Q3.What did Elijah declare would not fall in Israel?

   Answer: Dew and rain

   There shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.

   1 Kings 17:1 (KJV)From: Elijah Quiz

4. Q4.In what year did Isaiah see his vision of the LORD?

   Answer: The year king Uzziah died

   In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord.

   Isaiah 6:1 (KJV)From: Isaiah Quiz

5. Q5.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 Quiz

6. Q6.What two offices did Deborah hold?

   Answer: Prophetess and judge

   Deborah, a prophetess… she judged Israel at that time.

   Judges 4:4 (KJV)From: Deborah Quiz

7. Q7.What was the name of Samuel's mother, who prayed fervently at the tabernacle in Shiloh?

   Answer: Hannah

   She was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore.

   1 Samuel 1:10 (KJV)From: 1 Samuel Quiz

8. Q8.How did the prophet Elijah depart from this world into heaven?

   Answer: In a whirlwind with a chariot of fire

   There appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and Elijah went up by a whirlwind.

   2 Kings 2:11 (KJV)From: 2 Kings Quiz

9. Q9.Where was Ezekiel when the heavens were opened and he saw visions of God?

   Answer: By the river Chebar

   Ezekiel was among the captives by the river Chebar when he saw visions of God.

   Ezekiel 1:1 (KJV)From: Ezekiel Quiz

10. Q10.What was the occupation of Amos before he was called to prophesy?

    Answer: A herdman and a gatherer of sycomore fruit

    Amos told Amaziah he was no prophet's son, but a herdman and gatherer of sycomore fruit.

    Amos 7:14 (KJV)From: Amos Quiz

11. Q11.To which great city did the Lord command Jonah to go and cry against it?

    Answer: Nineveh

    The Lord told Jonah to go to Nineveh because their wickedness was come up before Him.

    Jonah 1:2 (KJV)From: Jonah Quiz

12. Q12.In the opening of the book, what does the prophet cry out because of the violence he sees?

    Answer: O LORD, how long shall I cry?

    Habakkuk begins by lamenting that he cries out of violence and the Lord will not save.

    Habakkuk 1:2 (KJV)From: Habakkuk Quiz

13. Q13.In the first chapter, which brother did God say He loved, and which did He say He hated?

    Answer: Loved Jacob, hated Esau

    The Lord declares, 'I loved Jacob, and I hated Esau.'

    Malachi 1:2 (KJV)From: Malachi Quiz

14. Q14.What did Elijah declare to King Ahab?

    Answer: There shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word

    There shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.

    1 Kings 17:1 (KJV)From: Miracles of Elijah Quiz

15. Q15.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 Servant

16. Q16.What did Elijah ask Elisha before being taken to heaven?

    Answer: Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee

    Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee.

    2 Kings 2:9 (KJV)From: Elisha's Miracles Bible Quiz

17. Q17.Where did Jesus go to pray alone?

    Answer: A solitary place / a mountain

    Jesus… departed into a mountain to pray.

    Mark 6:46 (KJV)From: Prayer Bible Quiz

18. Q18.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

19. Q19.What did Solomon ask God for?

    Answer: An understanding heart to judge the people

    Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad.

    1 Kings 3:9 (KJV)From: 1 Kings Bible Quiz

20. Q20.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 Quiz

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