60 Bible Trivia Questions for Adults (With Answers)
Think you know the Bible well? These Bible trivia questions for adults will test your knowledge of famous events, lesser-known people, Old Testament history, the life of Jesus, and some surprisingly common misconceptions.
Whether you are planning a church quiz night, leading a Bible study, or challenging yourself, you will find 60 multiple-choice questions organised into five rounds. Every question offers four possible answers (A–D). The correct answers appear together at the bottom of the page, each with an explanation and a link to the King James Version (KJV) Bible passage.
We put this Bible Quiz Pro challenge together for readers who want to go beyond guessing the answer. Each answer includes a KJV passage to help you check the details for yourself, whether you are playing alone or with a group.
How to Play
For each question, choose one of the four options: A, B, C or D. Write down your choice or remember it, then click View Answer to jump to that question’s answer at the bottom of this page. Use Back to Question to return.
Give yourself one point for each correct answer. There are 60 points available: 0–20 is a starting point, 21–40 is a solid foundation, 41–50 is impressive, and 51–60 is an outstanding result. The score is just for fun—the Bible passages are the most important part.
Round 1: Easy Bible Trivia Questions for Adults
Start with ten familiar people and events. Give yourself one point for each correct answer.
2. Who was appointed king when Israel first asked for a human monarch?
A. David
B. Solomon
C. Saul
D. Samuel
3. Which prophet confronted King David over his actions involving Bathsheba and Uriah?
A. Gad
B. Elijah
C. Elisha
D. Nathan
4. Who interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams about seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine?
A. Daniel
B. Moses
C. Aaron
D. Joseph
5. Who organised the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls after the exile?
A. Nehemiah
B. Ezra
C. Zerubbabel
D. Joshua the high priest
7. Which Gospel opens by describing the Word as being with God in the beginning?
A. Luke
B. Matthew
C. John
D. Mark
8. In which city were the disciples first called Christians?
A. Jerusalem
B. Corinth
C. Antioch
D. Ephesus
Round 2: Old Testament Bible Trivia Questions
This round explores the judges, prophets, kings and courageous women of the Old Testament.
11. Which priest cared for Samuel when God first called him as a boy?
A. Aaron
B. Zadok
C. Abiathar
D. Eli
12. Which left-handed judge of Israel defeated Eglon, king of Moab?
A. Ehud
B. Gideon
C. Samson
D. Othniel
14. Which king asked God for wisdom instead of wealth or a long life?
A. David
B. Hezekiah
C. Solomon
D. Josiah
15. Which Babylonian king dreamed of a great statue made of different materials?
A. Nebuchadnezzar
B. Belshazzar
C. Darius
D. Cyrus
16. Who interpreted the writing on the wall at Belshazzar’s feast?
A. Ezekiel
B. Isaiah
C. Jeremiah
D. Daniel
18. Which prophet saw a valley of dry bones come to life?
A. Jeremiah
B. Isaiah
C. Zechariah
D. Ezekiel
19. Where was Jonah trying to sail when he fled from God’s instruction?
A. Nineveh
B. Joppa
C. Tarshish
D. Sidon
20. Which Persian king allowed Jewish exiles to return and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem?
A. Darius
B. Cyrus
C. Xerxes
D. Artaxerxes
21. Who discovered the baby Moses among the reeds of the Nile?
A. Pharaoh’s wife
B. Miriam
C. Jochebed
D. Pharaoh’s daughter
23. Which judge made a vow that involved whoever first came out of his house to meet him?
A. Samson
B. Jephthah
C. Gideon
D. Barak
24. Who plotted to destroy the Jews during the reign of King Ahasuerus?
A. Mordecai
B. Bigthan
C. Memucan
D. Haman
25. Which prophet saw the Lord on a throne and responded, “Here am I; send me”?
A. Jeremiah
B. Ezekiel
C. Samuel
D. Isaiah
Round 3: New Testament Bible Trivia Questions
Test your knowledge of Jesus’ ministry, the apostles and the growth of the early church.
26. Which two New Testament books are addressed to Theophilus?
A. Matthew and Acts
B. John and Revelation
C. Luke and Acts
D. Mark and Romans
27. Which married couple helped Apollos understand the way of God more fully?
A. Priscilla and Aquila
B. Ananias and Sapphira
C. Herod and Herodias
D. Mary and Joseph
28. Who was the first Christian martyr whose death is recorded in Acts?
A. James the son of Zebedee
B. Stephen
C. Philip
D. Barnabas
29. What did Lydia, an early Christian convert in Philippi, sell?
A. Spices
B. Fishing nets
C. Purple cloth
D. Silver jewellery
30. Which Pharisee came to Jesus by night to ask him questions?
A. Nicodemus
B. Gamaliel
C. Joseph of Arimathea
D. Caiaphas
31. Which Roman centurion received Peter after a vision?
A. Julius
B. Sergius Paulus
C. Gallio
D. Cornelius
32. In which Greek city did Paul speak at the Areopagus?
A. Corinth
B. Thessalonica
C. Philippi
D. Athens
33. How did Paul escape Damascus when people plotted to kill him?
A. He hid aboard a fishing boat
B. He disguised himself as a merchant
C. He escaped through the temple courtyard
D. He was lowered in a basket by the city wall
34. Who was chosen to take Judas Iscariot’s place among the twelve apostles?
A. Joseph called Barsabbas
B. Matthias
C. Barnabas
D. Silas
35. What trade did Paul practise alongside Aquila and Priscilla?
A. Tentmaking
B. Fishing
C. Carpentry
D. Pottery
36. Which sister of Martha sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to him?
A. Joanna
B. Salome
C. Susanna
D. Mary
38. How many baskets of leftovers were collected after Jesus fed the five thousand?
A. Seven baskets
B. Twelve baskets
C. Five baskets
D. Ten baskets
39. Who asked Pilate for Jesus’ body and placed it in a tomb?
A. Nicodemus
B. Simon of Cyrene
C. John the Apostle
D. Joseph of Arimathea
40. Which Roman governor said that Paul would go to Caesar because he had appealed to Caesar?
A. Felix
B. Pilate
C. Festus
D. Gallio
Round 4: Hard Bible Trivia Questions for Adults
These ten difficult questions focus on details that many readers overlook. See how many you can answer without checking the Bible.
41. Which king cut up and burned a scroll containing Jeremiah’s prophecies?
A. Zedekiah
B. Josiah
C. Jehoiakim
D. Jehoiachin
43. Which high priest found the Book of the Law in the temple during Josiah’s reign?
A. Hilkiah
B. Zadok
C. Eli
D. Abiathar
45. Which female judge of Israel held court beneath a palm tree?
A. Deborah
B. Miriam
C. Huldah
D. Jael
46. Which church in Revelation was described as neither cold nor hot?
A. Ephesus
B. Smyrna
C. Laodicea
D. Sardis
47. In which city did craftsmen riot because Paul’s preaching threatened their trade connected to Artemis?
A. Corinth
B. Ephesus
C. Philippi
D. Athens
48. What was the name of the young man who fell from a third-storey window during Paul’s speech?
A. Eutychus
B. Tychicus
C. Onesimus
D. Timothy
49. Which prophet bought a field while Jerusalem was under siege?
A. Ezekiel
B. Isaiah
C. Jeremiah
D. Hosea
50. Which woman rescued the young Joash from the destruction of the royal family?
A. Athaliah
B. Jehosheba
C. Huldah
D. Abigail
Round 5: Tricky Bible Questions and Common Misconceptions
The final round is about what Scripture actually says—not what people sometimes assume it says.
51. How many wise men visited Jesus after his birth?
A. Exactly three wise men
B. The Bible does not say
C. Exactly seven wise men
D. Exactly twelve wise men
52. What type of fruit did Adam and Eve eat from the forbidden tree?
A. An apple
B. A fig
C. The Bible does not identify the fruit
D. A pomegranate
53. Does the Bible specifically say that Mary rode a donkey to Bethlehem?
A. Yes — Matthew says she rode a donkey
B. No — neither Gospel specifies how Mary travelled
C. Yes — Luke says she rode a donkey
D. Yes — both Matthew and Luke say so
54. Does Acts say that Saul fell from a horse on the road to Damascus?
A. Yes — Acts says he fell from a horse
B. No — Acts mentions no horse
C. Yes — Acts says he fell from a donkey
D. Yes — Paul later identifies the horse in a letter
55. Does the Bible give December 25 as the date of Jesus’ birth?
A. Yes — Luke specifies December 25
B. Yes — Matthew specifies December 25
C. No — the Bible does not give an exact date
D. Yes — Mark specifies December 25
56. Did Noah take exactly two of every kind of animal into the ark?
A. Yes — exactly two of every kind
B. No — more clean animals were included
C. No — he took only clean animals
D. No — he took only birds
57. According to 1 Timothy 6:10 in the KJV, what is “the root of all evil”?
A. Money itself
B. Poverty
C. The love of money
D. Pride
58. What were the names of Timothy’s mother and grandmother?
A. Hannah and Deborah
B. Eunice and Lois
C. Elizabeth and Mary
D. Priscilla and Phoebe
59. Which two Gospels include detailed narratives surrounding the birth of Jesus?
A. Matthew and Luke
B. Mark and John
C. Matthew and Mark
D. Luke and John
60. For how many days did Jesus appear to his followers after his resurrection before his ascension, according to Acts?
A. Three days
B. Forty days
C. Seven days
D. Fifty days
Finished the Questions? Check Your Score
Now compare your choices with the complete answer key below. If you missed a question, follow its Scripture link and read the surrounding passage. That turns a quick Bible quiz into an opportunity to learn something new.
Bible Trivia Questions for Adults: Answers and Scripture References
Here is the complete answer key, showing the correct letter and answer for every question. Each reference links to the relevant passage in the King James Version on Bible Quiz Pro.
Round 1 Answers
1. Correct answer: A. Joshua
God appointed Joshua to lead the people across the Jordan River and into the Promised Land.
2. Correct answer: C. Saul
Samuel anointed Saul, who was then publicly presented to the people as their king.
3. Correct answer: D. Nathan
Nathan told a parable about a stolen lamb to help David recognise his wrongdoing.
4. Correct answer: D. Joseph
Joseph explained the dreams and advised Pharaoh to store food during the plentiful years.
5. Correct answer: A. Nehemiah
Nehemiah rallied the people to rebuild the walls despite opposition.
6. Correct answer: A. Saul
Acts describes him as “Saul, (who also is called Paul).” It does not say his name was changed at his conversion.
7. Correct answer: C. John
John introduces Jesus as the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us.
8. Correct answer: C. Antioch
Acts records that the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
9. Correct answer: B. Matthew
Jesus called Matthew while he was sitting at the tax office.
10. Correct answer: A. Peter
Peter denied knowing Jesus before the rooster crowed, just as Jesus had predicted.
Round 2 Answers
11. Correct answer: D. Eli
Samuel initially thought Eli was calling him. Eli eventually understood and guided Samuel’s response.
12. Correct answer: A. Ehud
Ehud’s left-handedness is specifically mentioned in the account of Israel’s deliverance from Moab.
13. Correct answer: C. Rahab
Rahab protected the spies and asked that her family be spared when Israel took the city.
14. Correct answer: C. Solomon
Solomon requested an understanding heart to govern the people, and God was pleased with his request.
15. Correct answer: A. Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel interpreted the statue as a vision concerning kingdoms and God’s enduring rule.
16. Correct answer: D. Daniel
Daniel explained that the writing foretold judgment against Belshazzar and the end of his reign.
17. Correct answer: B. Hosea
Hosea’s marriage formed part of the prophetic message in the opening chapters of his book.
18. Correct answer: D. Ezekiel
The vision offered a message of hope and restoration to the house of Israel.
19. Correct answer: C. Tarshish
Jonah boarded a ship bound for Tarshish instead of going to Nineveh.
20. Correct answer: B. Cyrus
Cyrus issued a decree permitting the return and the rebuilding of the house of the Lord.
21. Correct answer: D. Pharaoh’s daughter
She had compassion on the child, arranged for his care and later adopted him.
22. Correct answer: A. Naomi
Ruth refused to abandon Naomi and chose to accompany her to Bethlehem.
23. Correct answer: B. Jephthah
Jephthah’s daughter was the first to come out. The account is a sobering passage whose details have been interpreted in different ways.
24. Correct answer: D. Haman
Haman’s plan was ultimately exposed through Esther, and he faced judgment for his actions.
25. Correct answer: D. Isaiah
Isaiah received his calling after a vision of the Lord and the cleansing of his lips.
Round 3 Answers
26. Correct answer: C. Luke and Acts
Luke opens his Gospel by addressing Theophilus, and Acts refers to the earlier account.
27. Correct answer: A. Priscilla and Aquila
They listened to Apollos and explained the way of God to him more accurately.
28. Correct answer: B. Stephen
Stephen was stoned following his speech before the council, while Saul witnessed the event.
29. Correct answer: C. Purple cloth
Lydia was a seller of purple goods from Thyatira and welcomed Paul’s companions into her home.
30. Correct answer: A. Nicodemus
Their conversation includes Jesus’ teaching about being born again.
31. Correct answer: D. Cornelius
Cornelius invited Peter to his home, and the event marked a major moment in the spread of the gospel to Gentiles.
32. Correct answer: D. Athens
Paul addressed the city’s listeners about the God they worshipped without knowing.
33. Correct answer: D. He was lowered in a basket by the city wall
His disciples helped him escape at night. Paul also described being lowered through a window in the wall.
34. Correct answer: B. Matthias
After prayer, the disciples cast lots, and Matthias was numbered with the eleven apostles.
35. Correct answer: A. Tentmaking
They worked together because they shared the same trade.
36. Correct answer: D. Mary
While Martha was busy serving, Mary listened to Jesus’ teaching.
37. Correct answer: D. John
Lazarus had been in the tomb four days before Jesus called him out.
38. Correct answer: B. Twelve baskets
The disciples gathered twelve baskets of broken pieces after everyone had eaten.
39. Correct answer: D. Joseph of Arimathea
Joseph, a disciple of Jesus, laid him in his own new tomb.
40. Correct answer: C. Festus
Festus accepted Paul’s appeal after consulting his council.
Round 4 Answers
41. Correct answer: C. Jehoiakim
As the scroll was read, the king cut away portions and cast them into the fire.
42. Correct answer: D. Moses
The names of Moses’ sons are recorded in the account of his father-in-law Jethro’s visit.
43. Correct answer: A. Hilkiah
The discovery prompted Josiah to seek God and begin important reforms.
44. Correct answer: A. Elijah
Elijah delivered God’s judgment after Naboth had been killed and his vineyard seized.
45. Correct answer: A. Deborah
Deborah was both a prophetess and a judge, and she helped guide Israel during conflict with Sisera.
46. Correct answer: C. Laodicea
The church was rebuked for being lukewarm and urged to repent.
47. Correct answer: B. Ephesus
Demetrius the silversmith raised concerns about the trade in silver shrines.
48. Correct answer: A. Eutychus
Eutychus fell asleep during Paul’s long speech, fell from the window and was restored to life.
49. Correct answer: C. Jeremiah
The purchase symbolised hope that people would buy land again after disaster and exile.
50. Correct answer: B. Jehosheba
Jehosheba hid Joash and his nurse so that the child survived Athaliah’s attack on the royal heirs.
Round 5 Answers
51. Correct answer: B. The Bible does not say
Matthew describes gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, but does not give the number of wise men.
52. Correct answer: C. The Bible does not identify the fruit
Genesis calls it the fruit of the tree; it does not specify an apple.
53. Correct answer: B. No — neither Gospel specifies how Mary travelled
Luke says Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem but does not describe their mode of travel.
54. Correct answer: B. No — Acts mentions no horse
Acts reports that a light shone around Saul and he fell to the earth; no horse is mentioned.
55. Correct answer: C. No — the Bible does not give an exact date
The Gospel accounts describe Jesus’ birth but do not give an exact calendar date.
56. Correct answer: B. No — more clean animals were included
Genesis distinguishes clean and unclean animals, with greater numbers of clean animals brought aboard.
57. Correct answer: C. The love of money
The wording is about love of money, not money itself. Other English translations render the expression somewhat differently.
58. Correct answer: B. Eunice and Lois
Paul remembered the sincere faith of Timothy’s grandmother Lois and mother Eunice.
59. Correct answer: A. Matthew and Luke
Matthew and Luke supply the main narratives about events surrounding Jesus’ birth.
60. Correct answer: B. Forty days
Acts says Jesus appeared to the apostles over forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes good Bible trivia questions for adults?
A good adult Bible quiz balances familiar stories with harder questions about people, places, events, and biblical teachings. Four answer choices make it easy to use the questions in a group, while the Scripture references help everyone check and understand the correct answers.
Can I use these questions for a church or Bible study group?
Yes. Read each question and its four options aloud in five rounds, let participants record A, B, C or D, and use the answer key at the end to check scores together. The Bible links let your group verify the passages afterward.
Are these Bible trivia questions suitable for beginners?
Yes. The opening round is easier, while later rounds contain difficult Bible trivia and questions that challenge familiar assumptions. Participants can start with one round or attempt all 60 questions.
Antal Farkas
(November 13, 2026)
