This 15-question Old Testament Bible trivia quiz is designed to test your memory, spark your curiosity, and deepen your understanding of Scripture. Whether you’re brushing up on Bible stories or just having fun with friends, each question includes four choices, one correct answer, and a reference with explanation. Perfect for Bible study groups, Sunday schools, or solo spiritual adventures!
1 Where did the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal take place?
- Mount Sinai
- Mount Zion
- Mount Horeb
- Mount Carmel
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:19-20
Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
2 How many prophets of Baal did Elijah confront?
- 100
- 300
- 450
- 700
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:22
Elijah stood alone against 450 prophets of Baal.
3 Who was the king of Israel during Elijah's confrontation?
- Solomon
- Rehoboam
- Ahab
- Jeroboam
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 16:29-33
Ahab was king, and he did more evil than all before him.
4 What was the challenge Elijah gave to the prophets of Baal?
- Build a golden altar
- Fast for 40 days
- Call on their god to send fire
- Pour oil on the altar
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:23-24
Elijah proposed that the true God would answer with fire.
5 How did the prophets of Baal try to get their god to answer?
- By fasting
- By dancing and cutting themselves
- By offering gold
- By blowing trumpets
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:26-28
They cried aloud and cut themselves until blood gushed.
6 What did Elijah do to the altar before praying for fire?
- Burned incense
- Poured water on it three times
- Covered it with stones
- Dug a trench
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:33-35
He drenched the altar with water to make it harder to ignite.
7 How many times did Elijah pour water on the altar?
- Two
- Three
- Five
- Seven
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:34
Water was poured three times to soak everything thoroughly.
8 What happened when Elijah prayed?
- The rain fell
- Fire came from heaven
- A voice spoke
- An angel appeared
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:38
God answered with fire that consumed the offering and water.
9 What was the people's reaction when fire consumed the offering?
- They ran in fear
- They shouted Baal’s name
- They fell and said, The LORD, He is God
- They destroyed the altar
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:39
They immediately acknowledged the LORD as the true God.
10 What did Elijah do to the prophets of Baal afterward?
- Banished them
- Had them executed
- Imprisoned them
- Sent them to Jezebel
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:40
Elijah had them taken to the Kishon Valley and killed.
11 How long had the drought lasted before this event?
- One year
- Two years
- Three and a half years
- Four years
Correct!Wrong!Luke 4:25; James 5:17
Elijah had prayed for the drought, which lasted 3.5 years.
12 What did Elijah do after the contest was over?
- Left Israel
- Prayed for rain
- Built another altar
- Called fire again
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:41-42
Elijah prayed on Mount Carmel for rain to return.
13 How many times did Elijah tell his servant to check for rain?
- One
- Three
- Seven
- Ten
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:43
The servant saw nothing six times, then a cloud on the seventh.
14 What did Elijah see as a sign of coming rain?
- Rainbow
- A small cloud
- Lightning
- A gust of wind
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:44
A small cloud the size of a man's hand appeared.
15 What unusual strength did Elijah receive afterward?
- He lifted a boulder
- He fasted 40 days
- He outran Ahab’s chariot
- He calmed the wind
Correct!Wrong!1 Kings 18:46
The power of the Lord came upon Elijah, and he ran ahead.
The Prophet vs. The Prophets: Elijah’s Ultimate Quiz
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Wilderness Wanderer
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Looks like you’re still on the journey—but hey, so was Moses!
Don’t worry—every expert starts somewhere. This is a great time to dig deeper into those powerful Old Testament moments. Keep exploring, and the wisdom will follow! - Quiz result
Scroll Scholar!
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Solid stuff! You’ve clearly spent time with the Word.
You’ve got a strong grasp of Old Testament history and its powerful stories. A little more study, and you'll be ready to call down fire like Elijah himself! - Quiz result
Prophet Power!
You scoredYou're walking in Elijah’s sandals!
You really know your Old Testament—names, places, miracles, and all. Whether it’s the burning bush or the fiery showdown on Mount Carmel, you've got the details down. Keep shining that biblical brilliance!
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