Our Bible Quiz

In Israel there is an extremely keen interest in the Bible today, and young people and adults eagerly take part in national and international contests to select what are picturesquely described as bridgegrooms and brides of the Bible (T’ll1n m7~1 1“lnn ’lnn). We append here a selection of the questions asked at the Regional Finals of the eighth world bible quiz for Jewish youth. 1. The meeting of brothers brings joy. To whom was it said that meeting his brother would make him happy, and where did they meet? 2. After a famous victory, the hero was met with song and dances. What was the victory and who went out to greet him with song and dances? 3. In which book of the Bible, and in what connection, is Jerusalem first mentioned? 4. Two rebellions broke out in the city of Shechem. Who headed the rebellion in each case, and against whom did they rebel? 5. A non-Jewish king boasted of his enormous army before going out to battle against a king ofisrael. Who was the non-Jewish king, what was his boast, and what was the retort of the king of Israel? 6. Mention two events with which the river Kishon is connected.

7. Qn two occasions a king forbade a man “to see his face” (meaning, to come into his presence). Who was the king in each case, and what was the occasion? 8. The word “river” is used by a prophet as a simile for peace. Give two examples from that prophet. 9. Two prophets use a basket as a simile and symbol. Who were the prophets, and what were the similes? 10. A prophet prophesied that judgment would be executed on all nations in a place near Jerusalem. Who was the prophet, and what is the name of the place? II. Which is described as the “gate of the peoples”, by whom, and in which book of the Bible? 12. How many of the Hebrew months are mentioned by name in the Bible? Give 3 examples. 13. The psalmist contrasts man’s inferiority and greatness. Quote the passage. 14. A certain city was sown with salt. What was the city, and who sowed it with salt? 15. The Mediterranean Sea is called by a number of names in the Bible. Give two of them and say where they can be found. 16. Who interrupted his pursuit of a personal enemy in order to fight the enemies of his people? What was the name of the place where the pursuit was interrupted? 17. Who took witnesses when he bought something, and what things did he buy? 18. The psalmist describes what a man should not do and what he should do in order to succeed “in all that he does”. What are the actions which he should not do and do? 19. At a time of trouble it was customary to wear mourning. Give two examples. 20. How did Boaz greet the reapers, and what was their reply?