EXODUS BIBLE QUIZ BEE

Exodus

Passover/departure

Reason for oppression of Israelites by the new king of Egypt

Feared the rapid growth of the Jews.

King of Egypt’s command to midwives

If it is a boy, kill him; but if it is a girl, let her live.

Midwives who disobeyed Pharaoh

Shiphrah and Puah.

Tribe of Moses

Tribe of Levi.

Duration Moses' mother hid him

3 months.

Moses' mother’s action to save him

Waterproofed a basket and put the child in it.

River where Moses was placed

River Nile.

Meaning of Moses' name

To draw out of the water.

Pharaoh’s daughter engaged to nurse Moses

Moses' mother, Jochebed.

Why Moses killed an Egyptian

The Egyptian was beating a Hebrew.

Why Moses fled Egypt

Pharaoh was angry.

Moses' destination to escape Pharaoh

Midian.

Who Moses defended at the well in Midian

Seven daughters of Jethro.

Moses' host in Midian

Jethro, prince and priest of Midian.

Moses' wife

Zipporah.

Name of Moses' son with Zipporah

Gershom.

Meaning of Gershom

Stranger or exile.

How the angel of the Lord appeared to Moses

In a flame of fire from a bush.

Location of the burning bush

Horeb, the mountain of God.

God's name revealed to Moses

Yahweh.

Where the Lord wanted to take His people

The promised land, aka Canaan.

Inhabitants of Canaan before Israelites

The Canaanites.

Transformation of Moses' staff

Turned into a snake.

Help given to Moses for his mission

Staff.

Who Moses took to Egypt with him

Aaron.

Pharaoh's reaction to Moses' request

Made the slaves work harder.

Ages of Moses and Aaron when speaking to Pharaoh

80 and 83 respectively.

Magicians of Egypt’s action with frogs

Used secret arts to create frogs.

Number of plagues sent upon Egypt

First plague in Egypt

Water turned to blood.

Second plague in Egypt

Frogs.

Third plague in Egypt

Gnats.

Fourth plague in Egypt

Flies.

Fifth plague in Egypt

Livestock pestilence.

Sixth plague in Egypt

Boils.

Seventh plague in Egypt

Hail.

Eighth plague in Egypt

Locusts.

Ninth plague in Egypt

Darkness.

Tenth plague in Egypt

Death of the firstborn.

Moses' warning to Pharaoh about the final plague

Let Israel go or his firstborn would die.

Month of the first Passover

Nisan.

Sign saving Israelites from the final plague

A fleece of wool that would be covered in dew while the surrounding ground remained dry.

Starting point of Israelites' journey from Egypt

Ramses.

Number of Israelites who journeyed from Ramses to Succoth

600,000 men.

Duration Israelites lived in Egypt

430 years.

Days Israelites were to eat unleavened bread

7 days.

God’s reason for not leading Israelites through Philistines

Might return to Egypt.

Signs of the Lord's presence with Israelites

Pillars of cloud and fire.

Wonder witnessed at the crossing of the Red Sea

Parting of the Red Sea.

Leader of women in dancing after crossing the Red Sea

Miriam the Prophet.

Destination of Israelites after crossing the Red Sea

Mt. Sinai.

Reason Israelites could not drink water at Marah

It was bitter.

How the water became sweet at Marah

Threw wood into the water.

Number of springs and palm trees in Elim

12 springs and 70 palm trees.

Location of wilderness of Sin

Between Elim and Mt. Sinai.

God’s provision when Israelites complained about food

Provided manna from heaven.

What happened to leftover manna till morning

Bred worms and stank.

Meat eaten by Israelites in the wilderness

Quail.

Why Israelites gathered double portions of manna on sixth day

No food would fall on Sabbath.

Name given to heavenly bread by Israelites

Manna.

Duration Israelites ate manna

7 days

Reason for quarrel with Moses at Raphidim

No water to drink.

Location of rock struck by Moses for water

Rock at Horeb.

Who fought with Israel at Raphidim

The Amalekites.

Who Moses sent to fight Amalek

Joshua.

Moses, Aaron, and Hur’s action during the battle with Amalek

Supported Israelites.

Outcome of fight against Joshua and Amalek

Amalekites were defeated.

Name of the altar built by Moses after defeating Amalek

Jehovah-nissi.

Names of Moses' sons

Gershom and Eliezer.

Location Israelites arrived after Raphidim

Wilderness of Sinai.

Who God summoned to Mount Sinai

Moses.

Number of commandments given by God at Mount Sinai

Three festivals to be held by Israelites in a year

Pesach (Passover), Shavuot (Feast of Weeks), and Sukkot (Feast of Booths).

What the twelve pillars at the altar represented

12 tribes of Israel.

Who went up to the mountain with Moses to see God

Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and 70 leaders.

What the Lord asked Moses to make for His dwelling

A tabernacle.

Material used for Ark of the Covenant

Acacia wood.

Material used for lampstand of the Ark of the Covenant

Pure gold.

Additional item the Lord asked Moses to prepare

A tabernacle.

Material for making altar of the Burnt Offering

Acacia wood.

Oil used for burning lamp regularly

Pure olive oil.

Who were made priests of the Lord

Aaron and his sons.

Duration for Moses to ordain Aaron and sons

7 days.

Daily offering requested by the Lord

A sacrifice of two lambs, a year old.

What Israelites gave during census registration

Half-shekel, a small piece of silver.

Craftsmen who made what God commanded Moses

Bezalel and Oholiab.

Father of Bezalel

Uri.

Tribe to which Oholiab belonged

Tribe of Dan.

Tribe to which Bezalel belonged

Tribe of Judah.

Punishment for profaning the Sabbath

Death.

Who made the golden calf

Aaron.

What people did when Moses delayed from the mountain

Demanded Aaron make them gods.

What Moses did with the golden calf

Melted the golden calf.

Punishment given by God for making the golden calf

Lightning and earthquakes.

Name of the tent outside the camp

Tent of Meeting.

Duration of Moses' second stay on the mountaintop

40 days and 40 nights.

Material for the altar of incense

Gold and acacia wood.

Number of precious stones on Aaron's breast-piece

12 gemstones.

Material used for priests' vestments

Linen.