SMYM Bible Quiz Prelims 2025

What is the primary theme of the Song of Deborah? [Judges 5]

• A lament for Israel's defeat

• A celebration of victory over the Canaanites

• A prophecy about future kings

• A call for repentance

Who struck down Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army? [Judges 5:24-27]

• Barak

• Deborah

• Jael

• Heber

What did Gideon request as a sign from God to confirm his mission? [Judges 6:36-40]

• A burning bush

• Dew on a fleece

• A pillar of fire

• A voice from heaven

How many men remained with Gideon after God reduced his army? [Judges 7:7]

• 300

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 32,000

What was the name of the idol that Gideon made from the gold of the Midianites? [Judges 8:27]

• Baal-Berith

• Ephod

• Asherah

• Dagon

Who was Abimelech's mother? [Judges 9:1]

• A concubine from Shechem

• A princess from Jerusalem

• A Canaanite priestess

• A daughter of Gideon's ally

What caused Abimelech’s death? [Judges 9:52-53]

• A sword wound in battle

• A millstone dropped by a woman

• Poisoning by his own men

• A fall from a tower

Who was the judge who made a vow that led to the sacrifice of his daughter? [Judges 11:30-39]

• Jephthah

• Samson

• Gideon

• Tola

What riddle did Samson pose to the Philistines? [Judges 14:14]

• Out of the eater, something to eat; out of the strong, something sweet

• What is stronger than a lion?

• Who can untie the knot of life?

• What is hidden in the heart of man?

How did Samson kill the lion? [Judges 14:6]

• With a sword

• With his bare hands

• With a spear

• With a bow and arrow