Judges 16-18: Bible Questions! Quiz
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What did the rulers of the Philistines use to bribe Delilah into getting secrets from Samson about his strength? Judges 16:5
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Fame
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Money
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Power
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Explore key events from Judges 16-18 in this engaging quiz. Questions cover Samson's encounters, his struggles with the Philistines, and the role of their deity, Dagon. Ideal for learners seeking to deepen their understanding of these biblical narratives.
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When Samson saw a prostitute in Gaza, what did he do? Judges 16:1, 3
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He talked to her about the reasons why she should change her profession
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He went in to stay with her and left at midnight
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He sacrificed her on an altar to a false god
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A. He went in to stay with her and left at midnightExplanation
In Judges 16:1, it is mentioned that Samson went to Gaza and saw a prostitute there. In verse 3, it is stated that he went in to stay with her and left at midnight. This implies that Samson engaged in sexual relations with the prostitute during his stay with her and left secretly at midnight.Rate this question:
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Why did the Lord leave Samson? Judges 16:19-20
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Because he slept with a prostitute
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Because he destroyed the gates of Gaza when he left their city
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Because his head had been shaved
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A. Because his head had been shavedExplanation
The Lord left Samson because his head had been shaved. In the story of Samson, his strength was derived from his long hair, which symbolized his commitment to God as a Nazirite. When his hair was cut, it signified a breaking of his vow and a loss of his connection to God. As a result, the Lord's power left him, and he became weak and vulnerable.Rate this question:
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Who did the Philistine rulers attribute their victory of capturing Samson? Judges 16:24
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Dagon, the false god
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The God of the Israelites
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Themselves
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A. Dagon, the false godExplanation
The Philistine rulers attributed their victory of capturing Samson to Dagon, the false god. This is because they believed that their god Dagon had given them the power and strength to defeat Samson, who was seen as a threat to their people. They saw this victory as a validation of their faith in Dagon and his superiority over the God of the Israelites.Rate this question:
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About how many people were on the roof of the temple of Dagon, laughing and making fun of Samson? Judges 16:27
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30
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300
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3000
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A. 3000Explanation
The correct answer is 3000. According to Judges 16:27, there were about 3000 people on the roof of the temple of Dagon, laughing and making fun of Samson.Rate this question:
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How long was Samson a judge for the Israelites? Judges 16:31
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20 years
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40 years
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80 years
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A. 20 yearsExplanation
Samson was a judge for the Israelites for 20 years. This information is derived from Judges 16:31, which states that Samson judged Israel for two decades.Rate this question:
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Which false god did the Philistines worship? Judges 16:23
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Baal
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Dagon
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Zeus
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A. DagonExplanation
The correct answer is Dagon. According to Judges 16:23, the Philistines worshiped Dagon as their false god. Dagon was a prominent deity in the ancient Near East, particularly among the Philistines. He was often depicted as a half-human, half-fish figure. The Philistines believed that Dagon had power and authority over various aspects of life, including agriculture and fertility.Rate this question:
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What did the Philistine men of Gaza do to Samson when they captured him? Judges 16:21
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Tore his eyes out
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Put him in chains
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Put him to work grinding grain
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
The Philistine men of Gaza did all of the above to Samson when they captured him. They tore his eyes out, put him in chains, and put him to work grinding grain. This was their way of punishing and humiliating him for his actions against them.Rate this question:
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