Bible Quiz – Crime (with answers and the Complete Reference Verse).

 

Bible Quiz –  Crime (with answers and the Complete Reference Verse). 

The Bible speaks clearly about crime, justice, sin, and consequences. From the very first act of murder to laws given for righteous living, Scripture reveals how God views wrongdoing and calls His people to live in truth and righteousness. This quiz will test your knowledge of biblical “crimes” and the lessons behind them.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Answer from your knowledge of the Bible.

Do not look at the answers until you finish all questions.

After the quiz, check your answers along with the complete reference verses provided.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.        Who committed the first murder recorded in the Bible?

 

2.        What crime did Achan commit that brought trouble upon Israel?

 

3.        Which king arranged the death of Uriah to cover up his sin?

 

4.        What was the crime of the men of Sodom that led to God’s judgment?

 

5.        Who stole his brother’s blessing through deception?

 

6.        What crime did Judas Iscariot commit against Jesus?

 

7.        Which woman was accused of adultery and brought before Jesus?

 

8.        What did Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, do secretly for personal gain?

 

9.        Which brothers sold Joseph into slavery?

 

10.  What crime did Ananias and Sapphira commit in the early church?

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        Cain

Genesis 4:8 – “And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass… that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.”

 

2.        He stole devoted things from Jericho

Joshua 7:1 – “But the children of Israel committed a trespass… for Achan… took of the accursed thing…”

 

3.        King David

2 Samuel 11:15 – “Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle… that he may be smitten, and die.”

 

4.        Wickedness and sexual immorality (attempted assault)

Genesis 19:5 – “Where are the men… bring them out unto us, that we may know them.”

 

5.        Jacob

Genesis 27:35 – “Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing.”

 

6.        He betrayed Jesus

Matthew 26:14–15 – “What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted… for thirty pieces of silver.”

 

7.        The woman caught in adultery

John 8:4 – “Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.”

 

8.        He lied and took gifts dishonestly

2 Kings 5:25 – “Thy servant went no whither. And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee…?”

 

9.        Joseph’s brothers

Genesis 37:28 – “…they sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver…”

 

10.  They lied to the Holy Spirit about money

Acts 5:3 – “Why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost…?”

 

How did you score? Share this quiz with your friends, family, or Bible study group and see who knows Scripture best! For more engaging Bible quizzes and deeper insights, keep exploring and growing in God’s Word.

 

Bible Quiz – Crime (Harder Round)

 

The Bible not only records acts of wrongdoing but also reveals the motives, consequences, and spiritual lessons behind them. This harder round goes beyond the obvious, testing your attention to detail and deeper familiarity with biblical events related to crime and sin.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully—some require precise recall.

Answer without checking references.

Complete all questions before viewing the answers.

Check your responses with the full Bible verses provided below.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.        Who murdered seventy of his brothers to seize power?

 

2.        What crime did Naboth refuse to commit, which led to his death?

 

3.        Which official plotted to kill Daniel because of jealousy?

 

4.        What crime did the sons of Eli commit in their priestly role?

 

5.        Who falsely accused Joseph, leading to his imprisonment?

 

6.        Which man gathered sticks on the Sabbath and was punished?

 

7.        Who killed Abner in revenge, despite a warning of peace?

 

8.        What crime did Queen Jezebel orchestrate against Naboth?

 

9.        Which group conspired with Judas to arrest Jesus secretly?

 

10.  Who struck Peter and was rebuked during Jesus’ trial?

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        Abimelech

Judges 9:5 – “And he went unto his father's house… and slew his brethren… being threescore and ten persons…”

 

2.        Bearing false witness / giving up his inheritance unlawfully

1 Kings 21:3 – “The Lord forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.”

 

3.        The presidents and princes under King Darius

Daniel 6:4 – “Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel…”

 

4.        They stole offerings and committed immorality

1 Samuel 2:22 – “…they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle…”

 

5.        Potiphar’s wife

Genesis 39:14 – “…He hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me…”

 

6.        The man found gathering sticks

Numbers 15:32 – “And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man that gathered sticks upon the sabbath day.”

 

7.        Joab

2 Samuel 3:27 – “…Joab took him aside… and smote him there… and died…”

 

8.        She arranged false accusations leading to murder

1 Kings 21:10 – “And set two men… to bear witness against him… and then carry him out, and stone him…”

 

9.        Chief priests, scribes, and elders

Luke 22:2 – “And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him…”

 

10.  An officer of the high priest

John 18:22 – “…one of the officers… struck Jesus with the palm of his hand…”

 

That was a tougher challenge! How many did you get right? Share this quiz with your Bible study group or friends and see who can master the harder round. Stay tuned for the Hardest Round to push your knowledge even further!

 

Bible Quiz – Crime (Hardest Round)

 

This round dives into some of the most subtle, complex, and lesser-known acts of wrongdoing in Scripture. These questions test not just memory, but deep familiarity with biblical narratives, motives, and consequences. Take your time—this is the ultimate challenge!

 

Instructions

Read each question slowly and carefully.

Many questions involve lesser-known details—think deeply.

Avoid checking answers until you complete all questions.

Use the full reference verses afterward for careful study.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1.        Who killed a man in Egypt and hid him in the sand before fleeing?

 

2.        Which judge made a rash vow that led to a tragic outcome involving his daughter?

 

3.        Who assassinated King Eglon of Moab in a secret act?

 

4.        Which two men killed Ish-bosheth while he was resting and brought his head to David?

 

5.        Who conspired against Samson by discovering the secret of his strength?

 

6.        Which servant plotted to kill his master, King Joash, in his bed?

 

7.        Who killed his brother Amnon as an act of revenge for a crime against Tamar?

 

8.        Which man cursed and threw stones at King David during his flight from Absalom?

 

9.        Who secretly oppressed the poor by taking pledges unlawfully, as condemned by the prophets?

 

10.  Which ruler burned Jeremiah’s scroll after it was read to him?

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        Moses

Exodus 2:12 – “And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.”

 

2.        Jephthah

Judges 11:30–31 – “And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the Lord… whatsoever cometh forth… shall surely be the Lord’s…”

 

3.        Ehud

Judges 3:21 – “And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger… and thrust it into his belly.”

 

4.        Baanah and Rechab

2 Samuel 4:7 – “…they smote him, and slew him… and gat them away through the plain all night.”

 

5.        Delilah (with the Philistines)

Judges 16:5 – “…entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth…”

 

6.        His servants (including Zabad and Jehozabad)

2 Kings 12:20 – “…his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo…”

 

7.        Absalom

2 Samuel 13:28–29 – “…smite Amnon; then kill him… Then the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon…”

 

8.        Shimei

2 Samuel 16:5–6 – “…he came forth, and cursed still… and cast stones at David…”

 

9.        Wicked oppressors of Israel (condemned by prophets like Ezekiel)

Ezekiel 18:12 – “Hath oppressed the poor and needy… hath taken pledge…”

 

10.  King Jehoiakim

Jeremiah 36:23 – “…he cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire…”

 

You’ve completed the hardest round—well done for taking on the challenge! Share this with serious Bible learners and see who truly knows Scripture in depth. Keep studying, keep growing, and let God’s Word sharpen your understanding every day.