Bible Quiz – Psalm 106 (Subjective Questions) With Answers and the Complete Reference Verse.

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 106 (Subjective Questions) With Answers and the Complete Reference Verse. 

Psalm 106 is a powerful historical psalm that recounts God's faithfulness and Israel's repeated disobedience. It highlights God's mercy, forgiveness, and enduring covenant love despite His people's continual rebellion. This chapter encourages believers to remember God's mighty works, confess their sins, and trust in His unfailing compassion.

Test your understanding of Psalm 106 with these thoughtful subjective questions.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Answer using your own words before checking the answers.

Keep your Bible nearby for deeper study.

Complete the quiz first, then review the Answer Key below.

Read the complete reference verses provided with each answer.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1. How does Psalm 106 begin, and what reason is given for praising the Lord?

2. According to Psalm 106, who is considered blessed?

3. What request does the psalmist make to God concerning His people?

4. What confession does the psalmist make about himself and the nation?

5. Although Israel witnessed God's miracles in Egypt, what did they fail to do?

6. Why did God save Israel at the Red Sea?

7. What happened to the Egyptians who pursued Israel into the sea?

8. After witnessing God's deliverance, how did the Israelites initially respond?

9. What mistake did the Israelites soon make after God's miracles?

10. What did the Israelites crave in the wilderness?

11. What judgment came upon those who demanded meat in the wilderness?

12. Why did God's anger burn against Aaron and Moses' opponents?

13. What terrible sin did Israel commit while Moses was on Mount Sinai?

14. Who stood in the gap to prevent God's judgment from destroying Israel?

15. Why did the Israelites refuse to enter the Promised Land?

16. What punishment did God declare because of Israel's unbelief?

17. What sinful worship did Israel participate in at Baal-peor?

18. Who stopped the plague through his righteous action?

19. Why did Moses speak rashly at the waters of Meribah?

20. What sins did Israel commit after entering Canaan?

21. Why did God allow Israel to fall into the hands of other nations?

22. Despite Israel's rebellion, how did God respond when they cried out?

23. According to Psalm 106, what moved God to remember His covenant?

24. What final prayer does the psalmist offer?

25. How does Psalm 106 conclude?

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1. How does Psalm 106 begin, and what reason is given for praising the Lord?

Answer:

The psalm begins by praising the Lord because He is good and His mercy endures forever.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:1

"Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."

 

2. According to Psalm 106, who is considered blessed?

Answer:

Those who keep judgment and practice righteousness at all times.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:3

"Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times."

 

3. What request does the psalmist make to God concerning His people?

Answer:

He asks God to remember him with the favor shown to His people and visit him with salvation.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:4

"Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation."

 

4. What confession does the psalmist make about himself and the nation?

Answer:

He confesses that they have sinned with their fathers and committed iniquity.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:6

"We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly."

 

5. Although Israel witnessed God's miracles in Egypt, what did they fail to do?

Answer:

They did not understand His wonders or remember His abundant mercies.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:7

"Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea."

 

6. Why did God save Israel at the Red Sea?

Answer:

For His name's sake, to make His mighty power known.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:8

"Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known."

 

7. What happened to the Egyptians who pursued Israel into the sea?

Answer:

The waters covered them, and none of them survived.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:11

"And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left."

 

8. After witnessing God's deliverance, how did the Israelites initially respond?

Answer:

They believed God's words and sang His praise.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:12

"Then believed they his words; they sang his praise."

 

9. What mistake did the Israelites soon make after God's miracles?

Answer:

They quickly forgot God's works and did not wait for His counsel.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:13

"They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel."

 

10. What did the Israelites crave in the wilderness?

Answer:

They lusted greatly for food and tested God.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:14

"But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert."

 

11. What judgment came upon those who demanded meat in the wilderness?

Answer:

God granted their request but sent leanness into their souls.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:15

"And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul."

 

12. Why did God's anger burn against Aaron and Moses' opponents?

Answer:

Because they envied Moses and Aaron.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:16

"They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD."

 

13. What terrible sin did Israel commit while Moses was on Mount Sinai?

Answer:

They made and worshiped a golden calf.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:19

"They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image."

 

14. Who stood in the gap to prevent God's judgment from destroying Israel?

Answer:

Moses stood before God on behalf of the people.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:23

"Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them."

 

15. Why did the Israelites refuse to enter the Promised Land?

Answer:

They despised the pleasant land and did not believe God's word.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:24

"Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word."

 

16. What punishment did God declare because of Israel's unbelief?

Answer:

He swore they would fall in the wilderness.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:26

"Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness."

 

17. What sinful worship did Israel participate in at Baal-peor?

Answer:

They joined themselves to Baal-peor and ate sacrifices offered to the dead.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:28

"They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead."

 

18. Who stopped the plague through his righteous action?

Answer:

Phinehas stood up and executed judgment.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:30

"Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed."

 

19. Why did Moses speak rashly at the waters of Meribah?

Answer:

Because the people's rebellion provoked his spirit.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:33

"Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips."

 

20. What sins did Israel commit after entering Canaan?

Answer:

They failed to destroy the pagan nations, mixed with them, learned their practices, and worshiped idols.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:34–36

"They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them."

 

21. Why did God allow Israel to fall into the hands of other nations?

Answer:

Because they defiled themselves through their sinful deeds and idolatry.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:40–42

"Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance. And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them. Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand."

 

22. Despite Israel's rebellion, how did God respond when they cried out?

Answer:

He heard their cry and delivered them many times.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:44

"Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry."

 

23. According to Psalm 106, what moved God to remember His covenant?

Answer:

His great mercy and lovingkindness.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:45

"And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies."

 

24. What final prayer does the psalmist offer?

Answer:

He asks God to save His people and gather them from among the nations so they may praise His holy name.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:47

"Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise."

 

25. How does Psalm 106 conclude?

Answer:

With praise to the Lord, declaring His eternal blessedness, followed by the people saying "Amen."

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:48

"Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD."

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 106 (Level 2 – Medium)

 

Psalm 106 recounts Israel's history of rebellion alongside God's incredible mercy and faithfulness. This medium-level quiz explores deeper events, lessons, and spiritual truths found throughout the chapter. Take your time to reflect on each question before checking the answers.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Answer in your own words using the Bible.

Avoid looking at the answers until you have completed all the questions.

Check each answer with the complete reference verse provided below.

Pray and reflect on what God teaches through Israel's history.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1. According to Psalm 106, who can fully declare the mighty acts of the Lord or show all His praise?

2. What did the psalmist desire to experience with God's chosen people?

3. What did Israel forget after leaving Egypt?

4. What happened when God rebuked the Red Sea?

5. How did God lead His people safely after crossing the sea?

6. What attitude did the Israelites display when they refused to wait for God's counsel?

7. What happened to Dathan and Abiram during the rebellion against Moses?

8. What exchange did Israel make when they worshiped the golden calf?

9. Why was God's wrath ready to destroy Israel after the incident of the golden calf?

10. What did the Israelites do when they despised the pleasant land?

11. What oath did God make concerning the next generation?

12. Besides worshiping Baal-peor, what action especially provoked God's anger?

13. Why was Phinehas' act remembered throughout all generations?

14. What consequence did Moses suffer because of the rebellion at Meribah?

15. Instead of obeying God's command, what did Israel do with the surrounding nations?

16. What tragic practices did Israel adopt from the pagan nations?

17. According to Psalm 106, how did innocent blood affect the land?

18. How did God repeatedly respond after Israel cried out during their oppression?

19. What did God cause Israel's captors to show toward them?

20. What is the purpose of the psalmist's closing prayer for Israel's restoration?

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1. According to Psalm 106, who can fully declare the mighty acts of the Lord or show all His praise?

Answer:

No one can fully declare all the mighty acts of the Lord or fully proclaim all His praise.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:2

"Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?"

 

2. What did the psalmist desire to experience with God's chosen people?

Answer:

He desired to see the prosperity of God's chosen, rejoice in their gladness, and glory with God's inheritance.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:5

"That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance."

 

3. What did Israel forget after leaving Egypt?

Answer:

They forgot God's works and the abundance of His mercies.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:7

"Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea."

 

4. What happened when God rebuked the Red Sea?

Answer:

The sea dried up, and God led His people through its depths as through the wilderness.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:9

"He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness."

 

5. How did God lead His people safely after crossing the sea?

Answer:

He saved them from those who hated them and redeemed them from the enemy.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:10

"And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy."

 

6. What attitude did the Israelites display when they refused to wait for God's counsel?

Answer:

They became impatient, lusted after their own desires, and tested God in the wilderness.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:13–14

"They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert."

 

7. What happened to Dathan and Abiram during the rebellion against Moses?

Answer:

The earth opened and swallowed Dathan and covered the company of Abiram.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:17

"The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram."

 

8. What exchange did Israel make when they worshiped the golden calf?

Answer:

They exchanged the glory of God for the image of an ox that eats grass.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:20

"Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass."

 

9. Why was God's wrath ready to destroy Israel after the incident of the golden calf?

Answer:

Because they had forgotten God their Savior and committed idolatry.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:21–23

"They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt; Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea. Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them."

 

10. What did the Israelites do when they despised the pleasant land?

Answer:

They did not believe God's promise and complained in their tents.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:24–25

"Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD."

 

11. What oath did God make concerning the next generation?

Answer:

He declared that their descendants would be scattered among the nations.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:26–27

"Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness: To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands."

 

12. Besides worshiping Baal-peor, what action especially provoked God's anger?

Answer:

They ate sacrifices offered to the dead.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:28–29

"They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead. Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the plague brake in upon them."

 

13. Why was Phinehas' act remembered throughout all generations?

Answer:

Because his righteous action was counted to him as righteousness forever.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:30–31

"Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed. And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore."

 

14. What consequence did Moses suffer because of the rebellion at Meribah?

Answer:

It went badly for Moses because he spoke rashly with his lips after the people provoked his spirit.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:32–33

"They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes: Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips."

 

15. Instead of obeying God's command, what did Israel do with the surrounding nations?

Answer:

They mingled with the nations and learned their practices.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:34–35

"They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works."

 

16. What tragic practices did Israel adopt from the pagan nations?

Answer:

They sacrificed their sons and daughters to demons.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:37

"Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils."

 

17. According to Psalm 106, how did innocent blood affect the land?

Answer:

The land became polluted with innocent blood.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:38

"And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood."

 

18. How did God repeatedly respond after Israel cried out during their oppression?

Answer:

He heard their cries, remembered His covenant, and delivered them many times.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:44–45

"Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies."

 

19. What did God cause Israel's captors to show toward them?

Answer:

He caused them to receive compassion from those who had taken them captive.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:46

"He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives."

 

20. What is the purpose of the psalmist's closing prayer for Israel's restoration?

Answer:

That God's people might give thanks to His holy name and triumph in His praise.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:47

"Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise."

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 106 (Level 3 – Hard)

 

Psalm 106 is a profound historical psalm that traces Israel's repeated rebellion against God while magnifying His enduring mercy and covenant faithfulness. This advanced-level quiz focuses on deeper observations, historical events, theological themes, and careful reading of the chapter. Take your time, study the passage closely, and let God's Word strengthen your faith.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully before answering.

Answer using Scripture whenever possible.

Complete all questions before checking the answers.

Compare your answers with the complete reference verses provided.

Reflect on the spiritual lessons revealed throughout Psalm 106.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1. According to Psalm 106, what qualities of God are emphasized in the opening verse?

2. Why does the psalmist ask to be remembered with God's favor toward His people?

3. What three descriptions does the psalmist use to confess Israel's sin?

4. What did Israel fail to understand while they were still in Egypt?

5. What was God's primary purpose for saving Israel at the Red Sea?

6. What sequence of responses did Israel display immediately after crossing the Red Sea and then shortly afterward?

7. What happened to those who rebelled with Dathan and Abiram?

8. What title is given to Aaron in Psalm 106 during the rebellion?

9. According to Psalm 106, what great exchange did Israel make when they worshiped the golden calf?

10. What specific role did Moses fulfill when he stood before God on Israel's behalf?

11. What two sins are connected with Israel's refusal to enter the Promised Land?

12. Besides overthrowing the unbelieving generation in the wilderness, what future judgment did God pronounce upon their descendants?

13. What two sins are specifically mentioned in Israel's worship of Baal-peor?

14. Why was Phinehas' action counted to him for righteousness?

15. What caused Moses to speak unadvisedly with his lips?

16. List four ways Israel became spiritually corrupted after settling among the nations.

17. According to Psalm 106, why did the wrath of the Lord burn against His people?

18. Despite repeated rebellion, what four acts of mercy did God show toward Israel?

19. What is the central request made in the closing prayer of Psalm 106?

20. How does Psalm 106 conclude, and what response is expected from God's people?

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1. According to Psalm 106, what qualities of God are emphasized in the opening verse?

Answer:

God is declared to be good, and His mercy endures forever.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:1

"Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."

 

2. Why does the psalmist ask to be remembered with God's favor toward His people?

Answer:

So that he may witness the prosperity of God's chosen, rejoice with His nation, and glory with His inheritance.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:4–5

"Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance."

 

3. What three descriptions does the psalmist use to confess Israel's sin?

Answer:

They committed sin, iniquity, and wickedness.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:6

"We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly."

 

4. What did Israel fail to understand while they were still in Egypt?

Answer:

They did not understand God's wonders and failed to remember the multitude of His mercies.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:7

"Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea."

 

5. What was God's primary purpose for saving Israel at the Red Sea?

Answer:

To uphold His name and make His mighty power known.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:8

"Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known."

 

6. What sequence of responses did Israel display immediately after crossing the Red Sea and then shortly afterward?

Answer:

They believed God's words and sang His praise, but soon forgot His works and refused to wait for His counsel.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:12–13

"Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel."

 

7. What happened to those who rebelled with Dathan and Abiram?

Answer:

The earth swallowed Dathan and covered Abiram's company, while fire consumed the wicked.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:17–18

"The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked."

 

8. What title is given to Aaron in Psalm 106 during the rebellion?

Answer:

Aaron is called "the saint of the LORD."

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:16

"They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD."

 

9. According to Psalm 106, what great exchange did Israel make when they worshiped the golden calf?

Answer:

They exchanged their glory for the image of an ox that eats grass.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:19–20

"They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image. Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass."

 

10. What specific role did Moses fulfill when he stood before God on Israel's behalf?

Answer:

He stood in the breach to turn away God's wrath so that Israel would not be destroyed.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:23

"Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them."

 

11. What two sins are connected with Israel's refusal to enter the Promised Land?

Answer:

They despised the pleasant land and did not believe God's Word.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:24–25

"Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD."

 

12. Besides overthrowing the unbelieving generation in the wilderness, what future judgment did God pronounce upon their descendants?

Answer:

Their descendants would be overthrown among the nations and scattered throughout the lands.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:26–27

"Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness: To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands."

 

13. What two sins are specifically mentioned in Israel's worship of Baal-peor?

Answer:

They joined themselves to Baal-peor and ate sacrifices offered to the dead.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:28

"They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead."

 

14. Why was Phinehas' action counted to him for righteousness?

Answer:

Because he stood up and executed righteous judgment, stopping the plague.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:30–31

"Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed. And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore."

 

15. What caused Moses to speak unadvisedly with his lips?

Answer:

The people's rebellion provoked his spirit.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:32–33

"They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes: Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips."

 

16. List four ways Israel became spiritually corrupted after settling among the nations.

Answer:

They mingled with the nations, learned their practices, served their idols, and sacrificed their sons and daughters to demons.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:34–37

"They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them. Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils."

 

17. According to Psalm 106, why did the wrath of the Lord burn against His people?

Answer:

Because they defiled themselves through their deeds and spiritual unfaithfulness, causing God to abhor His inheritance.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:39–40

"Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions. Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance."

 

18. Despite repeated rebellion, what four acts of mercy did God show toward Israel?

Answer:

He regarded their affliction, heard their cry, remembered His covenant, and showed mercy according to His abundant lovingkindness.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:44–45

"Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies."

 

19. What is the central request made in the closing prayer of Psalm 106?

Answer:

The psalmist asks God to save His people and gather them from among the nations so they may give thanks to His holy name and triumph in His praise.

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:47

"Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise."

 

20. How does Psalm 106 conclude, and what response is expected from God's people?

Answer:

It concludes with a blessing to the Lord, declaring His eternal reign, and calls all the people to say, "Amen. Praise ye the LORD."

Reference Verse — Psalm 106:48

"Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD."

 

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