Bible Quiz: Numbers 13–20
Multiple Choice & Short Answer Questions
📘 Chapter 13 – The Twelve Spies
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How many spies were sent to explore Canaan?
Answer: 12 -
Who were the two spies who gave a positive report?
Answer: Joshua and Caleb -
How did the other ten spies describe the inhabitants of Canaan?
Answer: As giants, they felt like grasshoppers in comparison. -
What kind of fruit did the spies bring back?
Answer: A cluster of grapes, pomegranates, and figs
📘 Chapter 14 – Israel’s Rebellion
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What did the Israelites want to do after hearing the bad report?
Answer: Return to Egypt and choose a new leader -
How did God respond to their rebellion?
Answer: He declared that the current generation would not enter the Promised Land. -
Who were the only two allowed to enter the land from that generation?
Answer: Caleb and Joshua -
How long were the Israelites to wander in the wilderness?
Answer: 40 years
📘 Chapter 15 – Laws and a Sabbath Breaker
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What punishment did God command for the man who gathered sticks on the Sabbath?
Answer: He was to be stoned to death. -
What did God command the Israelites to wear as a reminder to obey His commands?
Answer: Tassels on the corners of their garments
📘 Chapter 16 – Korah’s Rebellion
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Who led the rebellion against Moses and Aaron?
Answer: Korah, Dathan, and Abiram -
What happened to the rebels?
Answer: The earth opened and swallowed them. -
What sign confirmed Aaron’s priestly leadership?
Answer: His rod budded, blossomed, and bore almonds
📘 Chapter 17 – Aaron’s Staff
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Why did God cause Aaron’s staff to bud?
Answer: To end the complaints against Moses and Aaron’s leadership
📘 Chapter 18 – Duties of Priests and Levites
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Who was responsible for bearing the guilt of the sanctuary?
Answer: Aaron and his sons -
What were the Levites assigned to do?
Answer: Assist the priests and serve at the tabernacle
📘 Chapter 19 – The Red Heifer
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What was the red heifer used for?
Answer: For purification from sin and ritual uncleanness -
What was done with the ashes of the red heifer?
Answer: Mixed with water for purification rituals
📘 Chapter 20 – Water from the Rock and Deaths
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Who died in this chapter?
Answer: Miriam and Aaron -
What sin did Moses commit at Meribah?
Answer: He struck the rock instead of speaking to it as God commanded. -
What was Moses’ punishment for his disobedience?
Answer: He was not allowed to enter the Promised Land.