Numbers Quiz
Numbers is a book of the Old Testament with 36 chapters. Bible Quizio has 101 questions on Numbers, from easy to scholar level. Here is a sample, each with the answer, the Scripture reference and an explanation.
What was the total number of men counted in the census of Numbers chapter 1?
Easy
Answer: 603,550 (Numbers 1:46)
The total number of men counted was 603,550, as stated in Numbers 1:46.
Which tribe was not counted in the census according to Numbers chapter 1?
Intermediate
Answer: The tribe of Levi (Numbers 1:49)
The tribe of Levi was not counted among the fighting men as they were set apart for the service of the tabernacle, as stated in Numbers 1:49.
What method was used to conduct the census in Numbers chapter 1?
Intermediate
Answer: By families and clans (Numbers 1:2)
The census was conducted by counting individuals by their families and clans, as stated in Numbers 1:2.
What was the purpose of the census taken in Numbers chapter 1?
Easy
Answer: To count the number of men able to go to war (Numbers 1:3)
The census was conducted to determine the number of men who could serve in the army, as stated in Numbers 1:3.
What did the Israelites complain about during their journey in the wilderness?
Easy
Answer: They wanted to return to Egypt (Numbers 11:5)
The Israelites expressed their desire to return to Egypt due to their dissatisfaction with the conditions in the wilderness. See Numbers 11:5.
What was the outcome of the report given by the twelve spies sent to Canaan?
Intermediate
Answer: Ten spies gave a negative report and caused fear among the people (Numbers 13:31–32)
The ten spies reported that the land devoured its inhabitants, leading to fear among the Israelites. See Numbers 13:31–32.
What was the consequence for Korah and his followers after they rebelled against Moses according to Numbers 16:32-33?
Intermediate
Answer: The ground opened and swallowed them. (Numbers 16:32-33)
Numbers 16:32-33 describes how the ground opened up and swallowed Korah and his followers due to their rebellion.
What was Miriam's punishment for speaking against Moses in Numbers 12:10?
Intermediate
Answer: She was struck with leprosy. (Numbers 12:10)
In Numbers 12:10, Miriam was punished by being struck with leprosy as a consequence of her actions against Moses.
According to Numbers 21:9, what was the purpose of the bronze serpent that Moses made?
Easy
Answer: To heal those bitten by snakes. (Numbers 21:9)
The bronze serpent was made by Moses to heal the Israelites who were bitten by poisonous snakes, as stated in Numbers 21:9.
Who were the two spies that encouraged the Israelites to take possession of the land according to Numbers 13:30?
Advanced
Answer: Caleb and Joshua. (Numbers 13:30)
Caleb and Joshua, from the tribes of Judah and Ephraim respectively, encouraged the Israelites to proceed into the land (Numbers 13:30).
According to Numbers 3:6, who was appointed to serve in the tabernacle?
Easy
Answer: The Levites (Numbers 3:6)
Numbers 3:6 states, 'Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.' This establishes the Levites' special role in service to the priests and in the tabernacle.
According to Numbers 13:30, who encouraged the Israelites to go up and take possession of the land despite the challenges?
Intermediate
Answer: Caleb (Numbers 13:30)
Caleb urged the people to go up and take possession of the land, stating they were able to overcome it. This is found in Numbers 13:30.