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Exile & Return Era Bible Trivia

Exile & Return Era Bible Trivia

Daniel • Ezra • Nehemiah • Esther • Tap or click each card to reveal the answer.

The Exile & Return Era records Israel’s captivity in Babylon, God’s faithfulness through prophets, and the eventual return to rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple according to His promises.
Question 1
Which empire conquered Judah and carried the people into exile?
Answer
Babylon.
Question 2
Who was the Babylonian king during the exile?
Answer
Nebuchadnezzar.
Question 3
Which young men were taken into Babylonian training?
Answer
Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
Question 4
What new names were given to Daniel’s friends?
Answer
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Question 5
Why were Daniel and his friends found superior?
Answer
God gave them knowledge and wisdom.
Question 6
What dream did Daniel interpret for Nebuchadnezzar?
Answer
The statue representing kingdoms.
Question 7
What happened to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the furnace?
Answer
They were unharmed by the fire.
Question 8
Why was Daniel thrown into the lions’ den?
Answer
He prayed to God.
Question 9
How did God protect Daniel in the lions’ den?
Answer
He shut the lions’ mouths.
Question 10
Which Persian king allowed the Jews to return home?
Answer
Cyrus.
Question 11
Who led the first group back to rebuild the Temple?
Answer
Zerubbabel.
Question 12
What was rebuilt first in Jerusalem after the return?
Answer
The altar of the Lord.
Question 13
Who was the priest and scribe who led a later return?
Answer
Ezra.
Question 14
What was Ezra devoted to studying and teaching?
Answer
The Law of the Lord.
Question 15
Who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls?
Answer
Nehemiah.
Question 16
How long did it take to rebuild the walls?
Answer
Fifty-two days.
Question 17
What opposition did Nehemiah face?
Answer
Ridicule and threats.
Question 18
Which queen saved the Jews from destruction?
Answer
Esther.
Question 19
Who was Esther’s cousin and guardian?
Answer
Mordecai.
Question 20
Which enemy plotted to destroy the Jews?
Question 21
What feast celebrates the Jews’ deliverance in Esther?
Answer
Purim.
Question 22
What prophet encouraged the rebuilding of the Temple?
Answer
Haggai.
Question 23
Which prophet spoke of a future shepherd-king?
Answer
Zechariah.
Question 24
How long did the Babylonian exile last?
Answer
Seventy years.
Question 25
What key lesson does the Exile & Return Era teach?
Answer
God remains faithful to His promises.

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