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Genesis 14 Bible Trivia Quiz with Answers
Question No. 1
Which king initiated the war that led to the battle in the vale of Siddim?
- a) Amraphel, king of Shinar
- b) Arioch, king of Ellasar
- c) Chedorlaomer, king of Elam
- d) Tidal, king of nations
- e) Melchizedek, king of Salem
Answer: a) Amraphel, king of Shinar
Explanation: Genesis 14:1 mentions that the conflict started with “Amraphel, king of Shinar.” Although Chedorlaomer is significant later, Amraphel is listed first, suggesting his leadership in initiating the war.
Question No. 2
How many kings fought against the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah in the battle?
- a) 2
- b) 3
- c) 4
- d) 5
- e) 6
Answer: c) 4
Explanation: Genesis 14:1-2 describes a coalition of four kings (Amraphel, Arioch, Chedorlaomer, and Tidal) battling against five kings, including those from Sodom and Gomorrah.
Question No. 3
What was the name of the king of Sodom at the time of the battle?
- a) Bera
- b) Birsha
- c) Bela
- d) Baruch
- e) Melchizedek
Answer: a) Bera
Explanation: Genesis 14:2 states, “Bera king of Sodom.” He fought in the battle in the vale of Siddim against the four kings.
Question No. 4
What was unique about the vale of Siddim where the battle took place?
- a) It was filled with water pools
- b) It was full of slime pits
- c) It was surrounded by mountains
- d) It was covered in volcanic ash
- e) It was a plain with quicksand
Answer: b) It was full of slime pits
Explanation: Genesis 14:10 describes the vale of Siddim as being “full of slimepits,” causing some kings to fall there during the battle.
Question No. 5
Who was taken captive along with his goods when Sodom was plundered?
- a) Abram
- b) Lot
- c) Nahor
- d) Melchizedek
- e) Haran
Answer: b) Lot
Explanation: Genesis 14:12 reveals that Lot, Abram’s nephew, was taken along with his possessions when Sodom was captured.
Question No. 6
Where was Abram living when he heard about Lot’s capture?
- a) Bethel
- b) Hebron
- c) Ur of the Chaldees
- d) Mamre
- e) Shinar
Answer: d) Mamre
Explanation: Genesis 14:13 states that Abram was living “in the plain of Mamre the Amorite” when he received the news about Lot.
Question No. 7
How many trained servants did Abram take with him to rescue Lot?
- a) 200
- b) 300
- c) 318
- d) 400
- e) 315
Answer: c) 318
Explanation: Genesis 14:14 records that Abram armed “his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen,” to rescue Lot.
Question No. 8
Abram pursued the captors as far as which location?
- a) Hebron
- b) Shinar
- c) Dan
- d) Jericho
- e) All of the above
Answer: c) Dan
Explanation: Genesis 14:14 mentions that Abram pursued the captors “unto Dan” to rescue his nephew Lot.
Question No. 9
At what time did Abram attack the enemy to rescue Lot?
- a) In the morning
- b) At noon
- c) At night
- d) At twilight
- e) At dusk
Answer: c) At night
Explanation: Genesis 14:15 states that Abram “divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night,” launching a surprise attack.
Question No. 10
After defeating the captors, where did Abram bring back Lot and his goods?
- a) Hebron
- b) Salem
- c) Sodom
- d) Bethel
- e) Mamre
Answer: c) Sodom
Explanation: Genesis 14:16 mentions that Abram “brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot” to Sodom.
Question No. 11
Who met Abram after his victory and brought bread and wine?
- a) Bera, king of Sodom
- b) Melchizedek, king of Salem
- c) Arioch, king of Ellasar
- d) Chedorlaomer, king of Elam
- e) Tidal, king of nations
Answer: b) Melchizedek, king of Salem
Explanation: Genesis 14:18 says that “Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine” to bless Abram.
Question No. 12
What title is Melchizedek given in Genesis 14?
- a) Prince of Peace
- b) Ruler of nations
- c) King of the world
- d) Shepherd of Israel
- e) None of the above
Answer: e) None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 14:18 describes Melchizedek as “the priest of the most high God,” emphasizing his spiritual role.
Question No. 13
What did Abram give to Melchizedek?
- a) Gold and silver
- b) A tithe of all
- c) A herd of cattle
- d) Wine and bread
- e) His servants
Answer: b) A tithe of all
Explanation: Genesis 14:20 states that Abram gave Melchizedek “tithes of all,” signifying gratitude and reverence.
Question No. 14
What did the king of Sodom offer Abram after his victory?
- a) Land
- b) Gold and jewels
- c) His throne
- d) Servants
- e) None of the above
Answer: e) None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 14:21 records the king of Sodom asking Abram to “give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.”
Question No. 15
How did Abram respond to the king of Sodom’s offer?
- a) He accepted the goods
- b) He refused to take anything
- c) He asked for half of the goods
- d) He requested land instead
- e) He gave the goods to his servants
Answer: b) He refused to take anything
Explanation: Genesis 14:22-23 records Abram’s refusal, saying, “I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet,” to avoid any man claiming credit for his wealth.
Question No. 16
Who were the allies of Abram mentioned in Genesis 14?
- a) Eschol, Mamre, and Aner
- b) Lot, Nahor, and Haran
- c) Tidal, Arioch, and Bera
- d) Eschol, Arioch, and Chedorlaomer
- e) Nahor, Eschol, and Salem
Answer: a) Eschol, Mamre, and Aner
Explanation: Genesis 14:24 mentions these three allies—Eschol, Mamre, and Aner—who supported Abram during the rescue mission.
Question No. 17
What portion did Abram’s allies receive after the victory?
- a) Half of the goods
- b) A tenth of the spoils
- c) Their rightful share
- d) Nothing, as Abram kept everything
- e) Only the captives
Answer: c) Their rightful share
Explanation: Genesis 14:24 shows Abram saying, “let them take their portion,” ensuring his allies—Aner, Eschol, and Mamre—received their due share from the spoils.
Question No. 18
Which phrase did Abram use to emphasize his rejection of the king of Sodom’s offer?
- a) “I swear by the Lord”
- b) “I will not take a thread”
- c) “I am blessed of the most high God”
- d) “I desire nothing from the heathen”
- e) “The victory belongs to God alone”
Answer: b) “I will not take a thread”
Explanation: Genesis 14:23 records Abram’s exact words: “I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet,” illustrating his integrity and dependence on God.
Question No. 19
What title did Abram use to describe God during his conversation with the king of Sodom?
- a) “The Almighty”
- b) “The Most High King”
- c) “Jehovah Jireh”
- d) “The Rock of Salvation”
- e) None of the above
Answer: e) None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 14:22 reveals that Abram referred to God as “the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,” signifying his acknowledgment of God’s sovereignty.
Question No. 20
What was the primary reason Abram gave for not accepting the goods from the king of Sodom?
- a) He wanted God alone to receive glory for his wealth
- b) He was commanded by Melchizedek
- c) He feared breaking a vow to God
- d) He didn’t trust the king of Sodom
- e) All of the above
Answer: a) He wanted God alone to receive glory for his wealth
Explanation: Genesis 14:23 explains Abram’s motive: “lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich.” He wanted to ensure no man could claim credit for his blessings.