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Bible Trivia Quiz Questions on Genesis Chapter 36
Each question is designed to test your attention to detail, focusing on names, relationships, and unique descriptions that are easy to overlook. Are you ready?
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Genesis 36 Quiz with Answers and Explanations
Question No. 1
Who is mentioned as the father of Esau’s wife, Bashemath?
- A. Zibeon
- B. Aholibamah
- C. Anah
- D. Ishmael
- E. Jeush
Answer: D. Ishmael
Explanation: Genesis 36:3 tells us that Bashemath, one of Esau’s wives, was the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham’s son. This detail links Esau to his uncle’s lineage.
Question No. 2
What was the relationship between Aholibamah and Anah in Genesis 36?
- A. Aholibamah was Anah’s daughter.
- B. Aholibamah was Anah’s mother.
- C. Aholibamah was Anah’s sister.
- D. Anah was Aholibamah’s brother.
- E. Aholibamah was Anah’s cousin.
Answer: A. Aholibamah was Anah’s daughter.
Explanation: According to Genesis 36:2 and 36:24-25, Aholibamah is listed as the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite.
Question No. 3
Which of Esau’s wives is specifically mentioned as being from the Canaanites?
- A. Judith
- B. Adah
- C. Bashemath
- D. Mahalath
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 36:2 lists Aholibamah as one of Esau’s wives who came from the Canaanites, specifically the daughter of Anah.
Question No. 4
Who was Reuel, as mentioned in Genesis 36?
- A. A king in Edom
- B. Esau’s father-in-law
- C. Esau’s son with Bashemath
- D. The chief of the Horites
- E. Esau’s father
Answer: C. Esau’s son with Bashemath
Explanation: Genesis 36:4 identifies Reuel as Esau’s son through Bashemath, Ishmael’s daughter.
Question No. 5
Which of the following was a son of Eliphaz, Esau’s son?
- A. Korah
- B. Reuel
- C. Shobal
- D. Jeush
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 36:11 names Kenaz as one of Eliphaz’s sons. Eliphaz, in turn, was a son of Esau with Adah.
Question No. 6
Who among the following is not listed as a chief of Esau’s sons?
- A. Teman
- B. Zepho
- C. Korah
- D. Mizzah
- E. Omar
Answer: D. Mizzah
Explanation: Genesis 36:15-16 lists the chiefs among Esau’s descendants, but Mizzah is not named among them.
Question No. 7
What role did Anah play among the Horites?
- A. Chief
- B. Hunter
- C. Weaver
- D. Leader of armies
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 36:24 notes Anah as the one who discovered mules in the wilderness.
Question No. 8
Which of Esau’s sons had children named Nahath and Zerah?
- A. Jeush
- B. Reuel
- C. Korah
- D. Eliphaz
- E. Amalek
Answer: B. Reuel
Explanation: Genesis 36:13 reveals that Reuel, son of Esau, fathered Nahath and Zerah.
Question No. 9
Who is listed as a son of Seir the Horite?
- A. Adah
- B. Reuel
- C. Timna
- D. Anah
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 36:20 includes Ezer as one of the sons of Seir the Horite.
Question No. 10
Which of the following women is mentioned as a concubine of Eliphaz, Esau’s son?
- A. Judith
- B. Timna
- C. Mahalath
- D. Bashemath
- E. Aholibamah
Answer: B. Timna
Explanation: Genesis 36:12 specifies that Timna was Eliphaz’s concubine, bearing him a son named Amalek.
Question No. 11
Who among the following was an Edomite king before any king reigned over the children of Israel?
- A. Zepho
- B. Husham
- C. Jobab
- D. Hadad
- E. All of the above
Answer: C. Jobab
Explanation: Genesis 36:31-33 lists Jobab as one of the Edomite kings reigning before any king ruled in Israel.
Question No. 12
Who is mentioned as Jobab’s father?
- A. Zerah
- B. Beor
- C. Esau
- D. Husham
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 36:32 notes that Bela, the first king of Edom, was the father of Jobab.
Question No. 13
From which place did Husham, a king of Edom, originate?
- A. Bozrah
- B. Temani
- C. Rehoboth
- D. Dan
- E. Mizzah
Answer: B. Temani
Explanation: Genesis 36:34 describes Husham as originating from the land of Temani.
Question No. 14
Who reigned as king after the death of Husham?
- A. Hadad
- B. Jobab
- C. Samlah
- D. Bela
- E. Zepho
Answer: C. Samlah
Explanation: Genesis 36:36 notes that Samlah of Masrekah succeeded Husham as king.
Question No. 15
Who succeeded Baal-hanan as king in Edom?
- A. Hadar
- B. Samlah
- C. Jobab
- D. Husham
- E. Bela
Answer: A. Hadar
Explanation: Genesis 36:38-39 notes that Hadar succeeded Baal-hanan as king of Edom.
Question No. 16
Who was the last king listed in Genesis 36 that ruled over Edom?
- A. Husham
- B. Samlah
- C. Jobab
- D. Hadar
- E. Timnah
Answer: D. Hadar
Explanation: Genesis 36:39 records Hadar as the last named king who ruled in Edom.
Question No. 17
Who was the wife of Hadar, the Edomite king?
- A. Timnah
- B. Bashemath
- C. Mehetabel
- D. Judith
- E. Anah
Answer: C. Mehetabel
Explanation: Genesis 36:39 states that Hadar’s wife was named Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred.
Question No. 18
Which chief is listed as Esau’s descendant in the land of Edom?
- A. Magdiel
- B. Timnah
- C. Adah
- D. Anah
- E. Korah
Answer: A. Magdiel
Explanation: Genesis 36:43 names Magdiel as one of the chiefs of Esau in Edom.
Question No. 19
What is the other name given to the land of Esau’s descendants?
- A. Teman
- B. Paran
- C. Seir
- D. Haran
- E. Bashan
Answer: C. Seir
Explanation: Genesis 36:8-9 refers to the land of Esau’s descendants as Seir.
Question No. 20
According to Genesis 36, which of Esau’s sons became a chief?
- A. Amalek
- B. Eliphaz
- C. Reuel
- D. Zepho
- E. Mizzah
Answer: D. Zepho
Explanation: Genesis 36:15-17 lists Zepho as a chief among Esau’s sons.