Abimelech - Exam
Abimelech
  • 1. Which of the following actions did Abimelech take in Genesis?
A) He built an altar.
B) He fought against Lot.
C) He offered sacrifices.
D) He took Sarah into his household.
  • 2. What did God do to Abimelech's household as a consequence of taking Sarah?
A) He turned them to stone.
B) He cursed them.
C) He sent a plague.
D) He closed the wombs of the women.
  • 3. How did Abimelech respond after realizing Sarah was Abraham's wife?
A) He returned her and rebuked Abraham.
B) He imprisoned Abraham.
C) He kept her as a servant.
D) He declared war on Abraham.
  • 4. What was the reaction of the townspeople of Shechem to Abimelech?
A) They remained neutral.
B) They rebelled against him.
C) They supported him initially.
D) They sought help from Israel.
  • 5. What lesson is often drawn from the story of Abimelech?
A) The power of forgiveness.
B) The importance of loyalty.
C) The consequences of ambition and betrayal.
D) The need for strong leadership.
  • 6. Who ultimately killed Abimelech?
A) He fell in battle.
B) He died of illness.
C) He was stabbed by one of his brothers.
D) A woman dropped a millstone on him.
  • 7. What was the motive behind Abimelech's actions as a leader?
A) Desire for fame.
B) Desire for peace.
C) Desire for wealth.
D) Desire for power.
  • 8. What is significant about Abimelech's rise to power?
A) It lasted a very short time.
B) He was the first king of Israel.
C) His reign was marked by violence.
D) It was peaceful and prosperous.
  • 9. In which book of the Bible are most of the stories about Abimelech found?
A) Genesis
B) Judges
C) Exodus
D) Numbers
  • 10. What is the meaning of the name 'Abimelech' in Hebrew?
A) King of kings
B) My father is king
C) Father of a king
D) My father is owner
  • 11. What was Abimelech's relationship to Gideon?
A) Nephew
B) Son
C) Brother
D) Cousin
  • 12. How many of Abimelech's brothers did he kill to secure his rule?
A) Only his eldest brother
B) None
C) All but one
D) Half of them
  • 13. How long did Abimelech rule before the curse came true?
A) Three years
B) One year
C) Ten years
D) Five years
  • 14. Where did Abimelech die?
A) Jerusalem
B) Shechem
C) Gerar
D) Thebez
  • 15. During which centuries was the name Avimelekh included in Russian church calendars?
A) 18th to 20th centuries.
B) 16th to 18th centuries.
C) 15th to 17th centuries.
D) 17th to 19th centuries.
  • 16. Who was the father of Abiathar and high priest in the time of David?
A) Elimelek.
B) Abimelech (or Ahimelech).
C) Abimilki.
D) Achish.
  • 17. Which king of Gath is referred to as Abimelech or Achimelech in Psalm 34?
A) Abimelech of Gath.
B) Achish.
C) Abimelech of Gerar.
D) Elimelek.
  • 18. What is the name of Naomi's husband who dies in Moab?
A) Elimelek.
B) Abimelech.
C) Achish.
D) Ahimelech.
  • 19. Who was the Egyptian governor of Tyre during the Amarna tablets?
A) Achish.
B) Abimelech.
C) Abimilki.
D) Ahimelech.
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