Elisha Bible Quiz
How well do you know Elisha? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Elisha's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
Who was Elisha's mentor and predecessor as prophet?
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1. Who was Elisha's mentor and predecessor as prophet?
- A) Elijah (correct answer)
- B) Samuel
- C) Isaiah
- D) Moses
Answer: Elijah. Elisha was the disciple and successor of Elijah, the prophet. 1 Kings 19
2. What miracle did Elisha perform in Jericho?
- A) Fed 5,000 with loaves
- B) Parted the Red Sea
- C) Brought fire from heaven
- D) Healed polluted waters (correct answer)
Answer: Healed polluted waters. Elisha healed the polluted waters of Jericho, making them safe to drink. 2 Kings 2:21
3. Which king did Elisha serve during his prophetic ministry?
- A) David
- B) Solomon
- C) Saul
- D) Jehoram (correct answer)
Answer: Jehoram. Elisha served during the reign of King Jehoram of Israel. 2 Kings 3
4. What did Elisha do to a boy who had died?
- A) Buried him
- B) Brought him back to life (correct answer)
- C) Prayed for him
- D) Gave him a blessing
Answer: Brought him back to life. Elisha restored the dead boy to life through a miracle. 2 Kings 4:32
5. What was the meaning of Elisha's name?
- A) God is love
- B) God is just
- C) God is salvation (correct answer)
- D) God is mighty
Answer: God is salvation. Elisha's name means 'God is salvation.' 1 Kings 19
6. Which king sought advice from Elisha during a military campaign?
- A) Hezekiah
- B) Ahab
- C) Joram (correct answer)
- D) Jehu
Answer: Joram. King Joram sought Elisha's counsel during a military campaign. 2 Kings 3
7. What did Elisha use to heal Naaman's leprosy?
- A) A prayer
- B) A river (correct answer)
- C) A stone
- D) A garment
Answer: A river. Elisha instructed Naaman to wash in the Jordan River to be healed of leprosy. 2 Kings 5
8. How did Elisha respond to the mocking children in Bethel?
- A) Blessed them
- B) Cursed them (correct answer)
- C) Ignored them
- D) Chased them away
Answer: Cursed them. Elisha cursed the mocking children, and two bears came out to maul them. 2 Kings 2:24
9. What did Elisha say when he was called to help a widow?
- A) How can I help?
- B) Pray for me.
- C) What do you have? (correct answer)
- D) What do you want?
Answer: What do you have?. Elisha asked the widow what she had in her house to help her. 2 Kings 4:2
10. Elisha's ministry was characterized by what type of actions?
- A) Military strategies
- B) Teaching only
- C) Political alliances
- D) Miracles and prophecies (correct answer)
Answer: Miracles and prophecies. Elisha's ministry was marked by miracles and prophecies as a prophet. 2 Kings 4