In commemoration of Jerusalem Day, which begins this evening Israel time, we want to test your biblical knowledge regarding the Holy City. Fifty-eight years ago, Israel’s capital was reunified. There is no other city on earth that is as deeply and inextricably linked to the people of Israel as Jerusalem.
Challenge yourself and see how well you know Jerusalem—the eternal and undisputed capital of the people of Israel. In June, we will publish the answers along with the corresponding Bible verses and explanations.
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Please send your answers to:
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“Glorify the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!” – Psalm 147:12
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And now, on with the quiz!
1. In which city was David anointed king over all Israel before conquering Jerusalem?
- Shechem
- Hebron
- Beth-el
- Gibeon
2. Why did David choose Jerusalem as the capital of his kingdom?
- Because of its strategic location between Judah and Benjamin
- Because he once met Melchizedek, king of Salem, there
- Because an angel of God revealed himself there
- Because the Jebusites surrendered without a fight
3. What did David do after conquering Jerusalem that increased the city’s religious significance?
- He built the Temple
- He brought the Ark of the Covenant into the city
- He established the Sanhedrin
- He sacrificed on Mount Moriah
4. Between which two tribes does Jerusalem lie in terms of tribal boundaries?
- Judah and Simeon
- Benjamin and Dan
- Judah and Benjamin
- Ephraim and Manasseh
5. What was the name of the priest-king of Salem who met Abraham?
- Adonijah
- Melchizedek
- Arona
- Zedekiah
6. What is the name of the most important spring in the City of David that supplied ancient Jerusalem with water?
- Lifta Spring
- Gihon Spring
- Kidron Spring
- Ein Rogel
7. Which structure was David’s first architectural expansion of Jerusalem?
- The Millo
- The Tower of David
- The City Walls
- The Royal Palace
8. What is Jerusalem traditionally called in the story of the Binding of Isaac?
- Gibeon
- Mount Moriah
- Beth-el
- Shiloh
9. Who built the famous water channel (tunnel) in Jerusalem?
- King David
- King Solomon
- King Hezekiah
- King Uzziah
10. From which geographical point was Jerusalem most exposed to attack?
- South
- West
- North
- East
11. What was the first place in Jerusalem where the First Temple was built?
- Mount Zion
- Ornan Threshing Floor
- City of David
- Mount of Olives
12. Which city, according to scholars, was considered the “uncrowned queen of the Land of Israel”?
- Hebron
- Shechem
- Beth-el
- Beersheva
13. How many times does the name “Jerusalem” appear in the five books of Moses (Torah)?
- 12 times, almost all in the book of Deuteronomy
- 2 times: In the stories of Melchizedek and the Binding of Isaac
- Not once
- Only once, in Deuteronomy as “the place God will choose”
14. Why is one of Jerusalem’s names “Zion”?
- Because of the verse in Jeremiah: “Set your way”
- Because the city is near a desert also called “Zia”
- Because of the phrase “Land of Zion and Jerusalem”
- Because of its outstanding inhabitants
15. What does the statement “Jerusalem was not divided among the tribes” mean?
- It was only a trading city
- Each tribe received an equal share
- It was chosen by God alone
- It belonged equally to the entire people of Israel
Good luck!
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