Quiz time: Old Testament challenge

Was the last quiz I gave you a bit too easy? Well, if it was, no such danger this time. If anything, this one – taken from my book Ask Me Another – may be a bit too hard. Good luck, and if you have a moment, let me know how you got on.

1. What did Nehemiah ask King Artaxerxes for permission to do?
2. What was the name of Isaac’s wife?
3. How did Absalom die, and who killed him?
4 Which prophet spoke of spending money on what is not bread?
5. What wood did Noah use to build the ark?
6. What is the fifth commandment?
7. Can you name the twelve tribes of Israel?
8. What happened to Lot’s wife?
9. Who were the three ‘friends’ who tried to comfort Job?
10. Which Gentile prophet and soothsayer was purportedly spoken to by his donkey?
11. Which Old Testament character was tested by suffering and tragedy?
12. Who succeeded Moses as leader of the Israelites?
13. What was the name of Samuel’s mother?
14. Which queen wanted to kill Elijah?
15. What was the name of Bathsheba’s husband?