Numbers and Counting in the Bible: Hard Edition Flashcards

#1

How many lashes did Paul say he received from the Jews according to 2 Corinthians 11:24?

📖 2 Corinthians 11:24

#2

According to 1 Kings 10:26, how many chariots did Solomon accumulate?

📖 1 Kings 10:26

#3

How many stones did David take with him before confronting Goliath according to 1 Samuel 17:40?

📖 1 Samuel 17:40

#4

In Revelation 21:12-14, how many gates and how many foundations does the New Jerusalem have?

📖 Revelation 21:12-14

#5

According to Genesis 5:27, how many years did Methuselah live?

📖 Genesis 5:27

#6

How many times did Jesus tell Peter he must forgive his brother according to Matthew 18:22?

📖 Matthew 18:22

#7

According to Numbers 1:46, how many men of Israel were counted in the first census?

📖 Numbers 1:46

#8

How many days did Goliath taunt the Israelites before David confronted him, according to 1 Samuel 17:16?

📖 1 Samuel 17:16

#2

1,400

1 Kings 10:26 states that Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen, stationed in chariot cities and with him in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 10:26

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39

Paul specifically states he received 39 lashes five times (5 times 39 = 195 total), which was one less than the Mosaic law allowed (40) to avoid accidentally exceeding the limit.

2 Corinthians 11:24

#4

12 gates, 12 foundations

The New Jerusalem has 12 gates (named after the 12 tribes of Israel) and 12 foundations (named after the 12 apostles), representing the unity of God's people in the restored creation.

Revelation 21:12-14

#3

5

David chose five smooth stones from the stream and placed them in his shepherd's bag before approaching Goliath with his sling.

1 Samuel 17:40

#6

490 times

Jesus instructed Peter to forgive 'seventy times seven' (490 times), emphasizing unlimited forgiveness rather than literal counting.

Matthew 18:22

#5

969

Methuselah lived 969 years, making him the oldest person mentioned in the Bible and the grandfather of Noah.

Genesis 5:27

#8

40

Goliath came forward and taunted Israel for 40 days before David accepted the challenge and defeated him with his sling.

1 Samuel 17:16

#7

603,550

The first census of Israel counted 603,550 men aged 20 and older who could go to war, not including Levites who were counted separately.

Numbers 1:46

#9

According to John 2:6, how many stone water jars did Jesus fill with wine at Cana?

📖 John 2:6

#10

How many years was Israel in captivity in Egypt before the exodus, according to Exodus 12:40?

📖 Exodus 12:40

#11

According to Leviticus 25:10, how many years comprise a jubilee cycle?

📖 Leviticus 25:10

#12

How many books of the Bible does tradition attribute to the apostle John?

📖 John 1:1; 1 John 1:1; 2 John 1:1; 3 John 1:1; Revelation 1:1

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#10

430

The sojourning of the children of Israel in Egypt lasted 430 years, from Abraham's call until Moses led them out in the exodus.

Exodus 12:40

#9

6

There were six stone water jars at the wedding in Cana, each holding between 20 and 30 gallons, which Jesus filled with wine in his first miracle.

John 2:6

#12

5

Church tradition attributes five books of the New Testament to the Apostle John: the Gospel of John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Revelation.

John 1:1; 1 John 1:1; 2 John 1:1; 3 John 1:1; Revelation 1:1

#11

50

A jubilee was a period of 50 years, occurring after seven cycles of seven years (49 years), during which the land rested and debts were forgiven.

Leviticus 25:10

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