Old Testament Battles and Wars

1. In the Battle of Kishon, which Israelite judge defeated Jabin's general Sisera and his 900 iron chariots?

2. How many Midianite princes did Gideon's army of 300 capture and execute after their victory at the Jordan River?

3. In which city did David defeat the Philistine giant whose height was six cubits and four spans?

4. Which Israeli commander led the siege of Jericho where the walls fell after seven priests carried the Ark around the city?

5. At the Battle of Ai, Joshua used a hidden ambush to defeat the city after an initial military failure. How many men did Joshua send to hide behind the city?

6. In the Battle of the Five Kings, Joshua fought against five Amorite kings who allied against Israel. In which valley did this battle occur?

7. During the reign of King Asa, Israel defeated a massive Ethiopian army led by Zerah. How large was Zerah's army?

8. Which Israelite king defeated Ben-Hadad of Syria in two battles at Aphek, forcing him to make a treaty?

9. In the civil war following Solomon's death, which Judean king led 400,000 troops against Jeroboam's 800,000 troops at Mount Zemaraim?

10. After the northern kingdom fell to Assyria, King Sennacherib of Assyria laid siege to Jerusalem during which Judean king's reign?

11. At the Battle of Megiddo, King Josiah of Judah was killed while opposing which foreign power?

12. In the wilderness conflicts between David and Saul, David defeated Amalekite raiders who had captured women and children from Ziklag. How many of the 400 Amalekite men did David's 600 soldiers lose in this rescue operation?