Soldiers in the Bible Quiz — Centurions, Warriors and Armies Flashcards

#1

Which Roman centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant, and Jesus commended his faith?

📖 Matthew 8:5-10

#2

What was the name of David's elite group of mighty warriors?

📖 2 Samuel 23:8-39

#3

Which military commander was struck with leprosy after Naaman was healed?

📖 2 Kings 5:20-27

#4

How many soldiers cast lots for Jesus's clothing at His crucifixion?

📖 John 19:23-24

#5

Which general defeated the Canaanite commander Sisera with the help of Deborah?

📖 Judges 4:6-15

#6

Which centurion witnessed Jesus's death and declared, 'Surely he was the Son of God'?

📖 Matthew 27:54

#7

What was Gideon's army reduced to before defeating the Midianites?

📖 Judges 7:1-8

#8

Which centurion was converted to Christianity after seeing Peter's vision and witnessing the Spirit's outpouring?

📖 Acts 10:1-48

#2

The Mighty Men

In 2 Samuel 23:8-39, David's elite warriors are referred to as 'The Mighty Men,' a group that included figures like Joab, Abishai, and Benaiah who were known for their exceptional valor in battle.

2 Samuel 23:8-39

#1

The centurion at Capernaum

In Matthew 8:5-10, a centurion at Capernaum came to Jesus asking Him to heal his servant who was paralyzed, and Jesus commended his faith, saying He had not found such great faith in Israel.

Matthew 8:5-10

#4

Four

In John 19:23-24, four soldiers divided Jesus's garments among themselves, and they cast lots for His seamless tunic, fulfilling Psalm 22:18.

John 19:23-24

#3

Gehazi

In 2 Kings 5:20-27, Gehazi, the servant of the prophet Elisha, became afflicted with leprosy after he pursued Naaman for payment without Elisha's permission, and the leprosy clung to him and his descendants.

2 Kings 5:20-27

#6

The centurion at the crucifixion

In Matthew 27:54, the centurion overseeing the crucifixion, upon witnessing the earthquake and other events at Jesus's death, declared that Jesus was indeed the Son of God.

Matthew 27:54

#5

Barak

In Judges 4:6-15, Barak, at the direction of the prophetess Deborah, led the Israelite army against Sisera and the Canaanite forces, routing them in a dramatic victory.

Judges 4:6-15

#8

Cornelius

In Acts 10:1-48, Cornelius, a God-fearing centurion, received a vision from an angel and later believed in Jesus after Peter shared the gospel with him and the Holy Spirit was poured out on his household.

Acts 10:1-48

#7

300 men

In Judges 7:1-8, God reduced Gideon's army from 32,000 to 300 men through a test of drinking water, ensuring that Israel would know the victory came from God rather than military might.

Judges 7:1-8

#9

Which king of Israel famously defeated the giant Goliath in single combat?

📖 1 Samuel 17:32-51

#10

How many soldiers were part of the Roman guard at Jesus's tomb?

📖 Matthew 27:65-28:4

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#10

The number is not specified

In Matthew 27:65-28:4, Matthew mentions that soldiers were posted at Jesus's tomb to guard it, but the specific number of soldiers is not mentioned in any Gospel account.

Matthew 27:65-28:4

#9

David

In 1 Samuel 17:32-51, David, then a young shepherd, defeated the Philistine giant Goliath with a sling and stone, becoming a celebrated warrior in Israel and eventually king.

1 Samuel 17:32-51

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