Who Am I? 25 Bible Character Quiz Questions with Answers
In a "Who Am I?" Bible quiz, the host reads clues about a Bible character, from hardest to easiest, and players guess who it is. Fewer clues used means more points. Below are 25 ready-made Bible characters with three clues each, the answer and a Bible reference, for kids, youth groups and adults.
"Who Am I?" is one of the most loved Bible games for a reason: everyone can play, the clues tell a little story, and the moment someone shouts the right name is pure joy. It works with a family at the dinner table, a children's class or a fellowship hall full of adults.
How to play Who Am I?
- Read the first (hardest) clue. Teams may guess once.
- If nobody gets it, read the second clue, then the third.
- Score 3 points for a right guess after clue 1, 2 points after clue 2, 1 point after clue 3.
- A wrong guess means that team sits out the rest of that character.
Tip: in a live phone quiz, write each character as a multiple-choice question that includes all three clues, and give it 30 seconds.
25 Bible characters: clues and answers
I was my father's favourite son and became a ruler of Egypt. I interpreted Pharaoh's dreams. My brothers sold me as a slave. Who am I?
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Answer: Joseph (Genesis 37:28; 41:25, 41)
I was hidden in a basket as a baby. I saw a bush that burned but did not burn up. I led God's people out of Egypt. Who am I?
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Answer: Moses (Exodus 2:3; 3:2; 12:51)
I was a shepherd and a musician. I was anointed king while my brothers watched. I defeated a giant with a sling. Who am I?
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Answer: David (1 Samuel 16:13; 17:49)
I was a priest's apprentice as a boy. I heard God call my name in the night. I anointed Israel's first two kings. Who am I?
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Answer: Samuel (1 Samuel 3:10; 10:1; 16:13)
I lived in the land of Uz. I lost my children, my wealth and my health in one season. God restored to me twice as much as I had before. Who am I?
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Answer: Job (Job 1:1; 42:10)
I was a widow from Moab. I told my mother-in-law, "Your people shall be my people." I became the great-grandmother of King David. Who am I?
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Answer: Ruth (Ruth 1:16; 4:13-17)
I was an orphan raised by my cousin. I became queen of Persia. I risked my life to save my people, saying, "If I perish, I perish!" Who am I?
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Answer: Esther (Esther 2:7, 17; 4:16)
I was a judge and a prophetess. I sat under a palm tree to judge Israel. I went with Barak into battle against Sisera. Who am I?
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Answer: Deborah (Judges 4:4-9)
I ran from God on a ship. I spent three days and nights inside a great fish. I preached to Nineveh and was angry when God showed mercy. Who am I?
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Answer: Jonah (Jonah 1:3, 17; 4:1-2)
I was fed by ravens. I called down fire from heaven on Mount Carmel. I went up to heaven in a whirlwind. Who am I?
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Answer: Elijah (1 Kings 17:6; 18:38; 2 Kings 2:11)
I asked for a double portion of my master's spirit. I made an iron axe head float. I told Naaman to wash seven times in the Jordan. Who am I?
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Answer: Elisha (2 Kings 2:9; 6:6; 5:10)
I was a Nazirite from birth. I killed a lion with my bare hands. I told Delilah the secret of my strength. Who am I?
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Answer: Samson (Judges 13:5; 14:6; 16:17)
I was a cupbearer to a Persian king. I wept when I heard Jerusalem's walls were broken. I led the people to rebuild them in 52 days. Who am I?
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Answer: Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1:3-4, 11; 6:15)
I was very old when God promised me a son. I left my homeland without knowing where I was going. I am called the father of all those who believe. Who am I?
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Answer: Abraham (Genesis 12:1; 21:5; Hebrews 11:8; Romans 4:11)
I tricked my brother out of his birthright and blessing. I wrestled with God until daybreak. My name was changed to Israel. Who am I?
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Answer: Jacob (Genesis 27:36; 32:24-28)
I was a tax collector in Jericho. I was too short to see over the crowd. Jesus came to my house and I gave half my goods to the poor. Who am I?
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Answer: Zacchaeus (Luke 19:2-8)
I came to Jesus by night. I was a Pharisee and a ruler of the Jews. Jesus told me I must be born again. Who am I?
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Answer: Nicodemus (John 3:1-7)
I sat at Jesus' feet while my sister served. My brother was raised from the dead. I anointed Jesus' feet with costly oil. Who am I?
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Answer: Mary of Bethany (Luke 10:39; John 11:43-44; 12:3)
I was a fisherman. I walked on water, then began to sink. I denied Jesus three times, and later preached at Pentecost. Who am I?
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Answer: Peter (Matthew 14:29-30; Luke 22:61; Acts 2:14)
I doubted until I saw the nail prints. I was called the Twin. I said, "My Lord and my God!" Who am I?
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Answer: Thomas (John 20:24-28)
I persecuted the church. I was blinded on the road to Damascus. I wrote many letters in the New Testament. Who am I?
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Answer: Paul (Saul of Tarsus) (Acts 9:1-9; Romans 1:1)
I was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. Lots were cast between me and Joseph called Barsabas. I was numbered with the eleven apostles. Who am I?
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Answer: Matthias (Acts 1:23-26)
I was a deacon full of faith and the Holy Spirit. My face looked like an angel's face. I was the first follower of Jesus to be stoned to death. Who am I?
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Answer: Stephen (Acts 6:5, 15; 7:59-60)
I sold purple cloth in Philippi. I listened to Paul by the riverside. I was baptized with my household and opened my home to the apostles. Who am I?
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Answer: Lydia (Acts 16:14-15)
I was a young man taught the Scriptures by my mother and grandmother. Paul called me his son in the faith. Two letters in the Bible are written to me. Who am I?
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Answer: Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5; 1 Timothy 1:2)
More character quizzes
Want a whole quiz about the women of Scripture? Try our Women of the Bible quiz. For a mixed round, pair these with 40 true or false Bible questions. You can also play Who Am I? as part of a Bible game night for youth.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Who Am I? with Bible characters?
The host reads up to three clues about a Bible character, starting with the hardest. Players guess after any clue, and earlier right guesses score more points. A wrong guess knocks a team out for that character.
Who are good Bible characters for a Who Am I game?
Characters with memorable, distinct stories work best: Joseph, Moses, David, Ruth, Esther, Elijah, Jonah, Zacchaeus, Peter, Thomas and Paul. For harder rounds use Matthias, Lydia, Deborah or Nehemiah.
Is Who Am I? good for kids?
Yes. For younger children, use only well-known characters and start with the easiest clue, or show a picture as the final clue.