Matthew 1–2 Bible Quiz – “Where was Jesus born?” and 9 More Questions

How well do you know the events surrounding Jesus’ birth in the Gospel of Matthew? 💭
From genealogies to prophecy, from wise men to royal threats — it’s a chapter filled with meaning and mystery.

BitBible’s Bible Quiz invites you to reflect deeply on Scripture and enjoy the process of learning God’s Word. Let’s test your knowledge of Matthew 1–2 today! ✨

Question: Where was Jesus born?

• a) Bethlehem
• b) Nazareth
• c) Capernaum
• d) Jerusalem

Answer: a) Bethlehem

✅ This fulfilled the prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, the city of David.

Question: Who was king of Judea when Jesus was born?

• a) Pilate
• b) Festus
• c) Herod
• d) Agrippa

Answer: c) Herod

✅ King Herod ruled during Jesus’ birth and feared the rise of a rival king, prompting violent actions.

Question: Who were the wise men from the East looking for?

• a) The king of the Jews
• b) A baby
• c) King Herod
• d) The new teacher

Answer: a) The king of the Jews

✅ The Magi came seeking the newborn “King of the Jews,” guided by a mysterious star.

Question: Which of these was not one of the gifts the wise men brought?

• a) Gold
• b) Frankincense
• c) Pearl
• d) Myrrh

Answer: c) Pearl

✅ Their gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—symbolized kingship, divinity, and sacrifice.

Question: Where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to escape from Herod?

• a) Philistia
• b) Jerusalem
• c) Nazareth
• d) Egypt

Answer: d) Egypt

✅ Warned in a dream, Joseph fled to Egypt with his family, fulfilling Hosea’s prophecy.

Question: How old were the children Herod ordered to be killed?

• a) One year
• b) Two years
• c) Three years
• d) Four years

Answer: b) Two years

✅ Herod, fearing the child’s age, ordered the massacre of boys two years old and under.

Question: Where was a voice of mourning heard according to prophecy?

• a) The wilderness
• b) Nazareth
• c) Judah
• d) Ramah

Answer: d) Ramah

✅ Ramah is where Rachel is said to weep for her children, fulfilled through the tragedy in Bethlehem.

Question: Who ruled Judea after Herod?

• a) Pilate
• b) Philip
• c) Archelaus
• d) Agrippa

Answer: c) Archelaus

✅ Archelaus succeeded Herod, but Joseph avoided Judea due to his notorious cruelty.

Question: People identified Jesus as being from which town?

• a) Samaria
• b) Galilee
• c) Nazareth
• d) Jerusalem

Answer: c) Nazareth

✅ Jesus grew up in Nazareth, fulfilling what was spoken: “He shall be called a Nazarene.”

How many did you get right today? 🎯
If you’re up for more, try these challenge questions too:

• What is the significance of the name “Emmanuel” in Matthew 1? (Answer here)
• How did dreams guide Joseph’s actions throughout Matthew 1–2? (Answer here)
• Why were the Magi warned not to return to Herod? (Answer here)