2 Chronicles Bible Trivia: 33 Questions and Answers

These 33 2 Chronicles Bible trivia questions cover Solomon's temple, the Queen of Sheba, and the roller-coaster kings of Judah -- from an eight-year-old on the throne to the most wicked king who repented. Answers with verse references follow every question, sorted into easy, medium, and hard rounds by age.

2 Chronicles is 400 years of history in 36 chapters, which makes it a trivia goldmine: fire falling from heaven, a choir leading an army into battle, a boy king hidden in the temple for six years, and a king captured with a hook in his nose. If your family only knows Solomon from this book, the hard round will be an education.

What Is the Book of 2 Chronicles About?

2 Chronicles tells the story of Judah's kings from Solomon's glorious temple to the Babylonian exile -- and ends with the surprise announcement that God's people can go home. Jewish tradition attributes it to Ezra the scribe, though the author -- "the Chronicler" -- is unnamed; it was written after the exile as the second half of one long work with 1 Chronicles.

Chapters 1-9 cover Solomon: his prayer for wisdom, the seven-year temple build, and the visit of the Queen of Sheba. Chapters 10-36 sprint through twenty kings of Judah, sorting them by one question -- did they seek the LORD? The book matters because it shows, king after king, that humility brings restoration and pride brings ruin, summed up in its most famous verse: "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray... I will forgive their sin and heal their land" (2 Chronicles 7:14).

Easy 2 Chronicles Trivia Questions (Ages 5-8)

1. What did young King Solomon ask God for instead of riches or long life? Wisdom and knowledge (2 Chronicles 1:10-12)

1. What amazing building did Solomon build for God in Jerusalem? The temple (2 Chronicles 3:1)

1. What came down from heaven when Solomon finished praying at the temple dedication? Fire -- it burned up the sacrifices, and God's glory filled the temple (2 Chronicles 7:1)

1. Which famous queen traveled a long way to test Solomon with hard questions? The Queen of Sheba (2 Chronicles 9:1)

1. What did the Queen of Sheba say when she saw Solomon's wisdom and riches? "Not even half was told me" (2 Chronicles 9:6)

1. After Solomon died, what happened to the kingdom of Israel? It split in two -- Israel in the north and Judah in the south (2 Chronicles 10:16-17)

1. Who was the boy who became king of Judah when he was only seven years old? Joash (2 Chronicles 24:1)

1. Which king became king at age eight and later found God's lost Book of the Law? Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:1, 14)

1. Which enemy king finally captured Jerusalem and burned the temple? Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon (2 Chronicles 36:17-19)

1. Which king's decree at the very end of the book let God's people go home to rebuild? Cyrus, king of Persia (2 Chronicles 36:22-23)

Medium 2 Chronicles Trivia Questions (Ages 9-12)

1. Where did God appear to Solomon at night and say, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you"? At Gibeon (2 Chronicles 1:3, 7)

1. On which mountain was the temple built? Mount Moriah, at the threshing floor of Ornan (Araunah) (2 Chronicles 3:1)

1. What were the names of the two bronze pillars at the front of the temple? Jakin and Boaz (2 Chronicles 3:17)

1. Finish God's famous promise: "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray..." "...and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land" (2 Chronicles 7:14)

1. Whose bad advice did King Rehoboam follow, causing the kingdom to split? His young friends' advice instead of the elders' (2 Chronicles 10:8-14)

1. Which king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem and carried off the temple treasures, including Solomon's gold shields? Shishak (2 Chronicles 12:2, 9)

1. What did King Jehoshaphat put at the FRONT of his army when facing a huge enemy invasion? Singers, praising God -- and the enemies destroyed each other (2 Chronicles 20:21-23)

1. Complete the battle cry: "Do not be afraid or discouraged... For the battle is not yours, but..." "...God's" (2 Chronicles 20:15)

1. Who was the wicked queen who tried to kill the whole royal family -- and which baby prince escaped? Athaliah; baby Joash was hidden in the temple for six years (2 Chronicles 22:10-12)

1. What disease did King Uzziah get when he proudly burned incense in the temple, a job only priests could do? Leprosy -- it broke out on his forehead and he had it until he died (2 Chronicles 26:16-21)

1. What happened to the 185,000-strong Assyrian threat when King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah prayed? The LORD sent an angel who annihilated the Assyrian army, and Sennacherib went home in disgrace (2 Chronicles 32:20-21)

1. What did Hezekiah tell his people the king of Assyria had that Judah didn't need to fear? "With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles" (2 Chronicles 32:8)

1. Who found the Book of the Law in the temple during Josiah's repairs? Hilkiah the priest (2 Chronicles 34:14-15)

1. Which prophetess did Josiah's officials consult about the Book of the Law? Huldah (2 Chronicles 34:22)

Hard 2 Chronicles Trivia Questions (Teens and Adults)

1. How many talents of gold did Solomon receive yearly -- a number famous for other reasons? 666 talents (2 Chronicles 9:13)

1. In which year of his reign did Solomon begin building the temple? The fourth year (2 Chronicles 3:2) -- and it took seven years to finish (1 Kings 6:38)

1. What did Rehoboam make to replace the gold shields Shishak stole? Bronze shields (2 Chronicles 12:9-10)

1. Which king was criticized for seeking only physicians -- and not the LORD -- for his diseased feet? Asa (2 Chronicles 16:12)

1. Which prophet, the son of the priest Jehoiada, was stoned to death in the temple courtyard on King Joash's orders? Zechariah -- Joash forgot the kindness Zechariah's father had shown him (2 Chronicles 24:20-22)

1. Which wicked king was captured by the Assyrians with a hook in his nose, then humbled himself, was restored, and tore down his own idols? Manasseh (2 Chronicles 33:10-16)

1. How long did Manasseh reign -- the longest of any king of Judah? Fifty-five years (2 Chronicles 33:1)

1. How did the good king Josiah die? He was killed in battle at Megiddo after confronting Pharaoh Necho of Egypt, against God's warning (2 Chronicles 35:20-24)

1. Why did the exile last seventy years, according to the book's closing chapter? So the land could enjoy its sabbath rests, fulfilling the word of the LORD through Jeremiah (2 Chronicles 36:21)

How to Use These Questions

Run the easy round as a warm-up at dinner or in the car, then let older kids tackle the kings with an open Bible -- every answer has its reference, so "look it up" is part of the game. For team formats, scoring, and prize ideas, see our guide to hosting a family Bible trivia night.

If the kings blur together for your kids (they do for most adults), our kid-friendly walkthroughs help: Solomon asks for wisdom, the temple is dedicated, good kings and bad kings, and Judah falls to Babylon cover the book's whole arc. The video lessons at Faithful Kids turn this same era into short episodes with a quiz after each one -- the kings finally stick.

Then keep going with our Old Testament trivia for kids, which spans Genesis to the prophets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote the book of 2 Chronicles?

The author is unnamed; Jewish tradition attributes 1 and 2 Chronicles to Ezra the scribe, and scholars call the author "the Chronicler." It was written after the Babylonian exile and originally formed one book with 1 Chronicles.

How many chapters does 2 Chronicles have?

2 Chronicles has 36 chapters -- nine on Solomon's reign and the temple, and twenty-seven covering the kings of Judah down to the exile and Cyrus's decree.

What is the most famous verse in 2 Chronicles?

2 Chronicles 7:14 -- "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." God spoke it to Solomon at night after the temple dedication.

What is the most famous story in 2 Chronicles?

Solomon's temple dedication, when fire fell from heaven and God's glory filled the house (2 Chronicles 7:1-3), with the Queen of Sheba's visit (chapter 9) and Jehoshaphat's singing army (chapter 20) close behind. Manasseh's repentance (chapter 33) is the book's best story most people have never heard.

How is 2 Chronicles different from 1 and 2 Kings?

Kings covers both Israel and Judah; 2 Chronicles focuses almost entirely on Judah, David's line, and the temple. Chronicles also includes stories Kings leaves out -- like Manasseh's repentance -- and ends on hope, with Cyrus sending the exiles home.

What age can kids start learning 2 Chronicles?

Ages 5-8 can enjoy the big moments -- Solomon's wisdom, fire from heaven, the boy kings Joash and Josiah -- while the full sweep of twenty kings suits ages 10 and up. A simple entry point: read chapter 20 (Jehoshaphat's choir-led battle) aloud; it plays like an adventure story.