Fun Bible Facts

The Letter "J" There are 12 books of the Bible that start with J. Genesis 40:20 Pharaoh, at the time Joseph was in Egypt was the first king to have a birthday party in the Bible. Abraham The name Abraham and Abram is mentioned in the Bible 188 times. 1 Samuel 17:4 Goliath was over 9 Feet tall. Exodus 34:33-35 After Moses was given the Ten Commandments, he wore a veil over his face because he glowed. Leviticus 16:10 The term “scapegoat” comes from the use of a goat that was to receive the sins of the people and be released into the wilderness. 1 Kings 4:32 Solomon wrote 3,000 proverbs and 1,050 songs. 1 Chronicles 12:2 David’s warriors could shoot arrows right and left-handed. Book of Esther In the entire Book of Esther, God is not mentioned once. Song of Solomon 2:3 The Song of Solomon is the only book to mention the apple tree.

2 Kings 12 The first piggy bank was a chest in the temple at Jerusalem, ordered by King Joash, who had a hole bored in the lid to keep priests from stealing funds. Acts 2:2 On the day of Pentecost, a violent wind filled the house where the believers had gathered. Acts 2:41 There were about 3,000 people baptized on the day of Pentecost. Acts 11:26 The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. 2 Corinthians 11:24-25 Paul was beaten five times and shipwrecked three. James 1:13 God doesn’t tempt people.

Adapted from the book, "Fun Facts About the Bible You Never Knew" by Robyn Martins © Copyrighted by Barbour & Company, Inc. Used by permission