Biblical Riddles for Kids

Since one of my highest read blog posts is Biblical Jokes for Kids, I figured Biblical Riddles would be the perfect follow up. These would be great for school lunches, Sunday school, family game night, homeschool lessons, or car rides! I categorized them into three sections for very young children, young and slightly older. Try to guess each answer before you peek 👀

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Easy Bible Riddles for Kids

1. I built a big boat because God told me to, and I saved the animals two by two. Who am I?

Answer: Noah

2. I was swallowed by a big fish but prayed to God and lived to tell the story. Who am I?

Answer: Jonah

3. I was a shepherd boy who became a king and defeated a giant. Who am I?

Answer: David

4. I carried my people out of Egypt with God’s help and parted a sea. Who am I?

Answer: Moses

5. I am the first man God created. Who am I?

Answer: Adam

6. I am the first woman God created. Who am I?

Answer: Eve

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Medium Bible Riddles for Kids

7. I was a tax collector who climbed a tree just to see Jesus. Who am I?

Answer: Zacchaeus

8. I betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Who am I?

Answer: Judas

9. I was thrown into a lions’ den but God protected me. Who am I?

Answer: Daniel

10. I led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses. Who am I?

Answer: Joshua

11. I was a queen who risked her life to save her people. Who am I?

Answer: Esther

12. I was Jesus’ mother. Who am I?

Answer: Mary

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Harder Bible Riddles for Kids

13. I doubted Jesus’ resurrection until I saw Him with my own eyes. Who am I?

Answer: Thomas

14. I was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind with a chariot of fire. Who am I?

Answer: Elijah

15. I am known for my great wisdom and built a temple for God. Who am I?

Answer: Solomon

16. I was a young girl who trusted God and said, “Let it be.” Who am I?

Answer: Mary (mother of Jesus)

17. I was a disciple who walked on water for a moment before sinking. Who am I?

Answer: Peter

18. I wrote many psalms and was called a man after God’s own heart. Who am I?

Answer: David

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Bonus: “Guess the Bible Story” Riddles

19. I had a dream of a ladder reaching heaven with angels going up and down. Who am I?

Answer: Jacob

20. I was born in a manger because there was no room in the inn. Who am I?

Answer: Jesus

21. I saw a burning bush that was not consumed by fire. Who am I?

Answer: Moses

22. We three were thrown in a blazing fire, but when they counted us, there were four. Who are we?

Answer: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendego

I have a feeling I could keep going, but I can always do a part two if you let me know in the comments! Don’t forget to check out other jokes in my series “Lunch Box Love Notes.”