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Old Testament Stories Crossword Puzzle

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Old Testament Stories Crossword Puzzle

Name ______________   Date ________
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Across

  • 1Mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments (5)
  • 3Father of many nations, who left Ur for Canaan (7)
  • 5He dreamed of a ladder reaching to heaven (5)
  • 7Leader who brought Israel into the promised land (6)
  • 9Queen who went to the king to save her people (6)
  • 12He was thrown into the den of lions (6)
  • 13King known for his wisdom, who built the temple (7)

Down

  • 2Son born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age (5)
  • 4Woman who stayed loyal to her mother-in-law Naomi (4)
  • 5Son given a coat of many colors (6)
  • 6Boy who heard God call his name in the night (6)
  • 7City whose walls fell at the sound of the trumpets (7)
  • 8King of Egypt who would not let the people go (7)
  • 10Judge who asked for a sign with a fleece (6)
  • 11Prophet taken up to heaven in a whirlwind (6)
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For
Grades 3 to adult
Time
10–20 min
Grid
13 × 13
Clues
15 (7 across, 8 down)
Paper
US Letter, 2 pages
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About this crossword

A Bible crossword about the people and places of the Old Testament, from Abraham and Jacob’s ladder to Daniel in the lions’ den. Plain clues for Sunday school, youth groups and Bible study.

The puzzle has 15 clues on a 13×13 grid. The PDF prints the puzzle and clues on page one and the filled-in answer key on page two. For younger solvers, the “Easier PDF” adds a word bank so kids can match each answer to its clue.

Did you know?

  • Most Protestant Bibles have 39 books in the Old Testament.
  • Methuselah is the oldest person named in the Bible, at 969 years (Genesis 5:27).
  • According to 1 Kings 4:32, Solomon spoke three thousand proverbs and wrote a thousand and five songs.

Questions

Is this crossword suitable for children?

Yes, for older children and teens who know the main stories. Each clue describes a well-known event in plain words, and younger children can solve it together with an adult.

Can I print copies for a class or group?

Yes. Our crosswords are free for personal, classroom and non-commercial group use. Print as many copies as you need.

How do I make it easier?

Tick “Show word bank” before printing, or download the version with a word bank. Each answer also shows its number of letters.

Where are the answers?

The answer key is on the second page of the PDF. On screen, tick “Show answer key” or use “Check my answers” to see which squares are right.

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