1990
Old Testament Prophets
May 1990


“Old Testament Prophets,” Friend, May 1990, 26

Old Testament Prophets

Match the descriptions to the appropriate prophet’s name.

1. Adam

a. He conquered the city of Jericho.

2. Noah

b. He was the grandfather of Jacob.

3. Moses

c. He was swallowed by a great fish.

4. David

d. His name was changed to Israel.

5. Solomon

e. His mother dedicated him to the Lord.

6. Elijah

f. He was the last prophet in the Old Testament.

7. Joseph

g. He killed Goliath.

8. Samuel

h. He was the first man on earth.

9. Daniel

i. He prophesied of Jesus and is quoted in the Book of Mormon.

10. Joshua

j. He was the father of Jacob and Esau.

11. Malachi

k. He was commanded to build an ark.

12. Jacob

l. He told Naaman to wash seven times in the River Jordan in order to be healed.

13. Isaac

m. He led the Israelites out of Egypt to the promised land.

14. Isaiah

n. He was thrown into a lions’ den but was not harmed.

15. Abraham

o. He was known for his wisdom and for the temple that he built.

16. Elisha

p. He was sold into Egypt by his brothers.

17. Jonah

q. He blessed a widow’s oil and meal and raised her son from the dead.

Answers:

  • (1) h, (2) k, (3) m, (4) g, (5) o, (6) q, (7) p, (8) e, (9) n, (10) a, (11) f, (12) d, (13) j, (14) i, (15) b, (16) l, (17) c.