Bible Questions & Answers
Honest, reference-based answers to questions people actually ask. Where Scripture is clear we say so; where it's silent or Christians disagree, we tell you that too.
How old was David when he fought Goliath?
The Bible never gives David's exact age. It calls him a youth, so most estimates place him in his mid-to-late teens — but that is an inference, not a stated fact.
Read answerHow many books are in the Bible?
It depends on the tradition. Protestant Bibles have 66 books (39 Old Testament, 27 New Testament). Catholic Bibles have 73, and Eastern Orthodox canons have more.
Read answerWhat is the shortest verse in the Bible?
In English, the shortest verse is John 11:35 — "Jesus wept."
Read answerWhat does the Bible say about anxiety?
Scripture repeatedly invites believers to bring their worries to God in prayer and to trust His care, rather than carrying anxiety alone.
Read answerWho wrote the book of Psalms?
The Psalms have many authors. David is credited with roughly half, but others include Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, and Moses.
Read answerWhere was Jesus born?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, as recorded in both Matthew and Luke.
Read answerWhat does the Bible say about fear?
The Bible repeatedly urges believers not to be afraid, grounding courage in God's presence and love rather than in circumstances.
Read answerWhat does the Bible say about forgiveness?
Scripture calls believers to forgive others as God has forgiven them, tying the way we forgive to the grace we have received.
Read answerHow many disciples did Jesus have?
Jesus chose twelve apostles for his closest circle, though he had many more followers called disciples.
Read answerWhat does the Bible say about loving your enemies?
Jesus explicitly commands his followers to love their enemies and pray for those who mistreat them.
Read answer