Hebrew Songs

How many chapters are in Psalms?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 155

Answer explanation

The book of Psalms was written and constructed as a book of Hebrew poetry, containing 150 chapters, making it the longest book in the entire Bible.

Which is the longest chapter in Psalms?

• Psalm 1

• Psalm 117

• Psalm 119

• Psalm 150

Answer explanation

The longest Psalm in the Bible is Psalm 119. It is 176 verses in length because of its poetic structure as an acrostic of every letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The length is appropriate for this Psalm’s theme of devotion to God and His Word. It is also the longest chapter in the Bible.

Which is the shortest chapter in psalms?

• 131

• 117

• 134

• 150

Answer explanation

The shortest chapter in the Bible, both in the number of verses and words, is Psalm 117, with only two verses and 17 words in Hebrew. Interestingly, Psalm 117 is also the middle chapter of the Bible. It is the 595th chapter, with 594 chapters before it and 594 chapters after it.

How many books is Psalms actually made up of?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Answer explanation

The book of Psalms is the longest book of the Bible, with 150 “chapters”—more properly called “psalms” or “songs.” Psalms is divided into five books: It is uncertain why Psalms is divided into five books. Some sources, including Jewish Midrash traditions, suggest the five-fold division is based on the five books of the Torah (Genesis to Deuteronomy). The division of the Psalms is not based on authorship or chronology, as several authors composed Psalms, and their individual songs are mixed throughout the various collections.

List the books and chapters in each book:

Book 1: ______

Book 2: ______

Book 3: ______

Book 4: ______

Book 5: ______

Answer explanation

Book 1: Psalms 1—41

Book 2: Psalms 42—72

Book 3: Psalms 73—89

Book 4: Psalms 90—106

Book 5: Psalms 107—150

Name some of the authors who wrote the songs in Psalms.

Answer explanation

David, Solomon, Ethan, Heman, Asaph, Moses, The Sons of Korah,

Who was the main author of Psalms?

• Moses

• David

• Solomon

• God

Answer explanation

David (75 total psalms)

Asaph (and family) (12 psalms)

The sons of Korah (11 psalms)

Heman (1 psalm, with the sons of Korah)

Solomon (2 psalms)

Moses (1 psalm)

Ethan the Ezrahite (1 psalm)

Anonymous (the 48 remaining psalms)

How many times does the word "hallelujah" (Praise the Lord) appear in Psalm 150?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

‘Hallelujah’ (praise the Lord) 2 times

‘praise God’ 2 times

‘praise him’ 9 times

List 5 Psalms with no name or author.

Answer explanation

Psalm 150 , 149, 148, 147, 146

Which Psalm was written by Moses?

• Psalm 1

• Psalm 50

• Psalm 45

• Psalm 90

Answer explanation

Moses was the author of Psalm 90. The roughness of style, the signature of antiquity, the limitlessness of theme, the recurrent identity with the wording of Deuteronomy are all factors that point to Moses as the author of Psalm 90.