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Every person in Scripture — prophets, kings, apostles, and everyone in between.
876 people across the Bible
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Moses' older brother — Israel's first high priest and occasional spokesperson
Father of Ahi, a chief in the tribe of Gad
Firstborn son of Jeiel, the founder of Gibeon
One of the three friends who survived the fiery furnace — real name Azariah
Adam's second son — the first person murdered in the Bible
A priest who survived Saul's massacre and became David's loyal ally
Tribal leader of Benjamin during the wilderness census
Son of Hammolecheth in Manasseh's genealogy — also the clan Gideon came from
A wise and beautiful woman who talked David out of a massacre
Father of a Gadite clan — his genealogy goes deep into Gilead's territory
Second son of Aaron who offered unauthorized fire before the Lord alongside his brother Nadab and was struck dead (Leviticus 10); his death left Eleazar and Ithamar as the surviving priestly heirs
A son of Bela in Benjamin's genealogy
King of Judah who walked in his father Rehoboam's sins — also called Abijam
Son of Joktan — one of thirteen brothers in the Arabian genealogy
Gideon's ruthless son who murdered his brothers to become king
The man whose house hosted the Ark of the Covenant for twenty years
A Reubenite rebel who challenged Moses and got swallowed by the earth
David's fiercely loyal nephew — always ready to take someone's head off
A descendant of Aaron in the priestly line — grandson of Phinehas
Son of Shaharaim and Hushim in Benjamin's genealogy
Saul's army commander who switched sides to David — then got murdered
The father of the Jewish nation — God's original promise was to him
David's handsome, rebellious son who staged a coup and died for it
The troubler of Israel who stole forbidden loot from Jericho
Father of Baal-hanan, a king of Edom
A Philistine king who gave David refuge — twice
One of Esau's wives — a Canaanite woman, daughter of Elon the Hittite
A Benjaminite clan head — son of Shimei
The first human — he had one rule and fumbled it
Son of Ishmael — one of twelve princes
A son of Bela in Benjamin's genealogy
A Simeonite prince whose clan expanded their territory
Head of a family whose descendants returned from exile
David's fourth son who made a power grab for the throne
Head of a family — 666 descendants returned from exile
The Amalekite king Saul spared against God's command — costing Saul his kingdom
King Agrippa II — the last Herodian king, who heard Paul's defense in Acts
Wicked king of Israel who turned idol worship into a national sport
Third son of Benjamin — head of a tribal clan
Son of Harum — his clans were fathered by Koz in Judah's genealogy
The Persian king in Esther — threw massive parties and made impulsive decisions
A wicked king of Judah who sacrificed his own son and sold out to Assyria
Son of Ahab and king of Israel who fell through a lattice window, consulted the pagan god Baal-zebub of Ekron instead of the Lord, and died under God's judgment delivered by the prophet Elijah
Father of Hushim in Benjamin's genealogy
Son of Abdiel — chief of a Gadite clan
Son of Shemida in Manasseh's genealogy
Tribal leader of Dan during the wilderness census
Son of Gera (Heglam) in Benjamin's genealogy
Prophet who told Jeroboam he'd get ten tribes of Israel
Son of Zadok the priest — a fast runner who carried news to David
One of the gatekeepers who served at the Temple after the exile
Priest at Nob who helped David and paid for it with his life
One of David's wives — mother of his firstborn son Amnon
A Benjaminite clan head listed among the sons of Beriah
Tribal leader of Naphtali during the wilderness census
Son of Bilhan in Jediael's line of Benjamin — a mighty warrior
David's brilliant advisor who betrayed him for Absalom
A son of Bela in Benjamin's genealogy
Son of Jahath in Judah's genealogy — clan of the Zorathites
Son of Ashhur and Naarah in Judah's genealogy
Son of Zibeon — a Horite in Edom
Son of Ezer — a Horite descendant in Edom
One of the gatekeepers who served at the Temple after the exile
Physicist whose theory of relativity transformed our understanding of space, time, and the universe.
A son of Jehoaddah in Saul's royal genealogy
Son of Joktan — one of thirteen brothers who settled in the Arabian region
A chief of Edom listed in the final roster of Esau's clan leaders
Son of Shobal — a Horite descendant in Edom
Son of Eliphaz through his concubine Timna — ancestor of Israel's relentless enemy, the Amalekites
David's nephew who briefly commanded his army — then got murdered by Joab
A king of Judah who started well but got arrogant and lost badly
Head of a family descended from Solomon's servants
Father of Elishama, Ephraim's tribal leader
Father of Nahshon, prince of Judah — a link in the line to David
Father of Ahiezer, Dan's tribal leader
David's firstborn son who committed a terrible act against his half-sister Tamar
A random shepherd God drafted to roast Israel's comfortable hypocrisy
Son of Zibeon — the Horite famous for finding hot springs in the wilderness
A name shared by three different people in Acts — a disciple, a liar, and a high priest
Peter's brother and one of the first disciples called
Son of Shemida in Manasseh's genealogy
An elderly prophetess who recognized baby Jesus at the Temple
Former high priest who interrogated Jesus before His trial
A son of Shashak in Benjamin's genealogy
Son of Koz in Judah's genealogy
An eloquent Alexandrian scholar who became a powerful Christian teacher
A Jewish tentmaker who partnered with Paul and helped lead house churches
Head of a family whose descendants returned from exile
Son of Shem — ancestor of the Arameans (Syrians)
Son of Dishan — a Horite descendant in Edom
The Jebusite whose threshing floor became the site of Solomon's Temple
A church leader Paul publicly told to finish his assignment
Son of Caleb and Azubah (or Jerioth) in Judah's genealogy
A link in the chain from Shem to Abraham — born two years after the flood
The Persian king who authorized Ezra and Nehemiah to rebuild Jerusalem
One of Paul's co-workers — sent to relieve Titus on Crete
A reformer king of Judah who tore down idols — but trusted doctors over God at the end
David's nephew — fast as a gazelle, but it got him killed
A Simeonite prince and firstborn of the Shilonites who resettled in Jerusalem
One of David's chief worship leaders — wrote some of the most honest Psalms
Son of Jehallelel in Judah's genealogy
Egyptian wife of Joseph — daughter of the priest of On
Second son of Benjamin — head of a tribal clan
Father of Tekoa — born to Caleb and Ephrathah after Hezron's death
Grandson of Japheth through Gomer — associated with peoples near the Black Sea
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
A descendant of Manasseh born through his Aramean concubine
Son of Shem — the ancestor and namesake of Assyria
Head of a family connected to Hezekiah — 98 descendants returned from exile
A son of Jeroham in Benjamin's genealogy — also the name of the infamous queen of Judah
Fourth-century bishop of Alexandria who championed the doctrine of Christ's full divinity and helped define the New Testament canon.
Fourth-century bishop and theologian whose writings shaped Western Christian thought for over a millennium.
A common biblical name — most notably a king of Judah also called Uzziah
Father of Bela in Reuben's genealogy
A descendant of Saul with six sons — showing the family line continued long after the throne was lost
Head of a large family whose descendants returned from exile
A son of Jehoaddah in Saul's royal genealogy
A clan leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh — mighty warrior and famous man
Firstborn son of Azel — a descendant of Saul through Jonathan
First wife of Caleb (son of Hezron) who bore him sons before she died
One of two captains who assassinated Ish-bosheth — and got executed for it
A wife of Shaharaim the Benjaminite whom he sent away
King of Israel who wiped out Jeroboam's entire family
A Levite who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
A pagan prophet who was hired to curse Israel but ended up blessing them instead
King of Moab who hired the prophet Balaam to curse Israel; referenced in Jesus's rebuke of Pergamum as a historical example of corrupting God's people through false teaching and temptation
Head of a family — 642 descendants returned from exile
The prisoner the crowd chose to release instead of Jesus
Israelite military commander summoned by Deborah to lead 10,000 men against Sisera at Mount Tabor; hesitated to go without Deborah and so forfeited the glory of the victory
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
The encourager — Paul's first ministry partner and hype man
Jeremiah's personal assistant who wrote down his messages when Jeremiah couldn't
A priest who married into the family of Barzillai the Gileadite and took their name
One of Esau's wives — Ishmael's daughter and Nebaioth's sister
A Canaanite woman who was the wife of Judah — mother of Er, Onan, and Shelah
The woman David saw bathing on a rooftop — later became Solomon's mother
A family head whose descendants returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2, Nehemiah 7)
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Head of a family whose descendants returned from exile
Benjamin's second son — his line produced 20,200 warriors
Father of Hadad, a king of Edom who defeated Midian
Son of Ulam in Manasseh's genealogy
A chief of the Reubenites carried into exile by Tiglath-pileser
The first king of Edom — son of Beor, ruling from Dinhabah
The last king of Babylon who saw the handwriting on the wall
A title used by multiple kings of Syria — Israel's recurring enemy
David's elite warrior who became Solomon's enforcer
Jacob's youngest son — Rachel's baby boy, born as she died
Father of Bela, the first king of Edom
A son of Shimei in Benjamin's genealogy
Father of Asaph the worship leader — a Levite who returned after exile
Son of Shuthelah in Ephraim's genealogy
A name meaning 'disaster' — given by Ephraim after his sons were killed
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Head of a family whose descendants returned from exile
The master craftsman God filled with His Spirit to build the Tabernacle
One of the leaders who returned from exile — also the name of a large family clan
One of Job's three friends — the 'tradition says' guy
A town where the Simeonites lived, also the name of Rachel's servant
Son of Ezer — a Horite descendant in Edom
One of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel
A descendant of Saul in the continuing Benjaminite line
A daughter of Pharaoh who married into the tribe of Judah
The kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth — the ultimate stand-up guy
Son of Azel — a descendant of Saul through Jonathan
A descendant of Aaron in the high priestly line
An ancestor in Gad's genealogy — son of Jahdo
The title for Roman emperors — the most powerful political figure in the ancient world
First Roman emperor, whose census decree brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.
The high priest who orchestrated Jesus' arrest and trial
Adam's firstborn son who killed his brother Abel — the Bible's first murderer
Son of Zerah in Judah's genealogy — known for wisdom
One of only two spies who said 'we can take the Promised Land' — and he was right
Ham's son who was cursed by Noah — his descendants became the Canaanite nations
Son of Reuben — also appears in Judah's genealogy
Brother of Shuhah, a descendant of Judah
Another name for Caleb son of Hezron — not the famous spy Caleb
Son of Bilhan in Jediael's line of Benjamin
Son of Dishon — a Horite descendant in Edom
Neuroscientist who concluded that consciousness cannot be explained purely in terms of neurons and synapses.
One of two disciples who met the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus
Polish astronomer and Catholic canon who proposed that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
A Roman centurion — the first Gentile to receive the Holy Spirit and be baptized
A town or clan associated with descendants of Shelah son of Judah
Son of Ham, grandson of Noah — ancestor of nations south of Egypt
The Persian king God used to free Israel from Babylon — even though Cyrus didn't know God
Son of Jacob — his tribe settled in the far north and gave Israel its northern boundary marker
The guy who survived a lion's den and still didn't stop praying
Son of Zerah in Judah's genealogy
A Persian king name — most notably the one who reluctantly threw Daniel in the lion's den
Head of a family descended from Solomon's servants
A rebel who challenged Moses' authority — and the earth swallowed him alive
Shepherd boy turned king — wrote Psalms and had a complicated life
The female judge and prophetess who led Israel when no one else would
An Arabian people group descended from both Ham's and Abraham's lines
Head of a family that returned from exile but couldn't prove their Israelite descent
The woman who seduced Samson into revealing the secret of his strength
A believer with a good reputation — everyone spoke well of him
Father of Eliasaph, Gad's tribal leader
Son of Joktan — one of thirteen brothers in the Arabian genealogy
A church leader on a power trip — refused to welcome anyone
Son of Seir — a Horite chief in Edom
A Horite chief in Edom — son of Seir (or son of Anah, depending on which Dishon)
Son of Ishmael — one of twelve princes
Son of Shobal — a Horite descendant in Edom
The Ethiopian official who saved Jeremiah from a cistern — and got a personal promise from God
The ancestor whose name likely gives us the word 'Hebrew'
A son of Beriah in Benjamin's genealogy
A Benjaminite clan head — not to be confused with the left-handed judge
A chief of Edom listed in the final roster of Esau's clan leaders
Son of Shem — ancestor of the Elamite people in ancient Persia
Son of Ephraim who was killed by the men of Gath during a cattle raid
A descendant of Ephraim in the line leading to Joshua
A descendant of Saul in the Benjaminite genealogy
Aaron's son who became Israel's second high priest
The old priest who raised Samuel — but couldn't control his own sons
Jesse's firstborn — the tall, impressive brother Samuel almost anointed instead of David
One of David's sons born in Jerusalem
Tribal leader of Gad during the wilderness census
A Benjaminite clan head who lived in Jerusalem
A son of Shimei in Benjamin's genealogy
Multiple biblical figures — including a son of Becher of Benjamin
The young man who spoke up after Job's three friends failed — with mixed results
The OT prophet who showed up at the Transfiguration with Moses
A Simeonite prince who led his clan's expansion
The first of Job's three friends to speak — claimed suffering always means sin
Third son of Eshek — a mighty warrior and bowman of Benjamin
Elijah's successor — double the miracles, triple the intensity
Son of Javan — associated with Cyprus or coastal Mediterranean peoples
One of David's sons born in Jerusalem
One of David's sons born in Jerusalem
John the Baptist's mother — was way too old to have kids, but God
Tribal leader of Reuben during the wilderness census
A Levite ancestor — multiple figures bear this name, including Samuel's father
A Hittite whose daughter Adah married Esau
A Benjaminite whose descendants built the towns of Ono and Lod
Father of Ahira, Naphtali's tribal leader
The man who walked with God so closely that God just took him — no death required
Seth's son — in his time people began calling on the name of the Lord
The man who brought the gospel to Colossae — and prayed like his life depended on it
A leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh east of the Jordan
Joseph's younger son who got the greater blessing — and became a major tribe
Judah's firstborn son — struck down by God for his wickedness
A co-worker of Paul mentioned in Acts and Romans
The guy who sold his birthright for a bowl of soup — the ultimate L
Son of Saul — another name for Ish-bosheth who briefly ruled as rival to David
Son of Dishon — a Horite descendant in Edom
Brother of Azel in Saul's royal genealogy — father of mighty warriors
A town in Judah founded by Ishbah son of Mered
A descendant of Judah who fathered Beth-rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah
The Jewish queen who risked her life to save her people from genocide
A wise man from Zerah's line — one of five sons noted for their wisdom
Son of Ashhur and Helah in Judah's genealogy
Pastor and scholar who created The Message, a widely read contemporary Bible paraphrase.
The first woman — created by God from Adam's side
Son of Bela in Benjamin's genealogy — a mighty warrior
The prophet with the wildest visions in the Bible — wheels within wheels
Son of Seir — a Horite chief in Edom
The priest-scholar who brought Israel back to the Scriptures after exile
Father of Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon in Judah's genealogy
Roman governor of Judea — kept Paul in prison for two years hoping for a bribe
Roman governor of Judea — replaced Felix and sent Paul to Rome
Thirteenth-century Italian friar who founded the Franciscan order and became one of the most beloved saints in Christian history.
God's top messenger angel — delivered some of the most important announcements ever
King David's personal prophet who kept him accountable
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
A faithful believer John praised for his hospitality
A Levite who resettled in Jerusalem after exile
Italian astronomer whose telescopic observations confirmed the heliocentric model.
Tribal leader of Manasseh during the wilderness census
Son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau — a chief of Edom
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
The governor Babylon appointed over Judah's remnant — assassinated within months
Belgian priest and physicist who first proposed the Big Bang theory.
A son of Benjamin listed in the tribal genealogy
Son of Levi and ancestor of the Gershonite clan, one of the three Levitical divisions; the Gershonites were responsible for carrying the tabernacle's curtains and fabric coverings, receiving two wagons and four oxen for the task
Son of Aram, grandson of Shem
Head of a family — 95 descendants returned from exile
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
The reluctant warrior who defeated a massive army with 300 men and some torches
Father of Abidan, Benjamin's tribal leader
The Creator and sovereign Lord of the universe — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
A descendant of Reuben in the tribal genealogy
The giant Philistine warrior David took down with a sling and a stone
Hosea's unfaithful wife — whose story became a metaphor for Israel's betrayal of God
A son of Naphtali — also the grandfather of Ahi in Gad's genealogy
Son of Ashhur and Naarah in Judah's genealogy
Head of a priestly family excluded from service because they couldn't prove their lineage
The prophet who had the audacity to argue with God about injustice — and got answers
A name shared by a son of Ishmael and a king of Edom who defeated Midian
King of Zobah-Hamath defeated by David; David captured 1,000 chariots, 7,000 horsemen, and 20,000 foot soldiers from his forces; his bronze later became raw material for Solomon's Temple
The last named king of Edom in the Genesis 36 list — his wife's genealogy gets a shoutout
Son of Joktan — one of thirteen brothers in the Arabian genealogy
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
A family head whose descendants returned from Babylonian exile — listed among the Temple servants (Nethinin)
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Sarah's Egyptian slave who bore Abraham's first son Ishmael
The prophet who called Israel out for building nice houses while God's Temple sat in ruins
Head of a priestly family excluded from service because they couldn't prove their lineage
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Noah's son — ancestor of Egypt, Canaan, Cush, and some of the ancient world's biggest empires
Esther's villain — the official who tried to commit genocide against Jews and got his own medicine
Machir's sister who bore Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah
Son of Mishma in Simeon's genealogy
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Nehemiah's brother who brought news of Jerusalem's broken walls
A false prophet who told people what they wanted to hear — and died for it
Samuel's mom who prayed so hard people thought she was drunk
A son of Reuben — head of a tribal clan
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Head of a priestly family — 1,017 returned from exile
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Head of a family whose descendants returned from exile
Head of a family descended from Solomon's servants
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Son of Othniel in Judah's genealogy
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Head of a gatekeeper family in the Temple
Head of a family descended from Solomon's servants
A name shared by two different descendants — one from Ham, one from Shem
King of Syria who seized Israel's eastern territories — including Gilead and the Transjordan tribes — during Jehu's reign as a divine consequence of Jehu's incomplete obedience
Son of Joktan — his name survives in the region of Hadramaut in modern Yemen
Sister of Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash — a woman named in Judah's genealogy
Son of Beriah, grandson of Asher — a major clan leader
Another name for Gera son of Ehud — a Benjaminite clan head
One of Ashhur's two wives — mother of Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan
Listed in Luke's genealogy as the father (or father-in-law) of Joseph
Father of Eliab, Zebulun's tribal leader
Son of Lotan, grandson of Seir — a Horite in Edom
A worship leader David appointed — Samuel's grandson, traced back 21 generations to Levi
Son of Dishon — a Horite descendant in Edom
Son of Ashhur and Naarah in Judah's genealogy
A Levite who resettled in Jerusalem after exile
The king who killed James and imprisoned Peter
The ruler who beheaded John the Baptist and mocked Jesus
Son of Herod the Great who ruled Judea — so brutal that Joseph avoided his territory
The paranoid king who tried to unalive baby Jesus
Herod Antipas — the ruler who executed John the Baptist and mocked Jesus at His trial
The woman who engineered John the Baptist's execution
Son of Canaan — ancestor of the Hittites
One of Judah's best kings — prayed an Assyrian invasion away and got 15 extra years of life
A key link in the genealogy from Judah to David
The priest who found the lost Book of the Law during Josiah's Temple repairs
King of Tyre who supplied materials for Solomon's Temple
One of the Canaanite peoples living in the Promised Land before Israel arrived
A son of Elpaal in Benjamin's genealogy
A priestly family excluded from service after the exile because their genealogical records could not be found (Ezra 2:61-63)
A clan leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh
A wife of Shaharaim the Benjaminite — mother of several clan heads
A man of Judah whose wife was the sister of Naham
Corrupt priest-son of Eli who abused the sacrificial system
Son of Lotan, grandson of Seir — a Horite in Edom
The prophet God told to marry an unfaithful woman — to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness to God
The last king of Israel — the northern kingdom fell on his watch
Son of Aram, grandson of Shem
A prophetess consulted by King Josiah when the Book of the Law was found
A son of Ir in Benjamin's genealogy
Caleb's son through Ephrath — his descendants founded Bethlehem and built the Tabernacle
A son of Bela in Benjamin's genealogy
Father of Abihail in Gad's genealogy
A king of Edom from the land of the Temanites
A wife of Shaharaim the Benjaminite — mother of Abitub and Elpaal
A Benjaminite who resettled in Jerusalem after exile — son of Jeroham
Son of Tola in Issachar's genealogy — a mighty warrior
A son of Etam in Judah's genealogy
Head of a priestly family — 1,052 returned from exile
Firstborn son of Asher
A son of Shashak in Benjamin's genealogy
A chief of Edom — the last name in the final roster of Esau's clan leaders
Son of Bela in Benjamin's genealogy — a mighty warrior
Son of Caleb son of Jephunneh in Judah's genealogy
Abraham's miracle baby — the fulfillment of God's impossible promise
Physicist and mathematician who saw his scientific work as revealing the design of a rational Creator.
The most-quoted Old Testament prophet in the New Testament
Saul's son who briefly ruled as a rival king to David
Son of Mered and Bithiah (Pharaoh's daughter) — founded Eshtemoa
Abraham's son through Keturah — sent east with gifts
Son of Hammolecheth in Manasseh's genealogy
Father of four Simeonite leaders who led the conquest of Mount Seir
A son of Etam in Judah's genealogy
Abraham's firstborn son through Hagar — father of twelve princes and a great nation
A son of Elpaal in Benjamin's genealogy
A son of Beriah in Benjamin's genealogy
A son of Shashak in Benjamin's genealogy
One of Jacob's twelve sons — his tribe was known for understanding the times
Son of Izrahiah in Issachar's genealogy — one of five chief men
Youngest son of Aaron; appointed field supervisor over both the Gershonite and Merarite Levitical clans, overseeing their census registration and assigned transport duties for the Tabernacle
Son of Dishon — a Horite descendant in Edom
David's sixth son born in Hebron
Son of Ashhur and Helah in Judah's genealogy
A son of Elpaal in Benjamin's genealogy
Son of Uzzi in Issachar's genealogy — all five of his sons were chiefs
A Simeonite prince whose clan expanded their territory
Head of a family descended from Solomon's servants
A son of Jeroham in Benjamin's genealogy
Pre-flood ancestor of tent-dwelling herders
The guy whose name meant 'pain' but prayed a prayer so bold God said bet
A Gadite clan head — kinsman of Abihail
A priest who returned to Jerusalem after the exile
The guy who literally wrestled with God all night and got renamed Israel
The woman who killed the Canaanite general Sisera with a tent peg
Son of Reaiah, descendant of Shobal in Judah's genealogy
A mighty warrior and clan leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh
Father of Buz in Gad's genealogy
Son of Tola in Issachar's genealogy — a mighty warrior
A son of Naphtali — descendant of Bilhah
A synagogue leader who begged Jesus to heal his dying daughter
A son of Shimei in Benjamin's genealogy
Son of Esau and Oholibamah — a chief of Edom
Son of Ezrah in Judah's genealogy
Jesus' brother who went from skeptic to leader of the Jerusalem church
One of the twelve apostles — sometimes called James the Less to distinguish him from James son of Zebedee
A son of Simeon — head of a tribal clan
A Simeonite prince whose clan expanded their territory
A Gadite leader in Bashan
Noah's son — ancestor of the coastland peoples and European/Asian nations
Enoch's father — one of the longest-lived people in the Bible at 962 years
An Egyptian slave who married into the tribe of Judah — his line continued for thirteen generations
A son of Simeon — head of a tribal clan
Son of Gilead in Gad's genealogy — ancestor of Abihail
A son of Issachar — head of a tribal clan
Paul's host in Thessalonica — dragged before the city officials for harboring the apostle
Son of Japheth — the Hebrew name for Greece and its peoples
King of Judah (also called Jehoiachin) deported to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar in the first wave of exile; his deportation is the historical backdrop for Jeremiah's vision of the two baskets of figs
A priest who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile
Benjamin's third son — his line produced 17,200 battle-ready soldiers
One of David's three chief worship leaders — his descendants returned after exile
Father of Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel in Judah's genealogy
Levite who served in the Temple treasury under David
A descendant of Saul in the line from Jonathan through Micah
King of Israel and son of Jehu who reigned 17 years in Samaria; cried out to God during brutal Syrian oppression and received a deliverer, yet persisted in the sins of Jeroboam
King of Judah taken captive to Babylon, who after 37 years in prison was released by Evil-merodach and given a place of honor at the Babylonian royal table — a flicker of hope closing the book of 2 Kings
The priest who hid a baby prince for six years and overthrew a wicked queen
The king who literally cut up and burned Jeremiah's scroll — word by word
A priest who returned to Jerusalem after the exile
King of Judah who married into Ahab's wicked family — and it showed
Daughter of King Jehoram who rescued baby Joash from Athaliah's massacre and hid him in the Temple for six years
A good king of Judah who trusted God in battle — but kept making bad alliances
The princess who secretly saved baby Joash from a royal massacre
The priest who went into exile when Babylon destroyed Jerusalem
A Simeonite prince — also the famous king of Israel who wiped out Ahab's house
The father of Gibeon — ancestor of King Saul's family
Son of Mered's Judahite wife — founded Zanoah
A rejected outcast who became a judge — and made a devastating vow
Father of Caleb — the spy who believed God when everyone else doubted
Son of Joktan — one of thirteen brothers in the Arabian genealogy
Hezron's firstborn — his family became a major clan in Judah
Son of Mered's Judahite wife — founded Gedor
The Weeping Prophet — preached for 40 years and was mostly ignored
A son of Becher in Benjamin's genealogy
Son of Tola in Issachar's genealogy — a mighty warrior
Son of Bela in Benjamin's genealogy — a mighty warrior
A wife or concubine of Caleb son of Hezron
The first king of the northern kingdom — and the gold standard for bad kings
A Benjaminite clan head in Jerusalem whose sons included Shamsherai and Athaliah
Fourth-century scholar who translated the Bible into Latin, producing the Vulgate, which became the standard Western Bible for over a thousand years.
Son of Caleb and Azubah (or Jerioth) in Judah's genealogy
An ancestor in Gad's genealogy — descended from Michael
A Simeonite prince whose clan expanded their territory
The high priest who led worship restoration after the Babylonian exile
A Simeonite prince whose clan expanded their territory
David's father — a Bethlehem farmer whose youngest son became Israel's greatest king
The Son of God, the Messiah — the whole point of the story
Multiple figures — including an Ishmaelite who fathered Amasa, and Jerahmeel's son who died childless
A chief of Edom listed in the final roster of Esau's clan leaders
Moses' father-in-law and priest of Midian who advised him on delegation
Son of Ishmael — one of twelve princes, ancestor of the Itureans
A leader of the sons of Zerah who resettled in Jerusalem after exile
Son of Esau and Oholibamah — a chief of Edom
Son of Shaharaim and Hodesh in Benjamin's genealogy
Ahab's queen who made Baal worship official and hunted down God's prophets
A son of Naphtali — descendant of Bilhah
David's ruthless military commander — brilliant general, terrible person
The boy king hidden in the Temple — good while his mentor lived, bad after
The righteous man who lost everything and argued with God about it — and wasn't wrong
A name shared by a son of Joktan and a king of Edom
Moses' mother who hid him in a basket on the Nile
The prophet whose prediction about God's Spirit got quoted on the day of Pentecost
A son of Beriah in Benjamin's genealogy
A military leader who tried to protect Judah's remnant — then ignored Jeremiah and fled to Egypt
The disciple Jesus loved — wrote a Gospel, three letters, and Revelation
French theologian and reformer whose systematic theology shaped Protestant Christianity.
Jesus' cousin who prepared the way — the ultimate hype man
English theologian who produced the first complete English Bible translation in the 1380s.
A descendant of Shelah son of Judah — one of the men of Cozeba
Abraham's son through Keturah — father of Sheba and Dedan
Eber's son whose thirteen sons became Arabian peoples
The prophet who ran from God, got fish'd, and still pouted when Nineveh repented
Saul's son and David's best friend — one of the Bible's greatest bromances
Head of a family — 112 descendants returned from exile
A Gadite clan head — kinsman of Abihail
King of Israel (alternate form of Jehoram), son of Ahab, killed by Jehu at the outset of his purge as the first fulfillment of Elijah's prophecy against the house of Ahab
Jesus' earthly father — a righteous carpenter from Nazareth
A wealthy council member who gave his own tomb for Jesus' burial
First-century Jewish historian whose writings provide the most detailed non-biblical account of ancient Judea and early references to Jesus and the early church.
A Simeonite prince — son of Amaziah
Moses' successor who finally led Israel into the Promised Land
The reformer king who found a forgotten scroll of God's Law and immediately started fixing everything
King of Judah during whose reign the Gadite genealogies were recorded
Father of Jeshua the high priest who led worship after the return from Babylonian exile (Haggai 1:1, Ezra 3:2)
Pre-flood ancestor of musicians — the first to play harp and flute
Jacob's fourth son — his line produced David, and eventually Jesus
The disciple who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver
Jesus' brother who wrote one of the most intense warning letters in the Bible
A Levite whose family returned from exile — only 74 Levites came back
Son of Ishmael — his descendants became notable Arabian nomads
Son of Ishmael — the youngest of twelve princes
A link in the genealogy from Adam to Noah — lived 910 years
Son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau — a chief of Edom and ancestor of the Kenizzites
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Abraham's wife after Sarah — mother of six sons who became Arabian peoples
Father of King Saul — a Benjaminite from Gibeon
Son of Levi and grandson of Jacob; ancestor of the Kohathite clan, the Levitical division assigned to carry the most sacred Tabernacle objects — including the Ark of the Covenant, the altars, and the lampstand — during Israel's wilderness march
A Levite who led a rebellion against Moses — the earth literally swallowed him
Father of Anub, Zobebah, and the clans of Aharhel in Judah's genealogy
Son of Shelah who founded Mareshah in Judah's genealogy
Jacob's uncle and father-in-law — the master of bait-and-switch
A descendant of Ephraim in the line leading to Joshua
Son of Jahath in Judah's genealogy — clan of the Zorathites
Noah's father who prophesied that his son would bring relief from the curse
The man Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb
Jacob's first wife — unloved by her husband but deeply seen by God
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
A place or clan founded by Er son of Shelah in Judah's genealogy
Third son of Jacob — his descendants became the priestly tribe of Israel
Son of Shemida in Manasseh's genealogy
Abraham's nephew who chose the nice neighborhood — and it almost destroyed him
Looked back at Sodom during its destruction and became a pillar of salt
Son of Seir — a Horite chief in Edom whose sister Timna married into Esau's family
Son of Shem — associated with the Lydians of Asia Minor
A physician who wrote a Gospel and the book of Acts
A businesswoman who became the first European convert to Christianity
Name shared by multiple women — including the wife of Machir and wife of Jeiel of Gibeon
A priest from Immer's line who returned to serve in Jerusalem after exile
Father of Gilead — his family controlled major territory east of the Jordan
Son of Japheth — ancestor of the Medes (as in the Medo-Persian Empire)
A chief of Edom listed in the final roster of Esau's clan leaders
A link in the genealogy from Adam to Noah — lived 895 years
Son of Hammolecheth in Manasseh's genealogy — also a daughter of Zelophehad
The last Old Testament prophet — called Israel out for going through the motions
Son of Shaharaim and Hodesh in Benjamin's genealogy
One of Saul's sons who died alongside his father at Mount Gilboa
The high priest's servant whose ear Peter cut off
Son of Shobal — a Horite descendant in Edom
Could refer to Joseph's firstborn OR Judah's most wicked king who repented
Samson's father — who had an angelic encounter and thought he was going to die
Firstborn of Caleb (brother of Jerahmeel) who fathered Hebron
Wrote the shortest Gospel — action-packed and straight to the point
The practical sister who served while Mary sat at Jesus' feet
The monk who kicked off the Protestant Reformation by challenging the Catholic Church
Jesus' mother — chosen by God for the most important mission ever
One of Jesus' most devoted followers and first witness to the resurrection
The sister of Martha and Lazarus who anointed Jesus' feet with costly perfume
Son of Aram, grandson of Shem
Son of Ishmael — one of twelve princes
Mother of Mehetabel, wife of the Edomite king Hadar
A Levite musician from Asaph's line who returned to serve in Jerusalem after exile
An ancestor of Jesus listed in Luke's genealogy
Tax collector turned disciple — wrote the first Gospel
The apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot
A Levite entrusted with making the flat cakes for Temple worship
Abraham's son through Keturah — sent east with gifts
Wife of Hadar, king of Edom — one of the few women named in Edom's genealogy
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Son of Chelub, father of Eshton in Judah's genealogy
A mysterious priest-king from Abraham's time — the model for Jesus' eternal priesthood
Son of Micah, descendant of Saul through Jonathan
Son of Othniel who fathered Ophrah
Jonathan's disabled son — David showed him kindness for his father's sake
Third son of Levi — his descendants handled Temple logistics and city assignments
A man of Judah who married Pharaoh's daughter Bithiah
A son of Shaharaim the Benjaminite, born in Moab
One of the three friends who survived the fiery furnace — real name Mishael
Son of Japheth — often paired with Tubal in prophetic texts
A Simeonite prince who led territorial expansion during Hezekiah's reign
A Benjaminite leader who resettled in Jerusalem after exile
The longest-lived person in the Bible — 969 years and still died like everyone else
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
A people group from the region of Mount Seir defeated by the armies of Judah
Grandmother of Mehetabel — mentioned in the Edomite royal genealogy
Son of Ishmael — one of twelve princes
A chief of Edom listed in the final roster of Esau's clan leaders
The prophet who called out corrupt leaders and predicted Jesus' birthplace 700 years early
The one prophet who told Ahab the truth when 400 others told him what he wanted to hear — and got jailed for it
Name shared by multiple biblical figures — a Gadite clan head and others
Physicist who discovered electromagnetic induction and saw scientific inquiry as worship of the Creator.
Daughter of Saul and wife of David who helped him escape through a window, then deceived Saul's messengers by placing a household idol in his bed as a decoy
Son of Abraham by Keturah — and the nomadic nation descended from him
A Benjaminite clan leader from the Gibeon family
Nahor's wife and Rebekah's grandmother — a key link in Abraham's extended family
Moses' big sister — prophet, worship leader, and the girl who watched the basket
Son of Shaharaim and Hodesh in Benjamin's genealogy
Son of Ishmael — one of twelve princes
One of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel
One of the leaders who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 7:7)
Son of Reuel, grandson of Esau — a chief of Edom
Esther's cousin and guardian — the man whose refusal to bow started everything
The OG leader who brought Israel out of Egypt and received the Law
A descendant of Saul in the Benjaminite royal line
Son of Caleb son of Jephunneh in Judah's genealogy
A son of Bela in Benjamin's genealogy — also the famous Aramean general healed of leprosy
One of Ashhur's two wives — mother of Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari
The vineyard owner murdered by Queen Jezebel's scheme
Son of Shammai in Jerahmeel's genealogy — also the name of Aaron's son who offered unauthorized fire
Brother-in-law of Hodiah — his sister's sons founded clans in Judah
One of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel
Son of Reuel, grandson of Esau — a chief of Edom
Abraham's grandfather — also the name of Abraham's brother
Prince of the sons of Judah — a tribal leader in the wilderness era
The prophet who announced Nineveh's final judgment — no second chances this time
Ruth's mother-in-law — lost everything in Moab and returned to Israel calling herself 'Bitter'
Son of Ishmael — one of twelve princes
The prophet bold enough to confront King David about Bathsheba — through a parable
The skeptic turned believer — 'Can anything good come from Nazareth?'
One of four sons of Ishi who led 500 Simeonites to conquer Mount Seir
Ishmael's firstborn son — his sister Basemath married Esau
The king of Babylon who destroyed Jerusalem — then went insane and ate grass
Babylonian captain of the guard under Nebuchadnezzar who released Jeremiah from captivity and gave a theologically accurate explanation of Jerusalem's fall — an ironic moment where a pagan officer preaches what Israel's own leaders refused to hear
The cupbearer who became a wall-builder — rebuilt Jerusalem's defenses in 52 days
Head of a Temple servant family — also a family that couldn't prove their Israelite ancestry
A son of Simeon — head of a tribal clan
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
A family of Temple servants (Nethinin) whose descendants returned from exile (Nehemiah 7:52)
The father of Kish and grandfather of King Saul
Roman emperor who persecuted Christians and whose name in Hebrew numerology adds up to 666.
Tribal leader of Issachar during the wilderness census
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
A Pharisee who came to Jesus at night with real questions
The first empire builder — mighty hunter before the Lord who founded Babel and Nineveh
The guy who spent decades building a boat in his backyard — then it rained
A people group defeated by the eastern tribes of Israel in battle
Fourth son of Benjamin
Father of Joshua — the man who led Israel into the Promised Land
The prophet who delivered God's verdict on Edom for celebrating Jerusalem's downfall
Son of Joktan — one of thirteen brothers in the Arabian genealogy
Son of Boaz and Ruth — grandfather of King David
Man whose house was blessed for hosting the Ark of the Covenant
Father of Pagiel, Asher's tribal leader
Legendary giant king of Bashan, said to have a bed over 13 feet long, who led his army against Israel at Edrei and was defeated after God personally assured Moses of victory
Bezalel's partner in building the Tabernacle — gifted in design and embroidery
One of Esau's wives — also the name of an Edomite chief
Son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau — a chief of Edom
Son of Becher in Benjamin's genealogy — also the famous king of Israel who built Samaria
Son of Shobal — a Horite descendant in Edom
Judah's second son who died for refusing his duty to Tamar
A runaway slave who met Paul in prison and became a Christian
Son of Joktan — his name became synonymous with a legendary source of gold
Son of Meonothai in Judah's genealogy
One of the most brilliant (and controversial) theologians in early Christianity
Israel's first judge — Caleb's nephew who won a wife through military conquest
Sixth son of Jesse — brother of David
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Tribal leader of Asher during the wilderness census
Second son of Reuben
Head of a large family — 2,172 descendants returned from exile
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Head of a priestly family — 1,247 returned from exile
Former Christian hunter turned Christianity's greatest missionary
Father of Gamaliel, Manasseh's tribal leader
One of four sons of Ishi who led 500 Simeonites to conquer Mount Seir
The man born when 'the earth was divided' — possibly referencing the Babel scattering
A descendant of Judah who founded Gedor
Son of Machir and Maacah in Manasseh's genealogy
Son of Judah and Tamar — the ancestor whose line leads to David and Jesus
Head of a family descended from Solomon's servants
Jesus' ride-or-die disciple — bold, impulsive, and fiercely loyal
The Egyptian ruler who kept hardening his heart against God through ten plagues
The Egyptian princess who pulled baby Moses from the Nile and raised him as her own
A wealthy Christian in Colossae whose runaway slave became Paul's spiritual son
The apostle who brought Nathanael to Jesus
Israel's most persistent coastal enemy — the people of Goliath
A zealous priest who stopped a plague with a spear — but the name has a dark side too
The Roman governor who tried to wash his hands of Jesus' execution
A chief of Edom listed in the final roster of Esau's clan leaders
Son of Micah, descendant of Saul through Jonathan
Head of a family descended from Solomon's servants
Egyptian official who bought Joseph as a slave — then jailed him over a lie
Paul's co-worker and tent-maker — a power couple with her husband Aquila
A son of Issachar — head of a tribal clan
The foreign queen who came to test Solomon's wisdom — and left completely speechless
Son of Cush and father of Sheba and Dedan — associated with Arabian trade peoples
One of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel
Jacob's beloved wife — beautiful, long-awaited, and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin
Fifth son of Jesse — brother of David
A Jericho prostitute who hid the Israelite spies — and ended up in Jesus' family tree
Son of Sheresh in Manasseh's genealogy
The ancestor of David through the line of Judah
Fifth son of Benjamin
Son of Binea in Saul's royal genealogy
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Isaac's wife — the one who schemed to get Jacob the blessing over Esau
One of two captains who murdered Ish-bosheth — expecting a reward, getting execution
One of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel
Solomon's son who lost most of the kingdom because he refused wise advice
One of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel
A descendant of Ephraim in the line leading to Joshua
One of the leaders of 500 Simeonites who conquered Mount Seir
A descendant of Ephraim in the line leading to Joshua
A genealogy link in the line from Peleg to Abraham
Jacob's firstborn — lost his birthright for sleeping with his father's concubine
Son of Esau through Basemath — father of four Edomite chiefs
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
A servant girl so excited to hear Peter's voice that she forgot to open the door
Son of Shimon in Judah's genealogy
Grandson of Japheth through Gomer
The Moabite widow whose loyalty to Naomi is one of the Bible's greatest acts of love
A son of Cush in the Table of Nations
Son of Cush — a people group in the Arabian region
Son of Cush — a people group in the Arabian or East African region
Son of Shaharaim and Hodesh in Benjamin's genealogy
A Benjaminite leader who was among the first to return to Jerusalem after exile
Father of Boaz — a link in the royal line from Judah to David
The woman at the well — Jesus revealed He was the Messiah to her before almost anyone else
A king of Edom from Masrekah
The strongest man in the Bible — kept falling for the wrong people
The last judge and first major prophet — anointed Israel's first two kings
The main antagonist trying to stop Nehemiah from rebuilding Jerusalem's walls
Along with her husband Ananias, lied about a land sale and died for it
Abraham's wife who laughed when God said she'd have a baby at 90 — and then did
A descendant of Shelah who ruled in Moab before returning
The ultimate adversary — from accusing people before God in Job to being cast down in Revelation
Israel's first king — chosen for his looks, ruined by his pride
Son of Cush — associated with peoples in East Africa or southern Arabia
The Horite ancestor whose family inhabited the land before Esau's clan moved in
Son of Nadab in Jerahmeel's line — died childless
The Assyrian king who threatened Jerusalem — and got wrecked by an angel overnight
Daughter of Asher — one of the few women named in the tribal genealogies
Multiple biblical figures — including the last chief priest before exile and a Simeonite clan leader
A genealogy link in the line from Reu to Abraham
Adam and Eve's third son — born after Abel's murder as a fresh start
One of the three friends who survived the fiery furnace — real name Hananiah
A Benjaminite who started new family lines in Moab
Multiple biblical figures — including a chief gatekeeper of the Temple after exile
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Son of Reuel, grandson of Esau — a chief of Edom
Son of Onam in Jerahmeel's line — also the name of a son of Rekem in Caleb's line
A son of Jeroham in Benjamin's genealogy
Second-in-command among the Gadite leaders in Bashan
A Gadite leader in Bashan
A Benjaminite clan head whose sons lived in Jerusalem
A king of Edom from Rehoboth on the Euphrates
Father of Zerubbabel — a link in the royal line between exile and return
Son of Azel — a descendant of Saul through Jonathan
A descendant-name that appears in multiple family lines — and later a wealthy kingdom
Father of Elizur, Reuben's tribal leader
Ephraim's daughter who built three cities — one of the most slept-on figures in the Old Testament
A son of Jeroham in Benjamin's genealogy
A genealogy link between Arpachshad and Eber in the line from Shem to Abraham
Son of Joktan — one of thirteen brothers in the Arabian genealogy
Levite put in charge of the Temple treasury and all dedicated gifts
Tribal leader of Simeon during the wilderness census
Noah's son — the ancestor of the Semitic peoples and the line that leads to Abraham
A prophet who told Rehoboam not to fight the northern tribes — and he actually listened
A descendant of Manasseh — father of Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam
Son of Tola in Issachar's genealogy — a mighty warrior and family head
David's fifth son — born during the Hebron years
Son of Shobal — a Horite descendant in Edom
A son of Bela in Benjamin's genealogy
Son of Machir in Manasseh's genealogy — brother of Peresh
The prince who carried the Temple treasures back from Babylon
David's third brother — also listed among David's sons born in Jerusalem
Son of Mikloth in Gibeon's family — in the line leading to King Saul
Son of Mishma in Simeon's line — had sixteen sons and six daughters
Father of Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon in Judah's genealogy
A son of Shimei in Benjamin's genealogy
A son of Issachar — head of a tribal clan
The Egyptian pharaoh who raided Jerusalem and looted Solomon's Temple
Son of Caleb and Azubah (or Jerioth) in Judah's genealogy
Head of a gatekeeper family in the Temple
Son of Seir — a Horite chief in Edom
Abraham's son through Keturah — possibly the ancestor of Bildad the Shuhite
Brother of Chelub in Judah's genealogy
A son of Ir in Benjamin's genealogy
A descendant of Ephraim through whom the tribal line continued
A family of Temple servants (Nethinin) whose descendants returned from exile (Nehemiah 7:47)
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Amorite king who refused Israel's diplomatic request to pass through his land, attacked them at Jahaz, and was completely defeated — losing his entire territory including his capital Heshbon
Paul's ministry partner who got imprisoned with him in Philippi
A righteous man in Jerusalem who recognized baby Jesus as the Messiah
The man forced to carry Jesus' cross
Hosted the dinner in Bethany where Mary anointed Jesus with expensive perfume
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
David's son and Israel's wisest king — built the first Temple
A family descended from Solomon's servants whose descendants returned from exile (Nehemiah 7:57)
Head of a family descended from Solomon's servants
The first Christian martyr — preached so hard they stoned him
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Roman historian whose writings provide key non-Christian confirmation of early Christianity and the crucifixion of Jesus.
A descendant of Ephraim in the line leading to Joshua
A descendant of Ephraim in the genealogy leading to Joshua
One of the gatekeepers who served at the Temple after the exile
Judah's daughter-in-law who took matters into her own hands — and ended up in the Messianic line
Son of Micah in Saul's royal genealogy
Son of Javan — his name became associated with a distant, wealthy port city
Son of Eshton who founded the town of Ir-nahash
A descendant of Ephraim in the line leading to Joshua
Son of Ishmael — one of twelve princes, associated with an Arabian oasis settlement
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Grandson of Esau through Eliphaz — became a chief and gave his name to a region famous for wisdom
Son of Ashhur and Naarah in Judah's genealogy
Abraham's father who started the journey to Canaan but stopped halfway
The scribe who physically wrote down the book of Romans for Paul
The unnamed Levite from Judges 19 whose story triggered a civil war in Israel
The person Luke addressed both his Gospel and Acts to — possibly a Roman official
The doubting disciple who needed to see to believe
Medieval theologian and philosopher who synthesized Christian theology with Aristotelian philosophy.
American philosopher known for arguing that materialism cannot fully explain consciousness.
The Assyrian king who deported the eastern tribes of Israel
Son of Shimon in Judah's genealogy
Concubine of Eliphaz who gave birth to Amalek — also Lotan's sister
Paul's young mentee who became a pastor despite being anxious
Son of Japheth — possibly associated with the Thracians or Etruscans
Son of Jehallelel in Judah's genealogy
Paul's trusted co-worker — sent to handle tough assignments
Head of a family that returned from exile but couldn't prove their Israelite descent
Grandson of Japheth through Gomer — associated with Armenia and Asia Minor
Son of Issachar whose descendants numbered 22,600 warriors in David's time
Son of Japheth — associated with peoples in Asia Minor
Pre-flood metalworker — forger of bronze and iron tools
Paul's trusted messenger — delivered several of his letters
A Benjaminite warrior whose descendants numbered 150 expert bowmen
Son of Hur, father of Bezalel the Tabernacle craftsman
Bathsheba's loyal husband — killed by David's order to cover up an affair
A descendant of Perez who was among the first to resettle in Jerusalem after exile
Son of Joktan — possibly associated with Sana'a, the capital of Yemen
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
Struck dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant
Son of Tola in Issachar's line — father of Izrahiah
A king of Judah who reigned 52 years — but ended as a leper for overstepping into the Temple
One of four sons of Ishi who led 500 Simeonites to conquer Mount Seir
Persian queen who refused King Xerxes'' summons — replaced by Esther
Scholar who first translated the New Testament into English from the original Greek, executed for his work.
Son of Ezer — a Horite descendant in Edom
A descendant of Ephraim in the genealogy — son of Tahath
A son of Shimei in Benjamin's genealogy
Head of a family — 760 descendants returned from exile
A wealthy tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus — and got his life changed
Son of Hammuel, father of Shimei in Simeon's genealogy
The faithful high priest who served David and Solomon
Head of a family whose descendants returned from exile
A Benjaminite clan head — son of Beriah
A fisherman and father of the apostles James and John
One of Jacob's twelve sons — his tribe settled in the fertile north of Israel
John the Baptist's father — struck mute for doubting an angel
A son of Jeiel, the founder of Gibeon — in Saul's ancestral line
The last king of Judah — watched his sons killed, then had his eyes gouged out
A man of Manasseh who had only daughters — they won the right to inherit land
Son of Becher in Benjamin's genealogy
A Christian lawyer mentioned once in Paul's letter to Titus
The prophet who warned everyone of coming judgment — and promised restoration on the other side
Son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau — a chief of Edom
Son of Reuel, grandson of Esau — a chief of Edom
Son of Ashhur and Helah in Judah's genealogy
The governor who led the first wave of exiles home and restarted the Temple rebuild
David's sister and mother of his three fiercest warriors — Joab, Abishai, and Asahel
Son of Bilhan in Jediael's line of Benjamin
A Gadite clan head — kinsman of Abihail
Son of Seir — a Horite chief and grandfather of Esau's wife Oholibamah
Son of Shaharaim and Hodesh in Benjamin's genealogy
Name shared by several Benjaminite clan heads in Jerusalem
Head of a Temple servant family that returned from exile
A son of Shimei in Benjamin's genealogy
Leah's servant who became one of Jacob's wives
Abraham's son through Keturah — sent east with gifts
Son of Zerah in Judah's genealogy
Son of Jehallelel in Judah's genealogy
Son of Jehallelel in Judah's genealogy
Moses' wife, daughter of Jethro the Midianite priest
A Simeonite prince — son of Shiphi, descendant of Shemaiah
Son of Koz in Judah's genealogy
Son of Ishi in Judah's genealogy
The third of Job's friends to speak — the bluntest and most accusatory
Father of Nethanel, Issachar's tribal leader
A son of Jeiel, the founder of Gibeon — in the line leading to King Saul
Father of Shelumiel, Simeon's tribal leader