People of 1 Kings
Every person who appears in the book of 1 Kings, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
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Solomon
King of Israel who built the first Temple and was famous for his wisdom
The third king of Israel who built the First Temple in Jerusalem and was renowned for his God-given wisdom and immense wealth during the United Monarchy.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Jeroboam son of Nebat
King of Israel who established the golden calf worship at Bethel and Dan
The first king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel who led the ten tribes in a secession from the house of David and established a separate religious system.
Ahab, King of Israel
King of Israel who married Jezebel and promoted the worship of Baal
The seventh king of the northern kingdom of Israel, known for his military prowess, his marriage to Jezebel, and his intense spiritual conflict with the prophet Elijah.
Elijah the Tishbite
Prophet who called down fire from heaven and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind
A foundational prophet of the Divided Monarchy known for his confrontation with Baal worship and his departure from earth in a whirlwind.
The Man of God from Judah
Prophet who denounced Jeroboam's altar and was later killed by a lion
An anonymous prophet sent from Judah to Bethel to denounce the idolatrous altar of King Jeroboam I, later killed by a lion for his own disobedience.
Asa, King of Judah
King of Judah who removed idols and defeated the million-man Cushite army
The third king of the Kingdom of Judah who initiated significant religious reforms and reigned for forty-one years during the Divided Monarchy.
Adonijah, Son of David
Prince who attempted to usurp the throne of King David before Solomon's coronation
The fourth son of King David, Adonijah attempted to seize the throne of Israel during his father's final days, ultimately failing and meeting his execution under King Solomon.
The Old Prophet of Bethel
Prophet who deceived the man of God from Judah and buried him in his own tomb
An elderly prophet in the northern kingdom who deceived a man of God from Judah, leading to the latter's death and a unique joint burial.
Baasha
King of Israel who seized the throne from the house of Jeroboam
The third king of the northern kingdom of Israel who seized the throne by force and established the short-lived Baasha dynasty during the Divided Monarchy.
Jehoshaphat, King of Judah
King of Judah who instituted judicial reforms and defeated a massive invasion through prayer and song
The fourth king of the Southern Kingdom of Judah who initiated religious reforms, established a national judicial system, and successfully repelled a massive foreign coalition.
Rehoboam
King of Judah who presided over the division of the United Monarchy
The son of Solomon and grandson of David, Rehoboam was the first king of Judah following the division of the United Monarchy of Israel.
The Widow of Zarephath
Widow who sustained Elijah and saw her son raised from the dead
A Phoenician widow from Sidon who provided sustenance to the prophet Elijah during a severe drought and witnessed the miraculous resurrection of her son.
Naboth
Landowner whose vineyard was seized by King Ahab after he was falsely accused and executed
A Jezreelite landowner during the Divided Monarchy whose refusal to sell his ancestral vineyard led to his judicial murder by King Ahab and Queen Jezebel.
Benaiah, Son of Jehoiada
Commander of David's bodyguard who killed a lion in a pit and became Solomon's army chief
A mighty man of valor who served as the commander of King David's elite bodyguard and eventually became the commander-in-chief of King Solomon's army.
Ben-hadad, Son of Tabrimmon
Aramean king who besieged Samaria and was defeated at Aphek
The Aramean King of Damascus who formed an alliance with King Asa of Judah and later waged a major military campaign against King Ahab of Israel.
Hiram, King of Tyre
King of Tyre who provided the timber and labor for Solomon's Temple
A Phoenician monarch who served as a critical ally to both King David and King Solomon, providing essential materials and labor for the construction of the Jerusalem Temple.
Jezebel
Queen of Israel who persecuted the prophets and promoted Baal worship
The Phoenician queen of Israel and wife of Ahab who systematically persecuted Yahweh's prophets and promoted the state worship of Baal.
Joab, Commander of the Army
Commander of David's army who captured Jerusalem and killed Absalom
Joab was the nephew of King David and the supreme commander of Israel's military during the United Monarchy, known for his tactical brilliance and ruthless pragmatism.
The Two Mothers Before Solomon
Two women who brought a dispute over a living child to King Solomon
Two women who lived in the same house and appealed to King Solomon to settle a dispute over which one was the true mother of a surviving infant.
The Queen of Sheba
Queen who visited Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions
An illustrious foreign monarch who traveled from the 'ends of the earth' to Jerusalem to test the wisdom of King Solomon with difficult questions and lavish gifts.
Jehoiada, Father of Benaiah
Priestly leader of the house of Aaron and father of the mighty warrior Benaiah
A prominent Aaronic priest and military leader during the United Monarchy whose son Benaiah became the commander of Solomon’s army.
Nathan the Prophet
Prophet who confronted King David about Bathsheba and delivered the Davidic Covenant
A pivotal prophet during the United Monarchy who served as King David's advisor, delivered the Davidic Covenant, and confronted the king regarding his sin with Bathsheba.
The Prophets of Baal
Prophets who failed the challenge against Elijah on Mount Carmel
A group of 450 cultic functionaries who served the Canaanite deity Baal under the patronage of Queen Jezebel during the Divided Monarchy.
Zadok, Priest of the United Monarchy
High priest who anointed King Solomon and established a faithful priestly dynasty
A high priest of Israel during the reigns of David and Solomon who remained loyal to the Davidic line and established a permanent priestly dynasty.
Omri, King of Israel
King of Israel who founded the city of Samaria and established a powerful but wicked dynasty
The sixth king of the northern kingdom of Israel, Omri was a former military commander who founded a powerful dynasty and established Samaria as the nation's permanent capital.
Pharaoh, Father-in-law of Solomon
Egyptian monarch who formed a marriage alliance with Solomon and gifted him the city of Gezer
An Egyptian monarch of the 21st Dynasty who forged a strategic political alliance with King Solomon through marriage and the conquest of Gezer.
Abiathar
High priest who escaped the massacre at Nob and supported King David
The last high priest from the line of Eli, Abiathar was a loyal companion to David during his exile but was eventually deposed by Solomon for supporting Adonijah.
Ahijah the Shilonite
Prophet who tore his cloak into twelve pieces to symbolize the division of Israel
A prophet from Shiloh who foretold the division of the United Monarchy and the rise and fall of Jeroboam I.
Micaiah, Son of Imlah
Prophet who predicted the death of King Ahab in battle
A prophet of the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the Divided Monarchy who courageously predicted the death of King Ahab in battle despite facing intense royal opposition.
Nebat
Father of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel
An Ephraimite from Zeredah and the father of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel.
Bathsheba
Queen mother of King Solomon and wife of David who secured the succession for her son
The daughter of Eliam, wife of Uriah the Hittite, and later the wife of King David and mother of King Solomon.
Shimei, Son of Gera
Benjaminite who cursed King David during the rebellion of Absalom
A Benjamite who famously cursed King David during Absalom’s rebellion and was later executed under King Solomon for violating a house arrest agreement.
Zimri, King of Israel
King of Israel who reigned for only seven days and died by suicide in his burning palace
A military commander of Israel who assassinated King Elah, reigned for only seven days, and died by suicide as his palace fell to a rival.
Obadiah, Steward of King Ahab
Palace official who hid one hundred prophets in caves to save them from Jezebel
A high-ranking official in the court of King Ahab who covertly saved one hundred prophets of the LORD from Jezebel's persecution.
Abishag
Young woman who cared for King David in his old age. Called a Shunammite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
A beautiful young woman from Shunem who served as the final caregiver for King David and became a central figure in the succession dispute between Solomon and Adonijah.
Absalom
Prince of Israel who led a major rebellion against his father King David
The third son of King David, Absalom was a charismatic prince who staged a major rebellion against his father and was ultimately killed in battle by Joab.
The Shunammite Woman
Prominent woman of Shunem who provided an upper room for Elisha and whose son was raised from the dead. Called a Shunammite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
A wealthy and hospitable woman from Shunem whose son was miraculously restored to life by the prophet Elisha.
Hadad the Edomite
Edomite prince who survived David's conquest and returned from Egypt to oppose King Solomon
A prince of the royal house of Edom who escaped David’s conquest and returned from Egypt to become a major adversary of King Solomon.
Abijah, King of Judah
King of Judah who defeated Jeroboam I and defended the Davidic covenant
The second king of the Southern Kingdom of Judah who famously defeated Jeroboam I on Mount Zemaraim to reclaim territory for the Davidic line.
Elah, Son of Baasha
King of Israel who was assassinated by Zimri while drinking at the house of his steward
Elah was the fourth king of the northern kingdom of Israel who reigned for two years before being assassinated by his commander, Zimri, during a drinking bout.
Moses
Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments
The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.
Nadab, Son of Jeroboam
King of Israel who was assassinated by Baasha
The second king of the northern kingdom of Israel, Nadab was the son of Jeroboam I and was assassinated by Baasha during the siege of Gibbethon.
Queen of Sheba
Queen who traveled from a distant land to test Solomon's wisdom
An unnamed foreign monarch who traveled to Jerusalem to test King Solomon's wisdom and verify his fame.
Pharaoh's Daughter, Wife of Solomon
Egyptian princess whose marriage to King Solomon formed a major political alliance
An Egyptian princess who married King Solomon, marking a significant political alliance between the United Monarchy of Israel and Egypt.
Adoram
Official in charge of forced labor who was stoned to death during the secession of the northern tribes
A high-ranking official who served as the overseer of forced labor under Kings David, Solomon, and Rehoboam during the United Monarchy.
Ahaziah, Son of Ahab
King of Israel who died after falling through a lattice and seeking counsel from Baal-Zebub
The eighth king of the northern kingdom of Israel who reigned for two years and was known for his wickedness and his fatal injury in a palace fall.
Ahijah, Father of King Baasha
Patriarch whose son Baasha established the second dynasty of the northern Kingdom of Israel
A man of the tribe of Issachar whose son, Baasha, overthrew the dynasty of Jeroboam I to become the third king of the northern Kingdom of Israel.
Elisha
Prophet who succeeded Elijah and performed many miracles including raising the dead and healing Naaman the leper
A prominent prophet of Israel during the Divided Monarchy who succeeded Elijah and performed numerous miracles, serving as a spiritual counselor to kings and a benefactor to the poor.
Haggith
Mother of Adonijah and wife of King David
Haggith was one of King David's wives and the mother of Adonijah, who attempted to seize the throne during David's old age.
Hiram, Artisan of the Temple
Master artisan who crafted the bronze pillars and vessels for Solomon's Temple
A master craftsman from Tyre commissioned by King Solomon to execute the intricate bronze work and sacred vessels for the First Temple in Jerusalem.
Jehu, son of Hanani
Prophet who rebuked King Baasha and King Jehoshaphat and recorded the history of the kings
A prophet and seer of the Divided Monarchy who delivered divine rebukes to King Baasha of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah.
Maacah, Queen Mother of Judah
Queen mother who was deposed for making an Asherah pole
A powerful queen mother of Judah and wife of King Rehoboam who was deposed by her grandson Asa for her promotion of Asherah worship.
Zeruiah
Mother of Joab and sister of King David whose sons were the primary military leaders of Israel
The sister of King David and mother of his three most powerful military leaders, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, during the United Monarchy.
Abner
Commander of Saul's army who eventually sought to unite Israel under David
The commander-in-chief of King Saul’s army and a pivotal military leader during the transition of power to the house of David.
Achish
King of Gath who protected David from Saul and gave him the city of Ziklag
The Philistine King of Gath who provided refuge to David during his flight from King Saul and later employed him as a mercenary.
Ahilud
Father of Jehoshaphat the recorder and Baana the governor
The father of Jehoshaphat the recorder and Baana the district governor during the United Monarchy of Israel.
Amasa, Nephew of David
Military commander of Israel under Absalom and later David who was murdered by Joab
Amasa was a military commander and nephew of King David who served as general under Absalom and later briefly replaced Joab before his assassination.
Chenaanah, Father of Zedekiah
father of the false prophet Zedekiah who opposed Micaiah
Chenaanah was the father of the false prophet Zedekiah, who misled King Ahab and King Jehoshaphat regarding the battle at Ramoth-gilead.
Ginath
father of Tibni who challenged Omri for the throne of Israel
Ginath was the father of Tibni, a claimant to the throne of Israel who challenged Omri for the kingship during the Divided Monarchy.
Hanani, Seer of the Divided Monarchy
Prophet who rebuked King Asa for his alliance with Aram
A prophet and seer in the southern kingdom of Judah who famously rebuked King Asa and fathered the prophet Jehu.
Hazael
King of Aram who oppressed Israel and was anointed at the command of God to Elijah
A powerful Syrian official who became King of Aram and served as a frequent adversary to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah during the 9th century BC.
Imlah
Father of the prophet Micaiah
A man of the Divided Monarchy period known solely as the father of the prophet Micaiah, who stood against the false prophets of King Ahab.
Jehu, King of Israel
King of Israel who executed the house of Ahab and destroyed the temple of Baal
The tenth king of the northern kingdom of Israel who executed the house of Ahab, destroyed the cult of Baal, and founded the longest-lasting dynasty in Israel's history.
Jether, Father of Amasa
Ishmaelite father of Amasa and brother-in-law of King David
Jether was an Ishmaelite who married David's sister Abigail and fathered Amasa, the commander of the armies of Judah.
Jonathan, Son of Abiathar the Priest
Priestly courier who carried vital intelligence to King David during the rebellions of Absalom and Adonijah
A loyal priest of the tribe of Levi who served as a courier and intelligence agent for King David during the rebellions of Absalom and Adonijah.
Naamah the Ammonite
Ammonite wife of Solomon and mother of King Rehoboam
The Ammonite wife of King Solomon and the mother of King Rehoboam during the transition from the United Monarchy to the Divided Monarchy.
Ner
Father of Abner and uncle of King Saul who dedicated spoils to the house of God
A high-ranking Benjamite of the United Monarchy, father of the commander Abner, and uncle to Israel's first king, Saul.
Shaphat, Father of Elisha
father of the prophet Elisha
Shaphat was a man of Abel-meholah and the father of the prophet Elisha, notable for his wealth and his support of his son's prophetic call during the Divided Monarchy.
Shimei, son of Ela
Governor of Benjamin under King Solomon who remained loyal to the Davidic line during Adonijah's rebellion
A high-ranking official and tribal administrator in the court of King Solomon, noted for his loyalty to David and his oversight of the territory of Benjamin.
Shishak
King of Egypt who plundered the Temple of Jerusalem and gave refuge to Jeroboam
The first Egyptian Pharaoh mentioned by name in the Bible, who provided refuge to Jeroboam and later invaded Jerusalem during the reign of Rehoboam.
Tahpenes
Queen of Egypt who weaned the Edomite prince Genubath in the royal palace
Queen of Egypt during the 10th century BC and wife of the Pharaoh who sheltered Hadad the Edomite during the reign of King Solomon.
Tibni
Rival king who fought Omri for the throne of Israel
A rival claimant to the throne of Israel who led half the nation in a civil war against Omri during the Divided Monarchy.
Zedekiah son of Chenaanah
Prophet who used iron horns to predict Ahab's victory and struck Micaiah in the face
A false prophet during the Divided Monarchy who used iron horns to symbolically predict victory for King Ahab of Israel before opposing the true prophet Micaiah.
Abda
father of Adoniram who served as the overseer of forced labor under King Solomon
The father of Adoniram, a high-ranking official who managed forced labor during the United Monarchy under King Solomon.
Abijah, Son of Jeroboam
Son of Jeroboam whose death was prophesied by Ahijah as a judgment on his father's house
The young son of King Jeroboam I of Israel whose illness and subsequent death served as a divine judgment against his father's dynasty.
Abinadab, Father of Ben-abinadab
Father of one of King Solomon's twelve deputies
A figure of the United Monarchy period recognized solely as the father of one of King Solomon’s twelve regional deputies.
Abiram, Son of Hiel
Firstborn son of Hiel who died during the rebuilding of Jericho
The firstborn son of Hiel the Bethelite, whose death occurred during the reconstruction of Jericho's foundations in fulfillment of a curse by Joshua.
Abraham
Patriarch who is the father of the nation of Israel and an exemplar of faith
The first of the three biblical patriarchs and the father of the nation of Israel, known for his unwavering faith and his covenant relationship with God.
Ahijah, Secretary of King Solomon
Secretary to King Solomon who served alongside his brother Elihoreph
Ahijah was a high-ranking royal scribe and secretary serving in the administrative court of King Solomon during the United Monarchy.
Ahimaaz, Son-in-Law of Solomon
Governor of Naphtali and son-in-law of King Solomon
A regional administrator under King Solomon who served in the territory of Naphtali and married the king's daughter, Basemath.
Ahinadab
District governor in Mahanaim under King Solomon
Ahinadab was a high-ranking official under King Solomon who served as the district governor overseeing the region of Mahanaim.
Ahishar
Palace administrator under King Solomon
Ahishar was a high-ranking official in King Solomon's royal court who served as the overseer of the palace.
Amon, Governor of Samaria
Governor of Samaria who took the prophet Micaiah into custody
A high-ranking official and governor of the city of Samaria who served under King Ahab during the Divided Monarchy.
Arza
Steward of King Elah at whose home the king was assassinated
The steward or master of the household for King Elah of Israel, whose home in Tirzah served as the setting for the king's assassination.
Azariah, Son of Zadok the Priest
Priest and high official in the court of King Solomon during the United Monarchy
A high-ranking official and priest in the court of King Solomon during the United Monarchy, descended from the line of Zadok.
Azariah, Son of Nathan the Prophet
Official in Solomon's court who oversaw the twelve district governors
An influential high-ranking official in King Solomon's court who oversaw the district governors during the United Monarchy.
Azubah, Mother of Jehoshaphat
Queen Mother of Judah and mother of King Jehoshaphat
The Queen Mother of Judah during the 9th century BC, wife of King Asa and mother of the reformer King Jehoshaphat.
Baana, Son of Ahilud
Regional governor under King Solomon who administered Megiddo and Taanach
A high-ranking regional administrator under King Solomon responsible for the strategic districts of Taanach, Megiddo, and Beth-shean.
Baana, Son of Hushai
Regional deputy under King Solomon responsible for the district of Asher
One of King Solomon’s twelve regional deputies who governed the territory of Asher and Aloth during the United Monarchy.
Barzillai the Gileadite
Wealthy Gileadite who provided for King David during Absalom's rebellion
A wealthy Gileadite landowner who provided critical sustenance to King David during Absalom's rebellion and declined a royal invitation to Jerusalem due to his advanced age.
Basemath
Daughter of Solomon who married the governor of Naphtali
Basemath was a daughter of King Solomon and the wife of Ahimaaz, one of the twelve district governors in the United Monarchy.
Ben-abinadab
Governor under Solomon and husband of the king's daughter Taphath
One of King Solomon’s twelve district governors who ruled Naphath-dor and married Solomon’s daughter, Taphath.
Ben-deker
District governor under King Solomon responsible for the second district
One of King Solomon’s twelve district governors, responsible for tax collection and administration in the second district of Israel.
Ben-Geber
Governor under Solomon who managed sixty walled cities in Argob
One of King Solomon’s twelve district governors, responsible for the administration of Ramoth-gilead and the region of Argob in Bashan.
Ben-hesed
District deputy in Arubboth who provided for King Solomon’s court
One of King Solomon’s twelve district deputies, responsible for the administration and provisioning of the royal court from the region of Arubboth.
Ben-hur
District governor over the hill country of Ephraim under King Solomon
Ben-hur was a high-ranking official under King Solomon who served as the district governor over the hill country of Ephraim during the United Monarchy.
Boaz
Kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth and became the great-grandfather of King David
A prominent landowner from Bethlehem and a kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, becoming a pivotal ancestor in the Davidic line and the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
Calcol, Son of Mahol
Wise man of the United Monarchy compared to Solomon
Calcol, a son of Mahol from the tribe of Judah, was a man renowned throughout the United Monarchy for his exceptional wisdom and intellectual prowess.
Darda
Sage of Judah renowned for wisdom surpassed only by Solomon
Darda was a man of the tribe of Judah during the United Monarchy, renowned for his exceptional wisdom and intellect, second only to King Solomon.
Deker
Father of one of Solomon's twelve district deputies
Deker was a man of the United Monarchy period whose son served as one of King Solomon’s twelve district governors over Israel.
Ela
father of Shimei the governor of Benjamin
The father of Shimei, one of King Solomon’s twelve district governors who provided provisions for the royal household.
Eli
High Priest at Shiloh who mentored the prophet Samuel and suffered the loss of the Ark of the Covenant
Eli was a high priest of Israel at Shiloh and a judge during the transition to the United Monarchy, known for mentoring the prophet Samuel.
Eliada, Father of Rezon
father of Rezon the adversary of Solomon
Eliada was a man during the United Monarchy whose son, Rezon, became a prominent adversary to King Solomon.
Elihoreph
Secretary of King Solomon who served alongside his brother Ahijah
A high-ranking official and secretary in the royal court of King Solomon during the peak of the United Monarchy.
Ethan the Ezrahite
Sage whose wisdom was surpassed only by King Solomon
A renowned wise man and musician during the United Monarchy whose wisdom served as a benchmark for King Solomon and who is credited with the composition of Psalm 89.
Ethbaal
King of the Sidonians and father of Queen Jezebel
The King of the Sidonians and the father of Jezebel, who facilitated the introduction of Baal worship into the Northern Kingdom of Israel through a political marriage with King Ahab.
Geber
Governor of Gilead under King Solomon who oversaw the territories of Sihon and Og
Geber, the son of Uri, served as one of King Solomon's twelve district governors, overseeing the expansive Transjordanian territories of Gilead.
Genubath
Edomite prince raised in the Egyptian palace as a member of Pharaoh's household
Genubath was the son of Hadad the Edomite and an Egyptian princess, raised in the court of Pharaoh during the United Monarchy.
Gera, Father of Shimei
father of Shimei who cursed King David
Gera was a Benjamite of the house of Saul whose primary identification in the biblical narrative is as the father of Shimei, the man who cursed King David.
Hadadezer
King of Zobah who fought King David for control of the Euphrates region
Hadadezer, son of Rehob, was the powerful Aramean king of Zobah whose defeat by King David established Israelite dominance in the Levant during the 10th century BC.
Heman, Son of Mahol
Sage whose wisdom was the benchmark for King Solomon
A renowned sage of the United Monarchy period noted for his exceptional wisdom, which served as a benchmark for King Solomon's own intellect.
Hesed
father of one of Solomon's twelve district governors
A man of the United Monarchy period whose name is preserved in the patronymic of one of King Solomon’s twelve district governors.
Hezion
Grandfather of Ben-hadad I and early king of Aram-Damascus
Hezion was an early king of Aram-Damascus during the Divided Monarchy and the grandfather of Ben-hadad I.
Hiel
Bethelite who rebuilt Jericho at the cost of his sons' lives
A Bethelite who rebuilt the city of Jericho during the reign of King Ahab, fulfilling a centuries-old curse through the loss of his two sons.
Hur, Father of Solomon's Deputy
Patriarch whose son was one of Solomon's twelve governors
A man of the tribe of Ephraim during the United Monarchy whose son served as one of King Solomon’s twelve district governors.
Hushai
King David’s loyal counselor who served as a double agent to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel
Hushai the Archite was a loyal counselor and 'friend' to King David who served as a strategic double agent to thwart the rebellion of Absalom.
Iddo, Father of Ahinadab
father of Ahinadab, one of Solomon's twelve district governors
A high-ranking official's father during the reign of King Solomon who resided in the strategically significant region of Mahanaim.
Isaac
Patriarch who was the son of Abraham and the father of Jacob and Esau
The miracle son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac was the second Hebrew patriarch and the child of promise through whom the covenant of God was established.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.