People of 2 Chronicles
Every person who appears in the book of 2 Chronicles, 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.
Hezekiah, King of Judah
King of Judah who reformed the Temple and survived the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem
The 13th king of Judah, known for his sweeping religious reforms, the miraculous defense of Jerusalem against Assyria, and his restoration of the Passover.
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.
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.
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.
Amaziah, King of Judah
King of Judah who defeated Edom but lost to Israel after turning to idolatry
The ninth king of the southern Kingdom of Judah who conquered the Edomites but was later defeated and captured by King Jehoash of Israel after falling into idolatry.
Jehoiada, High Priest of the Divided Monarchy
High Priest who saved the infant Joash and restored the Davidic throne
A pivotal High Priest who orchestrated the restoration of the Davidic line by crowning King Joash and overthrowing the usurper Queen Athaliah.
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.
Josiah, King of Judah
King of Judah who instituted religious reforms after finding the Book of the Law
A righteous king of the Divided Monarchy who initiated sweeping religious reforms and restored the temple and the Passover after the discovery of the Book of the Law.
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.
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.
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.
Uzziah, King of Judah
King of Judah struck with leprosy for attempting to burn incense in the Temple
The tenth king of Judah who enjoyed a long, prosperous reign marked by military success and agricultural growth, ended by his divine punishment with leprosy for usurping priestly duties.
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.
Ahaziah, King of Judah
King of Judah who was killed by Jehu during the purge of the house of Ahab
Ahaziah was the sixth king of Judah whose brief one-year reign was defined by his alliance with the house of Ahab and his violent death during Jehu’s purge of Israel.
Manasseh, King of Judah
King of Judah who reigned 55 years and was notorious for his idolatry and late-life repentance
The longest-reigning king of Judah, Manasseh is noted for his extreme idolatry, subsequent Assyrian captivity, and dramatic late-life repentance.
Ahaz, King of Judah
King of Judah who practiced child sacrifice and replaced the Temple altar with a pagan design
The twelfth king of Judah, known for his catastrophic alliance with Assyria, widespread idolatry, and the desecration of the Temple in Jerusalem during the Divided Monarchy.
Jehoram, King of Judah
King of Judah who murdered his brothers and died of an intestinal disease
The ninth king of the southern Kingdom of Judah, known for his violent rise to power, his marriage to Athaliah of Israel, and a disastrous reign marked by revolt and divine judgment.
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.
Athaliah, Queen of Judah
Queen of Judah who attempted to destroy the Davidic line
The only woman to reign as a monarch over Judah, Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and the wife of Jehoram who attempted to exterminate the Davidic line.
Joash, King of Judah
King of Judah who survived an infancy massacre and later repaired the Temple
The lone survivor of a royal massacre, Joash was hidden in the Temple for six years before becoming the seventh king of Judah, initially reigning with piety before a tragic moral decline.
Hilkiah the High Priest
High Priest who found the Book of the Law in the Temple during the reign of King Josiah
The high priest during the reign of King Josiah who discovered the 'Book of the Law' in the Temple, sparking a national spiritual reformation in Judah.
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.
Aaron
First High Priest of Israel who served as the spokesman for Moses during the Exodus
The first High Priest of Israel, elder brother of Moses, and primary spokesman for the Israelites during the Exodus from Egypt.
Jotham, King of Judah
King of Judah who grew powerful by ordering his ways before the LORD
A righteous king of Judah who reigned for sixteen years, known for his building projects and for growing powerful by ordering his ways before the LORD.
Amon, King of Judah
King of Judah who was assassinated by his servants after a two-year reign of idolatry
The fifteenth king of Judah whose brief, two-year reign was marked by extreme idolatry and ended in his assassination by his own officials.
Asaph, Levite Musician and Seer
Levite musician and composer of twelve Psalms who served as King David's chief singer
A prominent Levite musician and seer appointed by King David to lead worship and prophesy through music in the Tabernacle and later the Temple.
Joash, King of Israel
King of Israel who defeated the Arameans three times and sacked Jerusalem
The twelfth king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, Joash was a military leader who defeated the Arameans three times and successfully conquered Jerusalem during a conflict with 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.
Sennacherib
King of Assyria who invaded Judah and was defeated by divine intervention before Jerusalem
The powerful King of Assyria during the Divided Monarchy who invaded Judah, besieged Jerusalem, and was ultimately assassinated by his own sons.
Shaphan, Scribe of the Divided Monarchy
Royal scribe who read the rediscovered Book of the Law to King Josiah
A high-ranking royal scribe under King Josiah who played a pivotal role in the discovery of the Book of the Law and the subsequent religious reforms in Judah.
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.
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.
Jeremiah, Son of Hilkiah
Prophet who predicted the seventy-year Babylonian exile and the New Covenant
A major prophet of the Divided Monarchy who predicted the fall of Jerusalem and the 70-year Babylonian exile while suffering intense persecution for his message.
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.
Nebuchadnezzar
King of Babylon who conquered Jerusalem and was humbled by God
The powerful king of Babylon who destroyed Jerusalem, deported the Judeans, and eventually acknowledged the sovereignty of the God of Israel.
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.
Shemaiah the Prophet of the United Monarchy
Prophet who stopped Rehoboam from going to war against Israel
A prophet during the reign of Rehoboam who prevented a civil war and later prophesied during the invasion of Pharaoh Shishak.
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.
Amoz
Father of the prophet Isaiah
The father of the prophet Isaiah, serving as a vital genealogical identifier for the prophet during the era of the Divided Monarchy in Judah.
Conaniah
Levite officer who managed temple tithes under Hezekiah and donated livestock for Josiah’s Passover
A high-ranking Levite official who oversaw the temple treasuries and contributions during the religious reforms of King Hezekiah and King Josiah.
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.
Heman the Singer
Levite singer and king's seer who led the Temple music under King David
A prominent Levite singer, musician, and king's seer during the United Monarchy, appointed by David to lead the worship in the house of the LORD.
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.
Iddo the Seer
Prophet and seer who wrote historical records and visions during the early Divided Monarchy
A prophet and chronicler of the Divided Monarchy whose writings served as primary sources for the histories of Solomon, Rehoboam, and Abijah.
Isaiah
Prophet who advised King Hezekiah and foretold the coming of the Messiah
Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was a major prophet in Judah whose ministry spanned the reigns of four kings and who is widely quoted in the New Testament for his messianic and redemptive visions.
Jeduthun, Chief Musician of David
Chief musician of King David who prophesied with the harp and founded a guild of Temple singers
A Levite of the United Monarchy who served as one of King David's three primary chief musicians and a royal seer.
Jehoahaz, Son of Josiah
King of Judah who reigned for only three months before being imprisoned in Egypt
Jehoahaz was the seventeenth king of Judah, whose brief three-month reign in 609 BC ended when he was deposed and imprisoned by Pharaoh Neco II.
Jehoiakim
King of Judah who burned the scroll of Jeremiah's prophecies
The second son of King Josiah who reigned over Judah for eleven years as a vassal to Egypt and later Babylon, known for his wickedness and opposition to the prophet Jeremiah.
Joram, Son of Ahab and King of Israel
King of Israel who was killed by Jehu at Naboth's vineyard
Joram was the ninth king of the northern kingdom of Israel, a son of Ahab and Jezebel, whose reign ended the Omride dynasty during Jehu's bloody coup.
Kohath
Patriarch of the Levite clan responsible for the most holy Tabernacle objects
Kohath was the second son of Levi and the patriarchal ancestor of the Kohathites, the Levite clan responsible for transporting the most holy objects of the Tabernacle.
Neco
Pharaoh who killed King Josiah and conquered Judah before being defeated by Babylon
Neco was a powerful Egyptian Pharaoh of the late 7th century BC whose military campaigns to the Euphrates led to the death of King Josiah and the temporary subjugation of the Kingdom of Judah.
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.
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.
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 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.
Azariah, Chief Priest of the Divided Monarchy
Chief priest who confronted King Uzziah for attempting to burn incense in the Temple
A bold chief priest during the reign of King Uzziah who led a group of eighty priests to prevent the king from unlawfully burning incense in the Temple.
Azariah, Chief Priest of the Zadokite Lineage
Chief priest of the Zadokite line who oversaw the Temple storehouses during King Hezekiah's reforms
A chief priest of the line of Zadok who managed the Temple storehouses and oversaw the abundance of offerings during King Hezekiah’s religious reforms.
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.
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.
Cyrus
Persian king who issued the decree allowing the Jews to return from exile and rebuild the Temple
The Persian king who ended the Babylonian exile by decreeing the reconstruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and returning its sacred vessels to the Jewish people.
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.
Jehoahaz, Son of Jehu
King of Israel whose army was decimated by the Arameans before he sought God's help
The eleventh king of the northern kingdom of Israel, Jehoahaz reigned during a period of severe military decline and Aramean oppression.
Jehoiachin
King of Judah who was taken captive to Babylon and later released from prison
A king of Judah who reigned briefly in 598–597 BC before being exiled to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar.
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.
Jesse
Patriarch of the house of David and ancestor of Jesus Christ
The father of King David and a resident of Bethlehem, Jesse is a pivotal link in the genealogy of the Davidic dynasty and the Messianic line.
Merari
Son of Levi whose descendants were responsible for the structural frames and pillars of the Tabernacle
The third son of Levi and founder of the Merarite clan, tasked with the transport and maintenance of the Tabernacle's heavy structural framework during the Wilderness Wanderings.
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.
Oded, Father of Azariah
Prophet whose words inspired King Asa to remove idols from Judah
A prophet of the Divided Monarchy whose words inspired King Asa's religious reforms in Judah.
Shimei, Overseer of Hezekiah
Levite officer who served as second-in-command over the Temple tithes under King Hezekiah
A Levite officer who served as second-in-command to his brother Conaniah in managing the temple contributions and tithes during the reign of King Hezekiah.
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.
Zedekiah, Last King of Judah
Last King of Judah who witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple
The final king of the Kingdom of Judah who reigned during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem and oversaw the city's eventual destruction.
Abdi, Father of Kish the Levite
Levite father whose son Kish helped King Hezekiah purify the Temple
A Levite of the clan of Merari during the Divided Monarchy whose son, Kish, assisted in King Hezekiah’s purification of the Temple.
Abi
Mother of King Hezekiah
Abi was the daughter of Zechariah, the wife of King Ahaz of Judah, and the mother of King Hezekiah, one of Judah's most righteous reformers.
Abihail, Mother of Mahalath
Mother of Mahalath and niece of King David who married Jerimoth
A woman of the tribe of Judah and the daughter of Eliab, notable for her position within the royal lineage of King David and as a wife of Jerimoth.
Achbor, Official of King Josiah
Official sent by King Josiah to consult the prophetess Huldah
A high-ranking royal official and son of Micaiah who served under King Josiah of Judah during the discovery of the Book of the Law.
Adaiah, Father of Maaseiah
father of the military commander Maaseiah who helped restore King Joash
Adaiah was a Judean man during the Divided Monarchy whose son, Maaseiah, served as a military commander during the successful revolt against Queen Athaliah.
Adnah, Commander of Judah
Military commander who led 300,000 men under King Jehoshaphat
A high-ranking military commander under King Jehoshaphat who led a force of 300,000 elite Judean soldiers.
Adonijah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law in the cities of Judah
A Levite commissioned by King Jehoshaphat to travel throughout Judah teaching the Book of the Law to the people.
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.
Ahikam
Official who protected the prophet Jeremiah from execution
A high-ranking Judean official under King Josiah and a protector of the prophet Jeremiah during a period of intense religious reform and political turmoil.
Amariah, Chief Priest of Jehoshaphat
Chief priest appointed by King Jehoshaphat to oversee religious legal matters in Jerusalem
The high priest under King Jehoshaphat who presided over the supreme court in Jerusalem for all matters pertaining to the LORD.
Amariah, Assistant to Kore
Levite administrator who distributed tithes under King Hezekiah
A Levite priest during the reign of King Hezekiah who assisted in the distribution of tithes and offerings to fellow priests.
Amasa, Leader of Ephraim
Ephraimite leader who prevented the enslavement of Judean prisoners of war
An Ephraimite leader during the Divided Monarchy who opposed the enslavement of Judean prisoners during the reign of King Pekah.
Amasai, Father of Mahath
Levite whose son Mahath helped King Hezekiah restore the Temple
A Levite of the Kohathite line whose son, Mahath, participated in the spiritual reforms and temple cleansing under King Hezekiah.
Amasiah
Military commander under Jehoshaphat noted for his voluntary devotion to God
A military commander under King Jehoshaphat who is distinguished for his voluntary and devoted service to the LORD.
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.
Asahel, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite commissioned by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law throughout Judah
A Levite commissioned by King Jehoshaphat to travel throughout the cities of Judah teaching the Book of the Law to the people.
Asahel, Overseer under King Hezekiah
Overseer who managed Temple offerings during the reign of King Hezekiah
An overseer appointed by King Hezekiah to manage the tithes and offerings dedicated to the Temple in Jerusalem.
Asaiah, Servant of King Josiah
Royal official who accompanied Hilkiah to consult the prophetess Huldah regarding the Book of the Law
A high-ranking royal official and 'servant of the king' under Josiah, tasked with inquiring of the Lord after the rediscovery of the Book of the Law.
Attai, Son of Rehoboam
Prince of Judah and son of King Rehoboam and Maacah
Attai was a prince of the Kingdom of Judah, the son of King Rehoboam and his favorite queen, Maacah.
Azaliah
father of Shaphan the scribe
Azaliah was a resident of the Kingdom of Judah during the 7th century BC and the father of Shaphan the scribe, who played a key role in King Josiah’s religious reforms.
Azariah, Prophet and Son of Oded
Prophet who encouraged King Asa to reform Judah and seek the LORD
A prophet of the Divided Monarchy whose short yet pivotal message to King Asa sparked a spiritual reformation in the Kingdom of Judah.
Azariah, Son of Jehoshaphat
Prince of Judah and son of Jehoshaphat who was murdered by his brother King Jehoram
A prince of Judah and son of King Jehoshaphat, Azariah was one of several brothers murdered by Jehoram during a bloody consolidation of the Judean throne.
Azariah son of Jeroham
Military commander who joined the covenant to restore King Joash
A military commander of hundreds in the Kingdom of Judah who participated in the covenant to overthrow Queen Athaliah and crown Joash.
Azariah son of Obed
Commander of hundreds who helped restore King Joash to the throne
A military commander of the Tribe of Levi who played a crucial role in the covenant to overthrow Queen Athaliah and restore the Davidic line through King Joash.
Azariah son of Jehohanan
Ephraimite leader who prevented the enslavement of Judean captives
An Ephraimite leader who opposed the enslavement of Judean prisoners during the reign of King Pekah.
Azariah, Father of Joel the Levite
Levite patriarch whose son Joel assisted in the Temple reforms of King Hezekiah
A Levite of the Kohathite clan during the Divided Monarchy whose son, Joel, assisted in the sanctification of the Temple under King Hezekiah.
Azariah, Son of Jehallelel
Levite of the Merarite clan who helped purify the Temple under Hezekiah
A Levite of the Merarite clan who participated in the purification of the Temple during the reign of King Hezekiah.
Azariahu
Prince of Judah and son of Jehoshaphat who was murdered by his brother King Jehoram
A prince of Judah and son of King Jehoshaphat who was tragically executed by his brother, King Jehoram, during the Divided Monarchy.
Azaziah, Overseer of the Temple Storehouses
Temple official who oversaw the tithes and offerings during King Hezekiah's reforms
Azaziah was a subordinate temple official appointed during the reign of King Hezekiah to oversee the collection and distribution of tithes and offerings in Jerusalem.
Azrikam, Governor of the Palace
Palace governor of Judah who was slain by Zichri of Ephraim
A high-ranking official and palace governor in the kingdom of Judah who was killed during a Syro-Ephraimite invasion during the reign of King Ahaz.
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.
Benaiah, Ancestor of Jahaziel
Levite descendant of Asaph and grandfather of the prophet Jahaziel
A Levite of the Divided Monarchy and a descendant of Asaph, Benaiah is recorded in the lineage of the prophet Jahaziel during the reign of King Jehoshaphat.
Benaiah, Overseer under Hezekiah
Overseer of tithes and offerings under King Hezekiah
A Levite or temple official appointed as an overseer of tithes and offerings during the religious reforms of King Hezekiah.
Ben-hail
Official sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law in the cities of Judah
An official of King Jehoshaphat who was sent to teach the Law of the Lord throughout the cities of Judah during the Divided Monarchy.
Berechiah, Leader of Ephraim
Ephraimite leader who prevented the enslavement of Judean captives
An Ephraimite leader who opposed the enslavement of Judean captives during the reign of King Pekah.
Bezalel, Artisan of the Tabernacle
Craftsman filled with the Spirit of God who built the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle
The master craftsman chosen by God to design and construct the Tabernacle, its sacred furniture, and the Ark of the Covenant during the Israelite wilderness wanderings.
Dodavahu
father of the prophet Eliezer of Mareshah
The father of the prophet Eliezer, known for his association with the town of Mareshah during the Divided Monarchy.
Eden son of Joah
Levite of the Gershonite clan who assisted in cleansing the Temple under King Hezekiah
A Levite of the Gershonite clan who participated in the cleansing of the Temple during the reign of King Hezekiah.
Eden, Assistant of Kore
Levite official who faithfully distributed portions to priests during King Hezekiah's reign
Eden was a Levite official appointed to faithfully distribute consecrated offerings to priests in the cities of Judah during the reign of King Hezekiah.
Eliab, Brother of David
Eldest brother of King David who was passed over for the kingship despite his height and appearance
Eliab was the firstborn son of Jesse of Bethlehem and the eldest brother of King David, known for his imposing stature and service in King Saul's army.
Eliada, Commander of the Divided Monarchy
Mighty man of valor who commanded 200,000 Benjamite archers under King Jehoshaphat
A high-ranking Benjamite military commander who led a force of 200,000 archers under King Jehoshaphat of Judah.
Eliel, Overseer under Hezekiah
Temple overseer who managed tithes and offerings under King Hezekiah
A Levite official appointed during the reign of King Hezekiah to supervise the storage and distribution of tithes and offerings in the Temple.
Eliezer, Son of Dodavahu
Prophet who condemned King Jehoshaphat's alliance with King Ahaziah
A prophet from Mareshah who condemned King Jehoshaphat’s maritime alliance with the wicked King Ahaziah of Israel.
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.
Elishama, Priest of the Divided Monarchy
Priest who participated in King Jehoshaphat’s national teaching mission to instruct Judah in the Law of the Lord
A priest commissioned by King Jehoshaphat of Judah to travel throughout the kingdom teaching the Law of the Lord to the people.
Elishaphat
Commander of hundreds who entered a covenant with Jehoiada to restore the Davidic throne
A military commander and commander of hundreds who played a critical role in the 9th-century BC coup to restore the Davidic line by crowning Joash and overthrowing Queen Athaliah.