People of Exodus
Every person who appears in the book of Exodus, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
79 profiles tagged People of Exodus.
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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.
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.
Pharaoh, King of the Exodus
Egyptian king who opposed Moses and was defeated at the Red Sea
The stubborn monarch of Egypt who resisted the divine command to release the Israelites, ultimately succumbing after ten plagues and the destruction of his army.
Jethro
Priest of Midian and father-in-law of Moses who advised the creation of Israel's judicial system
The Midianite priest and father-in-law of Moses who provided sanctuary, gave administrative counsel, and acknowledged the sovereignty of Yahweh during the Exodus.
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.
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.
Pharaoh, Oppressor of the Israelites
King of Egypt who enslaved the Israelites and ordered the drowning of Hebrew male infants
The Egyptian monarch who enslaved the Israelites, ordered the infanticide of Hebrew male infants, and unsuccessfully sought to execute Moses.
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.
Joshua, Son of Nun
Successor of Moses who led the Israelites in the conquest of Canaan
The successor to Moses and commander of the Israelites who led the conquest of Canaan and divided the Promised Land among the twelve tribes.
The Magicians of Egypt
Royal sorcerers who unsuccessfully challenged Moses during the Ten Plagues
A group of royal sorcerers and wise men in Pharaoh's court who initially duplicated the miracles of Moses but were eventually overcome by the power of God.
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.
Hur of the Tribe of Judah
leader of Judah who held up Moses' hands during battle
A prominent leader of the tribe of Judah who supported Moses' hands during the battle against Amalek and served as a temporary leader of Israel.
Pharaoh's Daughter Who Rescued Moses
Princess who found Moses in the Nile and raised him as her own son
An Egyptian princess who defied her father's decree by rescuing, adopting, and raising the Hebrew infant Moses.
Oholiab
Artisan from the tribe of Dan who assisted Bezalel in constructing the Tabernacle
A skilled artisan from the tribe of Dan appointed by God to help construct the Tabernacle and its sacred furnishings during the Exodus.
Abihu
Son of Aaron who was struck down for offering unauthorized fire
The second son of Aaron who was appointed as a priest but suffered divine judgment for offering unauthorized fire before the LORD.
Joseph, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who was sold into slavery and rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt
The favored son of Jacob who, after being sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to become the Grand Vizier of Egypt and preserved the lineage of Israel during a regional famine.
Nadab, Son of Aaron
Firstborn son of Aaron who was killed by divine fire for offering unauthorized incense
Nadab was the firstborn son of Aaron and a high-ranking priest who was consumed by fire from the LORD for offering unauthorized incense during the wilderness wanderings.
The Seventy Elders of Israel
Group of leaders who saw God on Mount Sinai and were filled with the Holy Spirit to assist Moses
A select group of Israelite leaders chosen to witness God's glory at Sinai and later empowered by the Holy Spirit to assist Moses in governing the nation.
Ahisamach
father of Oholiab the Tabernacle artisan
Ahisamach was a member of the tribe of Dan and the father of Oholiab, a chief artisan chosen by God to construct the Tabernacle.
Eleazar, Son of Aaron
High Priest who succeeded Aaron and assisted Joshua in dividing the Promised Land
Eleazar was the third son of Aaron and his successor as the High Priest of Israel, serving as a key leader alongside Moses and Joshua during the wilderness wanderings and the conquest of Canaan.
Ithamar
Youngest son of Aaron who supervised the Tabernacle inventory and the Levite clans
The youngest son of Aaron and Elisheba, Ithamar was a high-ranking priest who supervised the construction of the Tabernacle and the duties of the Levites during the Wilderness wanderings.
Uri, Father of Bezalel
father of Bezalel the artisan of the Tabernacle
Uri was a member of the Tribe of Judah, the son of Hur and father of Bezalel, the chief artisan of the Tabernacle.
Zipporah
Wife of Moses who circumcised her son to save Moses' life
The Midianite wife of Moses who saved his life by performing an emergency circumcision during his return to Egypt.
Amram, Father of Moses
father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam who lived 137 years in Egypt
A Levite of the Kohathite clan best known as the father of the three primary leaders of the Exodus: Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.
Gershom, Son of Moses
Firstborn son of Moses who was born in Midian
Gershom was the firstborn son of the prophet Moses and Zipporah, born in Midian during Moses' exile from Egypt.
Gershon
Eldest son of Levi whose descendants were responsible for transporting the Tabernacle's curtains and coverings
Gershon was the eldest son of Levi and the founder of the Gershonite clan, responsible for the transport of the Tabernacle's textile coverings during the Exodus.
Izhar, Levite of the Exodus
Levite patriarch and father of Korah who belonged to the clan responsible for the Tabernacle's holy objects
A prominent Levite of the Kohathite clan and the father of Korah, known for his genealogical position during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.
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.
Korah, Levite of the Exodus
Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron and was swallowed by the earth
A Levite who led a major insurrection against the leadership of Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, resulting in his divine execution and serving as a lasting warning against rebellion.
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.
Miriam, Prophetess and Sister of Moses
Prophetess and sister of Moses who led the Israelites in song after the Red Sea crossing
A prophetess of the Tribe of Levi who served as a prominent leader of Israel alongside her brothers Moses and Aaron during the Exodus and wilderness wanderings.
Uzziel, Son of Kohath
Uncle of Moses and Aaron and founder of the Uzzielite clan of Levites
A prominent Levite of the Kohathite branch and paternal uncle to Moses and Aaron during the Egyptian Sojourn and Exodus.
The Egyptian Taskmaster
Egyptian official whose beating of a Hebrew slave led to Moses' first act of intervention
An Egyptian official whose physical abuse of a Hebrew slave prompted the first recorded act of intervention by Moses.
Amminadab, Prince of Judah in the Exodus
Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ whose daughter married Aaron
A prominent leader of the tribe of Judah during the Egyptian sojourn and the father of the high priestess Elisheba and the tribal chieftain Nahshon.
Asher
Patriarch who founded one of the twelve tribes of Israel and was noted for the fertility of his land
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob, the second born to Zilpah, and the ancestral patriarch of the Tribe of Asher, known for the fertile lands and prosperity promised in his father's blessing.
Assir, Son of Korah
Son of Korah and leader of a Korahite clan within the tribe of Levi
A Levite of the Kohathite clan and one of the sons of Korah who lived during the era of the Egyptian Sojourn and the Exodus.
Benjamin, Son of Jacob
Youngest son of Jacob and the full brother of Joseph whose presence in Egypt led to his family's reconciliation
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin was the beloved patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and a central figure in the narrative of Joseph's rise in Egypt.
The Canaanite Woman (Wife of Simeon)
Mother of Shaul and partner of Simeon who integrated Canaanite lineage into the tribe of Simeon
A woman from the land of Canaan who married Simeon, son of Jacob, and became the mother of Shaul.
Carmi, Son of Reuben
son of Reuben and founder of the Carmite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn
A grandson of the patriarch Jacob and the youngest son of Reuben who became the founding ancestor of the Carmite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn.
Ebiasaph
Levite son of Korah and ancestor of the Temple gatekeepers
A Levite of the clan of Korah during the Egyptian sojourn and Wilderness period, recognized as a founding ancestor of the Korahite gatekeepers.
Eliezer, Son of Moses
son of Moses whose name signifies God's help in delivering his father from Pharaoh
The second son of Moses and Zipporah, whose name commemorates God's deliverance of his father from the sword of Pharaoh.
Elisheba
Wife of Aaron and mother of the priestly line of Israel
The wife of Aaron the High Priest and a daughter of the tribe of Judah, Elisheba provided the genealogical link between the Levitical priesthood and the Davidic royal line.
Elizaphan, Son of Uzziel
Levite leader who removed the bodies of Nadab and Abihu from the Tabernacle
A Levite leader of the Kohathite clan during the Exodus who served as a chief under Moses and performed the solemn duty of removing Nadab and Abihu from the sanctuary.
Elkanah, Son of Korah
Son of Korah and founder of a Levite clan during the Exodus
A Levite during the era of the Exodus and son of Korah who served as a progenitor of the Korahite clans.
Gad, Son of Jacob
Seventh son of Jacob and founder of the warrior tribe of Gad
The seventh son of Jacob and the firstborn of Zilpah, Gad was a patriarch of Israel whose descendants became a warrior tribe known for their courage and inheritance east of the Jordan River.
Hanoch, Son of Reuben
Firstborn son of Reuben and founder of the Hanochite clan
Hanoch was the firstborn son of Reuben and the ancestral founder of the Hanochite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and Wilderness period.
Hebron, Son of Kohath
Levite patriarch and uncle of Moses who founded a clan of Temple administrators
A Levite of the Kohathite clan and the son of Kohath, he founded the Hebronite family that served in administrative and religious roles through the reign of King David.
Hezron, Son of Reuben
Son of Reuben and founder of the Hezronite clan
The third son of Reuben and founder of the Hezronite clan, listed among the descendants of Jacob who migrated to Egypt.
Issachar, Ninth Son of Jacob
Ninth son of Jacob and the progenitor of the Tribe of Issachar
The ninth son of Jacob and the fifth born to Leah, Issachar was a patriarch whose descendants formed one of the prominent twelve tribes of Israel.
Jachin, Son of Simeon
Son of Simeon and founder of the Jachinite clan
Jachin was a son of Simeon and a grandson of the patriarch Jacob, serving as the ancestral head of the Jachinite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus.
Jamin, Son of Simeon
Son of Simeon and progenitor of the Jaminite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn
Jamin was the second son of Simeon and a grandson of the patriarch Jacob, serving as the progenitor of the Jaminite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus.
Jemuel
Firstborn son of Simeon and founder of a Simeonite clan
Jemuel was the firstborn son of Simeon and a grandson of the patriarch Jacob, serving as the head of a Simeonite clan during the migration to Egypt and the subsequent Exodus.
Jochebed
Mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam
A woman of the tribe of Levi who was the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam during the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Levi, Son of Jacob
Patriarch of the priestly tribe and participant in the massacre at Shechem
The third son of Jacob and Leah, a patriarch whose descendants were set apart as the priestly and ministerial class for the nation of Israel.
Libni, Son of Gershon
Patriarch of the Libnite clan of Levites during the Exodus
Libni was the eldest son of Gershon and a grandson of the patriarch Levi, serving as the eponymous founder of the Libnite clan within the Levite priesthood.
Mahli, Son of Merari
Patriarch of the Mahlite clan within the tribe of Levi
Mahli was a prominent Levite patriarch whose descendants formed a major clan responsible for the Tabernacle's structural transport during the Exodus.
Mishael, Son of Uzziel
Levite cousin of Aaron who removed the bodies of Nadab and Abihu from the sanctuary
A Levite during the Exodus who was tasked by Moses to remove the bodies of Nadab and Abihu from the sanctuary after they were struck down by God.
Mushi
Levite patriarch and founder of the Mushite clan who served in the Tabernacle ministries
Mushi was a prominent Levite and the eponymous founder of the Mushite clan during the era of the Egyptian Exodus and wilderness wandering.
Nahshon
Prince of Judah who led his tribe during the Exodus and appears in the genealogy of Jesus
The designated prince of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus and a direct ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.
Naphtali
Patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and sixth son of Jacob
The sixth son of Jacob and second son of Bilhah, whose descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel in the fertile northern Galilee region.
Nepheg, Son of Izhar
Levite son of Izhar mentioned in the genealogies of the Exodus
Nepheg was a Levite of the Kohathite clan and a son of Izhar who lived during the era of the Egyptian bondage and the Exodus.
Nun
Father of Joshua, the successor to Moses
Nun was an Ephraimite who lived during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus, best known as the father of Joshua, the leader who succeeded Moses.
Ohad
Son of Simeon and grandson of Jacob included in the migration to Egypt
Ohad was a son of Simeon and a grandson of the patriarch Jacob, identified as one of the heads of the clans of the Tribe of Simeon during the migration to Egypt.
Pallu
Son of Reuben and founder of the Palluite clan
The second son of Reuben and the founder of the Palluite clan within the tribe of Reuben during the Egyptian sojourn and Exodus.
Phinehas, Son of Eleazar
Priest who stayed a plague by executing an idolatrous couple and received a perpetual covenant of priesthood
Phinehas was a high-ranking priest known for his zeal for the holiness of God, famously halting a plague in Israel through an act of decisive judgment at Peor.
Puah, the Hebrew Midwife
Midwife who defied Pharaoh's order to kill Hebrew infants
One of two Hebrew midwives ordered by Pharaoh to kill newborn Hebrew boys during the Egyptian oppression.
Putiel
Grandfather of the High Priest Phinehas
Putiel was the father-in-law of Eleazar the priest and the maternal grandfather of Phinehas during the period of the Exodus.
Reuben
Firstborn son of Jacob who lost his birthright for defiling his father's bed
Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, the founding patriarch of the Tribe of Reuben, and a complex figure known for both his attempts to save Joseph and his loss of the birthright.
Shaul, Son of the Canaanite Woman
Simeonite patriarch and founder of the Shaulite clan who was the son of a Canaanite woman
Shaul was the son of Simeon and a Canaanite woman, serving as a founding tribal head and the progenitor of the Shaulite clan during the Egyptian sojourn.
Shimei, Son of Gershon
Levite who founded the Shimeite clan and grandson of the patriarch Levi
A prominent Levite and grandson of Levi who established the Shimeite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.
Shiphrah
Midwife who defied Pharaoh's order to kill Hebrew male infants
One of two Hebrew midwives in Egypt who defied Pharaoh's command to kill male infants, demonstrating early civil disobedience rooted in the fear of God.
Simeon, Son of Jacob
Patriarch of Israel known for his role in the massacre at Shechem and being held hostage by Joseph in Egypt
Simeon was the second son of Jacob and Leah, a founding patriarch of Israel known for his volatile temperament and the eventual dispersal of his tribe within Judah.
Sithri
Levite mentioned in the genealogy of Exodus as the son of Uzziel
Sithri was a Levite of the Kohathite clan and a son of Uzziel, born during the Egyptian sojourn and identified in the genealogies of the Exodus.
Zebulun
Tenth son of Jacob and founder of the tribe associated with maritime commerce and the region of Galilee
Zebulun was the tenth son of Jacob and the sixth and final son born to Leah, serving as the eponymous patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Zerah, Son of Simeon
Founder of the Simeonite Zerahite clan who lived during the Egyptian sojourn and wilderness period
Zerah, also known as Zohar, was a son of the patriarch Simeon and the founder of the Zerahite clan within the tribe of Simeon during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus.
Zichri, Levite of the Exodus
Levite son of Izhar and brother of Korah mentioned in the Exodus genealogies
A Levite during the era of the Egyptian sojourn and Exodus, Zichri was the son of Izhar and a brother of the well-known Korah.
Daughter of Pharaoh, Rescuer of Moses
Egyptian princess who rescued the infant Moses from the Nile
An Egyptian princess who discovered the infant Moses in the Nile and took him as her own, altering the course of Israelite history.
Daughter of Putiel
Mother of the High Priest Phinehas and wife of Eleazar
A woman of the tribe of Levi by marriage who was the wife of the priest Eleazar and the mother of the High Priest Phinehas.