People of Ezekiel
Every person who appears in the book of Ezekiel, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
24 profiles tagged People of Ezekiel.
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Hophra
Pharaoh who failed to defend Jerusalem against Babylon
Pharaoh Hophra was the Egyptian king during the fall of Jerusalem, known for his failed military intervention against Babylon and his arrogant claim to the Nile.
Oholibah
Symbolic figure representing Jerusalem's infidelity in the book of Ezekiel
A symbolic figure representing the city of Jerusalem and its spiritual infidelity during the Exilic Period.
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.
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.
Oholah
Symbolic representation of Samaria in Ezekiel's prophecy
A symbolic woman representing the city of Samaria and the Northern Kingdom of Israel in a prophetic allegory regarding spiritual unfaithfulness.
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.
Daniel, Prophet of the Exile
Prophet who survived the lions' den and interpreted the handwriting on the wall
A Judean exile who rose to high office in Babylon and Persia, known for his uncompromising faith, wisdom, and prophetic visions concerning the rise and fall of world empires.
Benaiah, Father of Pelatiah
Father of Pelatiah, a leader of Jerusalem whose death was witnessed by Ezekiel in a vision
A man living during the Babylonian exile whose son, Pelatiah, was a leader of the people in Jerusalem and the subject of a specific judgment vision by Ezekiel.
Ezekiel
Prophet who served as a sign to Israel during the Babylonian Exile
A priest and prophet of the Exilic Period who served as a sign to the house of Israel while in the land of the Chaldeans.
Job
Patriarch who remained faithful to God despite losing his wealth, children, and health
A patriarch from the land of Uz renowned for his blameless character, immense suffering, and unwavering perseverance in his relationship with God.
Lud
Son of Shem and ancestor of the Lydian people
Lud was the fourth son of Shem and a grandson of Noah, traditionally identified as the eponymous ancestor of the Lydian people.
Pelatiah son of Benaiah
Leader of Jerusalem whose sudden death occurred during Ezekiel's prophecy
A leader in Jerusalem during the Babylonian exile whose sudden death served as a divine sign of judgment through the prophet Ezekiel.
Noah, the Antediluvian Patriarch
Patriarch and ark builder who survived the Great Flood and established the rainbow covenant
A righteous patriarch who built an ark to preserve humanity and animals from a divine global flood, becoming the second father of the human race.
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.
Azzur, Father of Jaazaniah
father of Jaazaniah who was a corrupt leader in Jerusalem during Ezekiel's vision
Azzur was a man of the Exilic Period and the father of Jaazaniah, a corrupt leader in Jerusalem observed by the prophet Ezekiel in a vision.
Buzi
father of the prophet Ezekiel
Buzi was a priest in the line of Aaron and the father of the major prophet Ezekiel during the Babylonian Exile.
Gomer, Son of Japheth
Eldest son of Japheth and progenitor of northern nations in the Table of Nations
Gomer was the eldest son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, recognized as the progenitor of several northern nations in the Table of Nations.
Jaazaniah, Son of Azzur
Leader in Jerusalem who gave wicked counsel during Ezekiel's vision
Jaazaniah, son of Azzur, was a leader in Jerusalem identified by the prophet Ezekiel as one of the men plotting evil and giving wicked counsel during the final years before the city's fall.
Jaazaniah, Son of Shaphan
Elder of Israel seen by Ezekiel in a vision of Temple idolatry
Jaazaniah, son of Shaphan, was one of the seventy elders of Israel seen by the prophet Ezekiel in a vision, participating in clandestine idolatrous worship within the Jerusalem temple complex.
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.
Kedar
Patriarch of a major Arabian nomadic tribe known for their black tents and skilled archers
Kedar was the second son of Ishmael and a foundational patriarch of a major nomadic tribal confederation in the Arabian desert.
Shaphan, Father of Jaazaniah
father of Jaazaniah who was one of the seventy elders in Ezekiel's vision
The father of Jaazaniah, one of the seventy elders of Israel seen by the prophet Ezekiel committing idolatry in a vision of the temple.
Sheba, Grandson of Cush
Patriarch of the Sabean people and son of Raamah within the Hamitic line
A patriarch and descendant of Ham who founded a wealthy merchant nation known for trade and stature in the ancient Near East.
Ezekiel's Wife
Wife of the prophet Ezekiel whose death was a sign to Israel
The wife of the prophet Ezekiel whose sudden death served as a silent, prophetic sign to the exiles of Judah regarding the destruction of Jerusalem.