Historical Books

People who first appear in Joshua through Esther.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Abagtha, Eunuch of King Ahasuerus who was commanded to bring Queen Vashti before the king

Abagtha

Eunuch of King Ahasuerus who was commanded to bring Queen Vashti before the king

One of the seven eunuchs who served in the court of the Persian King Ahasuerus during the post-exilic period.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abda, father of Adoniram who served as the overseer of forced labor under King Solomon

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abdi, Exile of the Line of Elam, Descendant of Elam listed among those who married foreign wives in the time of Ezra

Abdi, Exile of the Line of Elam

Descendant of Elam listed among those who married foreign wives in the time of Ezra

A descendant of Elam who lived during the Post-Exilic Period and was identified among those who had taken foreign wives following the return to Jerusalem.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abdi, Father of Kish the Levite, Levite father whose son Kish helped King Hezekiah purify the Temple

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abdi, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite ancestor in the genealogy of the temple singer Ethan

Abdi, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite ancestor in the genealogy of the temple singer Ethan

A Levite of the clan of Merari who served as an ancestral link in the genealogy of the temple musician Ethan during the Divided Monarchy.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abdiel, Gadite ancestor whose lineage was recorded in the tribal genealogies of 1 Chronicles

Abdiel

Gadite ancestor whose lineage was recorded in the tribal genealogies of 1 Chronicles

A head of a Gadite family during the Divided Monarchy, noted in the genealogies of the Transjordan tribes.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abdon, Son of Abiel, Firstborn son of Abiel and uncle of King Saul

Abdon, Son of Abiel

Firstborn son of Abiel and uncle of King Saul

The firstborn son of Abiel and Maacah, and a prominent Benjaminite relative of Israel's first king, Saul.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abdon, Son of Hillel, Judge of Israel from Pirathon who had forty sons and thirty grandsons

Abdon, Son of Hillel

Judge of Israel from Pirathon who had forty sons and thirty grandsons

A minor judge of Israel who presided for eight years and was noted for his large family and wealth during the pre-monarchic period.

Period of the Judges
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abdon, Son of Shashak, Benjaminite leader and son of Shashak listed in the genealogies of Jerusalem

Abdon, Son of Shashak

Benjaminite leader and son of Shashak listed in the genealogies of Jerusalem

A Benjaminite leader and son of Shashak listed in the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy period.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abi, Mother of King Hezekiah

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style scene of Abi-albon, figures from the Bible

Abi-albon

Member of King David's elite warriors known as The Thirty

A distinguished member of King David’s elite group of warriors known as 'The Thirty,' recognized for his military prowess during the United Monarchy.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abiah, Wife of Hezron and mother of Ashhur the founder of Tekoa

Abiah

Wife of Hezron and mother of Ashhur the founder of Tekoa

A woman of the tribe of Judah who became the wife of Hezron and mother of Ashhur during the Egyptian sojourn.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abiathar, High priest who escaped the massacre at Nob and supported King David

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abiel, Patriarch of the Tribe of Benjamin and grandfather of King Saul

Abiel

Patriarch of the Tribe of Benjamin and grandfather of King Saul

A prominent Benjamite and the paternal grandfather of Saul, Israel's first king, and Abner, the commander of Saul's army.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abiezer the Anathothite, Member of David's Mighty Men and commander of the ninth army division

Abiezer the Anathothite

Member of David's Mighty Men and commander of the ninth army division

A Benjamite warrior and military commander who served as one of King David’s 'Mighty Men' and led a division of 24,000 men.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abiezer, Son of Gilead, Patriarch of the Abiezrite clan and ancestor of the judge Gideon

Abiezer, Son of Gilead

Patriarch of the Abiezrite clan and ancestor of the judge Gideon

Abiezer was a descendant of Manasseh and the ancestral founder of the Abiezrite clan, notably producing the judge Gideon during the period of the Judges.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abiezer, Son of Hammolecheth, son of Hammolecheth listed in the genealogy of Manasseh

Abiezer, Son of Hammolecheth

son of Hammolecheth listed in the genealogy of Manasseh

Abiezer was a descendant of Manasseh born during the Divided Monarchy, recorded in the genealogical records of the chronicler as a son of Hammolecheth.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abigail, Sister of David, Sister of King David and mother of the general Amasa

Abigail, Sister of David

Sister of King David and mother of the general Amasa

Abigail was a daughter of Nahash or Jesse, a sister to King David, and the mother of Amasa, the commander of Absalom's rebel army.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abigail, Wife of David, Wise and beautiful wife of David who prevented him from slaughtering Nabal's household

Abigail, Wife of David

Wise and beautiful wife of David who prevented him from slaughtering Nabal's household

An intelligent and beautiful woman from Carmel who averted a massacre through diplomacy and later became one of King David’s primary wives.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abihail, Father of Esther, father of Queen Esther who died leaving her in Mordecai's care

Abihail, Father of Esther

father of Queen Esther who died leaving her in Mordecai's care

Abihail was a Benjamite of the Persian exile and the biological father of Hadassah, who became Queen Esther.

Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abihail, Gadite of the Divided Monarchy, Gadite patriarch and son of Huri who fathered seven sons listed in the chronicles of Israel

Abihail, Gadite of the Divided Monarchy

Gadite patriarch and son of Huri who fathered seven sons listed in the chronicles of Israel

A prominent descendant of Gad and the son of Huri, listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles as a father of seven notable sons.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abihail, Mother of Mahalath, Mother of Mahalath and niece of King David who married Jerimoth

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abihail, Wife of Abishur, Wife of Abishur and mother of Ahban and Molid in the genealogy of Judah

Abihail, Wife of Abishur

Wife of Abishur and mother of Ahban and Molid in the genealogy of Judah

Abihail was a woman of the tribe of Judah who married Abishur and became the mother of Ahban and Molid during the period of the Divided Monarchy.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abihud, grandson of Benjamin and member of the Tribe of Benjamin

Abihud

grandson of Benjamin and member of the Tribe of Benjamin

A son of Bela and grandson of the patriarch Benjamin, recorded within the genealogical records of the Tribe of Benjamin.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abijah, King of Judah, King of Judah who defeated Jeroboam I and defended the Davidic covenant

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abijah, Priest of the Divided Monarchy, Priest who headed the eighth division of the twenty-four priestly courses established for Temple service

Abijah, Priest of the Divided Monarchy

Priest who headed the eighth division of the twenty-four priestly courses established for Temple service

A descendant of Aaron through Eleazar whose priestly course served as a foundational division for Temple service from the era of David through the first century AD.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abijah, Priest of the Restoration, Priest who signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah following the return from Babylon

Abijah, Priest of the Restoration

Priest who signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah following the return from Babylon

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant to observe God's law under Nehemiah.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abijah, Son of Becher, Grandson of Benjamin and one of the nine sons of Becher listed in the tribal genealogies

Abijah, Son of Becher

Grandson of Benjamin and one of the nine sons of Becher listed in the tribal genealogies

A grandson of the patriarch Benjamin and son of Becher, recognized in the biblical genealogies as a head of a family within the tribe of Benjamin during the era of the Egyptian sojourn.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abijah, Son of Jeroboam, Son of Jeroboam whose death was prophesied by Ahijah as a judgment on his father's house

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abijah, Son of Samuel, Son of Samuel whose corruption led Israel to demand a king

Abijah, Son of Samuel

Son of Samuel whose corruption led Israel to demand a king

Abijah was the second son of the prophet Samuel and served as a judge in Beersheba during the final years of the United Monarchy's transition.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abimelech, Son of Gideon, Son of Gideon who murdered his seventy brothers to become king

Abimelech, Son of Gideon

Son of Gideon who murdered his seventy brothers to become king

A son of Gideon who usurped power as a king in Shechem after murdering his brothers, only to die in battle when a woman dropped a millstone on his head.

Period of the Judges
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abinadab, Custodian of the Ark, Custodian who housed the Ark of the Covenant in his home for twenty years

Abinadab, Custodian of the Ark

Custodian who housed the Ark of the Covenant in his home for twenty years

A resident of Kiriath-jearim whose household served as the sanctuary for the Ark of the Covenant for twenty years following its return from the Philistines.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abinadab, Father of Ben-abinadab, Father of one of King Solomon's twelve deputies

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abinadab, Son of Jesse, second son of Jesse who was passed over for kingship in favor of David

Abinadab, Son of Jesse

second son of Jesse who was passed over for kingship in favor of David

The second-born son of Jesse and elder brother of King David who served in the army of King Saul during the Philistine wars.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abinadab, Son of King Saul, Son of King Saul who died at the Battle of Mount Gilboa

Abinadab, Son of King Saul

Son of King Saul who died at the Battle of Mount Gilboa

A prince of the tribe of Benjamin and son of King Saul who died alongside his father and brothers during the Battle of Mount Gilboa.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abinoam, Father of the Israelite commander Barak

Abinoam

Father of the Israelite commander Barak

Abinoam was a man from Kedesh in Naphtali and the father of the Israelite military leader Barak during the era of the Judges.

Period of the Judges
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abiram, Son of Hiel, Firstborn son of Hiel who died during the rebuilding of Jericho

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abishag, Young woman who cared for King David in his old age

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abishai, Military commander and nephew of David who served as chief of the Three and killed three hundred men in one battle

Abishai

Military commander and nephew of David who served as chief of the Three and killed three hundred men in one battle

A high-ranking military commander and nephew of King David, known for his fierce loyalty, battlefield prowess, and leadership during the United Monarchy.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abishua, Son of Bela, Son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin recorded in the tribal genealogies

Abishua, Son of Bela

Son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin recorded in the tribal genealogies

Abishua was a descendant of Benjamin and a son of Bela, recorded in the genealogical registers of the tribe of Benjamin.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abishua, Son of Phinehas, Levite priest in the line of Aaron and ancestor of Ezra the Scribe

Abishua, Son of Phinehas

Levite priest in the line of Aaron and ancestor of Ezra the Scribe

Abishua was a high-ranking Levite priest and the son of Phinehas, serving as a critical link in the high priestly line during the post-Exodus era.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abishur, Patriarch of the Jerahmeelite line in Judah

Abishur

Patriarch of the Jerahmeelite line in Judah

A member of the tribe of Judah who was the son of Shammai and the husband of Abihail, known primarily for his inclusion in the post-exilic genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy period.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abital, Wife of King David and mother of Shephatiah

Abital

Wife of King David and mother of Shephatiah

Abital was one of King David's wives during his reign in Hebron and the mother of his fifth son, Shephatiah.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abitub, Benjamite son of Shaharaim and Hushim mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

Abitub

Benjamite son of Shaharaim and Hushim mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

A member of the tribe of Benjamin and the son of Shaharaim and Hushim, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abner, Commander of Saul's army who eventually sought to unite Israel under David

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Absalom

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Achan, Patriarch whose theft of Jericho's spoils led to Israel's defeat at Ai

Achan

Patriarch whose theft of Jericho's spoils led to Israel's defeat at Ai

A member of the Tribe of Judah whose violation of the ban on spoils at Jericho brought divine judgment and military defeat upon the nation of Israel.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Achbor, Official of King Josiah, Official sent by King Josiah to consult the prophetess Huldah

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Achish, King of Gath who protected David from Saul and gave him the city of Ziklag

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Achsah, Daughter of Caleb, Daughter of Caleb who requested and received springs of water from her father

Achsah, Daughter of Caleb

Daughter of Caleb who requested and received springs of water from her father

Achsah was the daughter of the prominent leader Caleb and the wife of Othniel, the first Judge of Israel.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Achsah, Daughter of Caleb ben Hezron, Daughter of Caleb ben Hezron listed in the genealogies of Judah

Achsah, Daughter of Caleb ben Hezron

Daughter of Caleb ben Hezron listed in the genealogies of Judah

A daughter of Caleb, son of Hezron, belonging to the tribe of Judah during the period of the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adaiah, Contemporary of Nathan and Shelemiah, Jewish returnee from Babylon listed among those who married foreign wives in the time of Ezra

Adaiah, Contemporary of Nathan and Shelemiah

Jewish returnee from Babylon listed among those who married foreign wives in the time of Ezra

A returnee from the Babylonian exile during the time of Ezra who was among those documented as having married a foreign woman.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adaiah, Descendant of Bani, descendant of Bani who married a foreign woman during the time of Ezra

Adaiah, Descendant of Bani

descendant of Bani who married a foreign woman during the time of Ezra

Adaiah, a descendant of Bani, was a returnee from the Babylonian exile who is listed in the Book of Ezra as one who had married a foreign woman.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adaiah, Father of Maaseiah, father of the military commander Maaseiah who helped restore King Joash

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adaiah, Grandfather of Josiah, Maternal grandfather of King Josiah of Judah

Adaiah, Grandfather of Josiah

Maternal grandfather of King Josiah of Judah

A man from Bozkath whose daughter, Jedidah, became the queen mother of Judah during the reign of King Josiah.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adaiah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return, Priest who oversaw the work of the temple after the return from the Babylonian Exile

Adaiah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who oversaw the work of the temple after the return from the Babylonian Exile

A prominent Levite and priest who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile to oversee temple operations.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adaiah, son of Joiarib, Judean leader of the Shelanite clan who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile

Adaiah, son of Joiarib

Judean leader of the Shelanite clan who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile

A Judean descendant of Shelah who lived in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile during the rebuilding era of Nehemiah.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adaiah, Son of Shimei, Benjamite descendant of Shimei listed in the tribal genealogies of 1 Chronicles

Adaiah, Son of Shimei

Benjamite descendant of Shimei listed in the tribal genealogies of 1 Chronicles

A Benjamite descendant of Shimei listed among the heads of households and valiant men in the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adalia, Son of Haman who was killed and hanged during the Jewish defense in Shushan

Adalia

Son of Haman who was killed and hanged during the Jewish defense in Shushan

Adalia was one of the ten sons of Haman the Agagite, executed by the Jews during the events of Purim in Shushan.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Addar, Son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin listed in the tribal genealogies

Addar

Son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin listed in the tribal genealogies

A son of Bela and a grandson of the patriarch Benjamin, identified as a tribal leader within the Benjamite genealogy.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adiel, Father of Azmaveth, father of Azmaveth, the official in charge of King David's royal storehouses

Adiel, Father of Azmaveth

father of Azmaveth, the official in charge of King David's royal storehouses

Adiel was the father of Azmaveth, the high-ranking official overseeing King David's royal storehouses during the Divided Monarchy period.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adiel, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period, Priest of the Immer family whose descendants served in the post-exilic Jerusalem temple

Adiel, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period

Priest of the Immer family whose descendants served in the post-exilic Jerusalem temple

A priest of the tribe of Levi and descendant of Immer whose family served in Jerusalem following the return from Babylonian exile.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adiel, Simeonite of the Divided Monarchy, Simeonite leader listed in the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy period

Adiel, Simeonite of the Divided Monarchy

Simeonite leader listed in the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy period

A prominent prince or leader within the tribe of Simeon during the Divided Monarchy who is recorded in the genealogical records of the Chronicler.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adin, Covenant Signatory of the Post-Exilic Period, Leader who sealed the covenant of faithfulness under Nehemiah

Adin, Covenant Signatory of the Post-Exilic Period

Leader who sealed the covenant of faithfulness under Nehemiah

Adin was a Jewish leader or household head who signed the formal covenant of faithfulness to God following the return from Babylonian captivity.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adin, Progenitor of an Exilic Clan, Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian Exile

Adin, Progenitor of an Exilic Clan

Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian Exile

An ancestral figure whose numerous descendants returned from the Babylonian Captivity to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Ezra.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adina, Reubenite chief who led thirty men as one of David's mighty warriors

Adina

Reubenite chief who led thirty men as one of David's mighty warriors

A Reubenite chief and one of King David's elite warriors, known for leading a contingent of thirty men within the king's military hierarchy.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adino, Warrior who killed eight hundred men at one time with a spear

Adino

Warrior who killed eight hundred men at one time with a spear

A member of the elite 'Three' among King David’s mighty men, renowned for killing eight hundred men in a single encounter.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adlai, Father of Shaphat, the overseer of King David's valley herds

Adlai

Father of Shaphat, the overseer of King David's valley herds

The father of Shaphat, an official overseen by King David who managed royal herds in the valleys.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Admatha, Prince of Persia who was one of the seven high-ranking advisors to King Ahasuerus

Admatha

Prince of Persia who was one of the seven high-ranking advisors to King Ahasuerus

One of the seven elite princes and advisors to King Ahasuerus of Persia during the exile and return period.

Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adna, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period, Priest who served as the head of the house of Harim during the time of Joiakim

Adna, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period

Priest who served as the head of the house of Harim during the time of Joiakim

Adna was a priest of the house of Harim who served during the generation of the high priest Joiakim following the return from Babylon.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adna, Son of Pahath-moab, Israelite descendant of Pahath-moab who put away his foreign wife in Ezra's reforms

Adna, Son of Pahath-moab

Israelite descendant of Pahath-moab who put away his foreign wife in Ezra's reforms

Adna was a returnee from the Babylonian Exile who is recorded in the Book of Ezra as having married a foreign woman and later agreeing to put her away.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adnah, Captain of Manasseh, Manassite chief who defected to David at Ziklag

Adnah, Captain of Manasseh

Manassite chief who defected to David at Ziklag

A military commander from the tribe of Manasseh who defected from King Saul to join David at Ziklag during the Divided Monarchy era.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adnah, Commander of Judah, Military commander who led 300,000 men under King Jehoshaphat

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adoni-bezek, Canaanite king who acknowledged divine justice after being mutilated

Adoni-bezek

Canaanite king who acknowledged divine justice after being mutilated

A Canaanite king defeated by the tribes of Judah and Simeon who acknowledged divine justice after being mutilated in the same manner he had treated seventy other kings.

Period of the Judges
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adoni-zedek, King of Jerusalem who led the five-king Amorite coalition against Joshua

Adoni-zedek

King of Jerusalem who led the five-king Amorite coalition against Joshua

The Canaanite king of Jerusalem who formed a military coalition to oppose Joshua and the Israelites during the conquest of Canaan.

Period of the Judges
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adonijah, Chief of the People, Leader of the people who signed Nehemiah’s covenant of reform

Adonijah, Chief of the People

Leader of the people who signed Nehemiah’s covenant of reform

A Jewish leader who signed the sacred covenant with Nehemiah to observe the Law of Moses following the return from Babylonian exile.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adonijah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law in the cities of Judah

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adonijah, Son of David, Prince who attempted to usurp the throne of King David before Solomon's coronation

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adonikam, Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian Exile

Adonikam

Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian Exile

The patriarch of a prominent family that returned from the Babylonian Exile to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel and later Ezra.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adoram, Official in charge of forced labor who was stoned to death during the secession of the northern tribes

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adrammelech, Deity of the Sepharvites, Deity of the Sepharvites to whom children were sacrificed by fire

Adrammelech, Deity of the Sepharvites

Deity of the Sepharvites to whom children were sacrificed by fire

A Mesopotamian deity worshiped by the Sepharvites through child sacrifice following their resettlement in Samaria by the Assyrian Empire.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adrammelech, Son of Sennacherib, Prince who assassinated his father King Sennacherib

Adrammelech, Son of Sennacherib

Prince who assassinated his father King Sennacherib

An Assyrian prince of the Divided Monarchy period who, along with his brother Sharezer, assassinated their father, King Sennacherib, while he was worshiping in a temple.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adriel, Son-in-law of King Saul whose five sons were executed to atone for Saul's crimes

Adriel

Son-in-law of King Saul whose five sons were executed to atone for Saul's crimes. Called a Meholathite, a designation of origin rather than a people group

Adriel of Meholah was the husband of Merab, King Saul’s eldest daughter, and the father of five sons whose lives ended in a political execution during the reign of King David.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Agag, King of the Amalekites, King of the Amalekites whose life was spared by Saul but ended by the prophet Samuel

Agag, King of the Amalekites

King of the Amalekites whose life was spared by Saul but ended by the prophet Samuel

The Amalekite king captured by Saul and executed by Samuel, whose lineage is later linked to Haman in the Book of Esther.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Agee, Father of Shammah the Hararite who was one of David's three mighty men

Agee

Father of Shammah the Hararite who was one of David's three mighty men

Agee was a Hararite and the father of Shammah, one of King David's elite warriors known as 'The Three' mighty men.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahab, King of Israel

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Aharhel, Judean clan leader and son of Harum recorded in the genealogies of Judah

Aharhel

Judean clan leader and son of Harum recorded in the genealogies of Judah

Aharhel was a descendant of the tribe of Judah, recognized in the biblical genealogies as a son of Harum and the head of various Judean clans during the Divided Monarchy period.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahasbai, Father of Eliphelet the Maacathite

Ahasbai

Father of Eliphelet the Maacathite

Ahasbai was a Maacathite man and the father of Eliphelet, one of King David’s elite warriors known as the Mighty Men.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahasuerus, King of Persia who married Esther and authorized the defense of the Jews against Haman's plot

Ahasuerus

King of Persia who married Esther and authorized the defense of the Jews against Haman's plot

The powerful Persian king of the post-exilic period who deposed Queen Vashti and eventually chose Esther to be his queen, unknowingly saving the Jewish people from genocide.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahaz, Descendant of Saul, Benjamite descendant of King Saul and Jonathan who preserved the royal family line

Ahaz, Descendant of Saul

Benjamite descendant of King Saul and Jonathan who preserved the royal family line

A Benjamite descendant of King Saul and Jonathan, mentioned in the genealogical records of the United Monarchy as a son of Micah and father of Jehoaddah.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahaz, King of Judah, King of Judah who practiced child sacrifice and replaced the Temple altar with a pagan design

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahaziah, King of Judah, King of Judah who was killed by Jehu during the purge of the house of Ahab

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahaziah, Son of Ahab, King of Israel who died after falling through a lattice and seeking counsel from Baal-Zebub

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahban, Son of Abishur and Abihail recorded in the genealogies of Judah

Ahban

Son of Abishur and Abihail recorded in the genealogies of Judah

Ahban was a member of the Tribe of Judah and the son of Abishur and Abihail during the Divided Monarchy period.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Aher, Father of the Hushites in the tribe of Benjamin

Aher

Father of the Hushites in the tribe of Benjamin

A descendant of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles during the Divided Monarchy period.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahi, Head of a Gadite Family, Gadite leader and son of Abdiel who served as head of his family

Ahi, Head of a Gadite Family

Gadite leader and son of Abdiel who served as head of his family

Ahi was a tribal leader of the Gadites during the period of the Divided Monarchy, noted in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahi, Son of Shemer, Son of Shemer listed in the genealogies of the Tribe of Asher

Ahi, Son of Shemer

Son of Shemer listed in the genealogies of the Tribe of Asher

Ahi was a descendant of Asher and a member of the Tribe of Asher during the Divided Monarchy, recorded in the genealogical registers of the Chronicler.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahiah, Leader who signed the covenant under Nehemiah

Ahiah

Leader who signed the covenant under Nehemiah

A Jewish leader who signed the covenant of Nehemiah during the post-exilic restoration in Jerusalem.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style scene of Ahiam, figures from the Bible

Ahiam

Member of King David's elite 'Mighty Men'. Called a Hararite, a designation of origin rather than a people group

Ahiam was a member of King David’s 'Thirty,' an elite group of warriors celebrated for their exceptional military service and loyalty during the United Monarchy.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahian, Son of Shemida in the tribe of Manasseh

Ahian

Son of Shemida in the tribe of Manasseh

Ahian was a descendant of the tribe of Manasseh, listed as a son of Shemida in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahiezer, Benjamite Warrior of the Divided Monarchy, Chief of the ambidextrous Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag

Ahiezer, Benjamite Warrior of the Divided Monarchy

Chief of the ambidextrous Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag

Ahiezer was a Benjamite leader and one of the ambidextrous warriors who joined David at Ziklag during the Divided Monarchy era.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahihud, Son of Gera, Benjamite descendant of Ehud mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

Ahihud, Son of Gera

Benjamite descendant of Ehud mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

Ahihud was a member of the tribe of Benjamin and a descendant of the patriarch Ehud, listed within the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahijah the Pelonite, Member of King David's elite 'Mighty Men' listed in the Chronicles

Ahijah the Pelonite

Member of King David's elite 'Mighty Men' listed in the Chronicles. Called a Pelonite, a designation of origin rather than a people group

A member of King David’s elite warriors, known as 'The Thirty,' during the transition into the Divided Monarchy period.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahijah the Shilonite, Prophet who tore his cloak into twelve pieces to symbolize the division of Israel

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahijah, Father of King Baasha, Patriarch whose son Baasha established the second dynasty of the northern Kingdom of Israel

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahijah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite treasurer who managed the dedicated offerings and temple funds in the Divided Monarchy

Ahijah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite treasurer who managed the dedicated offerings and temple funds in the Divided Monarchy

A Levite during the Divided Monarchy period who was entrusted with the management of the temple treasuries and dedicated offerings in the house of God.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahijah, Secretary of King Solomon, Secretary to King Solomon who served alongside his brother Elihoreph

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahijah, Son of Ehud, Benjamite descendant of Ehud who was carried into exile to Manahath

Ahijah, Son of Ehud

Benjamite descendant of Ehud who was carried into exile to Manahath

Ahijah was a member of the tribe of Benjamin and a descendant of Ehud, listed among those who were carried into exile.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahijah, Son of Jerahmeel, Son of Jerahmeel mentioned in the genealogies of Judah

Ahijah, Son of Jerahmeel

Son of Jerahmeel mentioned in the genealogies of Judah

A descendant of the tribe of Judah and the house of Hezron during the era of the United Monarchy.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahikam, Official who protected the prophet Jeremiah from execution

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahilud, Father of Jehoshaphat the recorder and Baana the governor

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahimaaz, Father of Ahinoam, father of Ahinoam and father-in-law of King Saul

Ahimaaz, Father of Ahinoam

father of Ahinoam and father-in-law of King Saul

Ahimaaz was a man of the United Monarchy period whose daughter, Ahinoam, became the wife of Saul, the first king of Israel.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahimaaz, Son of Zadok the Priest, Priestly messenger who outran a Cushite to bring news to King David

Ahimaaz, Son of Zadok the Priest

Priestly messenger who outran a Cushite to bring news to King David

A Levite priest and loyalist to King David known for his exceptional speed as a runner and his role as a tactical messenger during the rebellion of Absalom.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahimaaz, Son-in-Law of Solomon, Governor of Naphtali and son-in-law of King Solomon

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahiman, Levite Gatekeeper, Levite gatekeeper who helped reorganize Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile

Ahiman, Levite Gatekeeper

Levite gatekeeper who helped reorganize Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile

Ahiman was a Levite gatekeeper who served in the administrative and cultic reorganization of Jerusalem following the Babylonian Exile.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahimelech the Hittite, Hittite soldier who served as a companion to David during his exile

Ahimelech the Hittite

Hittite soldier who served as a companion to David during his exile

Ahimelech the Hittite was a soldier and companion of David during his period of exile from King Saul, mentioned as a potential volunteer for a dangerous scouting mission.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahimelech, High Priest of Nob, High Priest who was executed by Saul for assisting David at Nob

Ahimelech, High Priest of Nob

High Priest who was executed by Saul for assisting David at Nob

The High Priest at Nob who unknowingly assisted David during his flight from King Saul, resulting in the tragic execution of his priestly household.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahimelech, Son of Abiathar, Priest who assisted King David in organizing the divisions of the sanctuary service

Ahimelech, Son of Abiathar

Priest who assisted King David in organizing the divisions of the sanctuary service

A high-ranking priest during the reign of King David and a member of the line of Ithamar who assisted in the organization of the sanctuary service.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahimoth, Levite of the Kohathite clan who lived during the Divided Monarchy

Ahimoth

Levite of the Kohathite clan who lived during the Divided Monarchy

Ahimoth was a Levite of the Kohathite clan who served in the priestly lineage during the Divided Monarchy period.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahinadab, District governor in Mahanaim under King Solomon

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.

United Monarchy
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