People of Jeremiah
Every person who appears in the book of Jeremiah, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
121 profiles tagged People of Jeremiah.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Gedaliah, Governor of Judah
Governor of Judah appointed by Babylon who was assassinated at Mizpah
A high-ranking Judean official appointed by King Nebuchadnezzar to serve as governor over the remnant of Judah following the fall of Jerusalem.
Baruch, Scribe of Jeremiah
Scribe of the prophet Jeremiah who transcribed and publicly read the prophetic scrolls
A faithful scribe and assistant to the prophet Jeremiah during the final decades of the Kingdom of Judah and the Babylonian conquest.
Ishmael son of Nethaniah
Royal descendant who assassinated Gedaliah and massacred pilgrims at Mizpah
A member of the Davidic royal family who assassinated Gedaliah, the Babylonian-appointed governor of Judah, following the fall of Jerusalem.
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.
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.
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.
Johanan son of Kareah
Military commander who rescued the captives of Ishmael but later led the Judean remnant into Egypt against the command of God
A military commander of Judah who attempted to protect the remnant of Jerusalem after the Babylonian conquest but eventually led the survivors to Egypt against prophetic counsel.
Nethaniah, Father of Ishmael
Royal descendant whose son Ishmael assassinated Governor Gedaliah
A member of the royal house of Judah and the father of Ishmael, who assassinated the Babylonian-appointed governor Gedaliah after the fall of Jerusalem.
Kareah
Father of Johanan and Jonathan who were military commanders of the Judean remnant
A Judean figure whose sons served as high-ranking military commanders during the chaotic period following the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians.
Nebuzaradan
Babylonian commander who oversaw the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple
The captain of the Babylonian guard under King Nebuchadnezzar who directed the destruction of Jerusalem and managed the deportation of the Jewish people.
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.
Neriah
father of Baruch the scribe and Seraiah the quartermaster
A prominent Judean man of the late Divided Monarchy known as the father of Baruch the scribe and Seraiah the quartermaster.
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.
Rechab, Patriarch of the Rechabites
Patriarch whose descendants practiced strict asceticism and remained faithful to God
Rechab was a Kenite leader whose descendants, the Rechabites, became a symbol of unwavering obedience to God and ancestral tradition throughout the Divided Monarchy.
Hananiah, Prophet of Gibeon
Prophet who falsely predicted the end of the Babylonian exile and died for his lie
A false prophet who opposed Jeremiah during the reign of Zedekiah by predicting a swift end to the Babylonian exile.
Jonadab, Son of Rechab
Patriarch of the Rechabites who prohibited wine and commanded a nomadic lifestyle to ensure faithfulness to Yahweh
A fervent devotee of Yahweh and patriarch of the Rechabites who supported King Jehu’s purge of Baal worship and established a lasting ascetic lifestyle for his descendants.
Ebed-melech
Cushite official who rescued the prophet Jeremiah from a muddy cistern
A Cushite official in the palace of King Zedekiah who rescued the prophet Jeremiah from a muddy cistern and received a divine promise of survival.
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.
Zephaniah, Priest of the Divided Monarchy
Priest of the second rank who served as King Zedekiah's messenger to Jeremiah and was later executed by the Babylonians
A high-ranking priest of the second order who served as a royal intermediary to the prophet Jeremiah during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah.
Gemariah, Son of Shaphan
Official who pleaded with King Jehoiakim not to burn Jeremiah's scroll
A Judean official and son of the scribe Shaphan who pleaded with King Jehoiakim not to destroy Jeremiah’s prophetic scroll.
Hanamel
Cousin of Jeremiah who sold him a field in Anathoth during the Babylonian siege
The cousin of the prophet Jeremiah who sold him a field in Anathoth as a symbolic act of faith during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.
Pashhur, Son of Immer
Priest who beat the prophet Jeremiah and put him in the stocks
A high-ranking priest and chief official in the Temple who persecuted the prophet Jeremiah and received a divine curse of exile.
Elishama, Scribe of the Divided Monarchy
Royal scribe whose palace chamber was used to store Jeremiah's prophetic scroll
Elishama was a high-ranking royal official and scribe serving in the court of King Jehoiakim during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah.
Elnathan, son of Achbor
Official of King Jehoiakim who captured the prophet Uriah and later pleaded for the preservation of Jeremiah's scroll
An official in the court of King Jehoiakim who participated in the pursuit of the prophet Uriah and later pleaded with the king not to burn Jeremiah's scroll.
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.
Jehudi
Court official who read Jeremiah's scroll to King Jehoiakim
An official in the court of King Jehoiakim of Judah who served as an intermediary between the Judean officials, Baruch the scribe, and the king during the reading of Jeremiah's prophecies.
Jezaniah
Military commander who consulted Jeremiah but later rejected his prophecy to stay in Judah
A military commander in Judah during the Babylonian occupation who initially sought the counsel of the prophet Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem.
Jonathan the Scribe
Scribe whose house was converted into a prison for the prophet Jeremiah
A government official in Jerusalem during the reign of King Zedekiah who converted his private residence into a dungeon for the prophet Jeremiah.
Maaseiah, Father of Zephaniah
Father of Zephaniah the priest during the reign of King Zedekiah
A man of the Divided Monarchy whose son, Zephaniah the priest, served as a prominent diplomatic and religious official during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah.
Malchiah
Royal official and son of the king whose cistern was used to imprison the prophet Jeremiah
A member of the Judean royal house during the reign of King Zedekiah, best known for owning the muddy cistern into which the prophet Jeremiah was cast.
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.
Shemaiah the Nehelamite
Prophet who opposed Jeremiah by writing letters from Babylon. Called a Nehelamite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
A false prophet among the Judean exiles in Babylon who opposed Jeremiah and was condemned by God for preaching rebellion.
Uriah, son of Shemaiah
Prophet who was extradited from Egypt and executed by King Jehoiakim
A prophet from Kiriath-jearim who was martyred by King Jehoiakim for prophesying the destruction of Jerusalem and Judah during the Divided Monarchy.
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.
Ahab, son of Kolaiah
False prophet in Babylon who was executed by fire
A false prophet among the Babylonian exiles who was executed by King Nebuchadnezzar for prophesying lies and committing adultery.
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.
Delaiah, Official of King Jehoiakim
official who pleaded with King Jehoiakim not to burn Jeremiah's scroll
A high-ranking official in the court of King Jehoiakim who pleaded with the king not to burn the prophetic scroll of Jeremiah.
Hammelech
Royal father of Jerahmeel and Malchijah during the time of Jeremiah
A royal figure during the Divided Monarchy whose sons were involved in the persecution of the prophet Jeremiah.
Hoshaiah, Father of Jezaniah
father of the military commanders who defied Jeremiah's warning not to go to Egypt
A father of military and political leaders during the final days of the Kingdom of Judah under the Babylonian occupation.
Irijah
Captain of the guard who arrested Jeremiah at the Gate of Benjamin
The captain of the guard at the Gate of Benjamin who arrested the prophet Jeremiah on charges of desertion during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.
Jehucal
Royal official under King Zedekiah who opposed the prophet Jeremiah
Jehucal was a royal official and son of Shelemiah who served under King Zedekiah during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah.
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.
Mahseiah
Grandfather of Baruch the scribe and Seraiah the quartermaster
An ancestor of two prominent brothers during the reign of King Zedekiah, serving as the grandfather of Baruch the scribe and Seraiah the quartermaster.
Micaiah, Son of Gemariah
official who reported the reading of Jeremiah's scroll to the royal court
A Judean noble who witnessed the public reading of Jeremiah’s prophecies and alerted the royal officials during the reign of King Jehoiakim.
Nergal-sar-ezer the Rabmag
Babylonian official present at the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC
A high-ranking Babylonian military official who held the title of Rabmag during the final siege and fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
Pashhur, Son of Malchijah
Official under King Zedekiah who petitioned for Jeremiah's execution
A prominent official under King Zedekiah who served as a royal messenger and later advocated for the execution of the prophet Jeremiah.
Rab-mag
Babylonian official who sat in the Middle Gate during the fall of Jerusalem
A high-ranking Babylonian military and administrative official present during the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
Rab-saris of the Babylonian Conquest
Babylonian official who occupied the Middle Gate of Jerusalem during its fall
A high-ranking official and military commander under King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon who participated in the final siege and capture of Jerusalem.
Seraiah, Quartermaster of Judah
Quartermaster of King Zedekiah who cast Jeremiah's scroll into the Euphrates River
Seraiah was a high-ranking official under King Zedekiah who served as a royal quartermaster and acted as a messenger for the prophet Jeremiah during the Babylonian exile.
Shelemiah, Father of Jehucal
father of the royal official Jehucal who served King Zedekiah
A man of the Divided Monarchy whose son served as a royal official under King Zedekiah during the final days of Jerusalem.
Zedekiah son of Maaseiah
False prophet who was roasted in the fire by King Nebuchadnezzar
A false prophet during the Divided Monarchy who was executed by Nebuchadnezzar for prophesying lies to the Jewish exiles in Babylon.
Abdeel
father of Shelemiah who was ordered to arrest the prophet Jeremiah
The father of Shelemiah and a man of high standing in the court of King Jehoiakim of Judah during the late 7th century BC.
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.
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.
Azriel, Father of Seraiah
Father of Seraiah, an officer ordered by King Jehoiakim to arrest the prophet Jeremiah
Azriel was a Judean man during the Divided Monarchy whose son, Seraiah, served as an officer for King Jehoiakim and attempted to arrest the prophet Jeremiah.
Azzur, Father of Hananiah
father of the Gibeonite prophet Hananiah
Azzur was a man from the town of Gibeon during the Divided Monarchy and the father of the false prophet Hananiah.
Baalis
King of the Ammonites who plotted the assassination of Gedaliah
Baalis was the king of the Ammonites who orchestrated the assassination of Gedaliah, the Babylonian-appointed governor of Judah, following the fall of Jerusalem.
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.
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.
Cushi, Great-Grandfather of Jehudi
Patriarch of a family of Judean officials mentioned in the book of Jeremiah
A Judean man of the late 7th century BC whose lineage is recorded during the reign of King Jehoiakim.
Elasah, Son of Shaphan
Royal envoy who delivered Jeremiah's letter to the exiles in Babylon
A high-ranking Judean official and son of the scribe Shaphan who delivered a critical letter from the prophet Jeremiah to the exiles in Babylon.
Elishama, Ancestor of Ishmael
Royal ancestor of Ishmael who assassinated the governor Gedaliah
A member of the royal family of Judah during the Divided Monarchy, known as the grandfather of Ishmael son of Nethaniah.
Ephai
Patriarch whose sons were military captains under Governor Gedaliah
A Netophathite of the tribe of Judah whose sons served as military leaders supporting Governor Gedaliah after the fall of Jerusalem.
Evil-merodach
King of Babylon who released Jehoiachin from prison
The King of Babylon who ascended to the throne during the Divided Monarchy and released King Jehoiachin of Judah from his thirty-seven-year imprisonment.
Gedaliah, son of Pashhur
Official who sought the death of the prophet Jeremiah during the siege of Jerusalem
Gedaliah son of Pashhur was a Judean official who opposed the prophet Jeremiah during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.
Gemariah, Son of Hilkiah
Envoy of King Zedekiah who carried Jeremiah's letter to the exiles in Babylon
A high-ranking Judean official and son of the High Priest Hilkiah who served as a royal messenger for King Zedekiah during the Babylonian crisis.
Habazziniah
Patriarch of the Rechabite family mentioned in the book of Jeremiah
Habazziniah was the grandfather of Jaazaniah and a prominent ancestor within the house of the Rechabites during the late Divided Monarchy.
Hamutal
Mother of King Jehoahaz and King Zedekiah
The daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah, wife of King Josiah, and mother of two kings of Judah: Jehoahaz and Zedekiah.
Hanan, son of Igdaliah
Man of God whose sons held a prominent chamber in the Temple during the time of Jeremiah
Hanan was a man of God in the Divided Monarchy whose sons maintained a private chamber within the Temple in Jerusalem.
Hananiah, Father of Zedekiah
father of the royal official Zedekiah
Hananiah was a Judean official during the Divided Monarchy, best known as the father of Zedekiah, an official in the court of King Jehoiakim.
Hananiah, Grandfather of Irijah
Grandfather of Irijah the captain of the guard
A Judean man of the Divided Monarchy known as the grandfather of Irijah, the guard who arrested the prophet Jeremiah.
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.
Hilkiah, Father of Jeremiah
Priest of Anathoth and the father of the prophet Jeremiah
A priest from the town of Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin and the father of the major prophet Jeremiah.
Igdaliah
Man of God whose descendants held a prestigious chamber in the Temple of Jerusalem
A prominent man of God during the Divided Monarchy whose lineage was honored with a private chamber in the Temple in Jerusalem.
Immer, Priest of the Divided Monarchy
Patriarch of the sixteenth priestly division whose line endured through the Babylonian Exile
A high-ranking priest during the Divided Monarchy whose house served as the sixteenth division of the sanctuary and produced descendants who returned from the Babylonian Exile.
Isaac
Patriarch who was the son of Abraham and the father of Jacob and Esau
The miracle son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac was the second Hebrew patriarch and the child of promise through whom the covenant of God was established.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Jaazaniah, Son of Jeremiah
Rechabite leader who refused to drink wine in the Temple to honor his ancestral vows
Jaazaniah was the son of Jeremiah and a prominent member of the Rechabite family during the reign of King Jehoiakim in the Divided Monarchy.
Jehoiada, Priest Succeeded by Zephaniah
Priest whose office as chief temple officer was taken by Zephaniah
A former high-ranking priest and chief officer in the Jerusalem temple during the Divided Monarchy whose administrative role was later filled by Zephaniah son of Maaseiah.
Jerahmeel, Son of Hammelech
Royal official who was commanded by King Jehoiakim to arrest Jeremiah and Baruch
A high-ranking official or prince under King Jehoiakim of Judah who was ordered to arrest the prophet Jeremiah and his scribe Baruch.
Jeremiah of Libnah
father of Queen Hamutal and grandfather of King Zedekiah
A resident of Libnah whose daughter, Hamutal, became the queen mother of two kings of Judah during the final years of the Divided Monarchy.
Jeremiah, Father of Jaazaniah
Rechabite patriarch and father of Jaazaniah who stood as a witness to the clan's faithfulness
A member of the house of the Rechabites during the Divided Monarchy, known as the father of the community leader Jaazaniah.
Jonathan, Son of Kareah
Judean military commander who joined Gedaliah at Mizpah after Jerusalem's fall
Jonathan, son of Kareah, was a Judean military officer who joined the governor Gedaliah at Mizpah after the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians.
Kolaiah, Father of the False Prophet Ahab
father of the false prophet Ahab who was executed in Babylon
A man of the Divided Monarchy whose son, Ahab, was a false prophet executed by Nebuchadnezzar during the Babylonian exile.
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.
Maacathite
Patriarchal founder of a Judean clan whose descendants served as Davidic warriors and military commanders
An ancestral figure and patriarch associated with the tribe of Judah, recognized as the progenitor of the people of Maacah within the Judean territory.
Maaseiah, Father of Zedekiah the False Prophet
Father of the false prophet Zedekiah who was executed by Nebuchadnezzar
The father of the false prophet Zedekiah who was executed by Nebuchadnezzar during the Divided Monarchy.
Maaseiah son of Shallum, Doorkeeper
Temple doorkeeper whose chamber served as a landmark in the Book of Jeremiah
A Levite official and doorkeeper of the Temple in Jerusalem during the final years of the Divided Monarchy.
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.
Mattan, Father of Shephatiah
Judean man identified as the father of Shephatiah in the Book of Jeremiah
Mattan was an official in Jerusalem during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah, known as the father of Shephatiah, an adversary of the prophet Jeremiah.
Micah the Moreshite
Prophet who predicted the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple during the reign of Hezekiah
A prophet from Moresheth who delivered divine oracles concerning the judgment and future restoration of Samaria and Jerusalem during the 8th century BC.
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.
Nebu-sar-sekim
Babylonian official present at the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC
A high-ranking Babylonian official and 'Rabsaris' who participated in the siege and capture of Jerusalem under King Nebuchadnezzar II in 586 BC.
Nebushazban
Babylonian official present at the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC
A high-ranking Babylonian official who served as the Rabsaris during the siege and fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
Nergal-sar-ezer of Samgar
Babylonian official who sat at the Middle Gate during the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC
A high-ranking Babylonian official present at the Middle Gate during the final conquest of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
Nethaniah, Son of Shelemiah
father of Jehudi who summoned Baruch the scribe
A Judean official during the reign of King Jehoiakim and the father of the messenger Jehudi who summoned Baruch the scribe.
Pashhur, Father of Gedaliah
father of the Judean official Gedaliah who opposed Jeremiah
A man of the Divided Monarchy period whose son was a high-ranking official involved in the opposition to the prophet Jeremiah.
Pharaoh, Subject of Divine Judgment
Egyptian monarch listed among the nations destined to drink the cup of God's wrath in Jeremiah's prophecy
An Egyptian monarch during the Divided Monarchy named by the prophet Jeremiah as a recipient of the cup of God's wrath among the nations.
Rachel
Matriarch of Israel and the beloved wife of Jacob who died giving birth to Benjamin
The beloved wife of the patriarch Jacob and the biological mother of Joseph and Benjamin, recognized as a foundational matriarch of the nation of Israel.
Samgar
Babylonian prince who occupied Jerusalem's Middle Gate during the city's fall
A high-ranking Babylonian official present at the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
Samuel
Prophet who anointed the first two kings of Israel
A pivotal prophet, priest, and the final judge of Israel who presided over the transition from the loose confederation of tribes to the United Monarchy.
Seraiah the Chief Priest
Chief Priest of Jerusalem who was executed by Nebuchadnezzar after the fall of the Temple
Seraiah was the final high priest of Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem before its destruction by the Babylonians and the father of Ezra the Scribe.
Seraiah son of Tanhumeth
Military commander of Judah who joined the remnant at Mizpah under Governor Gedaliah
A Judean military commander who surrendered to Gedaliah at Mizpah following the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem.
Seraiah son of Azriel
Royal official commanded by King Jehoiakim to arrest Jeremiah the prophet
An officer of King Jehoiakim commissioned to arrest the prophet Jeremiah and his scribe Baruch during the Divided Monarchy.
Shallum, Uncle of Jeremiah
Uncle of the prophet Jeremiah and father of Hanamel who facilitated the redemption of ancestral land in Anathoth
Shallum was the paternal uncle of the prophet Jeremiah and the father of Hanamel during the final years of the Divided Monarchy.
Shallum, Father of Maaseiah
Temple doorkeeper whose son Maaseiah had a chamber in the Temple of Jerusalem
Shallum was a Levite doorkeeper during the Divided Monarchy whose son Maaseiah held a chamber in the Temple during the time of the prophet Jeremiah.
Shelemiah, Ancestor of Jehudi
Grandfather of Jehudi and descendant of Cushi mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah
An ancestor of Jehudi, the court official who read Jeremiah’s prophecy to the officials of King Jehoiakim during the Divided Monarchy.
Shelemiah son of Abdeel
Official commissioned by King Jehoiakim to arrest Jeremiah and Baruch
A high-ranking official under King Jehoiakim tasked with the arrest of the prophet Jeremiah and his scribe Baruch.
Shelemiah, Father of Irijah
father of Irijah, the captain who arrested the prophet Jeremiah
Shelemiah was a man of the Divided Monarchy period whose son, Irijah, served as a captain of the guard during the siege of Jerusalem.
Shemaiah, Father of Uriah the Prophet
Father of the prophet Uriah of Kiriath-jearim
A resident of Kiriath-jearim during the Divided Monarchy and the father of the martyr-prophet Uriah.
Shemaiah, Father of Delaiah
father of Delaiah, an official under King Jehoiakim
A prominent man of the late Divided Monarchy whose son served as a high-ranking official in the court of King Jehoiakim of Judah.
Shephatiah, Son of Mattan
Official who sought the death of the prophet Jeremiah during the siege of Jerusalem
A Judean official who opposed the prophet Jeremiah during the final siege of Jerusalem.
Sihon
King of the Amorites who was defeated by Moses at the Battle of Jahaz
The Amorite king of Heshbon who was defeated by the Israelites after refusing them passage through his territory during the Exodus journey.
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.
Tanhumeth
Father of Seraiah the Netophathite who served under Governor Gedaliah
Tanhumeth was a Judean from Netophah whose son, Seraiah, was a military commander during the Babylonian occupation of Judah.
Zedekiah son of Hananiah
Official in King Jehoiakim's court who heard the reading of Jeremiah's scroll
A Judean official during the reign of King Jehoiakim who was present during the reading of Jeremiah’s scroll.