People of Joshua
Every person who appears in the book of Joshua, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
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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.
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.
The Two Spies at Jericho
Israelite agents who made a covenant with Rahab before the fall of Jericho
Two unnamed Israelite agents sent by Joshua to scout the city of Jericho, who were sheltered by Rahab and participated in her rescue during the city's conquest.
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.
Caleb son of Jephunneh
Spy who gave a faithful report of Canaan and later conquered Hebron
One of the twelve spies sent by Moses to Canaan, distinguished by his wholehearted faith and courage in claiming his inheritance at Hebron.
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.
Anak
Patriarch of a race of giants known as the Anakim
Anak was a formidable patriarch of a race of giants in Canaan, whose physical stature terrified the Israelite spies during the Exodus.
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.
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.
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.
Og
Giant king of Bashan who was defeated by Moses at Edrei
Og was the Amorite king of Bashan and a remnant of the giant Rephaim who was defeated by the Israelites under Moses during their journey to the Promised Land.
Jephunneh, Father of Caleb
Patriarch and father of Caleb the spy
A Kenizzite man during the Egyptian sojourn and wilderness period, primarily known as the father of the faithful spy Caleb.
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.
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.
Rahab
Canaanite woman who hid the Israelite spies in Jericho
A resident of Jericho who aided Israeli spies and became an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.
Zerah, Son of Tamar
Son of Judah marked by a scarlet thread at birth who founded the Zerahite clan
The twin son of Judah and Tamar, Zerah is known for the scarlet thread tied to his hand during a competitive birth and for founding a prominent clan within the Tribe of Judah.
Arba
Patriarch of the Anakim and the namesake of Kiriath-arba
Arba was a renowned patriarch of the Anakim in Canaan, known as the greatest man among his people and the namesake of the city that became Hebron.
Balaam
Diviner who was hired to curse Israel but blessed them instead
A non-Israelite diviner and son of Beor who, despite hearing the voice of God, attempted to curse Israel for profit and later led them into apostasy.
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.
Kenaz, Brother of Caleb
Brother of Caleb and father of Othniel the first judge of Israel
A prominent figure of the Exodus and Conquest era, Kenaz was the younger brother of Caleb and the father of Othniel, Israel’s first judge.
Machir, Son of Manasseh
Patriarch of the Machirite clan who conquered Gilead
The firstborn son of Manasseh and grandson of Joseph, Machir was a formidable warrior whose descendants conquered and settled the region of Gilead.
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.
Zabdi, Grandson of Zerah
Patriarch of the tribe of Judah whose family was selected by lot during the investigation of Achan's sin
A patriarch within the tribe of Judah, Zabdi was the grandson of Zerah and the grandfather of Achan, figuring prominently in the genealogical records of the conquest of Canaan.
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.
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.
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.
Beor, Father of Balaam
father of the prophet Balaam during the Israelite wilderness journey
Beor was the father of the Mesopotamian diviner Balaam and a resident of Pethor during the period of the Israelite wilderness wanderings.
Bohan
Son of Reuben whose namesake stone marked the border between Judah and Benjamin
Bohan was a son of Reuben whose name is associated with a landmark stone used to delineate the tribal boundaries of Judah and Benjamin.
Carmi, Father of Achan
father of Achan who was identified during the inquiry regarding the sin at Jericho
A member of the tribe of Judah and the father of Achan, noted in the biblical record as a link in the genealogy leading to the crisis at Jericho.
Gilead, Grandson of Manasseh
Grandson of Manasseh and progenitor of the Gileadite clans who settled in the Transjordan
A prominent tribal leader and grandson of Manasseh whose descendants formed the primary clans of the Machirite line during the Egyptian Sojourn and the Wilderness wanderings.
Hepher, Clan Head of Manasseh
Patriarch of the Hepherite clan and father of Zelophehad
A grandson of Manasseh and father of Zelophehad whose lineage became a central case study for Israelite inheritance laws.
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.
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.
Ahiman, son of Anak
Descendant of Anak who lived in Hebron and was encountered by the twelve spies
Ahiman was a descendant of Anak and a member of the fearsome Anakim who inhabited Hebron during the Israelite conquest of Canaan.
Asriel, Son of Gilead
Clan leader and eponymous ancestor of the Asrielites within the tribe of Manasseh
A prominent clan leader within the tribe of Manasseh during the Exodus and the subsequent settlement of the Promised Land.
Balak
King of Moab who hired Balaam to curse the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings
The King of Moab who attempted to protect his kingdom from the advancing Israelites by hiring the prophet Balaam to curse them.
Debir
King of Eglon who joined the Amorite coalition against Joshua
Debir was the Amorite king of Eglon who joined a coalition against Joshua and the Israelites during the Canaanite conquest.
Evi
King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite conquest
One of the five Midianite kings killed by the Israelites during the final campaign of Moses in the Transjordan region.
Hamor
Hivite prince who sold land to Jacob and was later killed by Simeon and Levi
A Hivite prince and father of Shechem who negotiated with the patriarch Jacob and was ultimately killed by Jacob's sons.
Helek
Son of Gilead and founder of the Helekite clan within the tribe of Manasseh
Helek was a son of Gilead and a clan leader within the tribe of Manasseh during the Exodus and the initial settlement of the Promised Land.
Hoglah
Daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned for female inheritance rights
One of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their deceased father’s land, setting a legal precedent in Israel.
Hoham
King of Hebron who allied with Adoni-zedek against Israel
The Canaanite king of Hebron who joined a military coalition against Joshua and the Israelites during the conquest of the Promised Land.
Horam
King of Gezer who was defeated by Joshua while defending Lachish
The Canaanite king of Gezer who was defeated and killed by Joshua while attempting to assist the city of Lachish during the Israelite conquest.
Hur, King of Midian
King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite wilderness campaign
One of the five kings or chiefs of the Midianites who allied with the Moabites and was slain by the Israelites during the wilderness journey.
Jabin, King of Hazor during the Conquest
King of Hazor who organized the northern Canaanite coalition against Joshua
The King of Hazor who formed a northern Canaanite coalition to oppose the Israelite invasion under Joshua.
Japhia, King of Lachish
King of Lachish who joined the Amorite coalition against Joshua
Japhia was the Canaanite king of Lachish who joined a five-king coalition to fight against Joshua and the Israelites during the conquest of Canaan.
Japhlet
Patriarch of the Tribe of Asher whose descendants, the Japhletites, defined a geographic border in Canaan
A prominent patriarch of the Tribe of Asher and a grandson of Asher, whose descendants established a lasting geographic presence in the land of Canaan.
Jashar
Scribe and purported author of the lost Book of Jashar
The eponymous figure or title associated with the 'Book of Jashar,' an ancient collection of Hebrew poetry and heroic songs documenting Israel's early military and national history.
Jobab, King of Madon
Canaanite king of Madon who allied with Jabin of Hazor against Joshua
Jobab was a Canaanite king of Madon who joined the northern coalition led by Jabin of Hazor to oppose the Israelite conquest under Joshua.
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.
Mahlah, Daughter of Zelophehad
Eldest daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned for female inheritance rights
Mahlah was the eldest of five sisters who successfully petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their father's land, establishing a legal precedent in Israelite law.
Milcah, Daughter of Zelophehad
Daughter of Zelophehad who helped secure land inheritance rights for women in Israel
One of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned Moses for an inheritance within the tribe of Manasseh, establishing a legal precedent for women's land rights.
Nahor, Grandfather of Abraham
Grandfather of Abraham who is listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ
A foundational patriarch in the post-flood genealogy of Shem, Nahor was the son of Serug and the father of Terah.
Noah, Daughter of Zelophehad
Daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned Moses for inheritance rights
One of the five daughters of Zelophehad whose landmark petition to Moses secured inheritance rights for women within the Tribe of Manasseh.
Othniel
First Judge of Israel who defeated the king of Mesopotamia
The first of the biblical Judges and a heroic warrior from the clan of Kenaz who delivered Israel from Mesopotamian oppression.
Piram
King of Jarmuth who joined the coalition against Gibeon
Piram was the Canaanite king of Jarmuth who joined a five-king coalition to attack Gibeon during the Israelite conquest of Canaan.
Reba
King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite wilderness campaign
One of the five Midianite kings who was defeated and executed by the Israelites during the final stages of the wilderness wanderings.
Rekem, King of Midian
King of Midian who was killed by the Israelites during the wilderness wanderings
One of the five kings of Midian who was defeated and executed by the Israelites during the final stages of the Exodus wanderings.
Shechem, Son of Gilead
Clan leader and descendant of Manasseh who founded the Shechemite clan during the Wilderness era
A descendant of Manasseh and the eponymous founder of the Shechemite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn and Wilderness era.
Shemida
Patriarch of the Shemidaite clan within the Tribe of Manasseh
Shemida was a tribal leader within the Tribe of Manasseh during the Egyptian Sojourn and the Exodus, serving as the eponymous ancestor of the Shemidaite clan.
Sheshai
Giant descendant of Anak who inhabited Hebron during the Israelite conquest
Sheshai was one of the three giant descendants of Anak who inhabited the ancient city of Hebron and were eventually defeated by the Israelites during the conquest of Canaan.
Talmai, son of Anak
Son of Anak and giant of Hebron who was defeated by Caleb
Talmai was a descendant of Anak and one of three giants dwelling in Hebron who were eventually driven out and defeated during the Israelite conquest of Canaan.
Terah
Patriarch who led his family from Ur of the Chaldeans to Haran
A foundational patriarch and the father of Abraham who led his family out of Ur of the Chaldeans toward the land of Canaan.
Tirzah
Daughter of Zelophehad who secured legal inheritance rights for women
Tirzah was one of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned for the right of women to inherit land in the absence of male heirs.
Zelophehad
Member of the tribe of Manasseh whose death without sons led to the establishment of inheritance rights for daughters
A descendant of Manasseh who died in the wilderness, leaving no sons and prompting a landmark divine ruling on inheritance laws for women.
Zippor
Father of King Balak of Moab
A Moabite leader during the Exodus era, primarily known as the father of King Balak, who sought to curse the Israelites.
Zur, King of Midian
King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite campaign in the wilderness
Zur was one of five Midianite kings who ruled as vassals for the Amorites and was executed by Israel during the wilderness wanderings.