People of Numbers

Every person who appears in the book of Numbers, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Moses

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Aaron

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Balaam, Diviner who was hired to curse Israel but blessed them instead

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Balak, King of Moab who hired Balaam to curse the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eleazar, Son of Aaron, High Priest who succeeded Aaron and assisted Joshua in dividing the Promised Land

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Kohath, Patriarch of the Levite clan responsible for the most holy Tabernacle objects

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Korah, Levite of the Exodus, Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron and was swallowed by the earth

Korah, Levite of the Exodus

Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron and was swallowed by the earth

A Levite who led a major insurrection against the leadership of Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, resulting in his divine execution and serving as a lasting warning against rebellion.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Gershon, Eldest son of Levi whose descendants were responsible for transporting the Tabernacle's curtains and coverings

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Joshua, Son of Nun

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Merari, Son of Levi whose descendants were responsible for the structural frames and pillars of the Tabernacle

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Nun, Father of Joshua, the successor to Moses

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Caleb son of Jephunneh, Spy who gave a faithful report of Canaan and later conquered Hebron

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Sihon, King of the Amorites who was defeated by Moses at the Battle of Jahaz

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jephunneh, Father of Caleb, Patriarch and father of Caleb the spy

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Miriam, Prophetess and Sister of Moses, Prophetess and sister of Moses who led the Israelites in song after the Red Sea crossing

Miriam, Prophetess and Sister of Moses

Prophetess and sister of Moses who led the Israelites in song after the Red Sea crossing

A prophetess of the Tribe of Levi who served as a prominent leader of Israel alongside her brothers Moses and Aaron during the Exodus and wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zelophehad, Member of the tribe of Manasseh whose death without sons led to the establishment of inheritance rights for daughters

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Abiram, Reubenite Rebel in the Wilderness, Reubenite leader who was swallowed by the earth for rebelling against Moses

Abiram, Reubenite Rebel in the Wilderness

Reubenite leader who was swallowed by the earth for rebelling against Moses

A leader of the tribe of Reuben who, along with Dathan and Korah, instigated a major rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Dathan, Reubenite leader who perished when the earth swallowed him during a rebellion against Moses

Dathan

Reubenite leader who perished when the earth swallowed him during a rebellion against Moses

A Reubenite leader who, along with his brother Abiram and the Levite Korah, led a major rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron during the wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ithamar, Youngest son of Aaron who supervised the Tabernacle inventory and the Levite clans

Ithamar

Youngest son of Aaron who supervised the Tabernacle inventory and the Levite clans

The youngest son of Aaron and Elisheba, Ithamar was a high-ranking priest who supervised the construction of the Tabernacle and the duties of the Levites during the Wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Abidan, Leader of the Benjamites who assisted Moses with the census and Tabernacle dedication

Abidan

Leader of the Benjamites who assisted Moses with the census and Tabernacle dedication

Abidan, son of Gideoni, was the tribal leader and military commander of the tribe of Benjamin during the Israelite wandering in the wilderness.

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Oil-painting style scene of Ahiezer, Prince of the Tribe of Dan, figures from the Bible

Ahiezer, Prince of the Tribe of Dan

Prince of the tribe of Dan who commanded the rear guard of Israel during the Exodus

Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai was the tribal leader and prince of Dan during the Israelite exodus from Egypt and their subsequent wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahira, Leader of the Tribe of Naphtali during the Exodus and wilderness wanderings

Ahira

Leader of the Tribe of Naphtali during the Exodus and wilderness wanderings

Ahira, son of Enan, was the tribal leader and military commander of the Tribe of Naphtali during the Israelite wilderness wanderings following the Exodus.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ammihud, Son of Ladan, Ephraimite father of the tribal leader Elishama during the Exodus

Ammihud, Son of Ladan

Ephraimite father of the tribal leader Elishama during the Exodus

An Ephraimite whose son served as the tribal leader of Ephraim during the Exodus and the wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amminadab, Prince of Judah in the Exodus, Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ whose daughter married Aaron

Amminadab, Prince of Judah in the Exodus

Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ whose daughter married Aaron

A prominent leader of the tribe of Judah during the Egyptian sojourn and the father of the high priestess Elisheba and the tribal chieftain Nahshon.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ammishaddai, Father of Ahiezer the prince of Dan

Ammishaddai

Father of Ahiezer the prince of Dan

Ammishaddai was a member of the Tribe of Dan during the Exodus and the father of the tribal prince Ahiezer.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Deuel, Patriarch of the tribe of Gad whose son Eliasaph was a tribal leader during the Exodus

Deuel

Patriarch of the tribe of Gad whose son Eliasaph was a tribal leader during the Exodus

A prominent member of the tribe of Gad during the Exodus, known as the father of the tribal leader Eliasaph.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliab, Leader of Zebulun, Tribal leader of Zebulun who assisted Moses in the wilderness census and presented offerings for the Tabernacle

Eliab, Leader of Zebulun

Tribal leader of Zebulun who assisted Moses in the wilderness census and presented offerings for the Tabernacle

Eliab son of Helon was the tribal leader and military commander of the tribe of Zebulun during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings following the Exodus from Egypt.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliasaph son of Deuel, Prince of Gad, Prince of the tribe of Gad who led his division during the Exodus

Eliasaph son of Deuel, Prince of Gad

Prince of the tribe of Gad who led his division during the Exodus

Eliasaph son of Deuel was the tribal leader and military commander of the tribe of Gad during the Israelite wandering in the wilderness.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Elishama, Leader of Ephraim, Tribal leader of Ephraim and grandfather of Joshua who served during the Exodus

Elishama, Leader of Ephraim

Tribal leader of Ephraim and grandfather of Joshua who served during the Exodus

Elishama, son of Ammihud, served as the chief prince of the tribe of Ephraim during the Exodus from Egypt and was the grandfather of Joshua.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Elizur, Leader of the Reubenites who assisted Moses with the census and Tabernacle dedication

Elizur

Leader of the Reubenites who assisted Moses with the census and Tabernacle dedication

The leader of the tribe of Reuben during the Exodus, responsible for military census and ceremonial offerings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Enan, father of Ahira, the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the Exodus

Enan

father of Ahira, the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the Exodus

A member of the tribe of Naphtali and the father of the tribal leader Ahira during the Exodus and the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Gamaliel, Leader of Manasseh, Tribal leader of Manasseh who presented offerings at the dedication of the Tabernacle

Gamaliel, Leader of Manasseh

Tribal leader of Manasseh who presented offerings at the dedication of the Tabernacle

Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was the tribal leader (nasi) of the tribe of Manasseh during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings following the Exodus from Egypt.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Gideoni, Father of Abidan, the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Exodus

Gideoni

Father of Abidan, the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Exodus

A prominent member of the tribe of Benjamin during the Exodus, recognized as the father of Abidan, the tribal leader who assisted Moses.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Helon, Father of Eliab the leader of the tribe of Zebulun

Helon

Father of Eliab the leader of the tribe of Zebulun

A member of the tribe of Zebulun during the Exodus and father of Eliab, the tribal leader who assisted Moses in the wilderness.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Machir, Son of Manasseh, Patriarch of the Machirite clan who conquered Gilead

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Nahshon, Prince of Judah who led his tribe during the Exodus and appears in the genealogy of Jesus

Nahshon

Prince of Judah who led his tribe during the Exodus and appears in the genealogy of Jesus

The designated prince of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus and a direct ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Nethanel, Leader of Issachar, Leader of the tribe of Issachar who presented the second offering at the dedication of the Tabernacle

Nethanel, Leader of Issachar

Leader of the tribe of Issachar who presented the second offering at the dedication of the Tabernacle

Nethanel son of Zuar was the tribal chief and military leader of Issachar during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings after the Exodus from Egypt.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ochran, father of Pagiel who was the leader of the tribe of Asher during the Exodus

Ochran

father of Pagiel who was the leader of the tribe of Asher during the Exodus

Ochran was a member of the tribe of Asher and the father of Pagiel, the tribal leader during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Pagiel, Prince of the tribe of Asher who assisted Moses during the wilderness census

Pagiel

Prince of the tribe of Asher who assisted Moses during the wilderness census

The tribal leader and prince of the tribe of Asher during the Israelite wandering in the wilderness under Moses.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Pedahzur, Father of Gamaliel the leader of the tribe of Manasseh

Pedahzur

Father of Gamaliel the leader of the tribe of Manasseh

Pedahzur was a prominent member of the tribe of Manasseh during the Exodus and the father of Gamaliel, the tribal leader of the Manassites.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shedeur, Father of Elizur, the tribal leader of Reuben during the Exodus

Shedeur

Father of Elizur, the tribal leader of Reuben during the Exodus

A prominent father within the tribe of Reuben during the Exodus, known primarily as the father of Elizur, the prince and leader of the Reubenites.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shelumiel, Prince of the tribe of Simeon who led the tribe during the census and Tabernacle dedication

Shelumiel

Prince of the tribe of Simeon who led the tribe during the census and Tabernacle dedication

Shelumiel was the prince and tribal leader of the Simeonites during the Exodus from Egypt and the subsequent wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zippor, Father of King Balak of Moab

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zuar, Father of Nethanel the leader of the tribe of Issachar

Zuar

Father of Nethanel the leader of the tribe of Issachar

A prominent member of the tribe of Issachar during the Exodus and the father of Nethanel, the leader of the tribe.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zurishaddai, Patriarch of the tribe of Simeon and father of the tribal prince Shelumiel

Zurishaddai

Patriarch of the tribe of Simeon and father of the tribal prince Shelumiel

Zurishaddai was a patriarch of the tribe of Simeon during the Exodus and the father of the tribal prince Shelumiel.

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Oil-painting style portrait of The Man Gathering Sticks on the Sabbath, Man executed for violating the Sabbath by gathering wood in the wilderness

The Man Gathering Sticks on the Sabbath

Man executed for violating the Sabbath by gathering wood in the wilderness

An unnamed Israelite executed during the wilderness wanderings for violating the Sabbath by gathering wood.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Abihu, Son of Aaron who was struck down for offering unauthorized fire

Abihu

Son of Aaron who was struck down for offering unauthorized fire

The second son of Aaron who was appointed as a priest but suffered divine judgment for offering unauthorized fire before the LORD.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amram, Father of Moses, father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam who lived 137 years in Egypt

Amram, Father of Moses

father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam who lived 137 years in Egypt

A Levite of the Kohathite clan best known as the father of the three primary leaders of the Exodus: Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Beor, Father of Balaam, father of the prophet Balaam during the Israelite wilderness journey

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliab, Father of Dathan and Abiram, father of the Reubenite rebels Dathan and Abiram

Eliab, Father of Dathan and Abiram

father of the Reubenite rebels Dathan and Abiram

Eliab was a Reubenite whose sons, Dathan and Abiram, led a famous rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Nadab, Son of Aaron, Firstborn son of Aaron who was killed by divine fire for offering unauthorized incense

Nadab, Son of Aaron

Firstborn son of Aaron who was killed by divine fire for offering unauthorized incense

Nadab was the firstborn son of Aaron and a high-ranking priest who was consumed by fire from the LORD for offering unauthorized incense during the wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style scene of The Seventy Elders of Israel, figures from the Bible

The Seventy Elders of Israel

Group of leaders who saw God on Mount Sinai and were filled with the Holy Spirit to assist Moses

A select group of Israelite leaders chosen to witness God's glory at Sinai and later empowered by the Holy Spirit to assist Moses in governing the nation.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Anak, Patriarch of a race of giants known as the Anakim

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Gilead, Grandson of Manasseh, Grandson of Manasseh and progenitor of the Gileadite clans who settled in the Transjordan

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hebron, Son of Kohath, Levite patriarch and uncle of Moses who founded a clan of Temple administrators

Hebron, Son of Kohath

Levite patriarch and uncle of Moses who founded a clan of Temple administrators

A Levite of the Kohathite clan and the son of Kohath, he founded the Hebronite family that served in administrative and religious roles through the reign of King David.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hepher, Clan Head of Manasseh, Patriarch of the Hepherite clan and father of Zelophehad

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hoglah, Daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned for female inheritance rights

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Izhar, Levite of the Exodus, Levite patriarch and father of Korah who belonged to the clan responsible for the Tabernacle's holy objects

Izhar, Levite of the Exodus

Levite patriarch and father of Korah who belonged to the clan responsible for the Tabernacle's holy objects

A prominent Levite of the Kohathite clan and the father of Korah, known for his genealogical position during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Libni, Son of Gershon, Patriarch of the Libnite clan of Levites during the Exodus

Libni, Son of Gershon

Patriarch of the Libnite clan of Levites during the Exodus

Libni was the eldest son of Gershon and a grandson of the patriarch Levi, serving as the eponymous founder of the Libnite clan within the Levite priesthood.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Mahlah, Daughter of Zelophehad, Eldest daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned for female inheritance rights

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Mahli, Son of Merari, Patriarch of the Mahlite clan within the tribe of Levi

Mahli, Son of Merari

Patriarch of the Mahlite clan within the tribe of Levi

Mahli was a prominent Levite patriarch whose descendants formed a major clan responsible for the Tabernacle's structural transport during the Exodus.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Milcah, Daughter of Zelophehad, Daughter of Zelophehad who helped secure land inheritance rights for women in Israel

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Mushi, Levite patriarch and founder of the Mushite clan who served in the Tabernacle ministries

Mushi

Levite patriarch and founder of the Mushite clan who served in the Tabernacle ministries

Mushi was a prominent Levite and the eponymous founder of the Mushite clan during the era of the Egyptian Exodus and wilderness wandering.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Noah, Daughter of Zelophehad, Daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned Moses for inheritance rights

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Phinehas, Son of Eleazar, Priest who stayed a plague by executing an idolatrous couple and received a perpetual covenant of priesthood

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Tirzah, Daughter of Zelophehad who secured legal inheritance rights for women

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Uzziel, Son of Kohath, Uncle of Moses and Aaron and founder of the Uzzielite clan of Levites

Uzziel, Son of Kohath

Uncle of Moses and Aaron and founder of the Uzzielite clan of Levites

A prominent Levite of the Kohathite branch and paternal uncle to Moses and Aaron during the Egyptian Sojourn and Exodus.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Bela, Son of Benjamin, Firstborn son of Benjamin and founder of the Belaitic clan

Bela, Son of Benjamin

Firstborn son of Benjamin and founder of the Belaitic clan

The firstborn son of the patriarch Benjamin and the founder of the Belaitic clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus period.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Beriah, Son of Asher, Son of Asher and founder of the Beriite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

Beriah, Son of Asher

Son of Asher and founder of the Beriite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

A son of the patriarch Asher and founder of the Beriite clan, who traveled to Egypt with Jacob and established a prominent lineage within the Tribe of Asher.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Cozbi, Midianite woman whose death at the hands of Phinehas ended a plague in Israel

Cozbi

Midianite woman whose death at the hands of Phinehas ended a plague in Israel

A Midianite princess whose involvement with an Israelite man during the Peor incident triggered a plague and led to her execution by Phinehas.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eldad, Elder who prophesied in the camp of Israel

Eldad

Elder who prophesied in the camp of Israel

One of two Israelite elders who remained in the camp during the Exodus and received the Holy Spirit to prophesy, despite not being at the Tabernacle.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hezron, Son of Perez, Patriarch of the Hezronite clan and ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ

Hezron, Son of Perez

Patriarch of the Hezronite clan and ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ

A high-ranking member of the tribe of Judah and a direct ancestor in the Davidic and Messianic lineage.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hushim, Son of Dan, Son of Dan and ancestor of the Shuhamite clan

Hushim, Son of Dan

Son of Dan and ancestor of the Shuhamite clan

Hushim was the sole son of the patriarch Dan and the progenitor of the Shuhamite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and Exodus.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Medad, Elder who prophesied in the Israelite camp despite missing the Tabernacle assembly

Medad

Elder who prophesied in the Israelite camp despite missing the Tabernacle assembly

One of the seventy elders chosen to assist Moses who received the Holy Spirit and prophesied within the Israelite camp despite remaining outside the Tabernacle.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Og, Giant king of Bashan who was defeated by Moses at Edrei

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Pallu, Son of Reuben and founder of the Palluite clan

Pallu

Son of Reuben and founder of the Palluite clan

The second son of Reuben and the founder of the Palluite clan within the tribe of Reuben during the Egyptian sojourn and Exodus.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Perez, Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ who was born as a twin to Judah and Tamar

Perez

Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ who was born as a twin to Judah and Tamar

The son of Judah and Tamar, known for his breach-birth and as the ancestor of the primary clan of Judah and the Davidic line.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shimei, Son of Gershon, Levite who founded the Shimeite clan and grandson of the patriarch Levi

Shimei, Son of Gershon

Levite who founded the Shimeite clan and grandson of the patriarch Levi

A prominent Levite and grandson of Levi who established the Shimeite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shuthelah, Son of Ephraim, Son of Ephraim and founder of the Shuthelahite clan

Shuthelah, Son of Ephraim

Son of Ephraim and founder of the Shuthelahite clan

Shuthelah was the firstborn son of Ephraim and the ancestral head of the Shuthelahite clan during the Israelite sojourn in Egypt.

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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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Abihail, Father of Zuriel, Levite father whose son Zuriel led the Merarite families in the wilderness

Abihail, Father of Zuriel

Levite father whose son Zuriel led the Merarite families in the wilderness

An Israelite during the Exodus whose son, Zuriel, served as a prominent leader of the Merarite clan of the Levites.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abraham

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Agag, King of the Wilderness Era, King used as a standard of greatness in Balaam's prophecy

Agag, King of the Wilderness Era

King used as a standard of greatness in Balaam's prophecy

A powerful monarch of the Sinai region mentioned by Balaam as a benchmark of royal greatness during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahihud, Leader of Asher, Tribal leader of Asher appointed to divide the Promised Land

Ahihud, Leader of Asher

Tribal leader of Asher appointed to divide the Promised Land

Ahihud, son of Shelomi, was a tribal leader from the tribe of Asher chosen to oversee the distribution of the Promised Land among the Israelites.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahiman, son of Anak, Descendant of Anak who lived in Hebron and was encountered by the twelve spies

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahiram, Son of Benjamin who founded the Ahiramite clan

Ahiram

Son of Benjamin who founded the Ahiramite clan

A son of Benjamin and the eponymous founder of the Ahiramite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ammiel, son of Gemalli, Tribal leader from Dan who served as one of the twelve scouts sent by Moses to explore Canaan

Ammiel, son of Gemalli

Tribal leader from Dan who served as one of the twelve scouts sent by Moses to explore Canaan

Ammiel, son of Gemalli, was a representative from the tribe of Dan selected by Moses to scout the land of Canaan during the Israelites' journey in the wilderness.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ammihud, Father of Shemuel, father of Shemuel, the leader appointed to divide the land for the tribe of Simeon

Ammihud, Father of Shemuel

father of Shemuel, the leader appointed to divide the land for the tribe of Simeon

A man of the tribe of Simeon whose son, Shemuel, was appointed by God to oversee the division of the Promised Land.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ammihud, Father of Pedahel, father of Pedahel who was the leader of Naphtali during the division of Canaan

Ammihud, Father of Pedahel

father of Pedahel who was the leader of Naphtali during the division of Canaan

Ammihud was the father of Pedahel, the leader of the tribe of Naphtali appointed to assist in the division of the Promised Land.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ard, Son of Bela, Patriarch who founded the Ardite clan of the tribe of Benjamin

Ard, Son of Bela

Patriarch who founded the Ardite clan of the tribe of Benjamin

The son of Bela and a grandson of Benjamin, Ard was the eponymous founder of the Ardite clan during the wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Areli, Son of Gad and founder of the Arelite clan

Areli

Son of Gad and founder of the Arelite clan

Areli was the youngest son of Gad and the ancestral founder of the Arelite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Arod, Founder of the Arodite clan within the tribe of Gad

Arod

Founder of the Arodite clan within the tribe of Gad

A son of Gad and the ancestral founder of the Arodite clan during the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt and their subsequent wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ashbel, Second son of Benjamin and founder of the Ashbelite clan

Ashbel

Second son of Benjamin and founder of the Ashbelite clan

Ashbel was the second son of Benjamin and the eponymous founder of the Ashbelite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asriel, Son of Gilead, Clan leader and eponymous ancestor of the Asrielites within the tribe of Manasseh

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azzan, Father of Paltiel who was the leader of the tribe of Issachar during the division of Canaan

Azzan

Father of Paltiel who was the leader of the tribe of Issachar during the division of Canaan

Azzan was a prominent leader in the tribe of Issachar during the wilderness wanderings and father to Paltiel, a commissioner for the division of the Promised Land.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Becher, Son of Ephraim, Son of Ephraim and founder of the Becherite clan

Becher, Son of Ephraim

Son of Ephraim and founder of the Becherite clan

Becher was a son of Ephraim and the ancestral head of the Becherite clan within the tribe of Ephraim during the wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style scene of Bukki, Leader from the Tribe of Dan, figures from the Bible

Bukki, Leader from the Tribe of Dan

Tribal leader of Dan chosen to help divide the Promised Land

A tribal leader of Dan appointed by God to oversee the division of the Promised Land among the Israelites.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Carmi, Son of Reuben, son of Reuben and founder of the Carmite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

Carmi, Son of Reuben

son of Reuben and founder of the Carmite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

A grandson of the patriarch Jacob and the youngest son of Reuben who became the founding ancestor of the Carmite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Chislon, father of Elidad the Benjamite leader

Chislon

father of Elidad the Benjamite leader

Chislon was a leader from the tribe of Benjamin during the wilderness wanderings and the father of the tribal prince Elidad.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eber, Early Patriarch, Patriarchal ancestor of the Hebrew people through the line of Shem

Eber, Son of Shelah

Patriarchal ancestor of the Hebrew people through the line of Shem

Eber was a foundational post-diluvian patriarch, the great-grandson of Shem and a direct ancestor of Abraham through whom the lineage of the 'Hebrews' is traditionally traced.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliasaph son of Lael, Levite leader of the Gershonites during the wilderness wanderings

Eliasaph son of Lael

Levite leader of the Gershonites during the wilderness wanderings

A Levite leader of the Gershonite families appointed to manage the sanctuary during the Israelite wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Elidad, Tribal leader of Benjamin who oversaw the division of the Promised Land

Elidad

Tribal leader of Benjamin who oversaw the division of the Promised Land

Elidad, son of Chislon, was a prince and tribal leader of the tribe of Benjamin chosen to assist in the division of the Promised Land.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Elizaphan, Son of Uzziel, Levite leader who removed the bodies of Nadab and Abihu from the Tabernacle

Elizaphan, Son of Uzziel

Levite leader who removed the bodies of Nadab and Abihu from the Tabernacle

A Levite leader of the Kohathite clan during the Exodus who served as a chief under Moses and performed the solemn duty of removing Nadab and Abihu from the sanctuary.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Elizaphan, Son of Parnach, Tribal leader of Zebulun appointed to divide the Promised Land

Elizaphan, Son of Parnach

Tribal leader of Zebulun appointed to divide the Promised Land

Elizaphan, son of Parnach, was a tribal leader (prince) selected to represent the tribe of Zebulun in the division of the Promised Land.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Elon, Son of Zebulun, Patriarch of the Elonite clan and son of Zebulun

Elon, Son of Zebulun

Patriarch of the Elonite clan and son of Zebulun

Elon was the second son of Zebulun and the founding patriarch of the Elonite clan during the Israelite sojourn in Egypt and the subsequent wilderness wanderings.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ephod, Father of Hanniel the leader of the tribe of Manasseh

Ephod

Father of Hanniel the leader of the tribe of Manasseh

A member of the tribe of Manasseh and the father of Hanniel, who served as a tribal leader during the division of the Promised Land.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Er, Firstborn of Judah, Judah's firstborn son who was put to death by God for his wickedness

Er, Firstborn of Judah

Judah's firstborn son who was put to death by God for his wickedness

Er was the eldest son of the patriarch Judah and the first husband of Tamar, who was struck down by God for his wickedness in the land of Canaan.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eran, Grandson of Ephraim and founder of the Eranite clan

Eran

Grandson of Ephraim and founder of the Eranite clan

Eran was a grandson of Ephraim and the founder of the Eranite clan, recorded during the census of Israel in the wilderness.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eri, Son of Gad and founder of the Erite clan within the Tribe of Gad

Eri

Son of Gad and founder of the Erite clan within the Tribe of Gad

Eri was the fifth son of the patriarch Gad and the founder of the Erite clan during the Israelite sojourn in Egypt and the subsequent journey through the wilderness.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Evi, King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite 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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ezbon, Son of Gad, Son of Gad who migrated to Egypt with Jacob

Ezbon, Son of Gad

Son of Gad who migrated to Egypt with Jacob

Ezbon was a son of Gad and a grandson of the patriarch Jacob, identified as a progenitor of a family within the tribe of Gad during the Egyptian sojourn.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Gaddi, Scout from the tribe of Manasseh who explored Canaan

Gaddi

Scout from the tribe of Manasseh who explored Canaan

Gaddi, son of Susi, was the representative of the tribe of Manasseh selected by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Gaddiel, Tribal leader of Zebulun chosen as one of the twelve spies to scout Canaan

Gaddiel

Tribal leader of Zebulun chosen as one of the twelve spies to scout Canaan

Gaddiel, the son of Sodi, was a tribal leader from Zebulun chosen by Moses to be one of the twelve spies sent to scout the land of Canaan.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Gemalli, Father of Ammiel the spy from the tribe of Dan

Gemalli

Father of Ammiel the spy from the tribe of Dan

Gemalli was a man from the tribe of Dan whose son, Ammiel, was selected by Moses to be one of the twelve spies sent to scout the land of Canaan.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Geuel, Tribal leader of Gad who served as one of the twelve spies sent to Canaan

Geuel

Tribal leader of Gad who served as one of the twelve spies sent to Canaan

Geuel, son of Machi, was the representative of the tribe of Gad selected as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Guni, Son of Naphtali, Founder of the Gunite clan within the tribe of Naphtali

Guni, Son of Naphtali

Founder of the Gunite clan within the tribe of Naphtali

Guni was a son of Naphtali and the patriarchal founder of the Gunite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Haggi, Son of Gad and founder of the Haggite clan

Haggi

Son of Gad and founder of the Haggite clan

Haggi was the second son of Gad and the patriarchal founder of the Haggite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn and the Exodus.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hamul, Patriarch of the Hamulite clan within the tribe of Judah

Hamul

Patriarch of the Hamulite clan within the tribe of Judah

A grandson of Judah and son of Perez, Hamul was the founding patriarch of the Hamulite clan within the tribe of Judah during the Egyptian sojourn.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hanniel, Son of Ephod, Tribal leader of Manasseh appointed to divide the Promised Land

Hanniel, Son of Ephod

Tribal leader of Manasseh appointed to divide the Promised Land

A prince and tribal leader of the tribe of Manasseh appointed by God to assist in the division of the Promised Land among the Israelites.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hanoch, Son of Reuben, Firstborn son of Reuben and founder of the Hanochite clan

Hanoch, Son of Reuben

Firstborn son of Reuben and founder of the Hanochite clan

Hanoch was the firstborn son of Reuben and the ancestral founder of the Hanochite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and Wilderness period.

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