Southern Kingdom (Judah)

People of the southern kingdom of Judah during the divided monarchy — its kings, priests, prophets, and the temple families of Jerusalem.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Abdeel, father of Shelemiah who was ordered to arrest the prophet Jeremiah

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.

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

Abdi, Father of Kish the Levite

Levite father whose son Kish helped King Hezekiah purify the Temple

A Levite of the clan of Merari during the Divided Monarchy whose son, Kish, assisted in King Hezekiah’s purification of the Temple.

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

Abdi, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite ancestor in the genealogy of the temple singer Ethan

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

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

Abdon, Son of Shashak

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

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

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

Abi

Mother of King Hezekiah

Abi was the daughter of Zechariah, the wife of King Ahaz of Judah, and the mother of King Hezekiah, one of Judah's most righteous reformers.

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

Abihail, Mother of Mahalath

Mother of Mahalath and niece of King David who married Jerimoth

A woman of the tribe of Judah and the daughter of Eliab, notable for her position within the royal lineage of King David and as a wife of Jerimoth.

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

Abihail, Wife of Abishur

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

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

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

Abijah, King of Judah

King of Judah who defeated Jeroboam I and defended the Davidic covenant

The second king of the Southern Kingdom of Judah who famously defeated Jeroboam I on Mount Zemaraim to reclaim territory for the Davidic line.

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

Abijah, Priest of the Divided Monarchy

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

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

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

Abijah, Son of Jeroboam

Son of Jeroboam whose death was prophesied by Ahijah as a judgment on his father's house

The young son of King Jeroboam I of Israel whose illness and subsequent death served as a divine judgment against his father's dynasty.

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

Abiram, Son of Hiel

Firstborn son of Hiel who died during the rebuilding of Jericho

The firstborn son of Hiel the Bethelite, whose death occurred during the reconstruction of Jericho's foundations in fulfillment of a curse by Joshua.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Abishur, Patriarch of the Jerahmeelite line in Judah

Abishur

Patriarch of the Jerahmeelite line in Judah

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

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

Abitub

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

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

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

Achbor, Official of King Josiah

Official sent by King Josiah to consult the prophetess Huldah

A high-ranking royal official and son of Micaiah who served under King Josiah of Judah during the discovery of the Book of the Law.

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

Adaiah, Father of Maaseiah

father of the military commander Maaseiah who helped restore King Joash

Adaiah was a Judean man during the Divided Monarchy whose son, Maaseiah, served as a military commander during the successful revolt against Queen Athaliah.

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

Adaiah, Grandfather of Josiah

Maternal grandfather of King Josiah of Judah

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

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

Adaiah, Son of Shimei

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

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

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

Adiel, Father of Azmaveth

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

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

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

Adiel, Simeonite of the Divided Monarchy

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

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

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

Adina

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

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

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

Adlai

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

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

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

Adnah, Captain of Manasseh

Manassite chief who defected to David at Ziklag

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

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

Adnah, Commander of Judah

Military commander who led 300,000 men under King Jehoshaphat

A high-ranking military commander under King Jehoshaphat who led a force of 300,000 elite Judean soldiers.

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

Adonijah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law in the cities of Judah

A Levite commissioned by King Jehoshaphat to travel throughout Judah teaching the Book of the Law to the people.

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

Adrammelech, Deity of the Sepharvites

Deity of the Sepharvites to whom children were sacrificed by fire

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

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

Adrammelech, Son of Sennacherib

Prince who assassinated his father King Sennacherib

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

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahab, son of Kolaiah, False prophet in Babylon who was executed by fire

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.

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

Aharhel

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

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

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

Ahaz, King of Judah

King of Judah who practiced child sacrifice and replaced the Temple altar with a pagan design

The twelfth king of Judah, known for his catastrophic alliance with Assyria, widespread idolatry, and the desecration of the Temple in Jerusalem during the Divided Monarchy.

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

Ahaziah, King of Judah

King of Judah who was killed by Jehu during the purge of the house of Ahab

Ahaziah was the sixth king of Judah whose brief one-year reign was defined by his alliance with the house of Ahab and his violent death during Jehu’s purge of Israel.

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

Ahban

Son of Abishur and Abihail recorded in the genealogies of Judah

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

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

Aher

Father of the Hushites in the tribe of Benjamin

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

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

Ahiezer, Benjamite Warrior of the Divided Monarchy

Chief of the ambidextrous Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag

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

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

Ahijah the Pelonite

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

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

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

Ahijah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

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

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

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

Ahikam

Official who protected the prophet Jeremiah from execution

A high-ranking Judean official under King Josiah and a protector of the prophet Jeremiah during a period of intense religious reform and political turmoil.

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

Ahimoth

Levite of the Kohathite clan who lived during the Divided Monarchy

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

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahishahar, Benjamite descendant of Jediael mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

Ahishahar

Benjamite descendant of Jediael mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

Ahishahar was a descendant of Benjamin through Jediael and Bilhan, listed among the heads of their ancestral houses during the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahitub, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite descendant of Amariah and father of Zadok in the high-priestly line

Ahitub, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite descendant of Amariah and father of Zadok in the high-priestly line

Ahitub was a descendant of Aaron within the high-priestly line of Eleazar, serving as a vital link in the genealogical record of Israel during the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahlai, Daughter of Sheshan, Daughter of Sheshan whose marriage preserved her father's lineage

Ahlai, Daughter of Sheshan

Daughter of Sheshan whose marriage preserved her father's lineage

A woman of the tribe of Judah whose lineage preserved her father Sheshan’s inheritance through her marriage to an Egyptian servant.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahlai, Parent of Zabad, Parent of Zabad the mighty man

Ahlai, Parent of Zabad

Parent of Zabad the mighty man

Ahlai was a figure in the Divided Monarchy period, identified in the book of 1 Chronicles as the parent of Zabad, one of King David’s mighty warriors.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahumai, Clan leader of the Zorathites and descendant of Judah through Shobal

Ahumai

Clan leader of the Zorathites and descendant of Judah through Shobal

Ahumai was a descendant of Judah through the line of Shobal and a foundational ancestor of the Zorathite clans.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahuzzam, Son of Ashhur and Naarah of the tribe of Judah

Ahuzzam

Son of Ashhur and Naarah of the tribe of Judah

A member of the tribe of Judah and the firstborn son of Ashhur and Naarah during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Akkub, Son of Elioenai, Son of Elioenai and member of the Davidic royal lineage in the tribe of Judah

Akkub, Son of Elioenai

Son of Elioenai and member of the Davidic royal lineage in the tribe of Judah

A member of the royal Davidic line of Judah during the Divided Monarchy and a son of Elioenai.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Alemeth, Descendant of Saul, Descendant of King Saul mentioned in the genealogies of Benjamin

Alemeth, Descendant of Saul

Descendant of King Saul mentioned in the genealogies of Benjamin

Alemeth was a descendant of King Saul belonging to the tribe of Benjamin during the Divided Monarchy, listed in the post-exilic genealogies of Israel.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Allon, Simeonite ancestor mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

Allon

Simeonite ancestor mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

A Simeonite descendant who lived during the period of the Divided Monarchy and is recorded in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amariah, Assistant to Kore, Levite administrator who distributed tithes under King Hezekiah

Amariah, Assistant to Kore

Levite administrator who distributed tithes under King Hezekiah

A Levite priest during the reign of King Hezekiah who assisted in the distribution of tithes and offerings to fellow priests.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amariah, Chief Priest of Jehoshaphat, Chief priest appointed by King Jehoshaphat to oversee religious legal matters in Jerusalem

Amariah, Chief Priest of Jehoshaphat

Chief priest appointed by King Jehoshaphat to oversee religious legal matters in Jerusalem

The high priest under King Jehoshaphat who presided over the supreme court in Jerusalem for all matters pertaining to the LORD.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amariah, Great-Grandfather of Zephaniah, Great-grandfather of the prophet Zephaniah and son of Hezekiah

Amariah, Great-Grandfather of Zephaniah

Great-grandfather of the prophet Zephaniah and son of Hezekiah

Amariah was a descendant of King Hezekiah and the great-grandfather of the prophet Zephaniah during the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amariah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite priest in the lineage of the high-priesthood during the Divided Monarchy

Amariah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite priest in the lineage of the high-priesthood during the Divided Monarchy

A Levite priest of the high-priestly line during the Divided Monarchy, identified as the son of Azariah and father of Ahitub.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amasa, Leader of Ephraim, Ephraimite leader who prevented the enslavement of Judean prisoners of war

Amasa, Leader of Ephraim

Ephraimite leader who prevented the enslavement of Judean prisoners of war

An Ephraimite leader during the Divided Monarchy who opposed the enslavement of Judean prisoners during the reign of King Pekah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amasai, Chief of the Thirty, Military leader who gave a Spirit-inspired pledge of loyalty to David at Ziklag

Amasai, Chief of the Thirty

Military leader who gave a Spirit-inspired pledge of loyalty to David at Ziklag

A military leader who pledged the loyalty of a band of warriors to David at Ziklag under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amasai, Father of Mahath, Levite whose son Mahath helped King Hezekiah restore the Temple

Amasai, Father of Mahath

Levite whose son Mahath helped King Hezekiah restore the Temple

A Levite of the Kohathite line whose son, Mahath, participated in the spiritual reforms and temple cleansing under King Hezekiah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amasai, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite of the Kohathite branch and ancestor of the temple singers

Amasai, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite of the Kohathite branch and ancestor of the temple singers

A Levite of the Kohathite line who lived during the Divided Monarchy and is recorded in the genealogical registers of the tribe of Levi.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amasai, Priest of the Divided Monarchy, Priest who blew the trumpet before the Ark of the Covenant

Amasai, Priest of the Divided Monarchy

Priest who blew the trumpet before the Ark of the Covenant

Amasai was a Levite priest selected to blow the trumpet before the Ark of the Covenant during its ceremonial transport to Jerusalem during the Divided Monarchy period.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amasiah, Military commander under Jehoshaphat noted for his voluntary devotion to God

Amasiah

Military commander under Jehoshaphat noted for his voluntary devotion to God

A military commander under King Jehoshaphat who is distinguished for his voluntary and devoted service to the LORD.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amaziah, King of Judah, King of Judah who defeated Edom but lost to Israel after turning to idolatry

Amaziah, King of Judah

King of Judah who defeated Edom but lost to Israel after turning to idolatry

The ninth king of the southern Kingdom of Judah who conquered the Edomites but was later defeated and captured by King Jehoash of Israel after falling into idolatry.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amaziah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite of the Merarite clan listed in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles

Amaziah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite of the Merarite clan listed in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles

A Levite of the Merarite clan during the Divided Monarchy who is recorded in the genealogical records of the temple musicians.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amaziah, Simeonite of the Divided Monarchy, Simeonite ancestor listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

Amaziah, Simeonite of the Divided Monarchy

Simeonite ancestor listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

A descendant of Simeon and the father of Joshah, recorded in the genealogical registers of the tribe of Simeon during the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amittai, father of the prophet Jonah

Amittai

father of the prophet Jonah

Amittai was the father of the prophet Jonah and a resident of Gath-hepher during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amminadab, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite chief who assisted King David in bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem

Amminadab, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite chief who assisted King David in bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem

A prominent Levite chief of the Uzzielite clan who assisted King David in the sacred transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amnon, Son of Shimon, Son of Shimon and a descendant of the tribe of Judah

Amnon, Son of Shimon

Son of Shimon and a descendant of the tribe of Judah

Amnon was a descendant of the tribe of Judah, listed among the sons of Shimon in the genealogical records of the Chronicles.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amon, Governor of Samaria, Governor of Samaria who took the prophet Micaiah into custody

Amon, Governor of Samaria

Governor of Samaria who took the prophet Micaiah into custody

A high-ranking official and governor of the city of Samaria who served under King Ahab during the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amon, King of Judah, King of Judah who was assassinated by his servants after a two-year reign of idolatry

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amos, Prophet of the Divided Monarchy, Prophet who championed social justice and warned the Northern Kingdom of judgment

Amos, Prophet of the Divided Monarchy

Prophet who championed social justice and warned the Northern Kingdom of judgment

A Judean herdsman called by God to deliver a message of judgment against the northern kingdom of Israel during the reigns of Uzziah and Jeroboam II.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amoz, Father of the prophet Isaiah

Amoz

Father of the prophet Isaiah

The father of the prophet Isaiah, serving as a vital genealogical identifier for the prophet during the era of the Divided Monarchy in Judah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Amzi, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite of the Merarite clan listed in the genealogy of temple musicians

Amzi, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite of the Merarite clan listed in the genealogy of temple musicians

Amzi was a member of the tribe of Levi within the lineage of Merari, serving as a generational link in the ancestral records of the temple musicians.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Anammelech, God of the Sepharvites to whom children were sacrificed by fire

Anammelech

God of the Sepharvites to whom children were sacrificed by fire

A deity worshiped by the Sepharvites through child sacrifice, introduced to Samaria following the Assyrian conquest of the Northern Kingdom of Israel.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Anani, Son of Elioenai and member of the Davidic royal lineage

Anani

Son of Elioenai and member of the Davidic royal lineage

A descendant of King David and one of the seven sons of Elioenai, listed in the post-exilic royal genealogy of Judah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Anthothijah, Benjaminite leader and son of Shashak mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

Anthothijah

Benjaminite leader and son of Shashak mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

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

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Oil-painting style portrait of Anub, Judean descendant of Koz recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

Anub

Judean descendant of Koz recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

Anub was a descendant of Judah through the line of Koz during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Argob, Court official killed alongside King Pekahiah during Pekah’s coup in Samaria

Argob

Court official killed alongside King Pekahiah during Pekah’s coup in Samaria

An official or associate of King Pekahiah of Israel who was killed during Pekah’s successful coup in Samaria.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Arieh, conspirator who assisted Pekah in the assassination of King Pekahiah

Arieh

conspirator who assisted Pekah in the assassination of King Pekahiah

A man associated with the coup of Pekah son of Remaliah against King Pekahiah of Israel during the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Arnan, Descendant of David and grandson of Zerubbabel mentioned in the genealogies of Judah

Arnan

Descendant of David and grandson of Zerubbabel mentioned in the genealogies of Judah

A descendant of King David through the line of Zerubbabel, mentioned in the genealogical records of the Tribe of Judah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Arza, Steward of King Elah at whose home the king was assassinated

Arza

Steward of King Elah at whose home the king was assassinated

The steward or master of the household for King Elah of Israel, whose home in Tirzah served as the setting for the king's assassination.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asa, King of Judah, King of Judah who removed idols and defeated the million-man Cushite army

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asahel, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite commissioned by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law throughout Judah

Asahel, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite commissioned by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law throughout Judah

A Levite commissioned by King Jehoshaphat to travel throughout the cities of Judah teaching the Book of the Law to the people.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asahel, Overseer under King Hezekiah, Overseer who managed Temple offerings during the reign of King Hezekiah

Asahel, Overseer under King Hezekiah

Overseer who managed Temple offerings during the reign of King Hezekiah

An overseer appointed by King Hezekiah to manage the tithes and offerings dedicated to the Temple in Jerusalem.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asaiah, Merarite chief, carrying the tabernacle's frames and poles

Asaiah, Merarite Chief of the Divided Monarchy

Levite chief of the Merarites who assisted in moving the Ark of the Covenant

A prominent Levite and chief of the Merarite clan who assisted King David in the solemn transport of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asaiah, Servant of King Josiah, Royal official who accompanied Hilkiah to consult the prophetess Huldah regarding the Book of the Law

Asaiah, Servant of King Josiah

Royal official who accompanied Hilkiah to consult the prophetess Huldah regarding the Book of the Law

A high-ranking royal official and 'servant of the king' under Josiah, tasked with inquiring of the Lord after the rediscovery of the Book of the Law.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asaiah, Simeonite Prince of the Divided Monarchy, Simeonite prince mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Simeon

Asaiah, Simeonite Prince of the Divided Monarchy

Simeonite prince mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Simeon

Asaiah was a leader within the tribe of Simeon during the Divided Monarchy whose lineage is preserved in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asaiah, son of Haggiah, Levite descendant of Merari mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles

Asaiah, son of Haggiah

Levite descendant of Merari mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles

A Levite of the Merarite clan during the Divided Monarchy, identified in the genealogical records of the chronicler as the son of Haggiah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asaph, Father of Joah the Recorder, Father of Joah the recorder during the reign of King Hezekiah

Asaph, Father of Joah the Recorder

Father of Joah the recorder during the reign of King Hezekiah

Asaph was a high-ranking official's father during the reign of King Hezekiah, whose lineage was recorded amidst the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asaph, Levite Musician and Seer, Levite musician and composer of twelve Psalms who served as King David's chief singer

Asaph, Levite Musician and Seer

Levite musician and composer of twelve Psalms who served as King David's chief singer

A prominent Levite musician and seer appointed by King David to lead worship and prophesy through music in the Tabernacle and later the Temple.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asarel, Son of Jehallelel listed in the genealogies of Judah

Asarel

Son of Jehallelel listed in the genealogies of Judah

A member of the tribe of Judah and the fourth named son of Jehallelel within the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy period.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asharelah, Levite musician and son of Asaph who led the seventh division of sanctuary singers

Asharelah

Levite musician and son of Asaph who led the seventh division of sanctuary singers

A Levite musician and son of Asaph who served in the sanctuary during the reign of King David during the Divided Monarchy era.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asiel, Simeonite ancestor mentioned in the genealogies of the book of Chronicles

Asiel

Simeonite ancestor mentioned in the genealogies of the book of Chronicles

A member of the tribe of Simeon and the grandfather of Jehu, one of the tribal leaders during the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Athaliah, Queen of Judah, Queen of Judah who attempted to destroy the Davidic line

Athaliah, Queen of Judah

Queen of Judah who attempted to destroy the Davidic line

The only woman to reign as a monarch over Judah, Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and the wife of Jehoram who attempted to exterminate the Davidic line.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Athaliah, son of Jeroham, Benjamite chief and son of Jeroham listed in the genealogies of Chronicles

Athaliah, son of Jeroham

Benjamite chief and son of Jeroham listed in the genealogies of Chronicles

Athaliah was a Benjamite leader and son of Jeroham who resided in Jerusalem during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Attai, Gadite Warrior of the Divided Monarchy, Gadite commander who joined David at Ziklag

Attai, Gadite Warrior of the Divided Monarchy

Gadite commander who joined David at Ziklag

A Gadite warrior and commander who joined David at Ziklag, recognized for his exceptional military prowess and ranking as the sixth among the elite Gadite leaders.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Attai, Grandson of Sheshan, Son of Jarha who continued the lineage of Sheshan

Attai, Grandson of Sheshan

Son of Jarha who continued the lineage of Sheshan

Attai was a descendant of Judah through the line of Hezron, born from the union of an Egyptian servant and his Hebrew master's daughter.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Attai, Son of Rehoboam, Prince of Judah and son of King Rehoboam and Maacah

Attai, Son of Rehoboam

Prince of Judah and son of King Rehoboam and Maacah

Attai was a prince of the Kingdom of Judah, the son of King Rehoboam and his favorite queen, Maacah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azaliah, father of Shaphan the scribe

Azaliah

father of Shaphan the scribe

Azaliah was a resident of the Kingdom of Judah during the 7th century BC and the father of Shaphan the scribe, who played a key role in King Josiah’s religious reforms.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azarel, Korahite Warrior for David, Korahite warrior who joined David at Ziklag and was skilled in ambidextrous combat

Azarel, Korahite Warrior for David

Korahite warrior who joined David at Ziklag and was skilled in ambidextrous combat

Azarel was a skilled Korahite warrior who defected from Saul to join David at Ziklag during the Divided Monarchy era.

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Oil-painting style scene of Azarel, Leader of the Tribe of Dan, figures from the Bible

Azarel, Leader of the Tribe of Dan

Tribal leader of Dan during the reign of King David

Azarel was the tribal leader of Dan appointed during the reign of King David as part of the administrative reorganization of Israel.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah son of Jehohanan, Ephraimite leader who prevented the enslavement of Judean captives

Azariah son of Jehohanan

Ephraimite leader who prevented the enslavement of Judean captives

An Ephraimite leader who opposed the enslavement of Judean prisoners during the reign of King Pekah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah son of Jeroham, Military commander who joined the covenant to restore King Joash

Azariah son of Jeroham

Military commander who joined the covenant to restore King Joash

A military commander of hundreds in the Kingdom of Judah who participated in the covenant to overthrow Queen Athaliah and crown Joash.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah son of Obed, Commander of hundreds who helped restore King Joash to the throne

Azariah son of Obed

Commander of hundreds who helped restore King Joash to the throne

A military commander of the Tribe of Levi who played a crucial role in the covenant to overthrow Queen Athaliah and restore the Davidic line through King Joash.

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Oil-painting style scene of Azariah, Chief Priest of the Divided Monarchy, figures from the Bible

Azariah, Chief Priest of the Divided Monarchy

Chief priest who confronted King Uzziah for attempting to burn incense in the Temple

A bold chief priest during the reign of King Uzziah who led a group of eighty priests to prevent the king from unlawfully burning incense in the Temple.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, Chief Priest of the Zadokite Lineage, Chief priest of the Zadokite line who oversaw the Temple storehouses during King Hezekiah's reforms

Azariah, Chief Priest of the Zadokite Lineage

Chief priest of the Zadokite line who oversaw the Temple storehouses during King Hezekiah's reforms

A chief priest of the line of Zadok who managed the Temple storehouses and oversaw the abundance of offerings during King Hezekiah’s religious reforms.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, Father of Joel the Levite, Levite patriarch whose son Joel assisted in the Temple reforms of King Hezekiah

Azariah, Father of Joel the Levite

Levite patriarch whose son Joel assisted in the Temple reforms of King Hezekiah

A Levite of the Kohathite clan during the Divided Monarchy whose son, Joel, assisted in the sanctification of the Temple under King Hezekiah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, High Priest of the Divided Monarchy, Chief official of God's temple and father of the Chief Priest Seraiah

Azariah, High Priest of the Divided Monarchy

Chief official of God's temple and father of the Chief Priest Seraiah

Azariah was a high official in the Temple of Jerusalem and a key link in the Aaronic priesthood during the late Divided Monarchy, serving as the father of the Chief Priest Seraiah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, Prophet and Son of Oded, Prophet who encouraged King Asa to reform Judah and seek the LORD

Azariah, Prophet and Son of Oded

Prophet who encouraged King Asa to reform Judah and seek the LORD

A prophet of the Divided Monarchy whose short yet pivotal message to King Asa sparked a spiritual reformation in the Kingdom of Judah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, Son of Ethan, Son of Ethan and descendant of Zerah in the genealogies of Judah

Azariah, Son of Ethan

Son of Ethan and descendant of Zerah in the genealogies of Judah

A descendant of Judah through the line of Zerah and the son of Ethan, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, Son of Jehallelel, Levite of the Merarite clan who helped purify the Temple under Hezekiah

Azariah, Son of Jehallelel

Levite of the Merarite clan who helped purify the Temple under Hezekiah

A Levite of the Merarite clan who participated in the purification of the Temple during the reign of King Hezekiah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, Son of Jehoshaphat, Prince of Judah and son of Jehoshaphat who was murdered by his brother King Jehoram

Azariah, Son of Jehoshaphat

Prince of Judah and son of Jehoshaphat who was murdered by his brother King Jehoram

A prince of Judah and son of King Jehoshaphat, Azariah was one of several brothers murdered by Jehoram during a bloody consolidation of the Judean throne.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, Son of Jehu, Descendant of Jerahmeel whose lineage is recorded in 1 Chronicles

Azariah, Son of Jehu

Descendant of Jerahmeel whose lineage is recorded in 1 Chronicles

Azariah, son of Jehu, was a descendant of Jerahmeel and a member of the tribe of Judah whose lineage is preserved in the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, Son of Johanan, Levite priest in the line of Zadok and ancestor of Ezra the Scribe

Azariah, Son of Johanan

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

A Levite priest during the Divided Monarchy who served in the high priestly line and was the father of Amariah.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariahu, Prince of Judah and son of Jehoshaphat who was murdered by his brother King Jehoram

Azariahu

Prince of Judah and son of Jehoshaphat who was murdered by his brother King Jehoram

A prince of Judah and son of King Jehoshaphat who was tragically executed by his brother, King Jehoram, during the Divided Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azaziah, Father of Hoshea, Father of Hoshea who was the leader of the Ephraimites under King David

Azaziah, Father of Hoshea

Father of Hoshea who was the leader of the Ephraimites under King David

Azaziah was a man of the Divided Monarchy whose son, Hoshea, served as a tribal leader over the Ephraimites during the reign of King David.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azaziah, Lyre Player of the Divided Monarchy, Musician who played the lyre during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant

Azaziah, Lyre Player of the Divided Monarchy

Musician who played the lyre during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant

A musician and levitical leader appointed to play the lyre during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem under King David.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azaziah, Overseer of the Temple Storehouses, Temple official who oversaw the tithes and offerings during King Hezekiah's reforms

Azaziah, Overseer of the Temple Storehouses

Temple official who oversaw the tithes and offerings during King Hezekiah's reforms

Azaziah was a subordinate temple official appointed during the reign of King Hezekiah to oversee the collection and distribution of tithes and offerings in Jerusalem.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azel, Descendant of King Saul and father of six sons recorded in 1 Chronicles

Azel

Descendant of King Saul and father of six sons recorded in 1 Chronicles

Azel was a noble descendant of Saul within the tribe of Benjamin, noted during the Divided Monarchy for his six sons and preservation of the royal lineage.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azmaveth, Descendant of Saul, Descendant of King Saul listed in the Benjaminite genealogies of Chronicles

Azmaveth, Descendant of Saul

Descendant of King Saul listed in the Benjaminite genealogies of Chronicles

Azmaveth was a Benjaminite nobleman and a direct descendant of King Saul, appearing in the genealogical records of the chronicler to document the persistence of the house of Saul.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azmaveth, Father of Jeziel and Pelet, Benjaminite father of two of David's mighty men, Jeziel and Pelet

Azmaveth, Father of Jeziel and Pelet

Benjaminite father of two of David's mighty men, Jeziel and Pelet

A Benjaminite father whose sons joined David’s army at Ziklag during the Divided Monarchy period.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azmaveth, son of Adiel, Official in charge of King David's royal storehouses

Azmaveth, son of Adiel

Official in charge of King David's royal storehouses

An official in the administration of King David responsible for the royal storehouses during the Divided Monarchy period.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azriel, Father of Jerimoth, Father of Jerimoth who was the leader of the tribe of Naphtali

Azriel, Father of Jerimoth

Father of Jerimoth who was the leader of the tribe of Naphtali

A man of the tribe of Naphtali whose son, Jerimoth, served as a tribal leader under King David during the Divided Monarchy period.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azriel, Father of Seraiah, Father of Seraiah, an officer ordered by King Jehoiakim to arrest the prophet Jeremiah

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.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azrikam, Governor of the Palace, Palace governor of Judah who was slain by Zichri of Ephraim

Azrikam, Governor of the Palace

Palace governor of Judah who was slain by Zichri of Ephraim

A high-ranking official and palace governor in the kingdom of Judah who was killed during a Syro-Ephraimite invasion during the reign of King Ahaz.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Azrikam, Son of Azel, Firstborn son of Azel and descendant of King Saul

Azrikam, Son of Azel

Firstborn son of Azel and descendant of King Saul

A Benjamite descendant of King Saul through Jonathan, recorded in the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy period.

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