Tribe
The Tribe of Judah
The royal tribe descended from Judah, from which David and Jesus came.
People of Tribe of Judah
Abiah
Wife of Hezron and mother of Ashhur the founder of Tekoa
A woman of the tribe of Judah who became the wife of Hezron and mother of Ashhur during the Egyptian sojourn.
Abigail, Sister of David
Sister of King David and mother of the general Amasa
Abigail was a daughter of Nahash or Jesse, a sister to King David, and the mother of Amasa, the commander of Absalom's rebel army.
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.
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.
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.
Abinadab, Son of Jesse
second son of Jesse who was passed over for kingship in favor of David
The second-born son of Jesse and elder brother of King David who served in the army of King Saul during the Philistine wars.
Abishai
Military commander and nephew of David who served as chief of the Three and killed three hundred men in one battle
A high-ranking military commander and nephew of King David, known for his fierce loyalty, battlefield prowess, and leadership during the United Monarchy.
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.
Abiud
Descendant of Zerubbabel in the genealogy of Jesus Christ
Abiud was a descendant of King David and a member of the post-exilic royal line of Judah, appearing in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
Absalom
Prince of Israel who led a major rebellion against his father King David
The third son of King David, Absalom was a charismatic prince who staged a major rebellion against his father and was ultimately killed in battle by Joab.
Achan
Patriarch whose theft of Jericho's spoils led to Israel's defeat at Ai
A member of the Tribe of Judah whose violation of the ban on spoils at Jericho brought divine judgment and military defeat upon the nation of Israel.
Achim
Ancestor of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
Achim was a descendant of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, listed in the post-exilic portion of the genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew.
Achsah, Daughter of Caleb
Daughter of Caleb who requested and received springs of water from her father
Achsah was the daughter of the prominent leader Caleb and the wife of Othniel, the first Judge of Israel.
Achsah, Daughter of Caleb ben Hezron
Daughter of Caleb ben Hezron listed in the genealogies of Judah
A daughter of Caleb, son of Hezron, belonging to the tribe of Judah during the period of the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.
Adaiah, son of Joiarib
Judean leader of the Shelanite clan who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile
A Judean descendant of Shelah who lived in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile during the rebuilding era of Nehemiah.
Addi
Ancestor of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke
A descendant of David in the tribe of Judah, listed as an ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy provided by the Gospel of Luke.
Adonijah, Son of David
Prince who attempted to usurp the throne of King David before Solomon's coronation
The fourth son of King David, Adonijah attempted to seize the throne of Israel during his father's final days, ultimately failing and meeting his execution under King Solomon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ahijah, Son of Jerahmeel
Son of Jerahmeel mentioned in the genealogies of Judah
A descendant of the tribe of Judah and the house of Hezron during the era of the United Monarchy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alexander
Jewish spokesman who was shouted down by a riotous mob in the Ephesian theater
A Jewish spokesman in Ephesus who attempted to defend the Jewish community during the riotous demonstrations against the Apostle Paul and his companions.
Alphaeus
Father of James the Less and possibly Matthew the tax collector
Alphaeus was a 1st-century Jewish man from the tribe of Judah, best known as the father of James the Apostle and possibly the father of Matthew the tax collector.
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.
Ammihud, Father of Uthai
Father of Uthai and a member of the tribe of Judah listed among the post-exilic genealogies
A member of the tribe of Judah whose descendants were among the first to resettle Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile.
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.
Ammizabad
Military commander who led the third division of King David's army under his father Benaiah
A high-ranking military officer in King David's army who served as the commander of a division under his father, Benaiah.
Amnon, Firstborn Son of David
Firstborn son of David who violated his half-sister Tamar and was later murdered by Absalom
The firstborn son of King David, Amnon is primarily known for the violation of his half-sister Tamar, an act that triggered a bloody cycle of revenge within the royal family.
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.
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.
Amos, Ancestor of Jesus
Judean ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Lucan genealogy
A member of the Tribe of Judah identified in the Gospel of Luke as a direct paternal ancestor of Jesus Christ.
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.
An Unnamed Ancestor in Jesus' Genealogy
Ancestor of Joseph in the genealogy of Jesus recorded by Matthew
An unnamed biological link in the legal lineage of Jesus Christ, connecting the generation of Matthan to that of Jacob.
An Unnamed Son of Jacob in Jesus' Genealogy
father of Joseph and son of Jacob in the genealogy of Jesus
A member of the tribe of Judah mentioned in the Matthean genealogy as the son of Jacob and the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary.
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.
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.
Appaim
Son of Nadab whose lineage continued the family line after his brother died childless
A descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel and a link in the genealogical preservation of the tribe's southern clans.
Ardon
Son of Caleb and Azubah mentioned in the genealogies of Judah
A descendant of Judah through the line of Caleb and a member of the generation that experienced the transition from the Egyptian sojourn to the wilderness wanderings.
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.
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.
Asahel, Brother of Joab
Nephew of David and one of 'The Thirty' known for his incredible speed
A renowned warrior and nephew of King David known for his incredible speed, who served as a commander in David's army before being killed by Abner.
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.
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.
Ashhur
Patriarch of the tribe of Judah and the founder of the city of Tekoa
Ashhur was a descendant of Judah through Hezron and the recognized founder of the settlement of Tekoa, distinguished by his large family and dual lineage.
The Assassins
Militant Jewish group that utilized hidden daggers for political assassinations in first-century Judea
A militant Jewish insurrectionist group, specifically the Sicarii, known for their violent opposition to Roman rule and the assassination of high-ranking collaborators.
Atarah
Wife of Jerahmeel and mother of Onam
Atarah was a wife of Jerahmeel and the mother of Onam within the genealogical records of the Tribe of Judah during the United Monarchy.
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.
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.
Azariah, Companion of Daniel
Youth who survived the fiery furnace with Shadrach and Meshach
A noble youth of Judah taken into Babylonian captivity who survived the fiery furnace after refusing to worship Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Azor
ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Gospel of Matthew
Azor was a descendant of King David and a significant link in the messianic lineage of Jesus Christ, recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.