Assyrian Period
People of the Assyrian ascendancy, from the fall of Samaria to the shadow of Nineveh (c. 745-612 BC)
195 profiles tagged Assyrian Period.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adam
First human being associated with the fall of man
Adam is the first human being created by God, the husband of Eve, and the progenitor of the human race in the book of Genesis.
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.
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.
Ahab, King of Israel
King of Israel who married Jezebel and promoted the worship of Baal
The seventh king of the northern kingdom of Israel, known for his military prowess, his marriage to Jezebel, and his intense spiritual conflict with the prophet Elijah.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amaziah, Priest of Bethel
Priest of Bethel who opposed the prophet Amos and reported him to King Jeroboam II
The high priest of the golden calf shrine at Bethel during the 8th century BC who opposed the prophet Amos and reported him to King Jeroboam II.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Asher
Patriarch who founded one of the twelve tribes of Israel and was noted for the fertility of his land
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob, the second born to Zilpah, and the ancestral patriarch of the Tribe of Asher, known for the fertile lands and prosperity promised in his father's blessing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Baladan
Father of King Merodach-baladan of Babylon
Baladan was a Babylonian figure of the 8th century BC, recognized in the biblical record as the father of King Merodach-baladan.
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.
Beeri, Father of Hosea
Father of the prophet Hosea who served during the Divided Monarchy
Beeri was a man of the tribe of Israel during the 8th century BC, best known for being the father of the prophet Hosea.
Ben-hadad, son of Hazael
King of Aram who lost Syrian-held Israelite cities to King Jehoash
The Aramean king of Syria who lost significant territory to Israel during the reign of King Jehoash.
Benaiah, Overseer under Hezekiah
Overseer of tithes and offerings under King Hezekiah
A Levite or temple official appointed as an overseer of tithes and offerings during the religious reforms of King Hezekiah.
Benjamin, Son of Jacob
Youngest son of Jacob and the full brother of Joseph whose presence in Egypt led to his family's reconciliation
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin was the beloved patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and a central figure in the narrative of Joseph's rise in Egypt.
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.
Berechiah, Leader of Ephraim
Ephraimite leader who prevented the enslavement of Judean captives
An Ephraimite leader who opposed the enslavement of Judean captives during the reign of King Pekah.
Conaniah
Levite officer who managed temple tithes under Hezekiah and donated livestock for Josiah’s Passover
A high-ranking Levite official who oversaw the temple treasuries and contributions during the religious reforms of King Hezekiah and King Josiah.
Cushi, Father of the Prophet Zephaniah
Father of the prophet Zephaniah and descendant of Hezekiah
A man of the Divided Monarchy period who was the son of Gedaliah and the father of the prophet Zephaniah.
Cyrus
Persian king who issued the decree allowing the Jews to return from exile and rebuild the Temple
The Persian king who ended the Babylonian exile by decreeing the reconstruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and returning its sacred vessels to the Jewish people.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Diblaim
Father of Gomer and father-in-law of the prophet Hosea
Diblaim is identified in the Book of Hosea as the father of Gomer, the woman whom the prophet Hosea married by divine command.
Eden son of Joah
Levite of the Gershonite clan who assisted in cleansing the Temple under King Hezekiah
A Levite of the Gershonite clan who participated in the cleansing of the Temple during the reign of King Hezekiah.
Eden, Assistant of Kore
Levite official who faithfully distributed portions to priests during King Hezekiah's reign
Eden was a Levite official appointed to faithfully distribute consecrated offerings to priests in the cities of Judah during the reign of King Hezekiah.
Elah, Father of Hoshea
Father of Hoshea, the final king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel
Elah was the father of Hoshea, the final king of the northern kingdom of Israel who led a conspiracy against Pekah.
Eliakim son of Hilkiah
Palace administrator for King Hezekiah who represented Judah during the Assyrian siege
A high-ranking official and palace administrator under King Hezekiah during the Assyrian invasion of Judah.
Eliel, Overseer under Hezekiah
Temple overseer who managed tithes and offerings under King Hezekiah
A Levite official appointed during the reign of King Hezekiah to supervise the storage and distribution of tithes and offerings in the Temple.
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.
Elkanah, Official of the Divided Monarchy
Official who was second to King Ahaz and was killed by Zichri of Ephraim
High-ranking official in the court of King Ahaz of Judah, designated as 'second to the king' before his death during the Syro-Ephraimite War.
Ephraim
Son of Joseph who received the firstborn blessing from Jacob
The second son of Joseph and Asenath, Ephraim was adopted by his grandfather Jacob and received the primary blessing of the firstborn, becoming the progenitor of a dominant tribe in Israel.
Esarhaddon
King of Assyria who succeeded Sennacherib after his assassination
King of Assyria who succeeded his father Sennacherib and participated in the resettlement of foreign peoples into the northern kingdom of Israel.
Father of Conaniah
Levite father of the chief temple officers under King Hezekiah
An unnamed Levite during the Divided Monarchy whose sons were appointed as high-ranking officials over the temple contributions under King Hezekiah.
Gad, David's Seer
Prophet and seer who advised King David and designated the site for the Temple
A prominent prophet and royal seer during the United Monarchy who served as a spiritual advisor to King David and chronicled his reign.
Gadi
father of King Menahem of Israel
Gadi was the father of Menahem, the sixteenth king of the northern kingdom of Israel who seized the throne during the mid-8th century BC.
Gedaliah, Great-Grandfather of Zephaniah
Great-grandfather of the prophet Zephaniah mentioned in his genealogy
A Judean man of the Divided Monarchy period known as the son of Amariah and the great-grandfather of the prophet Zephaniah.
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.
Gomer, Daughter of Diblaim
Wife of the prophet Hosea whose marriage symbolized Israel's unfaithfulness
The daughter of Diblaim and wife of the prophet Hosea during the Divided Monarchy, whose marriage served as a living metaphor for God's relationship with Israel.
Hadlai
father of Amasa the Ephraimite leader
Hadlai was an Ephraimite during the Divided Monarchy whose son, Amasa, was a prominent tribal leader that stood against the enslavement of Judean captives.
Hananiah, Royal Officer of Uzziah
Royal officer under King Uzziah who directed the military divisions of Judah
A high-ranking military official and royal officer who oversaw the mobilization of King Uzziah's divisions in the Kingdom of Judah.
Haruz
father of Meshullemeth and grandfather of King Amon
A man from Jotbah during the Divided Monarchy, known primarily as the grandfather of King Amon of Judah.
Hazael
King of Aram who oppressed Israel and was anointed at the command of God to Elijah
A powerful Syrian official who became King of Aram and served as a frequent adversary to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah during the 9th century BC.
Hebrews
Covenant people of God descended from Abraham
The Hebrews represent the covenant people descended from Abraham, serving as the primary ethnic and spiritual identity of God’s chosen nation throughout the Old and New Testaments.
Heman the Singer
Levite singer and king's seer who led the Temple music under King David
A prominent Levite singer, musician, and king's seer during the United Monarchy, appointed by David to lead the worship in the house of the LORD.
Hephzibah
Queen mother of King Manasseh and wife of King Hezekiah
Hephzibah was the queen consort of King Hezekiah of Judah and the mother of King Manasseh, one of Judah's longest-reigning monarchs.
Hezekiah, Ancestor of Zephaniah
Great-great-grandfather of the prophet Zephaniah whose lineage is recorded to establish the prophet's authority
A significant ancestor in the royal lineage of the prophet Zephaniah, likely living during the Divided Monarchy of Judah.
Hezekiah, King of Judah
King of Judah who reformed the Temple and survived the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem
The 13th king of Judah, known for his sweeping religious reforms, the miraculous defense of Jerusalem against Assyria, and his restoration of the Passover.
Hilkiah, Father of Eliakim
father of Eliakim the palace administrator
A high-ranking official during the Divided Monarchy and the father of King Hezekiah’s palace administrator, Eliakim.
Hosea
Prophet who married an unfaithful woman to symbolize Israel's relationship with God
A prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the 8th century BC, known for his symbolic marriage to Gomer and his message of God's enduring love for a faithless people.
Hoshea, son of Elah
King of Israel who presided over the fall of Samaria and the Assyrian exile
The final king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel who reigned in Samaria before its total destruction and the Assyrian captivity.
Imnah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite whose son Kore was the keeper of the East Gate during Hezekiah's reforms
A Levite of the Divided Monarchy whose son, Kore, served as the keeper of the East Gate during the reign of King Hezekiah.
Isaac
Patriarch who was the son of Abraham and the father of Jacob and Esau
The miracle son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac was the second Hebrew patriarch and the child of promise through whom the covenant of God was established.
Isaiah
Prophet who advised King Hezekiah and foretold the coming of the Messiah
Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was a major prophet in Judah whose ministry spanned the reigns of four kings and who is widely quoted in the New Testament for his messianic and redemptive visions.
Ismachiah
Levite overseer who managed Temple tithes under King Hezekiah
A Levite official appointed as an overseer of the Temple offerings and tithes during the religious reforms of King Hezekiah.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Issachar, Ninth Son of Jacob
Ninth son of Jacob and the progenitor of the Tribe of Issachar
The ninth son of Jacob and the fifth born to Leah, Issachar was a patriarch whose descendants formed one of the prominent twelve tribes of Israel.
Jabesh
Father of King Shallum of Israel
A man of the Divided Monarchy whose son, Shallum, briefly seized the throne of Israel by assassinating King Zechariah.
Jeberechiah
Father of Zechariah the witness to Isaiah's prophecy
Jeberechiah was the father of Zechariah, chosen by the prophet Isaiah as a reliable witness to the naming of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz during the Divided Monarchy.
Jecoliah
Queen Mother of Judah and mother of King Uzziah
The Queen Mother of Judah during the 8th century BC and the wife of King Amaziah.
Jeduthun, Chief Musician of David
Chief musician of King David who prophesied with the harp and founded a guild of Temple singers
A Levite of the United Monarchy who served as one of King David's three primary chief musicians and a royal seer.
Jehallelel, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite of the Merarite clan whose son helped purify the Temple during Hezekiah's reforms
A Merarite Levite during the reign of King Hezekiah whose son, Azariah, participated in the historic purification of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Jehiel, Temple Overseer under Hezekiah
Temple official who oversaw the storerooms and tithes during King Hezekiah's reign
A Levite or temple official appointed by King Hezekiah to supervise the storage and distribution of sacred contributions and tithes in Jerusalem.
Jehizkiah
Ephraimite leader who prevented the enslavement of Judean captives
An Ephraimite leader during the Divided Monarchy who stood against the enslavement of fellow Judeans after a battle between Israel and Judah.
Jehu, King of Israel
King of Israel who executed the house of Ahab and destroyed the temple of Baal
The tenth king of the northern kingdom of Israel who executed the house of Ahab, destroyed the cult of Baal, and founded the longest-lasting dynasty in Israel's history.
Jehuel
Levite who helped cleanse the Temple under King Hezekiah
A Levite of the clan of Heman who participated in the spiritual cleansing of the Temple during the reign of King Hezekiah.
Jeiel the Scribe
Scribe who organized and recorded the military divisions of King Uzziah
A high-ranking royal scribe during the reign of King Uzziah who organized the military divisions of Judah.
Jerimoth, Overseer of the Divided Monarchy
Overseer under King Hezekiah who managed the sacred tithes and offerings
An official and overseer during the reign of King Hezekiah, Jerimoth was responsible for managing the sacred tithes and contributions in the Temple.
Jeroboam son of Jehoash, King of Israel
King of Israel who restored the borders from Hamath to the Sea of the Arabah
The son of Jehoash and a long-reigning king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel who presided over a period of significant territorial expansion and national prosperity.
Jeroboam son of Nebat
King of Israel who established the golden calf worship at Bethel and Dan
The first king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel who led the ten tribes in a secession from the house of David and established a separate religious system.
Jerusha
Queen Mother of Judah and daughter of Zadok
The daughter of Zadok, wife of King Uzziah, and mother of King Jotham, who served as Queen Mother during the Divided Monarchy of Judah.
Jeshua, Priest of the Hezekiah Reforms
Priest who faithfully distributed tithes and offerings during the reforms of King Hezekiah
A faithful priest who served under Kore the Levite during King Hezekiah’s religious reforms, assisting in the equitable distribution of offerings to the priesthood.
Jesse
Patriarch of the house of David and ancestor of Jesus Christ
The father of King David and a resident of Bethlehem, Jesse is a pivotal link in the genealogy of the Davidic dynasty and the Messianic line.
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
Jeuel, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite who helped purify the Temple under King Hezekiah
A Levite descendant of Elizaphan who participated in the purification of the Temple during the reign of King Hezekiah.
Jezreel, Son of Hosea
Firstborn son of Hosea whose name symbolized the coming judgment on the house of Jehu
The firstborn son of the prophet Hosea and Gomer, whose name served as a prophetic sign of judgment against the house of Jehu and the kingdom of Israel.
Joah, Parent of Eden son of Joah
Gershonite Levite who was the parent of Eden
A Gershonite Levite during the Divided Monarchy who is identified in the biblical record as the parent of Eden.
Joah, Recorder to King Hezekiah
Recorder for King Hezekiah who stood against the Rabshakeh during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem
A high-ranking royal official and 'recorder' who served King Hezekiah during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in the 8th century BC.
Joah, Son of Zimmah and Father of Eden
Levite who helped cleanse the Temple during the reforms of King Hezekiah
A Gershonite Levite during the Divided Monarchy who assisted in the sanctification of the temple under King Hezekiah.
Joash, King of Israel
King of Israel who defeated the Arameans three times and sacked Jerusalem
The twelfth king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, Joash was a military leader who defeated the Arameans three times and successfully conquered Jerusalem during a conflict with Judah.
Joel, Son of Azariah
Levite who helped King Hezekiah cleanse the temple
A Kohathite Levite who participated in the spiritual cleansing and restoration of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah.
Johanan, Father of Azariah the Ephraimite
father of Azariah the Ephraimite leader who opposed the enslavement of Judean prisoners
Johanan was the father of Azariah, one of the four Ephraimite leaders who intervened to protect Judean prisoners during the Syro-Ephraimite War.
Jonah
Prophet who was swallowed by a great fish after fleeing God's command to preach to Nineveh
A prophet from the northern kingdom of Israel who was commissioned by God to preach repentance to the Assyrian city of Nineveh.
Joseph, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who was sold into slavery and rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt
The favored son of Jacob who, after being sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to become the Grand Vizier of Egypt and preserved the lineage of Israel during a regional famine.
Josiah, King of Judah
King of Judah who instituted religious reforms after finding the Book of the Law
A righteous king of the Divided Monarchy who initiated sweeping religious reforms and restored the temple and the Passover after the discovery of the Book of the Law.
Jotham, King of Judah
King of Judah who grew powerful by ordering his ways before the LORD
A righteous king of Judah who reigned for sixteen years, known for his building projects and for growing powerful by ordering his ways before the LORD.
Jozabad, Overseer under Hezekiah
Levite overseer who managed Temple offerings under King Hezekiah
Jozabad was a Levite official appointed by King Hezekiah to manage the abundant tithes and offerings brought to the Temple during the religious reforms of the 8th century BC.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Kedar
Patriarch of a major Arabian nomadic tribe known for their black tents and skilled archers
Kedar was the second son of Ishmael and a foundational patriarch of a major nomadic tribal confederation in the Arabian desert.
The King of Nineveh
King who led Nineveh in national repentance after Jonah's prophecy
An unnamed ruler of Nineveh who led his people in a mass movement of repentance and fasting following the preaching of the prophet Jonah.
Kish, Son of Abdi
Levite who assisted in King Hezekiah's purification of the Temple
A Merarite Levite during the reign of King Hezekiah who assisted in the sanctification of the Temple in Jerusalem.
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.
Kore, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite gatekeeper who managed the freewill offerings under King Hezekiah
Kore son of Imnah was a Levite who served as the keeper of the East Gate and managed freewill offerings during the reign of King Hezekiah.
Levi, Son of Jacob
Patriarch of the priestly tribe and participant in the massacre at Shechem
The third son of Jacob and Leah, a patriarch whose descendants were set apart as the priestly and ministerial class for the nation of Israel.
Lo-ammi
Son of Hosea whose name symbolized God's rejection of Israel
The third child of the prophet Hosea and Gomer, whose name symbolizes God's rejection of Israel during the Divided Monarchy.
Lo-ruhamah
Daughter of Hosea whose name symbolized God's withdrawal of mercy from Israel
The daughter of the prophet Hosea and Gomer, whose name symbolically represented God's withdrawal of compassion from the northern kingdom of Israel.
Lud
Son of Shem and ancestor of the Lydian people
Lud was the fourth son of Shem and a grandson of Noah, traditionally identified as the eponymous ancestor of the Lydian people.