Babylonian Period
People of Babylon's rise, Jerusalem's fall, and the years of captivity (c. 612-539 BC)
208 profiles tagged Babylonian 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arioch, Commander of the King’s Guard
Babylonian commander who facilitated Daniel’s interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream
A high-ranking Babylonian official under Nebuchadnezzar II tasked with executing the royal wise men before Daniel intervened.
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.
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.
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.
Ashpenaz
Chief court official who selected Daniel and the Hebrew youths for service in Babylon
The chief court official of King Nebuchadnezzar who was tasked with selecting and training elite Israelite youths for service in the Babylonian palace.
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.
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.
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.
Azzur, Father of Hananiah
father of the Gibeonite prophet Hananiah
Azzur was a man from the town of Gibeon during the Divided Monarchy and the father of the false prophet Hananiah.
Azzur, Father of Jaazaniah
father of Jaazaniah who was a corrupt leader in Jerusalem during Ezekiel's vision
Azzur was a man of the Exilic Period and the father of Jaazaniah, a corrupt leader in Jerusalem observed by the prophet Ezekiel in a vision.
Baalis
King of the Ammonites who plotted the assassination of Gedaliah
Baalis was the king of the Ammonites who orchestrated the assassination of Gedaliah, the Babylonian-appointed governor of Judah, following the fall of Jerusalem.
Baasha
King of Israel who seized the throne from the house of Jeroboam
The third king of the northern kingdom of Israel who seized the throne by force and established the short-lived Baasha dynasty during the Divided Monarchy.
Baruch, Scribe of Jeremiah
Scribe of the prophet Jeremiah who transcribed and publicly read the prophetic scrolls
A faithful scribe and assistant to the prophet Jeremiah during the final decades of the Kingdom of Judah and the Babylonian conquest.
Belshazzar
King of Babylon who saw the supernatural writing on the wall during a sacrilegious feast
The final ruler of the Babylonian Empire mentioned in the book of Daniel, known for the 'writing on the wall' incident during a sacrilegious feast.
Belshazzar's Queen
Queen who advised King Belshazzar to summon Daniel to interpret the writing on the wall
The queen of Babylon who entered Belshazzar's feast to advise the king to consult Daniel regarding the writing on the wall.
Ben-hadad, Son of Tabrimmon
Aramean king who besieged Samaria and was defeated at Aphek
The Aramean King of Damascus who formed an alliance with King Asa of Judah and later waged a major military campaign against King Ahab of Israel.
Benaiah, Father of Pelatiah
Father of Pelatiah, a leader of Jerusalem whose death was witnessed by Ezekiel in a vision
A man living during the Babylonian exile whose son, Pelatiah, was a leader of the people in Jerusalem and the subject of a specific judgment vision by Ezekiel.
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.
Buzi
father of the prophet Ezekiel
Buzi was a priest in the line of Aaron and the father of the major prophet Ezekiel during the Babylonian Exile.
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, Great-Grandfather of Jehudi
Patriarch of a family of Judean officials mentioned in the book of Jeremiah
A Judean man of the late 7th century BC whose lineage is recorded during the reign of King Jehoiakim.
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.
Daniel, Prophet of the Exile
Prophet who survived the lions' den and interpreted the handwriting on the wall
A Judean exile who rose to high office in Babylon and Persia, known for his uncompromising faith, wisdom, and prophetic visions concerning the rise and fall of world empires.
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.
Delaiah, Official of King Jehoiakim
official who pleaded with King Jehoiakim not to burn Jeremiah's scroll
A high-ranking official in the court of King Jehoiakim who pleaded with the king not to burn the prophetic scroll of Jeremiah.
Ebed-melech
Cushite official who rescued the prophet Jeremiah from a muddy cistern
A Cushite official in the palace of King Zedekiah who rescued the prophet Jeremiah from a muddy cistern and received a divine promise of survival.
Elasah, Son of Shaphan
Royal envoy who delivered Jeremiah's letter to the exiles in Babylon
A high-ranking Judean official and son of the scribe Shaphan who delivered a critical letter from the prophet Jeremiah to the exiles in Babylon.
Elishama, Ancestor of Ishmael
Royal ancestor of Ishmael who assassinated the governor Gedaliah
A member of the royal family of Judah during the Divided Monarchy, known as the grandfather of Ishmael son of Nethaniah.
Elishama, Scribe of the Divided Monarchy
Royal scribe whose palace chamber was used to store Jeremiah's prophetic scroll
Elishama was a high-ranking royal official and scribe serving in the court of King Jehoiakim during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah.
Elnathan, Father of Nehushta
father of Nehushta and maternal grandfather of King Jehoiachin
Elnathan was a prominent resident of Jerusalem during the Divided Monarchy and the maternal grandfather of King Jehoiachin.
Elnathan, son of Achbor
Official of King Jehoiakim who captured the prophet Uriah and later pleaded for the preservation of Jeremiah's scroll
An official in the court of King Jehoiakim who participated in the pursuit of the prophet Uriah and later pleaded with the king not to burn Jeremiah's scroll.
Ephai
Patriarch whose sons were military captains under Governor Gedaliah
A Netophathite of the tribe of Judah whose sons served as military leaders supporting Governor Gedaliah after the fall of Jerusalem.
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.
Esau
Patriarch who sold his birthright for lentil stew and founded the nation of Edom
The firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah, a skillful hunter and the progenitor of the Edomites, known for selling his birthright for a bowl of stew.
Evil-merodach
King of Babylon who released Jehoiachin from prison
The King of Babylon who ascended to the throne during the Divided Monarchy and released King Jehoiachin of Judah from his thirty-seven-year imprisonment.
Ezekiel
Prophet who served as a sign to Israel during the Babylonian Exile
A priest and prophet of the Exilic Period who served as a sign to the house of Israel while in the land of the Chaldeans.
Ezekiel's Wife
Wife of the prophet Ezekiel whose death was a sign to Israel
The wife of the prophet Ezekiel whose sudden death served as a silent, prophetic sign to the exiles of Judah regarding the destruction of Jerusalem.
Gad, Son of Jacob
Seventh son of Jacob and founder of the warrior tribe of Gad
The seventh son of Jacob and the firstborn of Zilpah, Gad was a patriarch of Israel whose descendants became a warrior tribe known for their courage and inheritance east of the Jordan River.
Gedaliah, Governor of Judah
Governor of Judah appointed by Babylon who was assassinated at Mizpah
A high-ranking Judean official appointed by King Nebuchadnezzar to serve as governor over the remnant of Judah following the fall of Jerusalem.
Gedaliah, son of Pashhur
Official who sought the death of the prophet Jeremiah during the siege of Jerusalem
Gedaliah son of Pashhur was a Judean official who opposed the prophet Jeremiah during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.
Gemariah, Son of Hilkiah
Envoy of King Zedekiah who carried Jeremiah's letter to the exiles in Babylon
A high-ranking Judean official and son of the High Priest Hilkiah who served as a royal messenger for King Zedekiah during the Babylonian crisis.
Gemariah, Son of Shaphan
Official who pleaded with King Jehoiakim not to burn Jeremiah's scroll
A Judean official and son of the scribe Shaphan who pleaded with King Jehoiakim not to destroy Jeremiah’s prophetic scroll.
Gomer, Son of Japheth
Eldest son of Japheth and progenitor of northern nations in the Table of Nations
Gomer was the eldest son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, recognized as the progenitor of several northern nations in the Table of Nations.
Habakkuk
Prophet who questioned divine justice before the Babylonian exile
A prophet of the late Divided Monarchy known for his unique dialogue with God regarding divine justice and the impending Babylonian invasion of Judah.
Habazziniah
Patriarch of the Rechabite family mentioned in the book of Jeremiah
Habazziniah was the grandfather of Jaazaniah and a prominent ancestor within the house of the Rechabites during the late Divided Monarchy.
Hammelech
Royal father of Jerahmeel and Malchijah during the time of Jeremiah
A royal figure during the Divided Monarchy whose sons were involved in the persecution of the prophet Jeremiah.
Hamutal
Mother of King Jehoahaz and King Zedekiah
The daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah, wife of King Josiah, and mother of two kings of Judah: Jehoahaz and Zedekiah.
Hanamel
Cousin of Jeremiah who sold him a field in Anathoth during the Babylonian siege
The cousin of the prophet Jeremiah who sold him a field in Anathoth as a symbolic act of faith during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.
Hanan, son of Igdaliah
Man of God whose sons held a prominent chamber in the Temple during the time of Jeremiah
Hanan was a man of God in the Divided Monarchy whose sons maintained a private chamber within the Temple in Jerusalem.
Hananiah, Father of Zedekiah
father of the royal official Zedekiah
Hananiah was a Judean official during the Divided Monarchy, best known as the father of Zedekiah, an official in the court of King Jehoiakim.
Hananiah, Friend of Daniel
Judean exile who survived being thrown into a fiery furnace for refusing to worship a golden idol
One of four Judean youths taken into Babylonian exile, known by the Babylonian name Shadrach, who survived the blazing fiery furnace.
Hananiah, Grandfather of Irijah
Grandfather of Irijah the captain of the guard
A Judean man of the Divided Monarchy known as the grandfather of Irijah, the guard who arrested the prophet Jeremiah.
Hananiah, Prophet of Gibeon
Prophet who falsely predicted the end of the Babylonian exile and died for his lie
A false prophet who opposed Jeremiah during the reign of Zedekiah by predicting a swift end to the Babylonian exile.
Harhas
Grandfather of Shallum the keeper of the wardrobe
An ancestral figure during the Divided Monarchy whose grandson served as the keeper of the royal wardrobe under King Josiah.
Hashabiah, Officer of the Levites
Levite officer who donated livestock for King Josiah’s Passover
A high-ranking Levite officer who donated significant livestock for King Josiah’s historic Passover celebration during the Divided Monarchy.
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.
Heth
Patriarch who was the son of Canaan and ancestor of the Hittite people
Heth was the son of Canaan and the eponymous patriarch of the Hittites, a significant nation in the land of Canaan during the era of the Patriarchs.
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 the High Priest
High Priest who found the Book of the Law in the Temple during the reign of King Josiah
The high priest during the reign of King Josiah who discovered the 'Book of the Law' in the Temple, sparking a national spiritual reformation in Judah.
Hilkiah, Father of Jeremiah
Priest of Anathoth and the father of the prophet Jeremiah
A priest from the town of Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin and the father of the major prophet Jeremiah.
Hophra
Pharaoh who failed to defend Jerusalem against Babylon
Pharaoh Hophra was the Egyptian king during the fall of Jerusalem, known for his failed military intervention against Babylon and his arrogant claim to the Nile.
Hoshaiah, Father of Jezaniah
father of the military commanders who defied Jeremiah's warning not to go to Egypt
A father of military and political leaders during the final days of the Kingdom of Judah under the Babylonian occupation.
Huldah
Prophetess who authenticated the Book of the Law for King Josiah
A prominent prophetess in Jerusalem during the reign of King Josiah who authenticated the Book of the Law found in the Temple.
Igdaliah
Man of God whose descendants held a prestigious chamber in the Temple of Jerusalem
A prominent man of God during the Divided Monarchy whose lineage was honored with a private chamber in the Temple in Jerusalem.
Immer, Priest of the Divided Monarchy
Patriarch of the sixteenth priestly division whose line endured through the Babylonian Exile
A high-ranking priest during the Divided Monarchy whose house served as the sixteenth division of the sanctuary and produced descendants who returned from the Babylonian Exile.
Irijah
Captain of the guard who arrested Jeremiah at the Gate of Benjamin
The captain of the guard at the Gate of Benjamin who arrested the prophet Jeremiah on charges of desertion during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.
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.
Ishmael son of Nethaniah
Royal descendant who assassinated Gedaliah and massacred pilgrims at Mizpah
A member of the Davidic royal family who assassinated Gedaliah, the Babylonian-appointed governor of Judah, following the fall of Jerusalem.
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.
Jaazaniah, Son of Azzur
Leader in Jerusalem who gave wicked counsel during Ezekiel's vision
Jaazaniah, son of Azzur, was a leader in Jerusalem identified by the prophet Ezekiel as one of the men plotting evil and giving wicked counsel during the final years before the city's fall.
Jaazaniah, Son of Jeremiah
Rechabite leader who refused to drink wine in the Temple to honor his ancestral vows
Jaazaniah was the son of Jeremiah and a prominent member of the Rechabite family during the reign of King Jehoiakim in the Divided Monarchy.
Jaazaniah, Son of Shaphan
Elder of Israel seen by Ezekiel in a vision of Temple idolatry
Jaazaniah, son of Shaphan, was one of the seventy elders of Israel seen by the prophet Ezekiel in a vision, participating in clandestine idolatrous worship within the Jerusalem temple complex.
Jahath, Merarite Overseer
Levite who faithfully oversaw the Temple repairs under King Josiah
A Levite of the Merarite line who served as a faithful overseer during King Josiah’s restoration of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Jedidah
Queen Mother of King Josiah and daughter of Adaiah
The mother of King Josiah and wife of King Amon, identified as the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath.
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.
Jehiel, Administrator of the House of God
Temple administrator who provided livestock for King Josiah's Great Passover
A high-ranking official and administrator of the temple during the reign of King Josiah who provided generous offerings for the Great Passover.
Jehoahaz, Son of Josiah
King of Judah who reigned for only three months before being imprisoned in Egypt
Jehoahaz was the seventeenth king of Judah, whose brief three-month reign in 609 BC ended when he was deposed and imprisoned by Pharaoh Neco II.
Jehoiachin
King of Judah who was taken captive to Babylon and later released from prison
A king of Judah who reigned briefly in 598–597 BC before being exiled to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar.
Jehoiada, Priest Succeeded by Zephaniah
Priest whose office as chief temple officer was taken by Zephaniah
A former high-ranking priest and chief officer in the Jerusalem temple during the Divided Monarchy whose administrative role was later filled by Zephaniah son of Maaseiah.
Jehoiakim
King of Judah who burned the scroll of Jeremiah's prophecies
The second son of King Josiah who reigned over Judah for eleven years as a vassal to Egypt and later Babylon, known for his wickedness and opposition to the prophet Jeremiah.
Jehucal
Royal official under King Zedekiah who opposed the prophet Jeremiah
Jehucal was a royal official and son of Shelemiah who served under King Zedekiah during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah.
Jehudi
Court official who read Jeremiah's scroll to King Jehoiakim
An official in the court of King Jehoiakim of Judah who served as an intermediary between the Judean officials, Baruch the scribe, and the king during the reading of Jeremiah's prophecies.
Jeiel, Officer of the Levites
Levite officer who donated livestock for King Josiah's Passover
Jeiel was a high-ranking Levite official who provided thousands of animals for King Josiah’s historic Passover celebration.
Jerahmeel, Son of Hammelech
Royal official who was commanded by King Jehoiakim to arrest Jeremiah and Baruch
A high-ranking official or prince under King Jehoiakim of Judah who was ordered to arrest the prophet Jeremiah and his scribe Baruch.
Jeremiah of Libnah
father of Queen Hamutal and grandfather of King Zedekiah
A resident of Libnah whose daughter, Hamutal, became the queen mother of two kings of Judah during the final years of the Divided Monarchy.
Jeremiah, Father of Jaazaniah
Rechabite patriarch and father of Jaazaniah who stood as a witness to the clan's faithfulness
A member of the house of the Rechabites during the Divided Monarchy, known as the father of the community leader Jaazaniah.
Jeremiah, Son of Hilkiah
Prophet who predicted the seventy-year Babylonian exile and the New Covenant
A major prophet of the Divided Monarchy who predicted the fall of Jerusalem and the 70-year Babylonian exile while suffering intense persecution for his message.
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.
Jezaniah
Military commander who consulted Jeremiah but later rejected his prophecy to stay in Judah
A military commander in Judah during the Babylonian occupation who initially sought the counsel of the prophet Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem.
Joah, Recorder to King Josiah
Royal recorder who helped oversee the Temple repairs under King Josiah
A high-ranking royal official and 'recorder' who served King Josiah during the 7th-century BC reforms and the restoration of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Joahaz
Father of Joah the recorder during the reign of King Josiah
Joahaz was the father of Joah, the official recorder serving under King Josiah during the religious reforms in the 7th century BC.
Job
Patriarch who remained faithful to God despite losing his wealth, children, and health
A patriarch from the land of Uz renowned for his blameless character, immense suffering, and unwavering perseverance in his relationship with God.
Johanan son of Kareah
Military commander who rescued the captives of Ishmael but later led the Judean remnant into Egypt against the command of God
A military commander of Judah who attempted to protect the remnant of Jerusalem after the Babylonian conquest but eventually led the survivors to Egypt against prophetic counsel.
Jonadab, Son of Rechab
Patriarch of the Rechabites who prohibited wine and commanded a nomadic lifestyle to ensure faithfulness to Yahweh
A fervent devotee of Yahweh and patriarch of the Rechabites who supported King Jehu’s purge of Baal worship and established a lasting ascetic lifestyle for his descendants.
Jonathan the Scribe
Scribe whose house was converted into a prison for the prophet Jeremiah
A government official in Jerusalem during the reign of King Zedekiah who converted his private residence into a dungeon for the prophet Jeremiah.
Jonathan, Son of Kareah
Judean military commander who joined Gedaliah at Mizpah after Jerusalem's fall
Jonathan, son of Kareah, was a Judean military officer who joined the governor Gedaliah at Mizpah after the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians.
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.
Joshua, Governor of the City
Governor of Jerusalem during the religious reforms of King Josiah
A high-ranking Judean official during the reign of King Josiah who governed the city of Jerusalem.
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.
Jozabad, Levite Officer under Josiah
Levite officer who donated 5,000 offerings and 500 bulls for Josiah's Passover
A high-ranking Levite official who provided significant livestock donations for King Josiah's massive Passover celebration in Jerusalem.
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.
Kareah
Father of Johanan and Jonathan who were military commanders of the Judean remnant
A Judean figure whose sons served as high-ranking military commanders during the chaotic period following the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians.
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.
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.
Kolaiah, Father of the False Prophet Ahab
father of the false prophet Ahab who was executed in Babylon
A man of the Divided Monarchy whose son, Ahab, was a false prophet executed by Nebuchadnezzar during the Babylonian exile.
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.
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.
Maacathite
Patriarchal founder of a Judean clan whose descendants served as Davidic warriors and military commanders
An ancestral figure and patriarch associated with the tribe of Judah, recognized as the progenitor of the people of Maacah within the Judean territory.