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Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

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Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Abagtha

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Abda

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Abdi

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abdi

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abdi

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Abdiel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abdon

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abdon

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Abdon

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Abi-albon

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Abiah

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Abiathar

High priest who escaped the massacre at Nob and supported King David

The last high priest from the line of Eli, Abiathar was a loyal companion to David during his exile but was eventually deposed by Solomon for supporting Adonijah.

Abiel

Patriarch of the Tribe of Benjamin and grandfather of King Saul

A prominent Benjamite and the paternal grandfather of Saul, Israel's first king, and Abner, the commander of Saul's army.

Abiezer

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abiezer the Anathothite

Member of David's Mighty Men and commander of the ninth army division

A Benjamite warrior and military commander who served as one of King David’s 'Mighty Men' and led a division of 24,000 men.

Abiezer, Son of Gilead

Patriarch of the Abiezrite clan and ancestor of the judge Gideon

Abiezer was a descendant of Manasseh and the ancestral founder of the Abiezrite clan, notably producing the judge Gideon during the period of the Judges.

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.

Abigail, Wife of David

Wise and beautiful wife of David who prevented him from slaughtering Nabal's household

An intelligent and beautiful woman from Carmel who averted a massacre through diplomacy and later became one of King David’s primary wives.

Abihail

Woman of living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abihail

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abihail

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abihail

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Abihud

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Abijah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abijah

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Abijah

Levite living at the time of United 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.

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.

Abijah, Priest of the Restoration

Priest who signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah following the return from Babylon

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant to observe God's law under Nehemiah.

Abimelech, Son of Gideon

Son of Gideon who murdered his seventy brothers to become king

A son of Gideon who usurped power as a king in Shechem after murdering his brothers, only to die in battle when a woman dropped a millstone on his head.

Abinadab

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Abinadab, Custodian of the Ark

Custodian who housed the Ark of the Covenant in his home for twenty years

A resident of Kiriath-jearim whose household served as the sanctuary for the Ark of the Covenant for twenty years following its return from the Philistines.

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.

Abinadab, Son of King Saul

Son of King Saul who died at the Battle of Mount Gilboa

A prince of the tribe of Benjamin and son of King Saul who died alongside his father and brothers during the Battle of Mount Gilboa.

Abinoam

Father of the Israelite commander Barak

Abinoam was a man from Kedesh in Naphtali and the father of the Israelite military leader Barak during the era of the Judges.

Abiram

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abishag

Young woman who cared for King David in his old age

A beautiful young woman from Shunem who served as the final caregiver for King David and became a central figure in the succession dispute between Solomon and Adonijah.

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.

Abishua

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Abishua, Son of Phinehas

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

Abishua was a high-ranking Levite priest and the son of Phinehas, serving as a critical link in the high priestly line during the post-Exodus era.

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.

Abital

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Abitub

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abner

Commander of Saul's army who eventually sought to unite Israel under David

The commander-in-chief of King Saul’s army and a pivotal military leader during the transition of power to the house of David.

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.

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.

Achish

King of Gath who protected David from Saul and gave him the city of Ziklag

The Philistine King of Gath who provided refuge to David during his flight from King Saul and later employed him as a mercenary.

Achsah

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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.

Adaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Adaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Adaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Adaiah

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

Adaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Adaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Adaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Adalia

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Addar

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Adiel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Adiel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Adiel

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

Adin

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Adin, Progenitor of an Exilic Clan

Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian Exile

An ancestral figure whose numerous descendants returned from the Babylonian Captivity to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Ezra.

Adina

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Adino

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Adlai

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Admatha

Prince living at the time of Exile and Return

Adna

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Adna

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Adnah

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Adnah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Adoni-bezek

Canaanite king who acknowledged divine justice after being mutilated

A Canaanite king defeated by the tribes of Judah and Simeon who acknowledged divine justice after being mutilated in the same manner he had treated seventy other kings.

Adoni-zedek

King living before Israel's Monarchy

Adonijah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Adonijah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Adonikam

Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian Exile

The patriarch of a prominent family that returned from the Babylonian Exile to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel and later Ezra.

Adoram

Official in charge of forced labor who was stoned to death during the secession of the northern tribes

A high-ranking official who served as the overseer of forced labor under Kings David, Solomon, and Rehoboam during the United Monarchy.

Adrammelech

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Adriel

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Agag, King of the Amalekites

King of the Amalekites whose life was spared by Saul but ended by the prophet Samuel

The Amalekite king captured by Saul and executed by Samuel, whose lineage is later linked to Haman in the Book of Esther.

Agee

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Aharhel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahasbai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahasuerus

King of Persia who married Esther and authorized the defense of the Jews against Haman's plot

The powerful Persian king of the post-exilic period who deposed Queen Vashti and eventually chose Esther to be his queen, unknowingly saving the Jewish people from genocide.

Ahaz, Descendant of Saul

Benjamite descendant of King Saul and Jonathan who preserved the royal family line

A Benjamite descendant of King Saul and Jonathan, mentioned in the genealogical records of the United Monarchy as a son of Micah and father of Jehoaddah.

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.

Ahaziah, Son of Ahab

King of Israel who died after falling through a lattice and seeking counsel from Baal-Zebub

The eighth king of the northern kingdom of Israel who reigned for two years and was known for his wickedness and his fatal injury in a palace fall.

Ahban

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Aher

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahi

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahi

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ahiam

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahian

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Ahiezer

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahihud

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Ahijah

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahijah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahijah

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Ahijah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahijah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahijah the Shilonite

Prophet who tore his cloak into twelve pieces to symbolize the division of Israel

A prophet from Shiloh who foretold the division of the United Monarchy and the rise and fall of Jeroboam I.

Ahijah, Father of King Baasha

Patriarch whose son Baasha established the second dynasty of the northern Kingdom of Israel

A man of the tribe of Issachar whose son, Baasha, overthrew the dynasty of Jeroboam I to become the third king of the northern Kingdom of Israel.

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.

Ahilud

Father of Jehoshaphat the recorder and Baana the governor

The father of Jehoshaphat the recorder and Baana the district governor during the United Monarchy of Israel.

Ahimaaz

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimaaz

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimaaz, Son of Zadok the Priest

Priestly messenger who outran a Cushite to bring news to King David

A Levite priest and loyalist to King David known for his exceptional speed as a runner and his role as a tactical messenger during the rebellion of Absalom.

Ahiman

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Ahimelech

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimelech, High Priest of Nob

High Priest who was executed by Saul for assisting David at Nob

The High Priest at Nob who unknowingly assisted David during his flight from King Saul, resulting in the tragic execution of his priestly household.

Ahimelech, Son of Abiathar

Priest who assisted King David in organizing the divisions of the sanctuary service

A high-ranking priest during the reign of King David and a member of the line of Ithamar who assisted in the organization of the sanctuary service.

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.

Ahinadab

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahinoam

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahinoam of Jezreel, Wife of David

Wife of King David and mother of his firstborn son Amnon

Ahinoam of Jezreel was the first of King David's wives during his wilderness years and the mother of his firstborn son, Amnon.

Ahio

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Ahio

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahio, Son of Abinadab

son of Abinadab who walked in front of the Ark of the Covenant on its journey to Jerusalem

A son of Abinadab who assisted in transporting the Ark of the Covenant during King David’s first attempt to bring it to Jerusalem.

Ahishahar

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahishar

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahithophel

Counselor to King David who betrayed him to join Absalom's rebellion

A renowned counselor to King David who defected to support Absalom’s rebellion, ultimately committing suicide when his advice was rejected.

Ahitub, Father of Zadok

Levite of the line of Eleazar and the father of the High Priest Zadok

Ahitub was a Levite of the line of Eleazar and the father of Zadok, who served as the prominent High Priest during the reigns of King David and King Solomon.

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.

Ahitub, Son of Phinehas

Grandson of Eli and father of Ahimelech the High Priest of Nob

A Levite priest and grandson of Eli who served during the United Monarchy and fathered the High Priest Ahimelech.

Ahlai

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahlai

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahoah

Patriarch of the Ahohite clan within the Tribe of Benjamin

A son of Bela and grandson of the patriarch Benjamin, Ahoah was a tribal leader who gave his name to the ancestral house of the Ahohites.

Ahumai

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahuzzam

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Aiah, Father of Rizpah

Father of Rizpah who was a concubine of King Saul

Aiah was a man of the United Monarchy period whose legacy is defined through the resilience and loyalty of his daughter, Rizpah.

Akan

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

Akkub

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Akkub

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Akkub

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Akkub, Levite Gatekeeper of the Return

Levite gatekeeper who guarded the temple storerooms after the return from Babylon

A prominent Levite gatekeeper who served at the temple and managed its storerooms following the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon.

Alemeth

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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.

Allon

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Alvan

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

Amal

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

The Amalekite Who Claimed to Kill Saul

Young man who brought Saul’s crown to David and claimed responsibility for Saul's death

An Amalekite young man who arrived at David’s camp in Ziklag claiming to have delivered the coup de grâce to King Saul on Mount Gilboa.

Amariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Amariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Amariah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Amariah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Amariah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who signed Nehemiah's covenant and returned from the Babylonian exile

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant with Nehemiah in Jerusalem.

Amariah, Priest of the United Monarchy

Priest of the line of Eleazar who was the father of Ahitub and grandfather of Zadok

A Levite priest of the high-priestly line of Eleazar during the United Monarchy, serving as the father of Ahitub and grandfather of Zadok.

Amariah, Son of Hebron

second son of Hebron and a Kohathite Levite during the wilderness era

A Levite of the clan of Kohath and the second son of Hebron, recorded during the organization of the sanctuary service.

Amasa

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Amasa, Nephew of David

Military commander of Israel under Absalom and later David who was murdered by Joab

Amasa was a military commander and nephew of King David who served as general under Absalom and later briefly replaced Joab before his assassination.

Amasai

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Amasai

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Amasai

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Amasiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Amaziah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Amaziah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Ami

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Ammiel

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Ammiel, Father of Machir

father of Machir of Lo-debar who aided King David and Mephibosheth

Ammiel was the father of Machir of Lo-debar, a prominent landholder who provided refuge for Mephibosheth and later supported King David during Absalom’s rebellion.

Ammihud

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ammihud

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Ammizabad

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Amnon

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Amok

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

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.

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.

Amram

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Amzi

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Amzi

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

Anaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Anaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Anammelech

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Anan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Anani

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ananiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Anath

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Anathoth

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Anathoth

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Aniam

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Anthothijah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Anub

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Aphiah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Appaim

People from Aph(?)

Ara

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Arad

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Arah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Arah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Arah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Aram

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Aramitess

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Arba

Patriarch of the Anakim and the namesake of Kiriath-arba

Arba was a renowned patriarch of the Anakim in Canaan, known as the greatest man among his people and the namesake of the city that became Hebron.

Archites

Patriarchal clan of counselors whose territory bordered Ephraim and whose most famous member served as King David's loyal friend

An ancient clan or patriarchal line whose territory marked the southern border of Ephraim and produced Hushai, the loyal counselor to King David.

Ardon

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Argob

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Aridai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Aridatha

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Arieh

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ariel

Warriors living at the time of Exile and Return

Ariel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Arisai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Armoni

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Arnan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Artaxerxes

King of Persia who issued the decree for Ezra’s return and authorized Nehemiah to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls

The King of Persia who authorized Ezra's return to Jerusalem and appointed Nehemiah as governor to rebuild the city's walls.

Arza

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Asa

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Asahel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Asahel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Asaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Asaiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Asaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

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 living at the time of Exile and Return

Asaph

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Asarel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

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.

Ashvath

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Asiel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Asnah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Aspatha

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Asriel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Assir, Son of Ebiasaph

Levite descendant of Kohath who maintained the priestly lineage during the Wilderness era

A Levite of the family of Kohath who lived during the era of the Egyptian sojourn and the Wilderness wanderings.

Atarah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Ater

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ater

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ater

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Athaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Athaliah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Athaliah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Athlai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Attai

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Attai

Man living at the time of Divided 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.

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.

Azaniah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Azarel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azarel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azarel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Azarel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Azariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Azariah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Azariah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

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, 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.

Azariah, Leader of the Return

Leader of the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon and signed the covenant of Nehemiah

A prominent Jewish leader and priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the covenant of faithfulness under Nehemiah.

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.

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.

Azariah, Son of Zadok the Priest

Priest and high official in the court of King Solomon during the United Monarchy

A high-ranking official and priest in the court of King Solomon during the United Monarchy, descended from the line of Zadok.

Azariahu

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azaz

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azaziah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azaziah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azaziah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azbuk

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Azgad

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Azgad, Ancestor of Returning Exiles

ancestor of over two thousand exiles returning from Babylon

An ancestral figure whose numerous descendants were among the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Ezra.

Aziza

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Azmaveth

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azmaveth

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azmaveth

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Azriel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azriel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azrikam

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azrikam

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azrikam

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Azubah, Mother of Jehoshaphat

Queen Mother of Judah and mother of King Jehoshaphat

The Queen Mother of Judah during the 9th century BC, wife of King Asa and mother of the reformer King Jehoshaphat.

Azubah, Wife of Caleb

Wife of Caleb son of Hezron who bore three sons and whose death led to Caleb's marriage to Ephrath

The first wife of Caleb son of Hezron and the mother of Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon during the period of the Divided Monarchy's ancestral lineage.

Azzur

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Baal

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Baal

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Baal-hanan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Baal-zebub

God of Ekron whom King Ahaziah sought for healing

The localized Philistine deity of Ekron whose oracle King Ahaziah of Israel sought after sustaining a life-threatening injury during the Divided Monarchy.

Baana

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Baana

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Baana

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Baanah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Baanah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Baanah

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Baanah, Son of Rimmon

Assassination of King Ish-bosheth

A Benjamite leader of raiding parties who assassinated King Ish-bosheth during the United Monarchy, expecting a reward from King David but receiving execution instead.

Baara

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Baaseiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Bakbakkar

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Bakbuk

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bakbukiah

Levite who served as a leader of prayer and a temple gatekeeper after the exile

A Levite leader and gatekeeper who served in Jerusalem during the post-exilic return under Zerubbabel and Nehemiah.

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.

Bani

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Bani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bani

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Bani, Ancestor of a Post-Exilic Clan

Patriarch whose hundreds of descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile

A patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile during the restoration under Zerubbabel and Ezra.

Bani, Levite of the Return

Levite leader who instructed the people in the Law and led the public confession under Ezra

A prominent Levite during the post-exilic return to Jerusalem who assisted Ezra in teaching the Law and led the congregation in public confession and worship.

Barak

Commander who defeated the Canaanite army under Sisera at Mount Tabor

A military commander of ancient Israel who led the forces of Naphtali and Zebulun against the Canaanites during the era of the Judges.

Bariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Barkos

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Baruch

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Baruch

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Baruch

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Barzillai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Barzillai

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Barzillai the Gileadite

Wealthy Gileadite who provided for King David during Absalom's rebellion

A wealthy Gileadite landowner who provided critical sustenance to King David during Absalom's rebellion and declined a royal invitation to Jerusalem due to his advanced age.

Basemath

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Bathsheba

Queen mother of King Solomon and wife of David who secured the succession for her son

The daughter of Eliam, wife of Uriah the Hittite, and later the wife of King David and mother of King Solomon.

Bavvai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bazluth

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bealiah

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Bebai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bebai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bebai, Patriarch of an Exilic Clan

Patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile

The ancestral head of a large family of Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon under Zerubbabel and Ezra.

Becorath

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Bedan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Bedeiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Beera

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Beerah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Bela

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ben

Singer living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ben-abinadab

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ben-deker

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ben-Geber

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

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.

Ben-hadad, the Besieger of Samaria

King of Aram who besieged Samaria and sought Elisha's help during a terminal illness

The Aramean king of Damascus who orchestrated the devastating siege of Samaria and sought the counsel of the prophet Elisha during a terminal illness.

Ben-hail

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ben-hanan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ben-hesed

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ben-hur

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ben-zoheth

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Benaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Benaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Benaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Benaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Benaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Benaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Benaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Benaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Benaiah the Pirathonite

Elite warrior among David's 'Thirty' and commander of the eleventh monthly division of the army

An Ephraimite warrior from Pirathon who served as one of King David's elite 'Thirty' and commanded a division of 24,000 men.

Benaiah, Priest of the Divided Monarchy

Priest who blew the trumpet regularly before the ark of the covenant

A Levite priest who played the trumpet before the ark of the covenant during the reign of King David.

Benaiah, Son of Jehoiada

Commander of David's bodyguard who killed a lion in a pit and became Solomon's army chief

A mighty man of valor who served as the commander of King David's elite bodyguard and eventually became the commander-in-chief of King Solomon's army.

Beninu

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Benjamin

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Benjamin

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Benjamin

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Benjamin

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Beno

Levite descendant of Merari through Jaaziah mentioned in the genealogical records of King David

A Levite of the Merarite clan during the Divided Monarchy, identified as the son of Jaaziah and a participant in the Davidic organization of the sanctuary.

Beracah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Beraiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Berechiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Berechiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Berechiah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Berechiah, Father of Asaph

Levite guardian of the Ark and the father of the musician Asaph

A Levite of the Gershonite line who served as a guardian of the Ark of the Covenant and was the father of the prominent musician Asaph.

Berechiah, Father of Meshullam

father of Meshullam who helped Nehemiah rebuild Jerusalem's walls

A prominent Jewish man in Jerusalem during the Post-Exilic Period whose son, Meshullam, assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the city walls.

Bered

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Beri

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Beriah

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Beriah

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Beriah

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Besai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Besodeiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Beth-rapha

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Bezai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bezai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bezalel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bezer

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Bichri

Father of the rebel Sheba who rose against King David

A Benjamite whose significance in the biblical narrative is defined by his son, Sheba, who led a major revolt against King David during the United Monarchy.

Bidkar

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Bigtha

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bigthan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bigvai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bigvai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bigvai, Founder of a Post-Exilic Family

Patriarch whose descendants formed a large contingent of the returning exiles from Babylon

Bigvai was the head of a significant ancestral house whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Ezra.

Bilgah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Bilgah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period

Priest who returned from the Babylonian Exile and sealed the covenant under Nehemiah

Bilgah was a prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel and later participated in the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

Bilhan, Son of Jediael

Benjamite leader and father of seven sons who headed ancestral houses

A prominent Benjamite leader during the Divided Monarchy known as the father of seven sons who headed ancestral houses.

Bilshan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bimhal

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Binea

Descendant of King Saul in the tribe of Benjamin

A descendant of King Saul and a member of the tribe of Benjamin during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

Binnui

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Binnui

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Binnui

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Binnui

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Birzaith

Man or town at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Bishlam

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bithiah

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Biztha

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Boaz

Kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth and became the great-grandfather of King David

A prominent landowner from Bethlehem and a kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, becoming a pivotal ancestor in the Davidic line and the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

Bocheru

Son of Azel and a descendant of King Saul listed in the Benjamite genealogies

A Benjamite nobleman and one of the six sons of Azel, belonging to the royal lineage of King Saul during the Divided Monarchy.

Bohan

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Bukki, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite priest in the direct line of Eleazar and ancestor of Ezra the Scribe

A Levite priest of the line of Eleazar who served in the high priestly genealogy between the eras of the judges and the early monarchy.

Bukkiah

Levite musician and son of Heman who led the sixth division of temple singers

A Levite musician and son of Heman the Singer who was appointed by King David to lead the sixth division of temple musicians.

Bunah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Bunni

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bunni

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bunni

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Buz

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Calcol

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Calcol

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Caleb, Son of Hezron

Tribal patriarch of Judah and son of Hezron whose extensive genealogy is recorded in 1 Chronicles

A prominent descendant of Judah and son of Hezron, Caleb was a foundational figure in the genealogical expansion of the Tribe of Judah during the Egyptian and wilderness eras.

The Captains of Fifty Sent to Elijah

Military officers who were confronted by Elijah and fire from heaven

Three military officers dispatched by King Ahaziah to arrest the prophet Elijah, resulting in the divine destruction of the first two and the preservation of the third.

Carkas

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Carmi, Father of Achan

father of Achan who was identified during the inquiry regarding the sin at Jericho

A member of the tribe of Judah and the father of Achan, noted in the biblical record as a link in the genealogy leading to the crisis at Jericho.

Carshena

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Chelal

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Chelub

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Chelub

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Cheluhi

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Chenaanah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Chenaanah, Father of Zedekiah

father of the false prophet Zedekiah who opposed Micaiah

Chenaanah was the father of the false prophet Zedekiah, who misled King Ahab and King Jehoshaphat regarding the battle at Ramoth-gilead.

Chenani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Chenaniah

Levite music director who led the singing during the transport of the Ark to Jerusalem

A high-ranking Levite during the reign of King David who served as the director of music and later as an officer and judge over Israel.

Cherethites, People of the Seacoast

Coastal nation targeted for destruction in the prophecies of Ezekiel and Zephaniah

A coastal people group closely associated with the Philistines and targeted for divine judgment during the Patriarchal and Prophetic eras.

Cherethites, The Royal Bodyguard

Elite military unit that served as King David's personal bodyguard

An elite military unit serving as the personal bodyguard to King David and King Solomon during the United Monarchy.

Chileab

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Chilion

Son of Naomi and husband of Orpah who died in Moab

Chilion was a man of the tribe of Judah who migrated to Moab during a famine and became the husband of Orpah.

Chimham

Man who joined King David's court as a surrogate for Barzillai

A man who accompanied King David to Jerusalem following the defeat of Absalom, acting as a surrogate for the elderly Barzillai the Gileadite.

Col-hozeh

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Col-hozeh

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Cushan-rishathaim

King of Aram-naharaim who was the first to oppress Israel in the period of the Judges

The first oppressor of Israel during the period of the Judges, a king of Aram-naharaim who enslaved the Israelites for eight years.

The Cushite Messenger

Messenger who informed King David of the death of Absalom

A messenger and soldier under Joab who delivered the news of Absalom's death and victory to King David.

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.

Dalphon

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Daniel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Dara

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Darda

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Darius

Emperor living at the time of Exile and Return

Darius, King of Persia (Ezra 4–6)

King of Persia who decreed the completion of the Second Temple

The Persian monarch who authorized and funded the completion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, upholding the original decree of Cyrus the Great.

Darkon

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

daughter_of_Machir

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness - unnamed daughter of Machir

daughter_of_Meshullam

Woman living at the time of Exile and Return - unnamed daughter of Meshullam

daughter_of_Pharaoh

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy - unnamed daughter of Pharaoh

daughter_of_Sanballat

Woman living at the time of Exile and Return - unnamed daughter of Sanballat

daughter_of_Shecaniah

Woman living at the time of Exile and Return - unnamed daughter of Shecaniah

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.

Debir

King living before Israel's Monarchy

Deborah, Prophetess and Judge of Israel

Prophetess and judge who directed the victory over the Canaanite general Sisera

A charismatic prophetess and the only female judge of Israel, who rallied the tribes to defeat the Canaanite forces of Sisera under the Palm of Deborah.

Dehavites

Word sometimes translated as a name

Deker

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Delaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Delaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Delaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Delaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Delilah

Woman in the Valley of Sorek who discovered the secret of Samson's strength

A woman from the Valley of Sorek who entered a relationship with Samson and ultimately discovered the secret of his strength for the Philistine lords.

Dinaites

Word sometimes translated as a name

Dodavahu

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Dodo

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Dodo

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Dodo the Ahohite

father of Eleazar, one of David's three mighty men, and commander of a monthly military division

Dodo the Ahohite was the father of Eleazar, one of King David’s 'Three Mighty Men,' and a high-ranking military leader in the United Monarchy.

Doeg

Official who murdered the priests of Nob

An Edomite official serving as King Saul’s chief shepherd, notorious for the massacre of eighty-five priests at Nob.

Ebed

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ebed, Father of Gaal

Patriarch whose son Gaal led a rebellion against Abimelech in Shechem

The father of Gaal, whose family lineage was central to the insurrection against Abimelech in the city of Shechem during the Period of the Judges.

Eber

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eber

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eber

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eber

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ebiasaph

Levite son of Korah and ancestor of the Temple gatekeepers

A Levite of the clan of Korah during the Egyptian sojourn and Wilderness period, recognized as a founding ancestor of the Korahite gatekeepers.

Eden

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eden

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eder

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Eder

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Eglah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Eglon

King of Moab who oppressed Israel for eighteen years

The King of Moab who oppressed Israel for eighteen years during the period of the Judges before being assassinated by Ehud.

The Egyptian Servant in the Amalekite Camp

Egyptian slave who led David to the Amalekite camp after being abandoned by his master

An abandoned Egyptian slave who, after being rescued by David's men, provided the intelligence necessary for David to recover the captives from the raid on Ziklag.

Ehud

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ehud, Son of Gera

Judge who assassinated King Eglon with a concealed sword to deliver Israel

A left-handed Benjamite judge and patriarch who delivered Israel from eighteen years of Moabite oppression by assassinating King Eglon.

Eker

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ela

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Elah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elah

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

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.

Elah, Son of Baasha

King of Israel who was assassinated by Zimri while drinking at the house of his steward

Elah was the fourth king of the northern kingdom of Israel who reigned for two years before being assassinated by his commander, Zimri, during a drinking bout.

Elam

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elam

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elam

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elam

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elam, Ancestor of Returnees

Patriarch of a large family of exiles who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel and Ezra

An ancestral figure whose numerous descendants were among the first Jewish exiles to return from Babylon to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Ezra.

Elasah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elead

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Eleadah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eleasah, Descendant of Judah

Judean descendant of Jerahmeel whose lineage is recorded in 1 Chronicles

A member of the Tribe of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel, whose genealogy is preserved in the chronicles of the Divided Monarchy.

Eleasah, Descendant of Saul

Benjamite descendant of King Saul through Jonathan and father of Ulam

A Benjamite descendant of King Saul who preserved the royal lineage during the Divided Monarchy through his three sons Ulam, Jeush, and Eliphelet.

Eleazar

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eleazar

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eleazar

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eleazar

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Eleazar

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eleazar, Son of Mahli

Levite son of Mahli who died leaving only daughters who married their cousins

A Levite of the clan of Merari who died without sons, resulting in his daughters marrying their cousins to preserve the family inheritance.

Elhanan

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Elhanan

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eli

High Priest at Shiloh who mentored the prophet Samuel and suffered the loss of the Ark of the Covenant

Eli was a high priest of Israel at Shiloh and a judge during the transition to the United Monarchy, known for mentoring the prophet Samuel.

Eliab

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliab, Brother of David

Eldest brother of King David who was passed over for the kingship despite his height and appearance

Eliab was the firstborn son of Jesse of Bethlehem and the eldest brother of King David, known for his imposing stature and service in King Saul's army.

Eliab, Levite Musician of the Divided Monarchy

Levite musician who played the harp according to Alamoth during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant

Eliab was a Levite musician appointed to play the harp during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and subsequent Tabernacle worship.

Eliada

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliada

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliada, Son of David

son of King David born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy

Eliada was a son of King David born in Jerusalem, listed among the children of the United Monarchy period.

Eliahba

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliakim

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Eliam

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliam

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliashib

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliashib

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliashib

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eliashib

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eliashib

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eliashib

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eliashib

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eliashib, High Priest of the Sheep Gate

High priest who led the rebuilding of the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem

The first high priest of the post-exilic return to participate in Nehemiah’s reconstruction of the Jerusalem walls, specifically rebuilding the Sheep Gate.

Eliashib, Son of Joiakim

High priest who presided over the levitical family records during the return from exile

A high priest of the Tribe of Levi during the Post-Exilic period who presided over the temple and the levitical records in Jerusalem.

Eliathah

Levite musician and son of Heman who was appointed to the twentieth division of singers

A Levite musician and son of Heman the Singer who served in the temple during the reign of King David.

Eliehoenai

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliehoenai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eliel

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliel

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliel

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliel, Chief of the Hebronites

Levite chief of the Hebronites who assisted King David in moving the Ark of the Covenant

A prominent Levite chief of the Hebronite clan who assisted King David in the solemn relocation of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.

Elienai

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliezer

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliezer

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliezer

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliezer

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Eliezer

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eliezer

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eliezer

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eliezer

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elihoreph

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Elihu

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elihu

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elihu

David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy

Elihu, Great-grandfather of Samuel

Levite ancestor of the prophet Samuel residing in the hill country of Ephraim

A Levite of the United Monarchy period and the paternal great-grandfather of the prophet Samuel.

Elijah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elijah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elijah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elijah the Tishbite

Prophet who called down fire from heaven and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind

A foundational prophet of the Divided Monarchy known for his confrontation with Baal worship and his departure from earth in a whirlwind.

Elika

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Elimelech

Patriarchal head of the family in the Book of Ruth who moved from Bethlehem to Moab

A man of Bethlehem in Judah who moved his family to Moab during a famine, serving as the patriarchal head of the family featured in the Book of Ruth.

Elioenai

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elioenai

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Elioenai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elioenai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elioenai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elioenai, Son of Neariah

Descendant of King David and father of seven sons in the tribe of Judah

A descendant of King David through the line of Zerubbabel, known for his large family of seven sons during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

Eliphal

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliphelehu

Levite musician who played the lyre during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem

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

Eliphelet

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliphelet

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eliphelet

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eliphelet

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliphelet, Son of David

son of King David born in Jerusalem

Eliphelet was a son of King David, born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy, and is listed among the royal children in the books of Samuel and Chronicles.

Elisha

Prophet who succeeded Elijah and performed many miracles including raising the dead and healing Naaman the leper

A prominent prophet of Israel during the Divided Monarchy who succeeded Elijah and performed numerous miracles, serving as a spiritual counselor to kings and a benefactor to the poor.

Elishama

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elishama

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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, Son of David

Son of King David born in Jerusalem

A son of King David born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy and listed among the royal descendants in the books of Samuel and Chronicles.

Elishaphat

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elishua

Son of King David born in Jerusalem

A son of King David born in Jerusalem during the early years of the United Monarchy.

Elkanah

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elkanah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elkanah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elkanah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Elkanah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Elkanah, Father of Samuel

Father of the prophet Samuel who lived during the United Monarchy

A devout Levite of the United Monarchy era, known as the husband of Hannah and the father of the prophet Samuel.

Elkanah, Son of Shaul

Levite of the Kohathite lineage and father of Amasai during the Divided Monarchy

A Levite of the Divided Monarchy period who served in the lineage of the Kohathites as the son of Shaul and father of Amasai.

Elnaam

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elnathan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elnathan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elnathan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elnathan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elon

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Elpaal

Benjamite patriarch whose son Shemed built the cities of Ono and Lod

A prominent Benjamite leader and patriarch during the Divided Monarchy whose descendants were responsible for the construction of the cities of Ono and Lod.

Elpelet

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Eluzai

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elzabad

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elzabad

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ephah

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ephah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Epher

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Epher

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ephlal

Judean descendant mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles

A member of the tribe of Judah and a descendant of Hezron, Ephlal is identified in the biblical genealogies as the son of Zabad and the father of Obed.

Ephrathah

Matriarch of the Tribe of Judah and ancestor of the Ephrathite clan of Bethlehem

A matriarch of the Tribe of Judah, wife of Caleb and mother of Hur, whose lineage is inextricably linked to the founding of Bethlehem.

Er

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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.

Eshton

Judean descendant of Chelub and father of the men of Recah

A descendant of Judah through the lineage of Chelub, identified as the father of Beth-rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah.

Esther

Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from Haman's genocidal plot

The Jewish orphan who became Queen of Persia and risked her life to intercede with King Xerxes to save her people from total annihilation.

Ethan

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Ethan

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ethbaal

King living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ethnan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Ezbai

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ezbon

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Ezer

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ezer

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Ezer

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Ezer

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ezer

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Eznites

People from Ezni(?)

Ezra the Scribe

Scribe and priest who led the return from Babylon and restored the Law of Moses in Jerusalem

A priest and skilled scribe of the Tribe of Levi who led the second wave of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem to restore the Law of Moses.

Ezra, Priest of the First Return

Priest who returned to Jerusalem in the first wave of exiles with Zerubbabel

A prominent priest who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile alongside Zerubbabel and Jeshua during the late 6th century BC.

Ezrah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ezri

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

father_of_Conaniah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy - unnamed father

father_of_Hodiah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy - unnamed father

father_of_Nathan

Man living at the time of United Monarchy - unnamed father

father_of_Tahpenes

Man living at the time of United Monarchy - unnamed father

The Four Lepers of Samaria

Outcasts who discovered the abandoned Aramean camp and brought news of deliverance to Samaria

Four unnamed outcasts who discovered the abandoned Aramean camp and alerted the besieged city of Samaria to their salvation during the Divided Monarchy.

Gaal

Rebel leader who led the men of Shechem in an unsuccessful revolt against Abimelech

An anti-monarchical leader who incited a rebellion in Shechem against the rule of Abimelech during the era of the Judges.

Gabbai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Gahar

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Galal

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Galal

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Gamul

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Gareb

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Garmites

People descended from Gerem(?)

Gazez

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Gazez

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Gazzam

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Geber

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Gedaliah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Gedaliah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Gedor

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Gehazi

Servant of Elisha who was cursed with leprosy for his greed

Gehazi was the servant of the prophet Elisha during the Divided Monarchy, known for his proximity to miracles and his eventual judgment for greed.

Genubath

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Gera

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Gera

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Gera, Father of Shimei

father of Shimei who cursed King David

Gera was a Benjamite of the house of Saul whose primary identification in the biblical narrative is as the father of Shimei, the man who cursed King David.

Gershom

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Geshan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Geshem

Arab leader who opposed Nehemiah during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls

An Arab leader who, alongside Sanballat and Tobiah, fiercely opposed Nehemiah’s efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem during the Persian period.

Gibea

Woman or town of the time of Divided Monarchy

The Gibeonites

Canaanite group that deceived Joshua into a peace treaty

A remnant of the Amorites who used deception to secure a peace treaty with Israel during the Conquest and later became perpetual servants of the sanctuary.

Giddalti

Levitical musician and son of Heman who led the twenty-second division of singers in the house of the Lord

A Levite musician and son of Heman the king's seer, appointed by lot to lead the twenty-second division of temple musicians during the reign of King David.

Giddel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Giddel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Gideon

Judge who defeated the Midianites with only three hundred men

A reluctant judge and military leader of Israel who defeated the Midianites with a small band of three hundred men after seeking divine signs.

Gideon's Three Hundred

Elite group of warriors who defeated the Midianite army using torches and trumpets

A select band of 300 Israelite warriors chosen by God through a unique water-drinking test to defeat the Midianite army during the Period of the Judges.

Gilalai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Gilead

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Gilead

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Ginath

father of Tibni who challenged Omri for the throne of Israel

Ginath was the father of Tibni, a claimant to the throne of Israel who challenged Omri for the kingship during the Divided Monarchy.

Ginnethon

Priest who signed the covenant of Nehemiah

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah.

Girzites

People from Girzit(?)

Gishpa

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Gizonites

People from Gizon(?)

Gog

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Goliath

Philistine giant killed by David in the Valley of Elah

A champion warrior from Gath of enormous stature who served in the Philistine army during the reign of King Saul.

Guni

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Haahashtari

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Habaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hacaliah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hachmoni

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hachmonites

People from Hachmon or Tahchemon(?)

Hadad

Arabian living at the time of the Patriarchs

Hadad the Edomite

Edomite prince who survived David's conquest and returned from Egypt to oppose King Solomon

A prince of the royal house of Edom who escaped David’s conquest and returned from Egypt to become a major adversary of King Solomon.

Hadad, Husband of Mehetabel

King of Edom who reigned in the city of Pau and was the husband of Mehetabel

Hadad was the last listed king of Edom prior to the rise of the Israelite monarchy, ruling from the city of Pau with his wife Mehetabel.

Hadadezer

King of Zobah who fought King David for control of the Euphrates region

Hadadezer, son of Rehob, was the powerful Aramean king of Zobah whose defeat by King David established Israelite dominance in the Levant during the 10th century BC.

Hadlai

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hagab

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hagabah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Haggedolim

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Haggiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Haggith

Mother of Adonijah and wife of King David

Haggith was one of King David's wives and the mother of Adonijah, who attempted to seize the throne during David's old age.

Hagri

father of Mibhar, one of David’s mighty men

Hagri was a notable figure during the Divided Monarchy period, primarily identified as the father of Mibhar, one of King David’s elite Mighty Men.

Hakkatan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hakkoz

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hakkoz

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hakkoz

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hakupha

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hallohesh

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Haman

Persian official who plotted the genocide of the Jewish people

A high-ranking Persian official under King Xerxes who orchestrated a failed genocidal plot against the Jewish people during the post-exilic period.

Hammath

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hammedatha

Father of Haman the Agagite

Hammedatha was the father of Haman the Agagite, the primary antagonist of the book of Esther during the Persian Exile.

Hammolecheth

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Hammuel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Hanan

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hanan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hanan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanan, Son of Azel

Son of Azel and descendant of King Saul through Jonathan

A Benjamite descendant of King Saul who lived during the Divided Monarchy and was one of the six sons of Azel.

Hanani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanani, Musician of the Divided Monarchy

Levite musician who led the eighteenth division of temple singers under King David's arrangement

A Levite musician and son of Heman the Singer who served in the temple under King David's organized worship system.

Hanani, Seer of the Divided Monarchy

Prophet who rebuked King Asa for his alliance with Aram

A prophet and seer in the southern kingdom of Judah who famously rebuked King Asa and fathered the prophet Jehu.

Hananiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hananiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hananiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hananiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hananiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hananiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hananiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hananiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hananiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hananiah, Levite Musician of the Divided Monarchy

Levite musician who led the sixteenth division of temple singers during the reign of David

Hananiah was a Levite musician and son of Heman who served as the leader of the sixteenth division of temple musicians during the reign of King David.

Hananiah, Son of Zerubbabel

Davidic descendant and son of Zerubbabel the governor

Hananiah was a descendant of the royal line of David and a son of Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah during the restoration of the Jewish people after the exile.

Hannah

Mother of Samuel who dedicated him to the LORD

The devout wife of Elkanah and mother of the prophet Samuel, known for her persistent prayer and dedicating her firstborn to the LORD at Shiloh.

Hanniel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hanun

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanun

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanun, King of the Ammonites

King of Ammon who humiliated David’s ambassadors by shaving their beards and cutting their clothes

The son of Nahash and King of Ammon whose mistreatment of King David's ambassadors triggered a major regional war during the United Monarchy.

Happizzez

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Haran

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Haran

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

The Hararites

Mountaineer warriors who served as King David's elite 'Mighty Men'

A group of elite mountain-dwelling warriors who served as part of King David's distinguished 'Mighty Men.'

Harbona

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Harbona

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hareph

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Harhaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Harhur

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Harim

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Harim

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Harim

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Harim, Priest of the Divided Monarchy

Priest who headed the third of the twenty-four divisions of the sanctuary

A priest during the Divided Monarchy who headed the third of twenty-four divisions established for the service of the house of the Lord.

Hariph

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Harnepher

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Haroeh

Judahite ancestor and son of Shobal who founded the clans of the Zorathites

Haroeh was a descendant of Judah through the line of Shobal and a prominent clan leader associated with the settlement of Kiriath-jearim.

Harsha

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Harum

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Harumaph

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Haruphites

Warriors from or of Haruph(?)

Haruz

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hasadiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hashabiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hashabiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hashabiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hashabiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hashabiah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashabiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashabiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashabiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashabiah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Hashabiah, Levite Leader under Ezra

Levite leader who transported temple treasures and signed Nehemiah's covenant

A prominent Levite leader and priest who assisted Ezra during the return to Jerusalem and participated in the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

Hashabnah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashabneiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashabneiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashbaddanah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashubah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hashum

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashum

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashum, Progenitor of a Returning Clan

Patriarch whose 223 to 328 descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile

Hashum was the ancestral head of a large family of Israelites who returned from the Babylonian Exile to Jerusalem and Judah under the leadership of Zerubbabel.

Hassenuah

Patriarch of the tribe of Benjamin whose descendants rebuilt the Fish Gate of Jerusalem

A patriarch of the tribe of Benjamin whose descendants served as civic and religious leaders in Jerusalem during the Post-Exilic period.

Hasshub

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Hasshub

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hasshub

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hasshub

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hasupha

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hathach

Royal eunuch who served as the messenger between Esther and Mordecai

A Persian eunuch appointed to serve Queen Esther who acted as the critical intermediary between Esther and Mordecai during Haman’s plot.

Hathath

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Hatipha

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hatita

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hattil

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hattush

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hattush

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hattush

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hattush

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Hazaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Haziel

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hazzelelponi

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Heber

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Heber

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Heber the Kenite

Husband of Jael whose tent became the site of Sisera's death

Heber the Kenite was a descendant of Hobab, Moses' father-in-law, who established a separate nomadic camp and inadvertently facilitated the defeat of the Canaanite general Sisera.

Hebron, Son of Mareshah

Descendant of Caleb and father of four sons in the Tribe of Judah

A descendant of Caleb within the Tribe of Judah and the father of Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema during the Divided Monarchy era.

Hegai

Royal official who showed favor to Esther and prepared her to meet King Ahasuerus

A royal eunuch and custodian of the harem under King Ahasuerus of Persia who oversaw the preparation of women, including Esther, for the king.

Helah

Wife of Ashhur and mother of the clans of Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan

One of the two wives of Ashhur, a descendant of Judah, and the mother of four sons listed in the genealogies of the Chronicler.

Heleb

Warrior among King David's elite 'Mighty Men' known as The Thirty

A member of King David’s elite group of warriors known as 'The Thirty,' serving as a military commander from Netophah during the United Monarchy.

Helez the Pelonite, Mighty Man of David

Mighty Man of King David who commanded the seventh division of the army

A prominent military commander and member of King David's elite 'Mighty Men' who led a division of 24,000 soldiers.

Helez, Descendant of Judah

Judean descendant of Azariah mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

A member of the Tribe of Judah recorded in the post-exilic genealogies as the son of Azariah and father of Eleasah.

Helkai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Heman

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Heman

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Henadad

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Henadad

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Henadad

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hepher

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hepher

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hephzibah

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Heresh

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Hesed

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Hezekiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hezekiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Hezion

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hezir

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hezir

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hezro

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Hiddai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Hiel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hilkiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hilkiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hilkiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hilkiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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 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.

Hillel

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Hiram, Artisan of the Temple

Master artisan who crafted the bronze pillars and vessels for Solomon's Temple

A master craftsman from Tyre commissioned by King Solomon to execute the intricate bronze work and sacred vessels for the First Temple in Jerusalem.

Hiram, King of Tyre

King of Tyre who provided the timber and labor for Solomon's Temple

A Phoenician monarch who served as a critical ally to both King David and King Solomon, providing essential materials and labor for the construction of the Jerusalem Temple.

Hizki

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hizkiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hod

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hodaviah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hodaviah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hodaviah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hodaviah, Levite of the Return

Levite whose descendants returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel to rebuild the Temple

A Levite whose descendants were among the first group of exiles to return from Babylon to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel to rebuild the Temple.

Hodesh

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hodiah

Woman (?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hodiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hodiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hodiah, Levite Teacher and Musician

Levite leader who explained the Law to the people during Ezra's public reading

A prominent Levite leader who returned from exile to serve as a teacher of the Law, a liturgical singer, and a primary intercessor during the reforms of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Hoham

King living before Israel's Monarchy

Hophni

Priest of Shiloh whose corruption led to his death and the capture of the Ark

A priest of Israel at Shiloh and son of Eli whose corrupt behavior and eventual death in battle signaled the end of his family’s priestly dominance.

Horam

King living before Israel's Monarchy

Hosah

Levite gatekeeper of the Merarite clan assigned to the West Gate and Shallecheth Gate

A Levite gatekeeper during the Divided Monarchy who was assigned the Shallecheth Gate at the Temple in Jerusalem.

Hoshaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hoshama

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hoshea

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hoshea

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Hotham

Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hotham

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Hothir

Levite musician who led the twenty-first division of temple singers

A Levite musician and son of Heman the Singer who served in the temple worship during the reign of King David in the Divided Monarchy era.

huge_man

Giant living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Huppah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Huppim

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Hur

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hur

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Huri

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

husband_of_Hammolecheth

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness - unnamed husband of Hammolecheth

husband_of_Shimeath

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy - unnamed husband of Shimeath

husband_of_Zeruiah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Hushah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hushai

King David’s loyal counselor who served as a double agent to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel

Hushai the Archite was a loyal counselor and 'friend' to King David who served as a strategic double agent to thwart the rebellion of Absalom.

Hushathites

lineage of elite warriors who served as David's mighty men

The Hushathites were a group or lineage identified in the Hebrew Bible by their ancestral origin in Hushah, known primarily for their military prowess during the reign of King David.

Hushim

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hushim, Wife of Shaharaim

wife of Shaharaim and mother of Abitub and Elpaal in the Benjamite genealogy

Hushim was a Benjamite woman and a wife of Shaharaim who bore him two sons, Abitub and Elpaal, during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

Ibhar

Son of King David born in Jerusalem

Ibhar was a son of King David, born in Jerusalem during the era of the United Monarchy.

Ibneiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ibnijah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ibri

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ibsam

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Ibzan

Judge living before Israel's Monarchy

Ichabod

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Idbash

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Iddo

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Iddo

Prophet living at the time of Exile and Return

Iddo

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Iddo

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Iddo the Seer

Prophet and seer who wrote historical records and visions during the early Divided Monarchy

A prophet and chronicler of the Divided Monarchy whose writings served as primary sources for the histories of Solomon, Rehoboam, and Abijah.

Iddo, Grandfather of Zechariah

Grandfather of the prophet Zechariah who returned from the Babylonian exile

Iddo was the grandfather of the prophet Zechariah and a key figure in the lineage of the leadership that oversaw the rebuilding of the Second Temple.

Iddo, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite of the Gershonite line and son of Joah mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

A Levite of the Gershonite line who served during the period of the Divided Monarchy as a link in the ancestral genealogy of the temple servants.

Igal

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Igal

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ikkesh

Father of Ira the Tekoite, one of David's mighty men

Ikkesh was a man of Tekoa whose son, Ira, served as one of King David’s elite 'Thirty' mighty men and as a monthly divisional commander.

Imlah

Father of the prophet Micaiah

A man of the Divided Monarchy period known solely as the father of the prophet Micaiah, who stood against the false prophets of King Ahab.

Immer

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

Immer

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Imna

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Imnah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Imrah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Imri

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Imri

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Iphdeiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ir

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

Ira

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ira

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite

Military commander of King David's sixth monthly division of 24,000 men

A high-ranking military officer in King David’s elite forces who commanded a division of 24,000 men during the United Monarchy.

Iri

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Iru

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

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.

Ish-bosheth

King of Israel who succeeded Saul and fought a civil war against David

The youngest son of King Saul who reigned as the second king over Israel for two years during a period of civil war with the house of David.

Ishbah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ishbi-benob

Giant living at the time of United Monarchy

Ishhod

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ishi

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ishi

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ishi

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ishi, Son of Appaim

Judean descendant of Jerahmeel and father of Sheshan

A descendant of Judah through the line of Hezron and Jerahmeel, identified as the son of Appaim and the father of Sheshan.