People of 1 Kings

Israel

Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes

The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.

Solomon

King of Israel who built the first Temple and was famous for his wisdom

The third king of Israel who built the First Temple in Jerusalem and was renowned for his God-given wisdom and immense wealth during the United Monarchy.

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.

Jeroboam son of Nebat

King of Israel who established the golden calf worship at Bethel and Dan

The first king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel who led the ten tribes in a secession from the house of David and established a separate religious system.

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.

Judah, Son of Jacob

Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ

The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.

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.

The Man of God from Judah

Prophet who denounced Jeroboam's altar and was later killed by a lion

An anonymous prophet sent from Judah to Bethel to denounce the idolatrous altar of King Jeroboam I, later killed by a lion for his own disobedience.

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.

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.

The Old Prophet of Bethel

Prophet who deceived the man of God from Judah and buried him in his own tomb

An elderly prophet in the northern kingdom who deceived a man of God from Judah, leading to the latter's death and a unique joint burial.

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.

Jehoshaphat, King of Judah

King of Judah who instituted judicial reforms and defeated a massive invasion through prayer and song

The fourth king of the Southern Kingdom of Judah who initiated religious reforms, established a national judicial system, and successfully repelled a massive foreign coalition.

Rehoboam

King of Judah who presided over the division of the United Monarchy

The son of Solomon and grandson of David, Rehoboam was the first king of Judah following the division of the United Monarchy of Israel.

The Widow of Zarephath

Widow who sustained Elijah and saw her son raised from the dead

A Phoenician widow from Sidon who provided sustenance to the prophet Elijah during a severe drought and witnessed the miraculous resurrection of her son.

Naboth

Landowner whose vineyard was seized by King Ahab after he was falsely accused and executed

A Jezreelite landowner during the Divided Monarchy whose refusal to sell his ancestral vineyard led to his judicial murder by King Ahab and Queen Jezebel.

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.

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.

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.

Joab, Commander of the Army

Commander of David's army who captured Jerusalem and killed Absalom

Joab was the nephew of King David and the supreme commander of Israel's military during the United Monarchy, known for his tactical brilliance and ruthless pragmatism.

Jezebel

Queen of Israel who persecuted the prophets and promoted Baal worship

The Phoenician queen of Israel and wife of Ahab who systematically persecuted Yahweh's prophets and promoted the state worship of Baal.

The Two Mothers Before Solomon

Two women who brought a dispute over a living child to King Solomon

Two women who lived in the same house and appealed to King Solomon to settle a dispute over which one was the true mother of a surviving infant.

The Queen of Sheba

Queen who visited Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions

An illustrious foreign monarch who traveled from the 'ends of the earth' to Jerusalem to test the wisdom of King Solomon with difficult questions and lavish gifts.

Jehoiada, Father of Benaiah

Priestly leader of the house of Aaron and father of the mighty warrior Benaiah

A prominent Aaronic priest and military leader during the United Monarchy whose son Benaiah became the commander of Solomon’s army.

Nathan the Prophet

Prophet who confronted King David about Bathsheba and delivered the Davidic Covenant

A pivotal prophet during the United Monarchy who served as King David's advisor, delivered the Davidic Covenant, and confronted the king regarding his sin with Bathsheba.

The Prophets of Baal

Prophets who failed the challenge against Elijah on Mount Carmel

A group of 450 cultic functionaries who served the Canaanite deity Baal under the patronage of Queen Jezebel during the Divided Monarchy.

Zadok, Priest of the United Monarchy

High priest who anointed King Solomon and established a faithful priestly dynasty

A high priest of Israel during the reigns of David and Solomon who remained loyal to the Davidic line and established a permanent priestly dynasty.

Pharaoh, Father-in-law of Solomon

Egyptian monarch who formed a marriage alliance with Solomon and gifted him the city of Gezer

An Egyptian monarch of the 21st Dynasty who forged a strategic political alliance with King Solomon through marriage and the conquest of Gezer.

Omri, King of Israel

King of Israel who founded the city of Samaria and established a powerful but wicked dynasty

The sixth king of the northern kingdom of Israel, Omri was a former military commander who founded a powerful dynasty and established Samaria as the nation's permanent capital.

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.

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.

Nebat

Father of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel

An Ephraimite from Zeredah and the father of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel.

Micaiah, Son of Imlah

Prophet who predicted the death of King Ahab in battle

A prophet of the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the Divided Monarchy who courageously predicted the death of King Ahab in battle despite facing intense royal opposition.

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.

Shimei, Son of Gera

Benjaminite who cursed King David during the rebellion of Absalom

A Benjamite who famously cursed King David during Absalom’s rebellion and was later executed under King Solomon for violating a house arrest agreement.

Zimri, King of Israel

King of Israel who reigned for only seven days and died by suicide in his burning palace

A military commander of Israel who assassinated King Elah, reigned for only seven days, and died by suicide as his palace fell to a rival.

Obadiah, Steward of King Ahab

Palace official who hid one hundred prophets in caves to save them from Jezebel

A high-ranking official in the court of King Ahab who covertly saved one hundred prophets of the LORD from Jezebel's persecution.

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.

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.

Shunammites

Women of Shunem noted for their beauty and extraordinary faith

Individuals from the town of Shunem, notably Abishag and a wealthy woman of faith, who played significant roles in the monarchic history of Israel.

Benjamin, Son of Jacob

Youngest son of Jacob and the full brother of Joseph whose presence in Egypt led to his family's reconciliation

The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin was the beloved patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and a central figure in the narrative of Joseph's rise in Egypt.

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.

Moses

Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments

The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.

Heth

Patriarch who was the son of Canaan and ancestor of the Hittite people

Heth was the son of Canaan and the eponymous patriarch of the Hittites, a significant nation in the land of Canaan during the era of the Patriarchs.

Queen of Sheba

Queen who traveled from a distant land to test Solomon's wisdom

An unnamed foreign monarch who traveled to Jerusalem to test King Solomon's wisdom and verify his fame.

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.

Nadab, Son of Jeroboam

King of Israel who was assassinated by Baasha

The second king of the northern kingdom of Israel, Nadab was the son of Jeroboam I and was assassinated by Baasha during the siege of Gibbethon.

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.

Pharaoh's Daughter, Wife of Solomon

Egyptian princess whose marriage to King Solomon formed a major political alliance

An Egyptian princess who married King Solomon, marking a significant political alliance between the United Monarchy of Israel and Egypt.

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.

Zeruiah

Mother of Joab and sister of King David whose sons were the primary military leaders of Israel

The sister of King David and mother of his three most powerful military leaders, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, during the United Monarchy.

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.

Amorite

Son of Canaan and ancestral head of the powerful Amorite nation

A son of Canaan and a grandson of Ham, the patriarch whose descendants became a powerful mountain-dwelling nation in the Levant during the Patriarchal Period.

Ephraim

Son of Joseph who received the firstborn blessing from Jacob

The second son of Joseph and Asenath, Ephraim was adopted by his grandfather Jacob and received the primary blessing of the firstborn, becoming the progenitor of a dominant tribe in Israel.

Naphtali

Patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and sixth son of Jacob

The sixth son of Jacob and second son of Bilhah, whose descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel in the fertile northern Galilee region.

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.

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.

Maacah, Queen Mother of Judah

Queen mother who was deposed for making an Asherah pole

A powerful queen mother of Judah and wife of King Rehoboam who was deposed by her grandson Asa for her promotion of Asherah worship.

Jehu, son of Hanani

Prophet who rebuked King Baasha and King Jehoshaphat and recorded the history of the kings

A prophet and seer of the Divided Monarchy who delivered divine rebukes to King Baasha of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah.

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.

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.

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.

Jonathan, Son of Abiathar the Priest

Priestly courier who carried vital intelligence to King David during the rebellions of Absalom and Adonijah

A loyal priest of the tribe of Levi who served as a courier and intelligence agent for King David during the rebellions of Absalom and Adonijah.

Pelethites

Elite royal bodyguard unit who remained loyal to King David and secured Solomon's throne

A specialized group of elite warriors who served as King David’s personal bodyguard and remained fiercely loyal during various rebellions.

Shimei, son of Ela

Governor of Benjamin under King Solomon who remained loyal to the Davidic line during Adonijah's rebellion

A high-ranking official and tribal administrator in the court of King Solomon, noted for his loyalty to David and his oversight of the territory of Benjamin.

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.

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.

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.

Jether, Father of Amasa

Ishmaelite father of Amasa and brother-in-law of King David

Jether was an Ishmaelite who married David's sister Abigail and fathered Amasa, the commander of the armies of Judah.

Ner

Father of Abner and uncle of King Saul who dedicated spoils to the house of God

A high-ranking Benjamite of the United Monarchy, father of the commander Abner, and uncle to Israel's first king, Saul.

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.

Issachar, Ninth Son of Jacob

Ninth son of Jacob and the progenitor of the Tribe of Issachar

The ninth son of Jacob and the fifth born to Leah, Issachar was a patriarch whose descendants formed one of the prominent twelve tribes of Israel.

Levi, Son of Jacob

Patriarch of the priestly tribe and participant in the massacre at Shechem

The third son of Jacob and Leah, a patriarch whose descendants were set apart as the priestly and ministerial class for the nation of Israel.

Shishak

King of Egypt who plundered the Temple of Jerusalem and gave refuge to Jeroboam

The first Egyptian Pharaoh mentioned by name in the Bible, who provided refuge to Jeroboam and later invaded Jerusalem during the reign of Rehoboam.

Tahpenes

Queen of Egypt who weaned the Edomite prince Genubath in the royal palace

Queen of Egypt during the 10th century BC and wife of the Pharaoh who sheltered Hadad the Edomite during the reign of King Solomon.

Naamah the Ammonite

Ammonite wife of Solomon and mother of King Rehoboam

The Ammonite wife of King Solomon and the mother of King Rehoboam during the transition from the United Monarchy to the Divided 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.

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.

Tibni

Rival king who fought Omri for the throne of Israel

A rival claimant to the throne of Israel who led half the nation in a civil war against Omri during the Divided Monarchy.

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.

Jehu, King of Israel

King of Israel who executed the house of Ahab and destroyed the temple of Baal

The tenth king of the northern kingdom of Israel who executed the house of Ahab, destroyed the cult of Baal, and founded the longest-lasting dynasty in Israel's history.

Shaphat, Father of Elisha

father of the prophet Elisha

Shaphat was a man of Abel-meholah and the father of the prophet Elisha, notable for his wealth and his support of his son's prophetic call during the 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.

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.

Zedekiah son of Chenaanah

Prophet who used iron horns to predict Ahab's victory and struck Micaiah in the face

A false prophet during the Divided Monarchy who used iron horns to symbolically predict victory for King Ahab of Israel before opposing the true prophet Micaiah.

Rei

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.

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.

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.

Maoch

Philistine father of Achish the King of Gath

Maoch was a Philistine royal father whose son, Achish, served as the King of Gath during the reigns of King Saul and King Solomon.

An Unnamed Priest, Ancestor of Eli

Levite ancestor of Eli who connected the house of Eli to the line of Ithamar

An unnamed member of the tribe of Levi and a descendant of Ithamar who served as the ancestral link between the priestly line of Aaron and the house of Eli.

An Unnamed Priest of Eli’s Household

Levite priest whose lineage fulfilled the prophecy against the house of Eli

A member of the tribe of Levi and descendant of Eli whose removal from the priesthood fulfilled a divine judgment declared at Shiloh.

An Unnamed Ancestor of Abiathar

Priestly descendant of Eli whose lineage was eventually removed from office to fulfill prophecy

A Levite priest of the house of Eli whose lineage linked the judgments of the era of the Judges to the transition of the United Monarchy.

Unnamed Ancestor of Abiathar

Levite patriarch and father of Eli whose house was later judged by God

A Levite during the era of the Conquest and Judges who served as the father of High Priest Eli and established the specific priestly line at Shiloh.

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

Abda

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Abinadab

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahijah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimaaz

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahinadab

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahishar

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Asher

Patriarch who founded one of the twelve tribes of Israel and was noted for the fertility of his land

Asher was the eighth son of Jacob, the second born to Zilpah, and the ancestral patriarch of the Tribe of Asher, known for the fertile lands and prosperity promised in his father's blessing.

Azariah, Son of 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.

Azariah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Baana

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Baana

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Basemath

Woman living at the time of United 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-hesed

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ben-hur

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Calcol

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Darda

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Deker

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ela

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Elihoreph

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ethan the Ezrahite

Sage whose wisdom was surpassed only by King Solomon

A renowned wise man and musician during the United Monarchy whose wisdom served as a benchmark for King Solomon and who is credited with the composition of Psalm 89.

Geber

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Heman, Son of Mahol

Sage whose wisdom was the benchmark for King Solomon

A renowned sage of the United Monarchy period noted for his exceptional wisdom, which served as a benchmark for King Solomon's own intellect.