People of 2 Chronicles

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jehoiada, High Priest of the Divided Monarchy

High Priest who saved the infant Joash and restored the Davidic throne

A pivotal High Priest who orchestrated the restoration of the Davidic line by crowning King Joash and overthrowing the usurper Queen Athaliah.

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.

Josiah, King of Judah

King of Judah who instituted religious reforms after finding the Book of the Law

A righteous king of the Divided Monarchy who initiated sweeping religious reforms and restored the temple and the Passover after the discovery of the Book of the Law.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Uzziah, King of Judah

King of Judah struck with leprosy for attempting to burn incense in the Temple

The tenth king of Judah who enjoyed a long, prosperous reign marked by military success and agricultural growth, ended by his divine punishment with leprosy for usurping priestly duties.

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.

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.

Manasseh, King of Judah

King of Judah who reigned 55 years and was notorious for his idolatry and late-life repentance

The longest-reigning king of Judah, Manasseh is noted for his extreme idolatry, subsequent Assyrian captivity, and dramatic late-life repentance.

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.

Jehoram, King of Judah

King of Judah who murdered his brothers and died of an intestinal disease

The ninth king of the southern Kingdom of Judah, known for his violent rise to power, his marriage to Athaliah of Israel, and a disastrous reign marked by revolt and divine judgment.

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.

Manasseh, Son of Joseph

Firstborn son of Joseph whose grandfather Jacob crossed his hands to give the younger brother the primary blessing

The firstborn son of Joseph and Asenath, Manasseh became the progenitor of one of the largest and most strategically positioned tribes of Israel.

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.

Joash, King of Judah

King of Judah who survived an infancy massacre and later repaired the Temple

The lone survivor of a royal massacre, Joash was hidden in the Temple for six years before becoming the seventh king of Judah, initially reigning with piety before a tragic moral decline.

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.

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.

Aaron

First High Priest of Israel who served as the spokesman for Moses during the Exodus

The first High Priest of Israel, elder brother of Moses, and primary spokesman for the Israelites during the Exodus from Egypt.

Jotham, King of Judah

King of Judah who grew powerful by ordering his ways before the LORD

A righteous king of Judah who reigned for sixteen years, known for his building projects and for growing powerful by ordering his ways before the LORD.

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.

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.

Joash, King of Israel

King of Israel who defeated the Arameans three times and sacked Jerusalem

The twelfth king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, Joash was a military leader who defeated the Arameans three times and successfully conquered Jerusalem during a conflict with Judah.

Sennacherib

King of Assyria who invaded Judah and was defeated by divine intervention before Jerusalem

The powerful King of Assyria during the Divided Monarchy who invaded Judah, besieged Jerusalem, and was ultimately assassinated by his own sons.

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.

Shaphan, Scribe of the Divided Monarchy

Royal scribe who read the rediscovered Book of the Law to King Josiah

A high-ranking royal scribe under King Josiah who played a pivotal role in the discovery of the Book of the Law and the subsequent religious reforms in Judah.

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.

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.

Shemaiah the Prophet of the United Monarchy

Prophet who stopped Rehoboam from going to war against Israel

A prophet during the reign of Rehoboam who prevented a civil war and later prophesied during the invasion of Pharaoh Shishak.

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.

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.

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.

Jeremiah, Son of Hilkiah

Prophet who predicted the seventy-year Babylonian exile and the New Covenant

A major prophet of the Divided Monarchy who predicted the fall of Jerusalem and the 70-year Babylonian exile while suffering intense persecution for his message.

Nebuchadnezzar

King of Babylon who conquered Jerusalem and was humbled by God

The powerful king of Babylon who destroyed Jerusalem, deported the Judeans, and eventually acknowledged the sovereignty of the God of Israel.

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.

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.

Jeduthun, Chief Musician of David

Chief musician of King David who prophesied with the harp and founded a guild of Temple singers

A Levite of the United Monarchy who served as one of King David's three primary chief musicians and a royal seer.

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.

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.

Kohath

Patriarch of the Levite clan responsible for the most holy Tabernacle objects

Kohath was the second son of Levi and the patriarchal ancestor of the Kohathites, the Levite clan responsible for transporting the most holy objects of the Tabernacle.

Joram, Son of Ahab and King of Israel

King of Israel who was killed by Jehu at Naboth's vineyard

Joram was the ninth king of the northern kingdom of Israel, a son of Ahab and Jezebel, whose reign ended the Omride dynasty during Jehu's bloody coup.

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.

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.

Zebulun

Tenth son of Jacob and founder of the tribe associated with maritime commerce and the region of Galilee

Zebulun was the tenth son of Jacob and the sixth and final son born to Leah, serving as the eponymous patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

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.

Neco

Pharaoh who killed King Josiah and conquered Judah before being defeated by Babylon

Neco was a powerful Egyptian Pharaoh of the late 7th century BC whose military campaigns to the Euphrates led to the death of King Josiah and the temporary subjugation of the Kingdom of Judah.

Jehoahaz, Son of Josiah

King of Judah who reigned for only three months before being imprisoned in Egypt

Jehoahaz was the seventeenth king of Judah, whose brief three-month reign in 609 BC ended when he was deposed and imprisoned by Pharaoh Neco II.

Jehoiakim

King of Judah who burned the scroll of Jeremiah's prophecies

The second son of King Josiah who reigned over Judah for eleven years as a vassal to Egypt and later Babylon, known for his wickedness and opposition to the prophet Jeremiah.

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.

Jebusites

Patriarchal son of Canaan whose descendants founded the city of Jerusalem

A son of Canaan and the patriarchal founder of the Jebusite nation, whose descendants inhabited the hill country and the city of Jerusalem until the reign of King David.

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.

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.

Jesse

Patriarch of the house of David and ancestor of Jesus Christ

The father of King David and a resident of Bethlehem, Jesse is a pivotal link in the genealogy of the Davidic dynasty and the Messianic line.

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.

Oded, Father of Azariah

Prophet whose words inspired King Asa to remove idols from Judah

A prophet of the Divided Monarchy whose words inspired King Asa's religious reforms in Judah.

Simeon, Son of Jacob

Patriarch of Israel known for his role in the massacre at Shechem and being held hostage by Joseph in Egypt

Simeon was the second son of Jacob and Leah, a founding patriarch of Israel known for his volatile temperament and the eventual dispersal of his tribe within Judah.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Abraham

Patriarch who is the father of the nation of Israel and an exemplar of faith

The first of the three biblical patriarchs and the father of the nation of Israel, known for his unwavering faith and his covenant relationship with God.

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.

Meunites

Canaanite group defeated by the Kings of Judah and displaced by the tribe of Simeon

A Canaanite group of the Patriarchal line who inhabited the regions surrounding Judah and engaged in various territorial conflicts during the monarchic era.

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.

Jehoahaz, Son of Jehu

King of Israel whose army was decimated by the Arameans before he sought God's help

The eleventh king of the northern kingdom of Israel, Jehoahaz reigned during a period of severe military decline and Aramean oppression.

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.

Merari

Son of Levi whose descendants were responsible for the structural frames and pillars of the Tabernacle

The third son of Levi and founder of the Merarite clan, tasked with the transport and maintenance of the Tabernacle's heavy structural framework during the Wilderness Wanderings.

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.

Shimei, Overseer of Hezekiah

Levite officer who served as second-in-command over the Temple tithes under King Hezekiah

A Levite officer who served as second-in-command to his brother Conaniah in managing the temple contributions and tithes during the reign of King Hezekiah.

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.

Jehoiachin

King of Judah who was taken captive to Babylon and later released from prison

A king of Judah who reigned briefly in 598–597 BC before being exiled to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar.

Zedekiah, Last King of Judah

Last King of Judah who witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple

The final king of the Kingdom of Judah who reigned during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem and oversaw the city's eventual destruction.

Bezalel, Artisan of the Tabernacle

Craftsman filled with the Spirit of God who built the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle

The master craftsman chosen by God to design and construct the Tabernacle, its sacred furniture, and the Ark of the Covenant during the Israelite wilderness wanderings.

Hur of the Tribe of Judah

leader of Judah who held up Moses' hands during battle

A prominent leader of the tribe of Judah who supported Moses' hands during the battle against Amalek and served as a temporary leader of Israel.

Uri, Father of Bezalel

father of Bezalel the artisan of the Tabernacle

Uri was a member of the Tribe of Judah, the son of Hur and father of Bezalel, the chief artisan of the Tabernacle.

Ornan

Jebusite landowner who sold his threshing floor to King David as the site for the Temple

A Jebusite landowner whose threshing floor became the site of David’s altar and the subsequent location of Solomon’s Temple.

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.

Hivites

Patriarchal nation descending from Canaan who inhabited the Promised Land

The Hivites were one of the seven primary nations residing in Canaan, descending from Canaan the son of Ham.

Perizzites

Nation of people who lived in the hill country of Canaan and were displaced by the Israelites

An ancient tribe inhabiting the land of Canaan from the time of Abraham to the post-exilic era, often listed among the nations to be displaced by the Israelites.

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.

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.

Abihail, Mother of Mahalath

Mother of Mahalath and niece of King David who married Jerimoth

A woman of the tribe of Judah and the daughter of Eliab, notable for her position within the royal lineage of King David and as a wife of Jerimoth.

Attai

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.

Jerimoth

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Jeush

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Mahalath

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shelomith

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shemariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zaham

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ziza

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Sukkiim

People from Sukki(?)

Uriel

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Zerah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Adnah, Commander of Judah

Military commander who led 300,000 men under King Jehoshaphat

A high-ranking military commander under King Jehoshaphat who led a force of 300,000 elite Judean soldiers.

Adonijah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law in the cities of Judah

A Levite commissioned by King Jehoshaphat to travel throughout Judah teaching the Book of the Law to the people.

Amasiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Asahel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ben-hail

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliada

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elishama

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jehohanan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jehonathan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jehoram

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy