People of Hebrews
Every person who appears in the book of Hebrews, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
29 profiles tagged People of Hebrews.
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
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.
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.
Melchizedek
King of Salem and priest who blessed Abraham and received his tithe
Melchizedek was the King of Salem and a priest of God Most High who blessed the patriarch Abraham during the Patriarchal Period.
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.
Isaac
Patriarch who was the son of Abraham and the father of Jacob and Esau
The miracle son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac was the second Hebrew patriarch and the child of promise through whom the covenant of God was established.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Abel
First martyr and offerer of a more excellent sacrifice than his brother Cain
The second son of Adam and Eve, Abel was a shepherd whose righteous sacrifice and subsequent murder by his brother Cain made him the first human to experience death.
Esau
Patriarch who sold his birthright for lentil stew and founded the nation of Edom
The firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah, a skillful hunter and the progenitor of the Edomites, known for selling his birthright for a bowl of stew.
Joseph, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who was sold into slavery and rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt
The favored son of Jacob who, after being sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to become the Grand Vizier of Egypt and preserved the lineage of Israel during a regional famine.
Timothy
Protégé of the Apostle Paul and recipient of the two Pastoral Epistles who led the church in Ephesus
A prominent first-century Christian leader, missionary, and the loyal younger protégé of the Apostle Paul who served as the overseer of the church in Ephesus.
Joshua, Son of Nun
Successor of Moses who led the Israelites in the conquest of Canaan
The successor to Moses and commander of the Israelites who led the conquest of Canaan and divided the Promised Land among the twelve tribes.
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.
Cain
History’s first murderer and the killer of his brother Abel
Cain was the firstborn son of Adam and Eve, known as the first murderer in biblical history for killing his brother Abel.
Enoch
A man taken by God without dying
The seventh patriarch from Adam who is recorded in the Book of Genesis as having 'walked with God' and being taken by God without experiencing death.
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.
Jephthah
Judge of Israel who defeated the Ammonites and made a tragic vow involving his daughter
A Gileadite judge and warrior who led Israel against the Ammonites after being exiled by his family, known for his tragic vow and military success.
Noah, the Antediluvian Patriarch
Patriarch who built the ark to survive the Great Flood
A righteous patriarch who built an ark to save his family and animal life from a global flood, becoming the second father of the human race.
Pharaoh, Oppressor of the Israelites
King of Egypt who enslaved the Israelites and ordered the drowning of Hebrew male infants
The Egyptian monarch who enslaved the Israelites, ordered the infanticide of Hebrew male infants, and unsuccessfully sought to execute Moses.
Rahab
Canaanite woman who hid the Israelite spies in Jericho
A resident of Jericho who aided Israeli spies and became an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.
Samson
Judge of Israel who possessed supernatural strength and fought the Philistines
A judge of Israel endowed with supernatural strength by the LORD to initiate the deliverance of his people from Philistine oppression.
Samuel
Prophet who anointed the first two kings of Israel
A pivotal prophet, priest, and the final judge of Israel who presided over the transition from the loose confederation of tribes to the United Monarchy.
Sarah
Matriarch of Israel and mother of Isaac who conceived in her old age
The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac, recognized as the primary matriarch of the Hebrew people and a recipient of God's covenantal promise.
Hebrews
Covenant people of God descended from Abraham
The Hebrews represent the covenant people descended from Abraham, serving as the primary ethnic and spiritual identity of God’s chosen nation throughout the Old and New Testaments.
Pharaoh's Daughter Who Rescued Moses
Princess who found Moses in the Nile and raised him as her own son
An Egyptian princess who defied her father's decree by rescuing, adopting, and raising the Hebrew infant Moses.
Noah
Patriarch and ark builder who survived the Great Flood and established the rainbow covenant
A righteous patriarch who built an ark to preserve humanity and animals from a divine global flood, becoming the second father of the human race.