People of Joshua

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Two Spies at Jericho

Israelite agents who made a covenant with Rahab before the fall of Jericho

Two unnamed Israelite agents sent by Joshua to scout the city of Jericho, who were sheltered by Rahab and participated in her rescue during the city's conquest.

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.

Reuben

Firstborn son of Jacob who lost his birthright for defiling his father's bed

Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, the founding patriarch of the Tribe of Reuben, and a complex figure known for both his attempts to save Joseph and his loss of the birthright.

Gad, Son of Jacob

Seventh son of Jacob and founder of the warrior tribe of Gad

The seventh son of Jacob and the firstborn of Zilpah, Gad was a patriarch of Israel whose descendants became a warrior tribe known for their courage and inheritance east of the Jordan River.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nun

Father of Joshua, the successor to Moses

Nun was an Ephraimite who lived during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus, best known as the father of Joshua, the leader who succeeded Moses.

Caleb son of Jephunneh

Spy who gave a faithful report of Canaan and later conquered Hebron

One of the twelve spies sent by Moses to Canaan, distinguished by his wholehearted faith and courage in claiming his inheritance at Hebron.

Eleazar, Son of Aaron

High Priest who succeeded Aaron and assisted Joshua in dividing the Promised Land

Eleazar was the third son of Aaron and his successor as the High Priest of Israel, serving as a key leader alongside Moses and Joshua during the wilderness wanderings and the conquest of Canaan.

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.

Sihon

King of the Amorites who was defeated by Moses at the Battle of Jahaz

The Amorite king of Heshbon who was defeated by the Israelites after refusing them passage through his territory during the Exodus journey.

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.

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.

Anak

Patriarch of a race of giants known as the Anakim

Anak was a formidable patriarch of a race of giants in Canaan, whose physical stature terrified the Israelite spies during the Exodus.

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.

Og

Giant king of Bashan who was defeated by Moses at Edrei

Og was the Amorite king of Bashan and a remnant of the giant Rephaim who was defeated by the Israelites under Moses during their journey to the Promised Land.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Zerah, Son of Tamar

Son of Judah marked by a scarlet thread at birth who founded the Zerahite clan

The twin son of Judah and Tamar, Zerah is known for the scarlet thread tied to his hand during a competitive birth and for founding a prominent clan within the Tribe of Judah.

Jephunneh, Father of Caleb

Patriarch and father of Caleb the spy

A Kenizzite man during the Egyptian sojourn and wilderness period, primarily known as the father of the faithful spy Caleb.

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.

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.

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.

Phinehas, Son of Eleazar

Priest who stayed a plague by executing an idolatrous couple and received a perpetual covenant of priesthood

Phinehas was a high-ranking priest known for his zeal for the holiness of God, famously halting a plague in Israel through an act of decisive judgment at Peor.

Zabdi, Grandson of Zerah

Patriarch of the tribe of Judah whose family was selected by lot during the investigation of Achan's sin

A patriarch within the tribe of Judah, Zabdi was the grandson of Zerah and the grandfather of Achan, figuring prominently in the genealogical records of the conquest of Canaan.

Rephaim

Ancient race of giants who inhabited the land of Bashan and were defeated by Israel

An ancient race of giants who inhabited the Levant during the Patriarchal Period, known for their great stature and eventual displacement by the Israelites and surrounding nations.

Balaam

Diviner who was hired to curse Israel but blessed them instead

A non-Israelite diviner and son of Beor who, despite hearing the voice of God, attempted to curse Israel for profit and later led them into apostasy.

Machir, Son of Manasseh

Patriarch of the Machirite clan who conquered Gilead

The firstborn son of Manasseh and grandson of Joseph, Machir was a formidable warrior whose descendants conquered and settled the region of Gilead.

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.

Kenaz, Brother of Caleb

Brother of Caleb and father of Othniel the first judge of Israel

A prominent figure of the Exodus and Conquest era, Kenaz was the younger brother of Caleb and the father of Othniel, Israel’s first judge.

Gershon

Eldest son of Levi whose descendants were responsible for transporting the Tabernacle's curtains and coverings

Gershon was the eldest son of Levi and the founder of the Gershonite clan, responsible for the transport of the Tabernacle's textile coverings during the Exodus.

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.

Girgashites

Patriarch of one of the seven nations of Canaan and son of Canaan

The eponymous patriarch of one of the seven Canaanite nations and the son of Canaan, son of Ham.

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.

Adoni-zedek

King of Jerusalem who led the five-king Amorite coalition against Joshua

The Canaanite king of Jerusalem who formed a military coalition to oppose Joshua and the Israelites during the conquest of Canaan.

Beor, Father of Balaam

father of the prophet Balaam during the Israelite wilderness journey

Beor was the father of the Mesopotamian diviner Balaam and a resident of Pethor during the period of the Israelite wilderness wanderings.

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.

Bohan

Son of Reuben whose namesake stone marked the border between Judah and Benjamin

Bohan was a son of Reuben whose name is associated with a landmark stone used to delineate the tribal boundaries of Judah and Benjamin.

Gilead, Grandson of Manasseh

Grandson of Manasseh and progenitor of the Gileadite clans who settled in the Transjordan

A prominent tribal leader and grandson of Manasseh whose descendants formed the primary clans of the Machirite line during the Egyptian Sojourn and the Wilderness wanderings.

Hepher, Clan Head of Manasseh

Patriarch of the Hepherite clan and father of Zelophehad

A grandson of Manasseh and father of Zelophehad whose lineage became a central case study for Israelite inheritance laws.

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.

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.

Debir

King living before Israel's Monarchy

Hoham

King living before Israel's Monarchy

Horam

King living before Israel's Monarchy

Japhia

King living before Israel's Monarchy

Jashar

Scribe and purported author of the lost Book of Jashar

The eponymous figure or title associated with the 'Book of Jashar,' an ancient collection of Hebrew poetry and heroic songs documenting Israel's early military and national history.

Piram

King living before Israel's Monarchy

Jabin

King living before Israel's Monarchy

Jobab

King living before Israel's Monarchy

Goiim

Kingdom ruled by Tidal that joined the coalition against the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah

Goiim was a geopolitical entity or coalition of nations in the Ancient Near East governed by King Tidal during the era of the Patriarchs.

Avvim

Ancient inhabitants of the Gaza region who were displaced by the Philistines

An ancient people group who resided in the southern coastal regions of Canaan during the Patriarchal Period before being displaced by the Caphtorites.

Evi

King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite conquest

One of the five Midianite kings killed by the Israelites during the final campaign of Moses in the Transjordan region.

Hur, King of Midian

King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite wilderness campaign

One of the five kings or chiefs of the Midianites who allied with the Moabites and was slain by the Israelites during the wilderness journey.

Reba

King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite wilderness campaign

One of the five Midianite kings who was defeated and executed by the Israelites during the final stages of the wilderness wanderings.

Rekem, King of Midian

King of Midian who was killed by the Israelites during the wilderness wanderings

One of the five kings of Midian who was defeated and executed by the Israelites during the final stages of the Exodus wanderings.

Zur, King of Midian

King of Midian who was slain during the Israelite campaign in the wilderness

Zur was one of five Midianite kings who ruled as vassals for the Amorites and was executed by Israel during the wilderness wanderings.

Ahiman, son of Anak

Descendant of Anak who lived in Hebron and was encountered by the twelve spies

Ahiman was a descendant of Anak and a member of the fearsome Anakim who inhabited Hebron during the Israelite conquest of Canaan.

Othniel

First Judge of Israel who defeated the king of Mesopotamia

The first of the biblical Judges and a heroic warrior from the clan of Kenaz who delivered Israel from Mesopotamian oppression.

Sheshai

Giant descendant of Anak who inhabited Hebron during the Israelite conquest

Sheshai was one of the three giant descendants of Anak who inhabited the ancient city of Hebron and were eventually defeated by the Israelites during the conquest of Canaan.

Talmai, son of Anak

Son of Anak and giant of Hebron who was defeated by Caleb

Talmai was a descendant of Anak and one of three giants dwelling in Hebron who were eventually driven out and defeated during the Israelite conquest of Canaan.

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.

Japhlet

Patriarch of the Tribe of Asher whose descendants, the Japhletites, defined a geographic border in Canaan

A prominent patriarch of the Tribe of Asher and a grandson of Asher, whose descendants established a lasting geographic presence in the land of Canaan.

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.

Asriel, Son of Gilead

Clan leader and eponymous ancestor of the Asrielites within the tribe of Manasseh

A prominent clan leader within the tribe of Manasseh during the Exodus and the subsequent settlement of the Promised Land.

Helek

Son of Gilead and founder of the Helekite clan within the tribe of Manasseh

Helek was a son of Gilead and a clan leader within the tribe of Manasseh during the Exodus and the initial settlement of the Promised Land.

Hoglah

Daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned for female inheritance rights

One of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their deceased father’s land, setting a legal precedent in Israel.

Mahlah, Daughter of Zelophehad

Eldest daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned for female inheritance rights

Mahlah was the eldest of five sisters who successfully petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their father's land, establishing a legal precedent in Israelite law.

Milcah, Daughter of Zelophehad

Daughter of Zelophehad who helped secure land inheritance rights for women in Israel

One of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned Moses for an inheritance within the tribe of Manasseh, establishing a legal precedent for women's land rights.

Noah, Daughter of Zelophehad

Daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned Moses for inheritance rights

One of the five daughters of Zelophehad whose landmark petition to Moses secured inheritance rights for women within the Tribe of Manasseh.

Shechem, Son of Gilead

Clan leader and descendant of Manasseh who founded the Shechemite clan during the Wilderness era

A descendant of Manasseh and the eponymous founder of the Shechemite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn and Wilderness era.

Shemida

Patriarch of the Shemidaite clan within the Tribe of Manasseh

Shemida was a tribal leader within the Tribe of Manasseh during the Egyptian Sojourn and the Exodus, serving as the eponymous ancestor of the Shemidaite clan.

Tirzah

Daughter of Zelophehad who secured legal inheritance rights for women

Tirzah was one of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned for the right of women to inherit land in the absence of male heirs.

Zelophehad

Member of the tribe of Manasseh whose death without sons led to the establishment of inheritance rights for daughters

A descendant of Manasseh who died in the wilderness, leaving no sons and prompting a landmark divine ruling on inheritance laws for women.

Balak

King of Moab who hired Balaam to curse the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings

The King of Moab who attempted to protect his kingdom from the advancing Israelites by hiring the prophet Balaam to curse them.

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.

Hamor

Hivite prince who sold land to Jacob and was later killed by Simeon and Levi

A Hivite prince and father of Shechem who negotiated with the patriarch Jacob and was ultimately killed by Jacob's sons.

Nahor, Grandfather of Abraham

Grandfather of Abraham who is listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ

A foundational patriarch in the post-flood genealogy of Shem, Nahor was the son of Serug and the father of Terah.

Terah

Patriarch who led his family from Ur of the Chaldeans to Haran

A foundational patriarch and the father of Abraham who led his family out of Ur of the Chaldeans toward the land of Canaan.

Zippor

Father of King Balak of Moab

A Moabite leader during the Exodus era, primarily known as the father of King Balak, who sought to curse the Israelites.