People of Numbers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Korah, Levite of the Exodus

Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron and was swallowed by the earth

A Levite who led a major insurrection against the leadership of Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, resulting in his divine execution and serving as a lasting warning against rebellion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Miriam, Prophetess and Sister of Moses

Prophetess and sister of Moses who led the Israelites in song after the Red Sea crossing

A prophetess of the Tribe of Levi who served as a prominent leader of Israel alongside her brothers Moses and Aaron during the Exodus and wilderness wanderings.

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.

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.

Ithamar

Youngest son of Aaron who supervised the Tabernacle inventory and the Levite clans

The youngest son of Aaron and Elisheba, Ithamar was a high-ranking priest who supervised the construction of the Tabernacle and the duties of the Levites during the Wilderness wanderings.

Abiram, Reubenite Rebel in the Wilderness

Reubenite leader who was swallowed by the earth for rebelling against Moses

A leader of the tribe of Reuben who, along with Dathan and Korah, instigated a major rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.

Dathan

Reubenite leader who perished when the earth swallowed him during a rebellion against Moses

A Reubenite leader who, along with his brother Abiram and the Levite Korah, led a major rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron during the wilderness wanderings.

Abidan

Leader of the Benjamites who assisted Moses with the census and Tabernacle dedication

Abidan, son of Gideoni, was the tribal leader and military commander of the tribe of Benjamin during the Israelite wandering in the wilderness.

Ahiezer, Prince of the Tribe of Dan

Prince of the tribe of Dan who commanded the rear guard of Israel during the Exodus

Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai was the tribal leader and prince of Dan during the Israelite exodus from Egypt and their subsequent wilderness wanderings.

Ahira

Leader of the Tribe of Naphtali during the Exodus and wilderness wanderings

Ahira, son of Enan, was the tribal leader and military commander of the Tribe of Naphtali during the Israelite wilderness wanderings following the Exodus.

Ammihud, Son of Ladan

Ephraimite father of the tribal leader Elishama during the Exodus

An Ephraimite whose son served as the tribal leader of Ephraim during the Exodus and the wilderness wanderings.

Amminadab, Prince of Judah in the Exodus

Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ whose daughter married Aaron

A prominent leader of the tribe of Judah during the Egyptian sojourn and the father of the high priestess Elisheba and the tribal chieftain Nahshon.

Ammishaddai

Father of Ahiezer the prince of Dan

Ammishaddai was a member of the Tribe of Dan during the Exodus and the father of the tribal prince Ahiezer.

Deuel

Patriarch of the tribe of Gad whose son Eliasaph was a tribal leader during the Exodus

A prominent member of the tribe of Gad during the Exodus, known as the father of the tribal leader Eliasaph.

Eliab, Leader of Zebulun

Tribal leader of Zebulun who assisted Moses in the wilderness census and presented offerings for the Tabernacle

Eliab son of Helon was the tribal leader and military commander of the tribe of Zebulun during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings following the Exodus from Egypt.

Eliasaph son of Deuel, Prince of Gad

Prince of the tribe of Gad who led his division during the Exodus

Eliasaph son of Deuel was the tribal leader and military commander of the tribe of Gad during the Israelite wandering in the wilderness.

Elishama, Leader of Ephraim

Tribal leader of Ephraim and grandfather of Joshua who served during the Exodus

Elishama, son of Ammihud, served as the chief prince of the tribe of Ephraim during the Exodus from Egypt and was the grandfather of Joshua.

Elizur

Leader of the Reubenites who assisted Moses with the census and Tabernacle dedication

The leader of the tribe of Reuben during the Exodus, responsible for military census and ceremonial offerings.

Enan

father of Ahira, the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the Exodus

A member of the tribe of Naphtali and the father of the tribal leader Ahira during the Exodus and the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.

Gamaliel, Leader of Manasseh

Tribal leader of Manasseh who presented offerings at the dedication of the Tabernacle

Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was the tribal leader (nasi) of the tribe of Manasseh during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings following the Exodus from Egypt.

Gideoni

Father of Abidan, the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Exodus

A prominent member of the tribe of Benjamin during the Exodus, recognized as the father of Abidan, the tribal leader who assisted Moses.

Helon

Father of Eliab the leader of the tribe of Zebulun

A member of the tribe of Zebulun during the Exodus and father of Eliab, the tribal leader who assisted Moses in the wilderness.

Nahshon

Prince of Judah who led his tribe during the Exodus and appears in the genealogy of Jesus

The designated prince of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus and a direct ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.

Nethanel, Leader of Issachar

Leader of the tribe of Issachar who presented the second offering at the dedication of the Tabernacle

Nethanel son of Zuar was the tribal chief and military leader of Issachar during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings after the Exodus from Egypt.

Ochran

father of Pagiel who was the leader of the tribe of Asher during the Exodus

Ochran was a member of the tribe of Asher and the father of Pagiel, the tribal leader during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.

Pagiel

Prince of the tribe of Asher who assisted Moses during the wilderness census

The tribal leader and prince of the tribe of Asher during the Israelite wandering in the wilderness under Moses.

Pedahzur

Father of Gamaliel the leader of the tribe of Manasseh

Pedahzur was a prominent member of the tribe of Manasseh during the Exodus and the father of Gamaliel, the tribal leader of the Manassites.

Shedeur

Father of Elizur, the tribal leader of Reuben during the Exodus

A prominent father within the tribe of Reuben during the Exodus, known primarily as the father of Elizur, the prince and leader of the Reubenites.

Shelumiel

Prince of the tribe of Simeon who led the tribe during the census and Tabernacle dedication

Shelumiel was the prince and tribal leader of the Simeonites during the Exodus from Egypt and the subsequent wilderness wanderings.

Zuar

Father of Nethanel the leader of the tribe of Issachar

A prominent member of the tribe of Issachar during the Exodus and the father of Nethanel, the leader of the tribe.

Zurishaddai

Patriarch of the tribe of Simeon and father of the tribal prince Shelumiel

Zurishaddai was a patriarch of the tribe of Simeon during the Exodus and the father of the tribal prince Shelumiel.

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.

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.

The Man Gathering Sticks on the Sabbath

Man executed for violating the Sabbath by gathering wood in the wilderness

An unnamed Israelite executed during the wilderness wanderings for violating the Sabbath by gathering wood.

Abihu

Son of Aaron who was struck down for offering unauthorized fire

The second son of Aaron who was appointed as a priest but suffered divine judgment for offering unauthorized fire before the LORD.

Amram, Father of Moses

father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam who lived 137 years in Egypt

A Levite of the Kohathite clan best known as the father of the three primary leaders of the Exodus: Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

Nadab, Son of Aaron

Firstborn son of Aaron who was killed by divine fire for offering unauthorized incense

Nadab was the firstborn son of Aaron and a high-ranking priest who was consumed by fire from the LORD for offering unauthorized incense during the wilderness wanderings.

Eliab, Father of Dathan and Abiram

father of the Reubenite rebels Dathan and Abiram

Eliab was a Reubenite whose sons, Dathan and Abiram, led a famous rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.

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.

The Seventy Elders of Israel

Group of leaders who saw God on Mount Sinai and were filled with the Holy Spirit to assist Moses

A select group of Israelite leaders chosen to witness God's glory at Sinai and later empowered by the Holy Spirit to assist Moses in governing the nation.

Hebron, Son of Kohath

Levite patriarch and uncle of Moses who founded a clan of Temple administrators

A Levite of the Kohathite clan and the son of Kohath, he founded the Hebronite family that served in administrative and religious roles through the reign of King David.

Izhar, Levite of the Exodus

Levite patriarch and father of Korah who belonged to the clan responsible for the Tabernacle's holy objects

A prominent Levite of the Kohathite clan and the father of Korah, known for his genealogical position during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

Libni, Son of Gershon

Patriarch of the Libnite clan of Levites during the Exodus

Libni was the eldest son of Gershon and a grandson of the patriarch Levi, serving as the eponymous founder of the Libnite clan within the Levite priesthood.

Mahli, Son of Merari

Patriarch of the Mahlite clan within the tribe of Levi

Mahli was a prominent Levite patriarch whose descendants formed a major clan responsible for the Tabernacle's structural transport during the Exodus.

Mushi

Levite patriarch and founder of the Mushite clan who served in the Tabernacle ministries

Mushi was a prominent Levite and the eponymous founder of the Mushite clan during the era of the Egyptian Exodus and wilderness wandering.

Uzziel, Son of Kohath

Uncle of Moses and Aaron and founder of the Uzzielite clan of Levites

A prominent Levite of the Kohathite branch and paternal uncle to Moses and Aaron during the Egyptian Sojourn and Exodus.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shimei, Son of Gershon

Levite who founded the Shimeite clan and grandson of the patriarch Levi

A prominent Levite and grandson of Levi who established the Shimeite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

Eldad

Elder who prophesied in the camp of Israel

One of two Israelite elders who remained in the camp during the Exodus and received the Holy Spirit to prophesy, despite not being at the Tabernacle.

Medad

Elder who prophesied in the Israelite camp despite missing the Tabernacle assembly

One of the seventy elders chosen to assist Moses who received the Holy Spirit and prophesied within the Israelite camp despite remaining outside the Tabernacle.

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.

Cozbi

Midianite woman whose death at the hands of Phinehas ended a plague in Israel

A Midianite princess whose involvement with an Israelite man during the Peor incident triggered a plague and led to her execution by Phinehas.

Bela, Son of Benjamin

Firstborn son of Benjamin and founder of the Belaitic clan

The firstborn son of the patriarch Benjamin and the founder of the Belaitic clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus period.

Beriah, Son of Asher

Son of Asher and founder of the Beriite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

A son of the patriarch Asher and founder of the Beriite clan, who traveled to Egypt with Jacob and established a prominent lineage within the Tribe of Asher.

Hezron, Son of Perez

Patriarch of the Hezronite clan and ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ

A high-ranking member of the tribe of Judah and a direct ancestor in the Davidic and Messianic lineage.

Hushim, Son of Dan

Son of Dan and ancestor of the Shuhamite clan

Hushim was the sole son of the patriarch Dan and the progenitor of the Shuhamite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and Exodus.

Pallu

Son of Reuben and founder of the Palluite clan

The second son of Reuben and the founder of the Palluite clan within the tribe of Reuben during the Egyptian sojourn and Exodus.

Perez

Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ who was born as a twin to Judah and Tamar

The son of Judah and Tamar, known for his breach-birth and as the ancestor of the primary clan of Judah and the Davidic line.

Shuthelah, Son of Ephraim

Son of Ephraim and founder of the Shuthelahite clan

Shuthelah was the firstborn son of Ephraim and the ancestral head of the Shuthelahite clan during the Israelite sojourn in Egypt.

Abihail

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Eliasaph

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Elizaphan, Son of Uzziel

Levite leader who removed the bodies of Nadab and Abihu from the Tabernacle

A Levite leader of the Kohathite clan during the Exodus who served as a chief under Moses and performed the solemn duty of removing Nadab and Abihu from the sanctuary.

Lael

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Zuriel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Hobab

Brother-in-law of Moses who served as a wilderness guide for the Israelites

A Midianite and son of Reuel who served as a guide and ally to the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings.

Jethro

Priest of Midian and father-in-law of Moses who advised the creation of Israel's judicial system

The Midianite priest and father-in-law of Moses who provided sanctuary, gave administrative counsel, and acknowledged the sovereignty of Yahweh during the Exodus.

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.

Ammiel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Gaddi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Gaddiel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Gemalli

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Geuel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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.

Hori

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Igal

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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.

Joseph

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Machi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Michael

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Nahbi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Nephilim

Ancient race of giants and mighty men of renown

Ancient and powerful beings of immense stature who existed during the antediluvian and patriarchal periods.

Palti

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Raphu

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Sethur

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Shammua

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness