The Law

People who first appear in the five books of Moses.

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Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs

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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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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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.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Abida

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Abihail

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Abimael

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Abimelech, King of Gerar

King of Gerar who made covenants with Abraham and Isaac

A Philistine ruler of Gerar who interacted with the patriarchs Abraham and Isaac, establishing early covenants and demonstrating a fear of God.

Patriarchal Period
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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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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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.

Patriarchal Period
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Abraham's Servant Sent for Rebekah

Chief steward who found Rebekah for Isaac

The senior steward of Abraham’s household who traveled to Aram-naharaim to secure Rebekah as a wife for Isaac.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Achbor, Father of Baal-hanan, Edomite patriarch and father of King Baal-hanan

Achbor, Father of Baal-hanan

Edomite patriarch and father of King Baal-hanan

Achbor was an Edomite patriarch whose son, Baal-hanan, served as the seventh recorded king of Edom during the pre-Israelite monarchical period.

Patriarchal Period
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Adah, Wife of Esau

Wife of Esau and mother of his firstborn son Eliphaz

A Canaanite woman from the Hittite tribe who became a wife of Esau and a foundational matriarch of the Edomite nation through her son Eliphaz.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adah, Wife of Lamech, First woman in the Bible named as part of a polygamous marriage and mother of the founders of pastoralism and music

Adah, Wife of Lamech

First woman in the Bible named as part of a polygamous marriage and mother of the founders of pastoralism and music

Adah was one of the two wives of Lamech and the mother of Jabal and Jubal, figures credited with the origins of pastoralism and music.

Antediluvian Period
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Adam

First human being associated with the fall of man

Adam is the first human being created by God, the husband of Eve, and the progenitor of the human race in the book of Genesis.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Adbeel

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Agag

King living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style scene of Ahiezer, Prince of the Tribe of Dan, figures from the Bible

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Ahihud

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahiman, son of Anak, Descendant of Anak who lived in Hebron and was encountered by the twelve spies

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahira, Leader of the Tribe of Naphtali during the Exodus and 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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Ahiram

Son of Benjamin who founded the Ahiramite clan

A son of Benjamin and the eponymous founder of the Ahiramite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Ahisamach

father of Oholiab the Tabernacle artisan

Ahisamach was a member of the tribe of Dan and the father of Oholiab, a chief artisan chosen by God to construct the Tabernacle.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Ahuzzath

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Aiah

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Almodad

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Alvah

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Amalek

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Ammiel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Ammihud

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Ammihud

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ammihud, Son of Ladan, Ephraimite father of the tribal leader Elishama during 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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amminadab, Prince of Judah in the Exodus, Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ whose daughter married Aaron

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ammishaddai, Father of Ahiezer the prince of Dan

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amorite, Son of Canaan and ancestral head of the powerful Amorite nation

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amram, Father of Moses, father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam who lived 137 years in Egypt

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Amraphel

Leader of a Mesopotamian coalition in the Battle of the Siddim Valley

Amraphel was the King of Shinar who spearheaded a coalition of four eastern kings in a military campaign against five cities in the Dead Sea region during the age of Abraham.

Old Testamentc. 2000-1800 BC (Middle Bronze Age)
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Oil-painting style portrait of Anah, Horite chief who discovered hot springs in the wilderness

Anah

Horite chief who discovered hot springs in the wilderness

Anah was a Horite chief and son of Zibeon, notable for discovering hot springs in the wilderness while pasturing his father’s donkeys and for being the father of Esau’s wife Oholibamah.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Anak, Patriarch of a race of giants known as the Anakim

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Anamim

People from Anam(?)

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Aner

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Aram

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Aram, Son of Shem, Son of Shem and progenitor of the Aramean people

Aram, Son of Shem

Son of Shem and progenitor of the Aramean people

Aram was a son of Shem and grandson of Noah, recognized as a primary ancestor of various Semitic peoples in the ancient Near East.

Patriarchal Period
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Aran

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Ard

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Ard

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Areli, Son of Gad and founder of the Arelite clan

Areli

Son of Gad and founder of the Arelite clan

Areli was the youngest son of Gad and the ancestral founder of the Arelite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Arioch

King living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Arkites

People from Arak(?)

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Oil-painting style portrait of Arod, Founder of the Arodite clan within the tribe of Gad

Arod

Founder of the Arodite clan within the tribe of Gad

A son of Gad and the ancestral founder of the Arodite clan during the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt and their subsequent wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Arpachshad, Son of Shem and ancestor in the lineage of Jesus Christ

Arpachshad

Son of Shem and ancestor in the lineage of Jesus Christ

A post-flood patriarch, son of Shem, and ancestor of Abraham through whom the messianic lineage is traced.

Antediluvian Period
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Arvadites

People from Arvad(?)

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asenath, Wife of Joseph and mother of Manasseh and Ephraim

Asenath

Wife of Joseph and mother of Manasseh and Ephraim

An Egyptian noblewoman and the wife of the patriarch Joseph, who bore him the two tribal ancestors, Manasseh and Ephraim.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ashbel, Second son of Benjamin and founder of the Ashbelite clan

Ashbel

Second son of Benjamin and founder of the Ashbelite clan

Ashbel was the second son of Benjamin and the eponymous founder of the Ashbelite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Asher, Patriarch who founded one of the twelve tribes of Israel and was noted for the fertility of his land

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Ashkenaz

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Asriel, Son of Gilead, Clan leader and eponymous ancestor of the Asrielites within the tribe of Manasseh

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Asshur

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Asshurim

People from Asshur(?)

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Assir

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Avvim

People who lived in modern Gaza

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Azzan

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Baal-hanan, King of Edom, Seventh king of Edom mentioned in the early genealogies of Genesis

Baal-hanan, King of Edom

Seventh king of Edom mentioned in the early genealogies of Genesis

The seventh listed king of Edom who reigned before any king ruled over the Israelites.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Balaam, Diviner who was hired to curse Israel but blessed them instead

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Balak, King of Moab who hired Balaam to curse the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Bath-shua

Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Becher

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Becher, Son of Benjamin, son of Benjamin who traveled to Egypt and fathered nine prominent sons

Becher, Son of Benjamin

son of Benjamin who traveled to Egypt and fathered nine prominent sons

Becher was a son of the patriarch Benjamin who migrated to Egypt with his family and became a foundational ancestor of a major Benjamite clan.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Bedad

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Beeri

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Bela, King of Edom, First king of Edom who reigned in the city of Dinhabah

Bela, King of Edom

First king of Edom who reigned in the city of Dinhabah

Bela, son of Beor, was the first recorded king of Edom, reigning from his capital city of Dinhabah prior to the establishment of the Israelite monarchy.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Bela, Son of Benjamin, Firstborn son of Benjamin and founder of the Belaitic clan

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Ben-ammi

Ammonite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Benjamin, Son of Jacob

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Beor

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Beor, Father of Balaam, father of the prophet Balaam during the Israelite wilderness journey

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Bera

Bera

King of Sodom who led the rebellion of the five kings against Chedorlaomer

Bera was the King of Sodom during the time of Abraham, known for leading a rebellion against the Elamite King Chedorlaomer and his later interaction with the patriarch.

Old Testamentc. 2000-1800 BC (Middle Bronze Age)
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Oil-painting style portrait of Beriah, Son of Asher, Son of Asher and founder of the Beriite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Bethuel, Father of Rebekah and son of Abraham's brother Nahor

Bethuel

Father of Rebekah and son of Abraham's brother Nahor

Bethuel was a patriarch from Paddan-aram, the son of Nahor and Milcah, and the father of Rebekah and Laban.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Bezalel, Artisan of the Tabernacle, Craftsman filled with the Spirit of God who built the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Bilhah, Mother of Dan and Naphtali and maidservant to Rachel

Bilhah

Mother of Dan and Naphtali and maidservant to Rachel

Handmaid to Rachel and concubine of Jacob who became the biological mother of Dan and Naphtali, contributing to the formation of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Patriarchal Period
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Bilhan

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Birsha

Birsha

A rebel king of Gomorrah who opposed Chedorlaomer

Birsha was the king of Gomorrah and one of the five Canaanite monarchs who rebelled against the eastern Mesopotamian king Chedorlaomer during the time of Abraham.

Old Testamentc. 2000-1800 BC (Middle Bronze Age)
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Bukki

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Buz

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Cain

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.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Caleb son of Jephunneh, Spy who gave a faithful report of Canaan and later conquered Hebron

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Canaan, Son of Ham who was cursed by Noah to be a servant to his brothers

Canaan

Son of Ham who was cursed by Noah to be a servant to his brothers

Canaan was the son of Ham and the grandson of Noah, known primarily for being the recipient of Noah's curse and the progenitor of several significant ancient Near Eastern tribes.

Antediluvian Period
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Canaanite_woman

Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Caphtorim, Patriarch whose descendants, the Caphtorites, destroyed the Avvim and settled in Gaza

Caphtorim

Patriarch whose descendants, the Caphtorites, destroyed the Avvim and settled in Gaza

A son of Mizraim and a grandson of Ham, known as the eponymous patriarch of the Caphtorites who displaced the Avvim and settled in Caphtor.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Carmi, Son of Reuben, son of Reuben and founder of the Carmite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

Carmi, Son of Reuben

son of Reuben and founder of the Carmite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

A grandson of the patriarch Jacob and the youngest son of Reuben who became the founding ancestor of the Carmite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Casluhim

People from Casluch(?)

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Oil-painting style portrait of Chedorlaomer

Chedorlaomer

King of Elam who led the four-king coalition that captured Lot and was defeated by Abraham

Chedorlaomer was the King of Elam who led a coalition of four eastern kings to suppress a rebellion in the Jordan Valley, leading to a military confrontation with Abraham.

Old Testamentc. 2000-1800 BC (Middle Bronze Age)
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Cheran

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Chesed

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Chislon

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Cozbi

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Cush, Son of Ham, Patriarchal ancestor of the Cushite people and father of Nimrod

Cush, Son of Ham

Patriarchal ancestor of the Cushite people and father of Nimrod

Cush was the eldest son of Ham and the father of Nimrod, serving as the patriarchal ancestor of various African and Arabian nations in the Table of Nations.

Antediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Dan, Patriarch who was the fifth son of Jacob and father of the Tribe of Dan

Dan

Patriarch who was the fifth son of Jacob and father of the Tribe of Dan

The fifth son of the patriarch Jacob and the first son born to his concubine Bilhah, serving as the eponymous ancestor of the Tribe of Dan.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Dathan, Reubenite leader who perished when the earth swallowed him during a rebellion against Moses

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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daughter_of_Pharaoh

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness - unnamed daughter of Pharaoh

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daughter_of_Putiel

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness - unnamed daughter of Putiel

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daughter1_of_Lot

Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs - unnamed older daughter of Lot

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daughter2_of_Lot

Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs - unnamed younger daughter of Lot

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Deborah

Prophetess living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Dedan

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Dedan, Son of Jokshan, Grandson of Abraham through Keturah and ancestor of the Asshurim

Dedan, Son of Jokshan

Grandson of Abraham through Keturah and ancestor of the Asshurim

Dedan was a son of Jokshan and a grandson of Abraham through his concubine Keturah, serving as a patriarchal progenitor of several North Arabian tribes.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Deuel, Patriarch of the tribe of Gad whose son Eliasaph was a tribal leader during the Exodus

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Dibri

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Diklah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Dinah, Daughter of Jacob whose treatment by Shechem led to a violent conflict

Dinah

Daughter of Jacob whose treatment by Shechem led to a violent conflict

The only daughter of Jacob and Leah mentioned in the patriarchal narratives, known for the incident at Shechem that led to a violent conflict between her brothers and the Hivites.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Dishan, Patriarch and chief of the Horites in the land of Seir who was the son of Seir and father of Uz and Aran

Dishan

Patriarch and chief of the Horites in the land of Seir who was the son of Seir and father of Uz and Aran

A Horite chief and patriarch in the land of Edom, the youngest son of Seir and father of Uz and Aran.

Patriarchal Period
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Dishon

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Dishon, Son of Seir, Chief of the Horites and son of Seir who governed a division of the land of Edom

Dishon, Son of Seir

Chief of the Horites and son of Seir who governed a division of the land of Edom

A Horite clan leader and son of Seir the Horite, Dishon served as a chief in the land of Edom during the Patriarchal Period.

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Dodanim

People from Dodan(?)

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Dumah

Arabian living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Ebal

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eber, Early Patriarch, Patriarchal ancestor of the Hebrew people through the line of Shem

Eber, Early Patriarch

Patriarchal ancestor of the Hebrew people through the line of Shem

Eber was a foundational post-diluvian patriarch, the great-grandson of Shem and a direct ancestor of Abraham through whom the lineage of the 'Hebrews' is traditionally traced.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Egypt, Son of Ham and progenitor of the Mizraimite tribes and nations

Egypt

Son of Ham and progenitor of the Mizraimite tribes and nations

A son of Ham and grandson of Noah, Egypt (Mizraim) was a foundational patriarch whose descendants established several ancient Mediterranean and North African ethnic groups.

Antediluvian Period
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The Egyptian Taskmaster

The slave-driver Moses killed after seeing him beat a Hebrew, the act that drove Moses into exile

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Elah

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Elam

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Eldaah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Eldad

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eleazar, Son of Aaron, High Priest who succeeded Aaron and assisted Joshua in dividing the Promised Land

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliab, Father of Dathan and Abiram, father of the Reubenite rebels Dathan and Abiram

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliab, Leader of Zebulun, Tribal leader of Zebulun who assisted Moses in the wilderness census and presented offerings for the Tabernacle

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Eliasaph

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliasaph son of Deuel, Prince of Gad, Prince of the tribe of Gad who led his division during the Exodus

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Elidad

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Eliezer

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliezer, Son of Moses, son of Moses whose name signifies God's help in delivering his father from Pharaoh

Eliezer, Son of Moses

son of Moses whose name signifies God's help in delivering his father from Pharaoh

The second son of Moses and Zipporah, whose name commemorates God's deliverance of his father from the sword of Pharaoh.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliphaz, Son of Esau, Firstborn son of Esau and the father of the chiefs of Edom

Eliphaz, Son of Esau

Firstborn son of Esau and the father of the chiefs of Edom

Eliphaz was the firstborn son of Esau and Adah, serving as a foundational patriarch and chief within the nation of Edom.

Patriarchal Period
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Elishah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Elishama, Leader of Ephraim, Tribal leader of Ephraim and grandfather of Joshua who served during the Exodus

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Elisheba

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Elizaphan

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Elizaphan, Son of Uzziel, Levite leader who removed the bodies of Nadab and Abihu from the Tabernacle

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Elizur, Leader of the Reubenites who assisted Moses with the census and Tabernacle dedication

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Elkanah

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Elon

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Elon

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style scene of Emim, figures from the Bible

Emim

Ancient people of giant stature who inhabited the plains of Moab before the Moabites

An ancient people group of giant stature who inhabited the plains of Moab before being displaced by the descendants of Lot.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Enan, father of Ahira, the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the Exodus

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Enoch

Enoch

Namesake of the first city in the Bible

The firstborn son of Cain and the namesake of the first city recorded in the Bible, signifying the beginning of autonomous human civilization.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Enoch

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.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Enosh

The patriarch whose generation first began to call upon the name of the Lord

Enosh was the son of Seth and grandson of Adam, noted in Genesis for a pivotal era when humanity began to call upon the name of the Lord.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Ephah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Epher

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Ephod

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ephraim

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ephron, Hittite landowner who sold the cave of Machpelah to Abraham

Ephron

Hittite landowner who sold the cave of Machpelah to Abraham

A Hittite landowner who sold the cave of Machpelah to Abraham as a permanent burial site for Sarah and the patriarchal family.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Er, Firstborn of Judah, Judah's firstborn son who was put to death by God for his wickedness

Er, Firstborn of Judah

Judah's firstborn son who was put to death by God for his wickedness

Er was the eldest son of the patriarch Judah and the first husband of Tamar, who was struck down by God for his wickedness in the land of Canaan.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Eran

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Eri

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Esau

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Eshban

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Eshcol

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Eve

Eve

The first woman who ate the forbidden fruit

Eve is the first woman mentioned in the Bible, considered the mother of all living and the wife of Adam in the Genesis creation narrative.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Evi

King living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Ezbon

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ezer, Chief of the Horites, Horite chief and son of Seir whose descendants formed a major clan in the land of Edom

Ezer, Chief of the Horites

Horite chief and son of Seir whose descendants formed a major clan in the land of Edom

Ezer was a Horite chief and son of Seir, recognized as a patriarch and ancestral leader within the land of Edom.

Patriarchal Period
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Man living at the time of the Patriarchs - unnamed father

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Oil-painting style portrait of Gad, Son of Jacob, Seventh son of Jacob and founder of the warrior tribe of Gad

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Gaddi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Gaddiel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Gaham

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Gamaliel, Leader of Manasseh, Tribal leader of Manasseh who presented offerings at the dedication of the Tabernacle

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Gatam, Edomite chief and son of Eliphaz who helped establish the nation of Edom

Gatam

Edomite chief and son of Eliphaz who helped establish the nation of Edom

An Edomite patriarch and chieftain, Gatam was the son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau.

Patriarchal Period
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Gemalli

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Gera, Son of Benjamin, Son of Benjamin who migrated to Egypt and forefather of the Judge Ehud

Gera, Son of Benjamin

Son of Benjamin who migrated to Egypt and forefather of the Judge Ehud

Gera was a son of the patriarch Benjamin and a foundational member of the tribe of Benjamin during the migration to Egypt.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Gershom, Son of Moses, Firstborn son of Moses who was born in Midian

Gershom, Son of Moses

Firstborn son of Moses who was born in Midian

Gershom was the firstborn son of the prophet Moses and Zipporah, born in Midian during Moses' exile from Egypt.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Gershon, Eldest son of Levi whose descendants were responsible for transporting the Tabernacle's curtains and coverings

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Gether

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Geuel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Gideoni, Father of Abidan, the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Exodus

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Gilead, Grandson of Manasseh, Grandson of Manasseh and progenitor of the Gileadite clans who settled in the Transjordan

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Girgashites, Patriarch of one of the seven nations of Canaan and son of Canaan

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Goiim, Kingdom ruled by Tidal that joined the coalition against the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Gomer, Son of Japheth, Eldest son of Japheth and progenitor of northern nations in the Table of Nations

Gomer, Son of Japheth

Eldest son of Japheth and progenitor of northern nations in the Table of Nations

Gomer was the eldest son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, recognized as the progenitor of several northern nations in the Table of Nations.

Antediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Guni, Son of Naphtali, Founder of the Gunite clan within the tribe of Naphtali

Guni, Son of Naphtali

Founder of the Gunite clan within the tribe of Naphtali

Guni was a son of Naphtali and the patriarchal founder of the Gunite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hadad son of Bedad, King of Edom, King of Edom who defeated the Midianites in the country of Moab

Hadad son of Bedad, King of Edom

King of Edom who defeated the Midianites in the country of Moab

An early Edomite king who gained prominence by defeating the Midianites in the territory of Moab before the establishment of the Israelite monarchy.

Patriarchal Period
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Hadoram

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hagar, Mother of Ishmael and the first woman to receive a divine revelation in the wilderness

Hagar

Mother of Ishmael and the first woman to receive a divine revelation in the wilderness

An Egyptian woman who served as Sarai’s maidservant and became the mother of Ishmael, Abraham’s firstborn son.

Patriarchal Period
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Haggi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ham

Ham

Son of Noah who survived the Great Flood and became the progenitor of the southern nations

The second son of Noah and an ancestor of numerous southern nations, known as one of the eight survivors of the Great Flood.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Hamathites

People from Hamath(?)

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hamor, Hivite prince who sold land to Jacob and was later killed by Simeon and Levi

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hamul, Patriarch of the Hamulite clan within the tribe of Judah

Hamul

Patriarch of the Hamulite clan within the tribe of Judah

A grandson of Judah and son of Perez, Hamul was the founding patriarch of the Hamulite clan within the tribe of Judah during the Egyptian sojourn.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Hanniel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Hanoch

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hanoch, Son of Reuben, Firstborn son of Reuben and founder of the Hanochite clan

Hanoch, Son of Reuben

Firstborn son of Reuben and founder of the Hanochite clan

Hanoch was the firstborn son of Reuben and the ancestral founder of the Hanochite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and Wilderness period.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Haran, Son of Terah, Son of Terah and father of Lot who died in Ur of the Chaldeans

Haran, Son of Terah

Son of Terah and father of Lot who died in Ur of the Chaldeans

A patriarch of the family of Terah, brother of Abraham, and the father of Lot who died in Ur of the Chaldeans.

Patriarchal Period
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Havilah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Havilah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Hazarmaveth

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Hazo

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Heber, Grandson of Asher, Grandson of Asher and founder of the Heberite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

Heber, Grandson of Asher

Grandson of Asher and founder of the Heberite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

Heber was the grandson of Asher and founder of the Heberite clan, recorded among the Israelites who entered Egypt with Jacob and later listed in the wilderness census.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hebrews, Covenant people of God descended from Abraham

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hebron, Son of Kohath, Levite patriarch and uncle of Moses who founded a clan of Temple administrators

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Helek

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Helon, Father of Eliab the leader of the tribe of Zebulun

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Hemam

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Hemdan

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hepher, Clan Head of Manasseh, Patriarch of the Hepherite clan and father of Zelophehad

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Heth, Patriarch who was the son of Canaan and ancestor of the Hittite people

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hezron, Son of Perez, Patriarch of the Hezronite clan and ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hezron, Son of Reuben, Son of Reuben and founder of the Hezronite clan

Hezron, Son of Reuben

Son of Reuben and founder of the Hezronite clan

The third son of Reuben and founder of the Hezronite clan, listed among the descendants of Jacob who migrated to Egypt.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Hirah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hivites, Patriarchal nation descending from Canaan who inhabited the Promised Land

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Hobab

Midianite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hoglah, Daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned for female inheritance rights

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Hori

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hori, Son of Lotan, Son of Lotan and descendant of Seir the Horite mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and Chronicles

Hori, Son of Lotan

Son of Lotan and descendant of Seir the Horite mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and Chronicles

Hori was a prominent descendant of Seir the Horite and a son of Lotan, belonging to the early tribal leadership of the region of Mount Seir in the land of Edom.

Patriarchal Period
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Hul

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Huppim, Son of Benjamin, Son of Benjamin who migrated to Egypt and founded the Huphamite clan

Huppim, Son of Benjamin

Son of Benjamin who migrated to Egypt and founded the Huphamite clan

A son of the patriarch Benjamin who migrated to Egypt and founded a tribal clan recorded in the Pentateuch and Chronicles.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Hur

King living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style scene of Hur of the Tribe of Judah, figures from the Bible

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs - unnamed husband of Matred

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Oil-painting style portrait of Husham, King of Edom from the land of the Temanites who reigned before the Israelite monarchy

Husham

King of Edom from the land of the Temanites who reigned before the Israelite monarchy

Husham was an early Edomite king from the land of the Temanites who reigned during the patriarchal era before the establishment of the Israelite monarchy.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hushim, Son of Dan, Son of Dan and ancestor of the Shuhamite clan

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Igal

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Imnah, Son of Asher, Firstborn son of Asher and founder of the Imnite clan

Imnah, Son of Asher

Firstborn son of Asher and founder of the Imnite clan

Imnah was the firstborn son of the patriarch Asher and the founder of the Imnite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Irad

Irad

Grandson of Cain and father of Mehujael

Irad was the son of Enoch and the grandson of Cain, representing the third generation of the Cainite lineage in the Book of Genesis.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Iram

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Isaac

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Iscah

Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Ishbak

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ishmael, Son of Abraham, Firstborn son of Abraham and the father of twelve princes who became a great nation

Ishmael, Son of Abraham

Firstborn son of Abraham and the father of twelve princes who became a great nation

Ishmael was the firstborn son of Abraham through Hagar, the forefather of the Ishmaelite tribes, and a patriarch whom God promised would father twelve princes.

Patriarchal Period
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Ishvah

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ishvi, Son of Asher and founder of the Ishvite clan

Ishvi

Son of Asher and founder of the Ishvite clan

Ishvi was a son of Asher, a grandson of Jacob, and the foundational ancestor of the Ishvite clan within the tribe of Asher.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Israel

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Issachar, Ninth Son of Jacob, Ninth son of Jacob and the progenitor of the Tribe of Issachar

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ithamar, Youngest son of Aaron who supervised the Tabernacle inventory and the Levite clans

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Ithran

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Izhar, Levite of the Exodus, Levite patriarch and father of Korah who belonged to the clan responsible for the Tabernacle's holy objects

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jabal

Jabal

Ancestor of those who live in tents and raise livestock

Jabal was a descendant of Cain and is identified in the Book of Genesis as the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jachin, Son of Simeon, Son of Simeon and founder of the Jachinite clan

Jachin, Son of Simeon

Son of Simeon and founder of the Jachinite clan

Jachin was a son of Simeon and a grandson of the patriarch Jacob, serving as the ancestral head of the Jachinite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Jahleel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jahzeel, Firstborn son of Naphtali and founder of the Jahzeelite clan

Jahzeel

Firstborn son of Naphtali and founder of the Jahzeelite clan

Jahzeel was the firstborn son of Naphtali and the foundational patriarch of the Jahzeelite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the subsequent wilderness wandering.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jair, Son of Segub, Warrior who captured the region of Argob and renamed the villages Havvoth-jair

Jair, Son of Segub

Warrior who captured the region of Argob and renamed the villages Havvoth-jair

A prominent conqueror from the tribe of Judah who seized territories in Gilead during the conquest of the Transjordan and established the settlements known as Havvoth-jair.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jalam, Son of Esau and a tribal chief of the Edomites

Jalam

Son of Esau and a tribal chief of the Edomites

Jalam was a son of Esau and Oholibamah who became a prominent tribal chief and patriarch in the land of Edom.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jamin, Son of Simeon, Son of Simeon and progenitor of the Jaminite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

Jamin, Son of Simeon

Son of Simeon and progenitor of the Jaminite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

Jamin was the second son of Simeon and a grandson of the patriarch Jacob, serving as the progenitor of the Jaminite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Japheth

Japheth

Son of Noah who survived the Great Flood and received a blessing for his respect toward his father

Japheth was one of the three sons of Noah and a survivor of the Great Flood, traditionally viewed as the progenitor of the Indo-European and Aegean peoples.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jared

Jared

Second-longest-living person in the Bible at 962 years

Jared was a descendant of Seth and the father of Enoch, noted for his extraordinary lifespan of 962 years during the antediluvian period.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jashub, Son of Issachar, Son of Issachar and founder of the Jashubite clan

Jashub, Son of Issachar

Son of Issachar and founder of the Jashubite clan

Jashub was the third son of Issachar and the founding patriarch of the Jashubite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Javan, Patriarchal ancestor of the Greeks and Mediterranean seafaring nations

Javan

Patriarchal ancestor of the Greeks and Mediterranean seafaring nations

Javan was a son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, recognized in the Table of Nations as the foundational patriarch of the Greek people and various maritime nations.

Antediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jebusites, Patriarchal son of Canaan whose descendants founded the city of Jerusalem

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jemuel, Firstborn son of Simeon and founder of a Simeonite clan

Jemuel

Firstborn son of Simeon and founder of a Simeonite clan

Jemuel was the firstborn son of Simeon and a grandson of the patriarch Jacob, serving as the head of a Simeonite clan during the migration to Egypt and the subsequent Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jephunneh, Father of Caleb, Patriarch and father of Caleb the spy

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Jerah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Jetheth

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jethro, Priest of Midian and father-in-law of Moses who advised the creation of Israel's judicial system

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Jetur

Arabian living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jeush, Son of Esau, Son of Esau who became a chief of the Edomites

Jeush, Son of Esau

Son of Esau who became a chief of the Edomites

A son of Esau and Oholibamah who became a prominent clan leader and chief among the Edomites in the land of Seir.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jezer, Son of Naphtali who founded the Jezerite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

Jezer

Son of Naphtali who founded the Jezerite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn

The son of Naphtali and the progenitor of the Jezerite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn and the Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Jidlaph

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Jobab

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jobab, King of Edom, King of Edom who reigned in Bozrah before the time of the Israelite monarchy

Jobab, King of Edom

King of Edom who reigned in Bozrah before the time of the Israelite monarchy

Jobab was the second recorded king of Edom, reigning in the era before Israelite kings, succeeding Bela son of Beor and preceding Husham of the Temanites.

Patriarchal Period
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Jochebed

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Jogli

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jokshan, Son of Abraham and Keturah who fathered the tribes of Sheba and Dedan

Jokshan

Son of Abraham and Keturah who fathered the tribes of Sheba and Dedan

A son of Abraham and his second wife Keturah, Jokshan is recognized as a patriarch and the progenitor of the Sheba and Dedan tribes.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Joktan, Patriarch who fathered thirteen sons who founded the Arabian tribes

Joktan

Patriarch who fathered thirteen sons who founded the Arabian tribes

A foundational patriarch and son of Eber, Joktan is the progenitor of thirteen Arabian tribes in the post-Flood era.

Patriarchal Period
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Joseph

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Joseph, Son of Jacob

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Joshua, Son of Nun

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jubal

Jubal

The father of all who play the harp and flute

Jubal was a descendant of Cain and is traditionally recognized as the father of all who play the harp and the flute, establishing the foundation of musical arts.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Judah, Son of Jacob

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Judith

Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Kadmonites

People from Kadmon(?)

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Oil-painting style portrait of Kedar, Patriarch of a major Arabian nomadic tribe known for their black tents and skilled archers

Kedar

Patriarch of a major Arabian nomadic tribe known for their black tents and skilled archers

Kedar was the second son of Ishmael and a foundational patriarch of a major nomadic tribal confederation in the Arabian desert.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Kedemah, Youngest of the twelve sons of Ishmael who became princes and tribal leaders

Kedemah

Youngest of the twelve sons of Ishmael who became princes and tribal leaders

Kedemah was the twelfth and youngest son of Ishmael and a grandson of Abraham, serving as a tribal patriarch in the Arabian peninsula.

Patriarchal Period
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Kemuel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Kemuel

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Kenan

Kenan

Antediluvian patriarch of extreme longevity in Seth’s lineage

Kenan was a pre-Flood patriarch in the line of Seth, the son of Enosh and the great-grandson of Adam.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Kenaz, Son of Eliphaz, Edomite chief and son of Eliphaz who established a prominent clan in the lineage of Esau

Kenaz, Son of Eliphaz

Edomite chief and son of Eliphaz who established a prominent clan in the lineage of Esau

An Edomite chief and grandson of Esau, Kenaz was a prominent tribal leader within the line of Eliphaz during the Patriarchal Period.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style scene of Kenites, figures from the Bible

Kenites

Ancient nomadic tribe and allies of Israel who descended from Moses' father-in-law

A semi-nomadic group of smiths and craftsmen who maintained a long-standing alliance with Israel from the Patriarchal period through the early Monarchy.

Patriarchal Period
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Kenizzites

People from Keniz(?)

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Oil-painting style portrait of Keturah, Wife of Abraham and mother of six sons who founded Eastern tribes

Keturah

Wife of Abraham and mother of six sons who founded Eastern tribes

The second wife or concubine of the patriarch Abraham who bore him six sons, becoming the ancestress of various Arabian and Eastern tribes.

Patriarchal Period
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Kittim

People from Kittim

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Oil-painting style portrait of Kohath, Patriarch of the Levite clan responsible for the most holy Tabernacle objects

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Korah

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Korah, Levite of the Exodus, Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron and was swallowed by the earth

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Korah, Son of Esau, Edomite chief and son of Esau who helped establish the tribes of Edom

Korah, Son of Esau

Edomite chief and son of Esau who helped establish the tribes of Edom

An Edomite chief and the son of Esau and Oholibamah, recognized as a tribal leader in the land of Canaan during the Patriarchal Period.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Laban, Uncle and father-in-law of Jacob who famously switched his daughters Leah and Rachel on Jacob's wedding night

Laban

Uncle and father-in-law of Jacob who famously switched his daughters Leah and Rachel on Jacob's wedding night

A resourceful and opportunistic Aramean patriarch, brother of Rebekah and father-in-law to Jacob, known for his complex domestic and labor negotiations.

Patriarchal Period
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Lael

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Lamech

Lamech

The first polygamist and author of the Song of the Sword

A six-generation descendant of Cain, Lamech is the first polygamist in the biblical narrative and the author of the 'Song of the Sword', showcasing the escalation of human violence.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Lamech

Noah’s father who prophesied that his son would bring humanity comfort

Lamech was the son of Methuselah and the father of Noah, known for his prophecy regarding his son providing comfort from the cursed ground.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Leah, Matriarch who mothered six of the twelve tribes of Israel including the priestly and royal lines

Leah

Matriarch who mothered six of the twelve tribes of Israel including the priestly and royal lines

The elder daughter of Laban and the first wife of Jacob, Leah was the biological mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel and the matriarch of the priestly and royal lines.

Patriarchal Period
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Lehabim

People from Lehab

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Letushim

People from Letush(?)

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Leummim

People from Leumm(?)

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Oil-painting style portrait of Levi, Son of Jacob

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Libni, Son of Gershon, Patriarch of the Libnite clan of Levites during the Exodus

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Lot, Nephew of Abraham who escaped the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah

Lot

Nephew of Abraham who escaped the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah

Lot was the nephew of Abraham who settled in the Jordan Valley, escaped the destruction of Sodom, and became the progenitor of the Moabites and Ammonites.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Lot's Daughters, daughters of Lot who survived Sodom and bore the ancestors of Moab and Ammon

Lot's Daughters

daughters of Lot who survived Sodom and bore the ancestors of Moab and Ammon

The two unnamed daughters of Lot who survived the destruction of Sodom and became the maternal ancestors of the Moabites and Ammonites.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Lot's Wife, Woman who looked back at the destruction of Sodom and became a pillar of salt

Lot's Wife

Woman who looked back at the destruction of Sodom and became a pillar of salt

A woman who resided in Sodom and was turned into a pillar of salt for looking back at the city during its divine destruction.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Lotan, Firstborn son of Seir the Horite and a chief of the indigenous people of Edom

Lotan

Firstborn son of Seir the Horite and a chief of the indigenous people of Edom

Lotan was the firstborn son of Seir the Horite and a prominent tribal chief in the land of Edom during the Patriarchal Period.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Lud, Son of Shem and ancestor of the Lydian people

Lud

Son of Shem and ancestor of the Lydian people

Lud was the fourth son of Shem and a grandson of Noah, traditionally identified as the eponymous ancestor of the Lydian people.

Antediluvian Period
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Ludim

People from Lud

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Maacah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Machi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Machir, Son of Manasseh, Patriarch of the Machirite clan who conquered Gilead

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Madai

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Magdiel

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style scene of The Magicians of Egypt, figures from the Bible

The Magicians of Egypt

Royal sorcerers who unsuccessfully challenged Moses during the Ten Plagues

A group of royal sorcerers and wise men in Pharaoh's court who initially duplicated the miracles of Moses but were eventually overcome by the power of God.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Magog

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Mahalalel, Antediluvian Patriarch, Patriarch in the line of Seth who lived 895 years and was an ancestor of Jesus

Mahalalel, Antediluvian Patriarch

Patriarch in the line of Seth who lived 895 years and was an ancestor of Jesus

An early biblical patriarch in the line of Seth, Mahalalel was the son of Kenan and the grandfather of the prophet Enoch.

Antediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Mahalath, Wife of Esau, Daughter of Ishmael and wife of Esau who sought to bridge the families of Isaac and Ishmael

Mahalath, Wife of Esau

Daughter of Ishmael and wife of Esau who sought to bridge the families of Isaac and Ishmael

Mahalath was the daughter of Ishmael and granddaughter of Abraham who became a wife of Esau in an attempt to please his parents.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Mahlah, Daughter of Zelophehad, Eldest daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned for female inheritance rights

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Mahli, Son of Merari, Patriarch of the Mahlite clan within the tribe of Levi

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Malchiel, Grandson of Asher and founder of the Malchielite clan

Malchiel

Grandson of Asher and founder of the Malchielite clan

A grandson of the patriarch Asher and the founding father of the Malchielite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn and the Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Mamre

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of The Man Gathering Sticks on the Sabbath, Man executed for violating the Sabbath by gathering wood in the wilderness

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Manahath, Patriarch of the Horite people and son of Shobal

Manahath

Patriarch of the Horite people and son of Shobal

Manahath was a Horite patriarch and the son of Shobal, mentioned in the genealogies of Edom during the Patriarchal Period.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Manasseh, Son of Joseph

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Mash

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Massa

Arabian living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Matred

Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Medad

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Medan

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Mehetabel

Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Mehujael

Mehujael

Great-grandson of Cain and a link in the pre-Flood genealogy

The son of Irad and great-grandson of Cain, Mehujael is a pivotal figure in the genealogies of the antediluvian world.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Melchizedek, King of Salem and priest who blessed Abraham and received his tithe

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Merari, Son of Levi whose descendants were responsible for the structural frames and pillars of the Tabernacle

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Meshech

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Methuselah

Methuselah

The longest-lived human in the Bible (969 years)

Methuselah was a biblical patriarch of the line of Seth, famously known for being the longest-lived human being in the Bible, reaching the age of 969 years.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Methushael

Methushael

Father of Lamech in the line of Cain

Methushael was a descendant of Cain, the son of Mehujael and the father of Lamech, representing the sixth generation of humanity in the Cainite line.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Mezahab

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Mibsam

Arabian living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Mibzar

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Michael

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Midian, Son of Abraham and the progenitor of the Midianite people

Midian

Son of Abraham and the progenitor of the Midianite people

Midian was the fourth son of Abraham by his wife Keturah and the progenitor of the Midianite people.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style scene of The Midianite Traders, figures from the Bible

The Midianite Traders

Merchants who purchased Joseph and sold him into slavery in Egypt

A group of merchants who purchased Joseph from his brothers and subsequently sold him into Egyptian slavery, facilitating his arrival in the house of Potiphar.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Milcah, Daughter of Zelophehad, Daughter of Zelophehad who helped secure land inheritance rights for women in Israel

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Milcah, Matriarch of Nahor's Line, Matriarch who was the wife of Nahor and grandmother of Rebekah

Milcah, Matriarch of Nahor's Line

Matriarch who was the wife of Nahor and grandmother of Rebekah

Milcah was a prominent matriarch in the line of Terah, the wife of Nahor, and the grandmother of Rebekah.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Miriam, Prophetess and Sister of Moses, Prophetess and sister of Moses who led the Israelites in song after the Red Sea crossing

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Mishael

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Mishma

Arabian living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Mizzah, Edomite chief and grandson of Esau through Reuel

Mizzah

Edomite chief and grandson of Esau through Reuel

An Edomite tribal chief and grandson of Esau who served as a clan leader during the Patriarchal Period.

Patriarchal Period
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Moab

Moabite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Moses

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Muppim, Son of Benjamin and founder of a Benjamite clan

Muppim

Son of Benjamin and founder of a Benjamite clan

A son of Benjamin and grandson of Jacob, recognized as a tribal ancestor during the Egyptian sojourn and the later wilderness census.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Mushi, Levite patriarch and founder of the Mushite clan who served in the Tabernacle ministries

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Naamah

Woman living at the time before the Flood

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Naaman

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Naaman, Son of Bela, Grandson of Benjamin and founder of the Naamite clan mentioned in the wilderness census

Naaman, Son of Bela

Grandson of Benjamin and founder of the Naamite clan mentioned in the wilderness census

A grandson of Benjamin and a foundational leader of the Naamite clan within the tribe of Benjamin during the wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Nadab, Son of Aaron, Firstborn son of Aaron who was killed by divine fire for offering unauthorized incense

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Nahath, Grandson of Esau, Chief of the Edomites and grandson of Esau

Nahath, Grandson of Esau

Chief of the Edomites and grandson of Esau

Nahath was a clan leader and chief of the Edomites, identified as the son of Reuel and a grandson of Esau and Basemath.

Patriarchal Period
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Nahbi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Nahor, Brother of Abraham, Brother of Abraham who stayed in Mesopotamia and fathered twelve sons

Nahor, Brother of Abraham

Brother of Abraham who stayed in Mesopotamia and fathered twelve sons

The son of Terah and brother of Abraham, Nahor remained in Mesopotamia and became the progenitor of several tribes through his twelve sons.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Nahor, Grandfather of Abraham, Grandfather of Abraham who is listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Nahshon, Prince of Judah who led his tribe during the Exodus and appears in the genealogy of Jesus

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Naphish, Son of Ishmael and progenitor of an Arabian tribe

Naphish

Son of Ishmael and progenitor of an Arabian tribe

Naphish was a son of Ishmael and the progenitor of a nomadic Arabian tribe mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Naphtali, Patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and sixth son of Jacob

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Naphtuhim

People from Naphtuh(?)

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Oil-painting style portrait of Nebaioth, Firstborn son of Ishmael and patriarch of an Arabian tribal nation

Nebaioth

Firstborn son of Ishmael and patriarch of an Arabian tribal nation

Nebaioth was the firstborn son of Ishmael, a grandson of Abraham, and a patriarch of a prominent Arabian tribe identified with pastoral wealth.

Patriarchal Period
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Nemuel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Nepheg

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Nephilim, Ancient race of giants and mighty men of renown

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style scene of The Nephilim, figures from the Bible

The Nephilim

Ancient group of large and powerful figures who inhabited the earth before the Flood and in early Canaan

Mysterious figures of great size and renown who existed during the antediluvian era and were noted by Israelite scouts in the land of Canaan.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Nethanel, Leader of Issachar, Leader of the tribe of Issachar who presented the second offering at the dedication of the Tabernacle

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Nimrod, Patriarch described as a mighty hunter before the LORD

Nimrod

Patriarch described as a mighty hunter before the LORD

A descendant of Noah and son of Cush known as the first 'mighty one' on the earth and a legendary hunter before the LORD.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Noah, Daughter of Zelophehad, Daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned Moses for inheritance 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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Noah, the Antediluvian Patriarch, Patriarch who built the ark to survive the Great Flood

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.

Antediluvian Period
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Nobah

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Nun, Father of Joshua, the successor to Moses

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Obal

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ochran, father of Pagiel who was the leader of the tribe of Asher during the Exodus

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Og, Giant king of Bashan who was defeated by Moses at Edrei

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Ohad

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Oholiab, Artisan from the tribe of Dan who assisted Bezalel in constructing the Tabernacle

Oholiab

Artisan from the tribe of Dan who assisted Bezalel in constructing the Tabernacle

A skilled artisan from the tribe of Dan appointed by God to help construct the Tabernacle and its sacred furnishings during the Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Oholibamah, Wife of Esau and mother of three Edomite chiefs

Oholibamah

Wife of Esau and mother of three Edomite chiefs

A wife of Esau and a descendant of the Hivite and Horite peoples, Oholibamah was a prominent matriarch whose sons became powerful chiefs in the land of Edom.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Omar, Grandson of Esau and a chief of the Edomites

Omar

Grandson of Esau and a chief of the Edomites

Omar was an Edomite chief and a grandson of Esau, identified as a son of Eliphaz in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.

Patriarchal Period
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On

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Onam

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Onan, Son of Judah who was struck down for refusing to raise an heir for his brother

Onan

Son of Judah who was struck down for refusing to raise an heir for his brother

The second son of Judah who was struck down by God for refusing to fulfill the levirate obligation to raise offspring for his deceased brother Er.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Ophir

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Pagiel, Prince of the tribe of Asher who assisted Moses during the wilderness census

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Pallu, Son of Reuben and founder of the Palluite clan

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Palti

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Paltiel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Parnach

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Pathrusim

People from Pathrus(?)

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Pedahel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Pedahzur, Father of Gamaliel the leader of the tribe of Manasseh

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Peleg, Patriarch during whose lifetime the earth was divided

Peleg

Patriarch during whose lifetime the earth was divided

A descendant of Shem and a key link in the messianic lineage, most famous for the division of the earth that occurred during his lifetime.

Patriarchal Period
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Peleth

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Perez, Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ who was born as a twin to Judah and Tamar

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Perizzites, Nation of people who lived in the hill country of Canaan and were displaced by the Israelites

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Pharaoh, Contemporary of Abram, Egyptian king who took Sarai into his palace and was subsequently afflicted by divine plagues

Pharaoh, Contemporary of Abram

Egyptian king who took Sarai into his palace and was subsequently afflicted by divine plagues

An Egyptian monarch during the Patriarchal Period who briefly took Sarai into his palace before being afflicted by divine plagues.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Pharaoh, King of the Exodus

Pharaoh, King of the Exodus

Egyptian king who opposed Moses and was defeated at the Red Sea

The stubborn monarch of Egypt who resisted the divine command to release the Israelites, ultimately succumbing after ten plagues and the destruction of his army.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Pharaoh, Oppressor of the Israelites, King of Egypt who enslaved the Israelites and ordered the drowning of Hebrew male infants

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Pharaoh, Patron of Joseph, King of Egypt who promoted Joseph to vizier and invited Jacob's family to settle in Goshen

Pharaoh, Patron of Joseph

King of Egypt who promoted Joseph to vizier and invited Jacob's family to settle in Goshen

The Egyptian monarch who elevated Joseph from a dungeon to the second-highest office in the land after receiving divine warnings through dreams of a coming famine.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Pharaoh's Chief Baker, Official whose dream was interpreted by Joseph to mean he would be executed by Pharaoh

Pharaoh's Chief Baker

Official whose dream was interpreted by Joseph to mean he would be executed by Pharaoh

The high-ranking Egyptian official imprisoned with Joseph whose dream of three baskets of bread foretold his execution by Pharaoh three days later.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Pharaoh's Chief Cupbearer, Official whose dream Joseph interpreted in prison and who later recommended Joseph to Pharaoh

Pharaoh's Chief Cupbearer

Official whose dream Joseph interpreted in prison and who later recommended Joseph to Pharaoh

An Egyptian high official whose dream was interpreted by Joseph while in prison, leading to Joseph's eventual rise to power in Egypt.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Pharaoh's Daughter Who Rescued Moses, Princess who found Moses in the Nile and raised him as her own son

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Phicol, Military commander of King Abimelech who witnessed the covenants with Abraham and Isaac

Phicol

Military commander of King Abimelech who witnessed the covenants with Abraham and Isaac

Phicol was the commander of the army under Abimelech, king of Gerar, during the Patriarchal Period, serving as a key witness to covenants with Abraham and Isaac.

Patriarchal Period
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Philistine

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Phinehas, Son of Eleazar, Priest who stayed a plague by executing an idolatrous couple and received a perpetual covenant of priesthood

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Pildash

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Pinon

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Potiphar

Egyptian living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Potiphar's Wife, Egyptian noblewoman who falsely accused Joseph of attempted rape after he refused her advances

Potiphar's Wife

Egyptian noblewoman who falsely accused Joseph of attempted rape after he refused her advances

An Egyptian noblewoman during the Patriarchal Period who falsely accused the Hebrew servant Joseph of attempted rape after he rejected her persistent sexual advances.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Potiphera, Egyptian priest of On and the father of Joseph's wife Asenath

Potiphera

Egyptian priest of On and the father of Joseph's wife Asenath

An Egyptian priest of the city of On and the father of Asenath, who became the wife of the patriarch Joseph.

Patriarchal Period
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Puah

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Put

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Putiel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Raamah, Son of Cush and father of Sheba and Dedan in the Table of Nations

Raamah

Son of Cush and father of Sheba and Dedan in the Table of Nations

A grandson of Ham and son of Cush who is listed among the early post-Flood patriarchs in the Table of Nations.

Antediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Rachel, Matriarch of Israel and the beloved wife of Jacob who died giving birth to Benjamin

Rachel

Matriarch of Israel and the beloved wife of Jacob who died giving birth to Benjamin

The beloved wife of the patriarch Jacob and the biological mother of Joseph and Benjamin, recognized as a foundational matriarch of the nation of Israel.

Patriarchal Period
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Raphu

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Reba

King living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Rebekah, Matriarch of Israel and wife of Isaac who secured the patriarchal blessing for her son Jacob

Rebekah

Matriarch of Israel and wife of Isaac who secured the patriarchal blessing for her son Jacob

The wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob, Rebekah was a central matriarch of Israel known for her hospitality, her role in the patriarchal succession, and her divine oracle regarding her sons.

Patriarchal Period
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Rekem

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Rephaim, Ancient race of giants who inhabited the land of Bashan and were defeated by Israel

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Reu, Patriarch in the lineage from Shem to Abraham

Reu

Patriarch in the lineage from Shem to Abraham

A post-flood patriarch in the lineage of Shem, Reu was the son of Peleg and a direct ancestor of Abraham and Jesus Christ.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Reuben

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Reuel, Son of Esau, Patriarch of Edom who fathered four tribal chiefs and was the son of Esau and Mahalath

Reuel, Son of Esau

Patriarch of Edom who fathered four tribal chiefs and was the son of Esau and Mahalath

Reuel was a patriarch of the Edomites, the son of Esau and Mahalath, and the progenitor of four major clans in the land of Seir.

Patriarchal Period
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Reumah

Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Riphath

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Rosh

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Sabtah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Sabteca

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Salu

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Samlah, King of Edom who ruled from the city of Masrekah

Samlah

King of Edom who ruled from the city of Masrekah

Samlah of Masrekah was the fifth of eight pre-monarchic kings who ruled over the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Sarah, Matriarch of Israel and mother of Isaac who conceived in her old age

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Seba

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Seir, Patriarch of the Horites and the namesake of the region of Mount Seir

Seir

Patriarch of the Horites and the namesake of the region of Mount Seir

Seir was a Horite patriarch whose descendants inhabited the mountainous region of Edom before the arrival of the Israelites and Edomites.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Serah, Daughter of Asher who appears in both the migration to Egypt and the Exodus census

Serah

Daughter of Asher who appears in both the migration to Egypt and the Exodus census

The daughter of Asher who is uniquely listed among the descendants of Jacob migrating to Egypt and again in the census taken on the plains of Moab.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Sered

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Serug, Patriarch who was the great-grandfather of Abraham and an ancestor of Jesus Christ

Serug

Patriarch who was the great-grandfather of Abraham and an ancestor of Jesus Christ

A post-diluvian patriarch in the line of Shem, Serug was the great-grandfather of Abraham and a pivotal link in the genealogy connecting Noah to the nation of Israel.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Seth

Seth

Third son of Adam and Eve and ancestor of Noah

The third son of Adam and Eve, Seth was born after the death of Abel and became the ancestor of the line of the faithful leading to Noah.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Sethur

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style scene of The Seventy Elders of Israel, figures from the Bible

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shammah, Grandson of Esau, Edomite chief and grandson of Esau who helped establish the tribes of Mount Seir

Shammah, Grandson of Esau

Edomite chief and grandson of Esau who helped establish the tribes of Mount Seir

Shammah was a prominent Edomite chief, the son of Reuel and grandson of Esau and Basemath.

Patriarchal Period
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Shammua

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Shaphat

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shaul of Rehoboth, King of Edom who reigned before there were kings in Israel

Shaul of Rehoboth

King of Edom who reigned before there were kings in Israel

An early Edomite king who hailed from Rehoboth on the Euphrates and governed the territory before the establishment of the Israelite monarchy.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shaul, Son of the Canaanite Woman, Simeonite patriarch and founder of the Shaulite clan who was the son of a Canaanite woman

Shaul, Son of the Canaanite Woman

Simeonite patriarch and founder of the Shaulite clan who was the son of a Canaanite woman

Shaul was the son of Simeon and a Canaanite woman, serving as a founding tribal head and the progenitor of the Shaulite clan during the Egyptian sojourn.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Sheba

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Sheba

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Sheba, Grandson of Cush, Patriarch of the Sabean people and son of Raamah within the Hamitic line

Sheba, Grandson of Cush

Patriarch of the Sabean people and son of Raamah within the Hamitic line

A patriarch and descendant of Ham who founded a wealthy merchant nation known for trade and stature in the ancient Near East.

Patriarchal Period
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Shechem

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shechem, Son of Hamor, Hivite prince whose violation of Dinah led to the massacre of his city by Simeon and Levi

Shechem, Son of Hamor

Hivite prince whose violation of Dinah led to the massacre of his city by Simeon and Levi

A Hivite prince and son of Hamor whose violation of Dinah led to a violent conflict between his city and the sons of Jacob.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shedeur, Father of Elizur, the tribal leader of Reuben during the Exodus

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shelah, Son of Cainan, Patriarch who was the father of Eber and a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ

Shelah, Son of Cainan

Patriarch who was the father of Eber and a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ

Shelah was an early post-flood patriarch, the father of Eber, and a significant link in the genealogical line connecting Noah to the Messiah.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shelah, Son of Judah, Son of Judah and progenitor of the Shelanite clan

Shelah, Son of Judah

Son of Judah and progenitor of the Shelanite clan

The third son of Judah and a survivor of the early tragedies in Judah's family, Shelah became the progenitor of the Shelanite clan within the tribe of Judah.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Sheleph

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Shelomi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Shelomith

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shelumiel, Prince of the tribe of Simeon who led the tribe during the census and Tabernacle dedication

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shem

Shem

Son of Noah who survived the Great Flood and became the ancestor of the Semitic nations

The eldest or middle son of Noah, an Ark survivor, and the foundational patriarch of the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shemeber

Shemeber

A member of the five kings who rebelled against Chedorlaomer

Shemeber was the king of Zeboiim who participated in the rebellion of the Five Cities of the Plain against the Elamite ruler Chedorlaomer.

Old Testamentc. 2000-1800 BC (Middle Bronze Age)
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shemida, Patriarch of the Shemidaite clan within the Tribe of Manasseh

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Shemuel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Sheshai, Giant descendant of Anak who inhabited Hebron during the Israelite conquest

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shillem, Son of Naphtali and founder of the Shillemite clan

Shillem

Son of Naphtali and founder of the Shillemite clan

A son of Naphtali and grandson of Jacob who founded the Shillemite clan during the Egyptian Sojourn and the Exodus era.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Shiloh

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shimei, Son of Gershon, Levite who founded the Shimeite clan and grandson of the patriarch Levi

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shimron, Patriarch of the Shimronite clan and fourth son of Issachar

Shimron

Patriarch of the Shimronite clan and fourth son of Issachar

Shimron was the fourth son of Issachar, a grandson of Jacob, and the foundational ancestor of the Shimronite clan within the tribe of Issachar.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shinab

Shinab

A rebel against Chedorlaomer and combatant in the Battle of the Vale of Siddim

Shinab was the king of Admah and one of the five rebel kings who fought against Chedorlaomer in the Battle of the Vale of Siddim during the time of Abraham.

Old Testamentc. 2000-1800 BC (Middle Bronze Age)
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Shiphrah

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Shiphtan

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shobal, Son of Seir, Horite patriarch and chief of the land of Seir

Shobal, Son of Seir

Horite patriarch and chief of the land of Seir

A Horite patriarch and chief who descended from Seir and governed portions of the land of Edom before the rise of the Edomite kings.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shua, Father-in-Law of Judah, Canaanite father-in-law of the patriarch Judah

Shua, Father-in-Law of Judah

Canaanite father-in-law of the patriarch Judah

A Canaanite man whose daughter became the first wife of the patriarch Judah, the progenitor of the Tribe of Judah.

Patriarchal Period
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Shuah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Shuni

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shuthelah, Son of Ephraim, Son of Ephraim and founder of the Shuthelahite clan

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Sidon

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Sihon, King of the Amorites who was defeated by Moses at the Battle of Jahaz

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of 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, 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.

Patriarchal Period
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Sinites

People from Sin(?)

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Sithri

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Sodi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Susi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Tahan

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Tahash

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Talmai, son of Anak, Son of Anak and giant of Hebron who was defeated by Caleb

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Tamar, Daughter-in-law of Judah, Matriarch who secured the continuation of Judah's lineage through her sons Perez and Zerah

Tamar, Daughter-in-law of Judah

Matriarch who secured the continuation of Judah's lineage through her sons Perez and Zerah

A resourceful woman of the Patriarchal period who secured her place in the messianic lineage by bearing twins to her father-in-law, Judah.

Patriarchal Period
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Tarshish

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Tebah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Tema

Arabian living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Teman, Grandson of Esau and chief of the Edomites whose name became synonymous with a region of wisdom

Teman

Grandson of Esau and chief of the Edomites whose name became synonymous with a region of wisdom

A grandson of Esau and a chief of Edom, Teman was the eponymous ancestor of a region and people renowned for their wisdom in the ancient Near East.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Terah, Patriarch who led his family from Ur of the Chaldeans to Haran

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Tidal

Tidal

Member of the four-king coalition against Sodom and Gomorrah

Tidal, known as the 'King of Goyim,' was a powerful Bronze Age monarch who joined a coalition led by Chedorlaomer to suppress a rebellion in the Valley of Siddim.

Old Testamentc. 2000-1800 BC (Middle Bronze Age)
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Oil-painting style portrait of Timna, Mother of Amalek and sister of Lotan who was a chief of Edom

Timna

Mother of Amalek and sister of Lotan who was a chief of Edom

An Edomite woman of noble Horite descent who became the mother of Amalek and is listed among the chiefs of Edom.

Patriarchal Period
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Tiras

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Tirzah, Daughter of Zelophehad who secured legal inheritance rights for women

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Togarmah

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Tola, Son of Issachar, Firstborn son of Issachar and founder of the Tolaite clan

Tola, Son of Issachar

Firstborn son of Issachar and founder of the Tolaite clan

Tola was the eldest son of Issachar and a tribal patriarch who founded the Tolaite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness period.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Tubal

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Tubal-cain

Tubal-cain

First forger of bronze and iron tools

According to the Book of Genesis, Tubal-cain was an antediluvian artisan identified as the first forger of bronze and iron tools.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Uri, Father of Bezalel, father of Bezalel the artisan of the Tabernacle

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Uz

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Uz

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Uz

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Uzal

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Uzziel, Son of Kohath, Uncle of Moses and Aaron and founder of the Uzzielite clan of Levites

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Vophsi

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of The Wife of Eliphaz, Matriarch of the Edomite chiefs and mother of Teman and Kenaz

The Wife of Eliphaz

Matriarch of the Edomite chiefs and mother of Teman and Kenaz

The unnamed wife of Eliphaz, son of Esau, was a matriarchal figure in the Edomite lineage and the mother of several prominent tribal chiefs.

Patriarchal Period
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Zaavan

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Zaccur

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zebulun, Tenth son of Jacob and founder of the tribe associated with maritime commerce and the region of Galilee

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.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Zelophehad, Member of the tribe of Manasseh whose death without sons led to the establishment of inheritance rights for daughters

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Zemarites

People from Zemar(?)

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zepho, Chief of the sons of Eliphaz in the land of Edom

Zepho

Chief of the sons of Eliphaz in the land of Edom

Zepho was an Edomite leader and patriarch, the son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau, who served as a chief among the descendants of Seir.

Patriarchal Period
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Zerah

King living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zerah, Grandson of Esau, Grandson of Esau and a tribal chief of the Edomites

Zerah, Grandson of Esau

Grandson of Esau and a tribal chief of the Edomites

A son of Reuel and grandson of Esau who became a tribal chief in the land of Edom.

Patriarchal Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Zerah, Son of Simeon, Founder of the Simeonite Zerahite clan who lived during the Egyptian sojourn and wilderness period

Zerah, Son of Simeon

Founder of the Simeonite Zerahite clan who lived during the Egyptian sojourn and wilderness period

Zerah, also known as Zohar, was a son of the patriarch Simeon and the founder of the Zerahite clan within the tribe of Simeon during the Egyptian sojourn and the Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Zerah, Son of Tamar, Son of Judah marked by a scarlet thread at birth who founded the Zerahite clan

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Zibeon

Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Zichri

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zillah

Zillah

Lamech’s second wife and mother of Tubal-cain

Zillah was the second wife of Lamech in the line of Cain and the mother of Tubal-cain and Naamah, appearing in the foundational genealogies of Genesis.

Old TestamentAntediluvian Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Zilpah, Mother of Gad and Asher and wife of the patriarch Jacob

Zilpah

Mother of Gad and Asher and wife of the patriarch Jacob

Zilpah was a maidservant given to Leah by Laban, who later became a wife to the patriarch Jacob and the mother of two of the twelve tribes of Israel, Gad and Asher.

Patriarchal Period
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Zimran

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Zimri

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Ziphion

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zippor, Father of King Balak of Moab

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Zipporah, Wife of Moses who circumcised her son to save Moses' life

Zipporah

Wife of Moses who circumcised her son to save Moses' life

The Midianite wife of Moses who saved his life by performing an emergency circumcision during his return to Egypt.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Zohar

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zuar, Father of Nethanel the leader of the tribe of Issachar

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Zur

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Zur

King living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Zuriel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zurishaddai, Patriarch of the tribe of Simeon and father of the tribal prince Shelumiel

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Zuzim

People from Zuz(?)

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