Tribe of Judah

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Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

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Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Abiah

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Abigail, Sister of David

Sister of King David and mother of the general Amasa

Abigail was a daughter of Nahash or Jesse, a sister to King David, and the mother of Amasa, the commander of Absalom's rebel army.

Abihail

Woman of living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abihail

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Abijah, King of Judah

King of Judah who defeated Jeroboam I and defended the Davidic covenant

The second king of the Southern Kingdom of Judah who famously defeated Jeroboam I on Mount Zemaraim to reclaim territory for the Davidic line.

Abinadab, Son of Jesse

second son of Jesse who was passed over for kingship in favor of David

The second-born son of Jesse and elder brother of King David who served in the army of King Saul during the Philistine wars.

Abishai

Military commander and nephew of David who served as chief of the Three and killed three hundred men in one battle

A high-ranking military commander and nephew of King David, known for his fierce loyalty, battlefield prowess, and leadership during the United Monarchy.

Abishur

Patriarch of the Jerahmeelite line in Judah

A member of the tribe of Judah who was the son of Shammai and the husband of Abihail, known primarily for his inclusion in the post-exilic genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy period.

Abiud

Descendant of Zerubbabel in the genealogy of Jesus Christ

Abiud was a descendant of King David and a member of the post-exilic royal line of Judah, appearing in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

Absalom

Prince of Israel who led a major rebellion against his father King David

The third son of King David, Absalom was a charismatic prince who staged a major rebellion against his father and was ultimately killed in battle by Joab.

Achan

Patriarch whose theft of Jericho's spoils led to Israel's defeat at Ai

A member of the Tribe of Judah whose violation of the ban on spoils at Jericho brought divine judgment and military defeat upon the nation of Israel.

Achim

Ancestor of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew

Achim was a descendant of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, listed in the post-exilic portion of the genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew.

Achsah

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Achsah, Daughter of Caleb

Daughter of Caleb who requested and received springs of water from her father

Achsah was the daughter of the prominent leader Caleb and the wife of Othniel, the first Judge of Israel.

Adaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Addi

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Adonijah, Son of David

Prince who attempted to usurp the throne of King David before Solomon's coronation

The fourth son of King David, Adonijah attempted to seize the throne of Israel during his father's final days, ultimately failing and meeting his execution under King Solomon.

Aharhel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahaz, King of Judah

King of Judah who practiced child sacrifice and replaced the Temple altar with a pagan design

The twelfth king of Judah, known for his catastrophic alliance with Assyria, widespread idolatry, and the desecration of the Temple in Jerusalem during the Divided Monarchy.

Ahaziah, King of Judah

King of Judah who was killed by Jehu during the purge of the house of Ahab

Ahaziah was the sixth king of Judah whose brief one-year reign was defined by his alliance with the house of Ahab and his violent death during Jehu’s purge of Israel.

Ahban

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahijah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahikam

Official who protected the prophet Jeremiah from execution

A high-ranking Judean official under King Josiah and a protector of the prophet Jeremiah during a period of intense religious reform and political turmoil.

Ahlai

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahumai

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahuzzam

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Akkub

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Alexander

Jewish spokesman who was shouted down by a riotous mob in the Ephesian theater

A Jewish spokesman in Ephesus who attempted to defend the Jewish community during the riotous demonstrations against the Apostle Paul and his companions.

Alphaeus

Father of James the Less and possibly Matthew the tax collector

Alphaeus was a 1st-century Jewish man from the tribe of Judah, best known as the father of James the Apostle and possibly the father of Matthew the tax collector.

Amaziah, King of Judah

King of Judah who defeated Edom but lost to Israel after turning to idolatry

The ninth king of the southern Kingdom of Judah who conquered the Edomites but was later defeated and captured by King Jehoash of Israel after falling into idolatry.

Ammihud

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Ammizabad

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Amnon

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Amnon, Firstborn Son of David

Firstborn son of David who violated his half-sister Tamar and was later murdered by Absalom

The firstborn son of King David, Amnon is primarily known for the violation of his half-sister Tamar, an act that triggered a bloody cycle of revenge within the royal family.

Amon, King of Judah

King of Judah who was assassinated by his servants after a two-year reign of idolatry

The fifteenth king of Judah whose brief, two-year reign was marked by extreme idolatry and ended in his assassination by his own officials.

Amos

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Amoz

Father of the prophet Isaiah

The father of the prophet Isaiah, serving as a vital genealogical identifier for the prophet during the era of the Divided Monarchy in Judah.

Anani

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Anub

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Appaim

People from Aph(?)

Ardon

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Arnan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Asa, King of Judah

King of Judah who removed idols and defeated the million-man Cushite army

The third king of the Kingdom of Judah who initiated significant religious reforms and reigned for forty-one years during the Divided Monarchy.

Asahel, Brother of Joab

Nephew of David and one of 'The Thirty' known for his incredible speed

A renowned warrior and nephew of King David known for his incredible speed, who served as a commander in David's army before being killed by Abner.

Asaph, Father of Joah the Recorder

Father of Joah the recorder during the reign of King Hezekiah

Asaph was a high-ranking official's father during the reign of King Hezekiah, whose lineage was recorded amidst the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem.

Asarel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ashhur

Patriarch of the tribe of Judah and the founder of the city of Tekoa

Ashhur was a descendant of Judah through Hezron and the recognized founder of the settlement of Tekoa, distinguished by his large family and dual lineage.

The Assassins

Militant Jewish group that utilized hidden daggers for political assassinations in first-century Judea

A militant Jewish insurrectionist group, specifically the Sicarii, known for their violent opposition to Roman rule and the assassination of high-ranking collaborators.

Atarah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Attai

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Attai, Grandson of Sheshan

Son of Jarha who continued the lineage of Sheshan

Attai was a descendant of Judah through the line of Hezron, born from the union of an Egyptian servant and his Hebrew master's daughter.

Azariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah, Companion of Daniel

Youth who survived the fiery furnace with Shadrach and Meshach

A noble youth of Judah taken into Babylonian captivity who survived the fiery furnace after refusing to worship Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image.

Azariah, Son of Jehu

Descendant of Jerahmeel whose lineage is recorded in 1 Chronicles

Azariah, son of Jehu, was a descendant of Jerahmeel and a member of the tribe of Judah whose lineage is preserved in the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy.

Azariahu

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azor

ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the Gospel of Matthew

Azor was a descendant of King David and a significant link in the messianic lineage of Jesus Christ, recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.

Azrikam

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azubah, Mother of Jehoshaphat

Queen Mother of Judah and mother of King Jehoshaphat

The Queen Mother of Judah during the 9th century BC, wife of King Asa and mother of the reformer King Jehoshaphat.

Azubah, Wife of Caleb

Wife of Caleb son of Hezron who bore three sons and whose death led to Caleb's marriage to Ephrath

The first wife of Caleb son of Hezron and the mother of Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon during the period of the Divided Monarchy's ancestral lineage.

Baanah

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Bani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bani, Ancestor of a Post-Exilic Clan

Patriarch whose hundreds of descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile

A patriarch whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile during the restoration under Zerubbabel and Ezra.

Bariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Basemath

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Ben-hanan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ben-zoheth

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Benaiah, Son of Jehoiada

Commander of David's bodyguard who killed a lion in a pit and became Solomon's army chief

A mighty man of valor who served as the commander of King David's elite bodyguard and eventually became the commander-in-chief of King Solomon's army.

Berechiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Beth-rapha

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Boaz

Kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth and became the great-grandfather of King David

A prominent landowner from Bethlehem and a kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, becoming a pivotal ancestor in the Davidic line and the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

Bunah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Calcol

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Calcol

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Caleb, Son of Hezron

Tribal patriarch of Judah and son of Hezron whose extensive genealogy is recorded in 1 Chronicles

A prominent descendant of Judah and son of Hezron, Caleb was a foundational figure in the genealogical expansion of the Tribe of Judah during the Egyptian and wilderness eras.

Carmi, Father of Achan

father of Achan who was identified during the inquiry regarding the sin at Jericho

A member of the tribe of Judah and the father of Achan, noted in the biblical record as a link in the genealogy leading to the crisis at Jericho.

Chelub

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Chileab

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Chilion

Son of Naomi and husband of Orpah who died in Moab

Chilion was a man of the tribe of Judah who migrated to Moab during a famine and became the husband of Orpah.

Col-hozeh

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Cosam

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Daniel, Prophet of the Exile

Prophet who survived the lions' den and interpreted the handwriting on the wall

A Judean exile who rose to high office in Babylon and Persia, known for his uncompromising faith, wisdom, and prophetic visions concerning the rise and fall of world empires.

Dara

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Darda

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

David

King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty

The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.

Delaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eker

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elah

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Eleasah, Descendant of Judah

Judean descendant of Jerahmeel whose lineage is recorded in 1 Chronicles

A member of the Tribe of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel, whose genealogy is preserved in the chronicles of the Divided Monarchy.

Eleazar, Son of Eliud

Ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy of Matthew

Eleazar was a member of the royal lineage of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, appearing in the genealogy of Matthew.

Eliab, Brother of David

Eldest brother of King David who was passed over for the kingship despite his height and appearance

Eliab was the firstborn son of Jesse of Bethlehem and the eldest brother of King David, known for his imposing stature and service in King Saul's army.

Eliada, Son of David

son of King David born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy

Eliada was a son of King David born in Jerusalem, listed among the children of the United Monarchy period.

Eliakim

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliakim, Son of Abiud

Ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew

A member of the royal tribe of Judah who appears in the lineage of Jesus Christ, connecting the post-exilic line of Zerubbabel to the birth of the Messiah.

Eliashib

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Eliezer

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elihu

David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy

Elimelech

Patriarchal head of the family in the Book of Ruth who moved from Bethlehem to Moab

A man of Bethlehem in Judah who moved his family to Moab during a famine, serving as the patriarchal head of the family featured in the Book of Ruth.

Elioenai, Son of Neariah

Descendant of King David and father of seven sons in the tribe of Judah

A descendant of King David through the line of Zerubbabel, known for his large family of seven sons during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

Eliphelet, Son of David

son of King David born in Jerusalem

Eliphelet was a son of King David, born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy, and is listed among the royal children in the books of Samuel and Chronicles.

Elishama

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elishama, Son of David

Son of King David born in Jerusalem

A son of King David born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy and listed among the royal descendants in the books of Samuel and Chronicles.

Elisheba

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Elishua

Son of King David born in Jerusalem

A son of King David born in Jerusalem during the early years of the United Monarchy.

Eliud

Ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy provided by the Gospel of Matthew

Eliud was a descendant of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, appearing in the post-exilic lineage recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.

Elmadam

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Elpelet

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Ephah

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ephah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ephai

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Epher

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ephlal

Judean descendant mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles

A member of the tribe of Judah and a descendant of Hezron, Ephlal is identified in the biblical genealogies as the son of Zabad and the father of Obed.

Ephrathah

Matriarch of the Tribe of Judah and ancestor of the Ephrathite clan of Bethlehem

A matriarch of the Tribe of Judah, wife of Caleb and mother of Hur, whose lineage is inextricably linked to the founding of Bethlehem.

Er

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Er

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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.

Eshton

Judean descendant of Chelub and father of the men of Recah

A descendant of Judah through the lineage of Chelub, identified as the father of Beth-rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah.

Esli

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ethan

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Ethan

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ethnan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ezer

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Ezrah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

father_of_Hodiah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy - unnamed father

Garmites

People descended from Gerem(?)

Gazez

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Gazez

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Geshan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Gibea

Woman or town of the time of Divided Monarchy

Haahashtari

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hammath

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Hananiah, Friend of Daniel

Judean exile who survived being thrown into a fiery furnace for refusing to worship a golden idol

One of four Judean youths taken into Babylonian exile, known by the Babylonian name Shadrach, who survived the blazing fiery furnace.

Hananiah, Son of Zerubbabel

Davidic descendant and son of Zerubbabel the governor

Hananiah was a descendant of the royal line of David and a son of Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah during the restoration of the Jewish people after the exile.

Haran

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

The Hararites

Mountaineer warriors who served as King David's elite 'Mighty Men'

A group of elite mountain-dwelling warriors who served as part of King David's distinguished 'Mighty Men.'

Hareph

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Haroeh

Judahite ancestor and son of Shobal who founded the clans of the Zorathites

Haroeh was a descendant of Judah through the line of Shobal and a prominent clan leader associated with the settlement of Kiriath-jearim.

Harum

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hasadiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hashubah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hathath

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Hattush

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hattush

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hazaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hazzelelponi

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Heber

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hebron, Son of Mareshah

Descendant of Caleb and father of four sons in the Tribe of Judah

A descendant of Caleb within the Tribe of Judah and the father of Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema during the Divided Monarchy era.

Helah

Wife of Ashhur and mother of the clans of Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan

One of the two wives of Ashhur, a descendant of Judah, and the mother of four sons listed in the genealogies of the Chronicler.

Heleb

Warrior among King David's elite 'Mighty Men' known as The Thirty

A member of King David’s elite group of warriors known as 'The Thirty,' serving as a military commander from Netophah during the United Monarchy.

Helez, Descendant of Judah

Judean descendant of Azariah mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

A member of the Tribe of Judah recorded in the post-exilic genealogies as the son of Azariah and father of Eleasah.

Heli

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Heman

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Heman

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Hepher

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hezekiah, King of Judah

King of Judah who reformed the Temple and survived the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem

The 13th king of Judah, known for his sweeping religious reforms, the miraculous defense of Jerusalem against Assyria, and his restoration of the Passover.

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.

Hizkiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hodaviah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hodiah

Woman (?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hoshama

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Hushah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hushathites

lineage of elite warriors who served as David's mighty men

The Hushathites were a group or lineage identified in the Hebrew Bible by their ancestral origin in Hushah, known primarily for their military prowess during the reign of King David.

Ibhar

Son of King David born in Jerusalem

Ibhar was a son of King David, born in Jerusalem during the era of the United Monarchy.

Idbash

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Igal

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ikkesh

Father of Ira the Tekoite, one of David's mighty men

Ikkesh was a man of Tekoa whose son, Ira, served as one of King David’s elite 'Thirty' mighty men and as a monthly divisional commander.

Imri

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite

Military commander of King David's sixth monthly division of 24,000 men

A high-ranking military officer in King David’s elite forces who commanded a division of 24,000 men during the United Monarchy.

Iru

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Ishbah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ishi

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ishi, Son of Appaim

Judean descendant of Jerahmeel and father of Sheshan

A descendant of Judah through the line of Hezron and Jerahmeel, identified as the son of Appaim and the father of Sheshan.

Ishma

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Ithream

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Ithrites

Patriarchal clan of Kiriath-jearim who produced elite warriors for King David

A clan descending from the people of Kiriath-jearim, notable for producing two of King David’s elite warriors.

Izhar

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jabez

Man of Judah known for his honorable character and successful prayer to God

A member of the tribe of Judah during the Divided Monarchy noted for his honorable character and a specific, successful prayer for God's blessing and protection.

Jacob

father of Joseph and grandfather of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew

A descendant of the Tribe of Judah identified in the Gospel of Matthew as the biological father of Joseph and the grandfather of Jesus Christ.

Jada

Descendant of Judah and son of Onam listed in the genealogies of Chronicles

A descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel, identified as the son of Onam and father of Jether and Jonathan.

Jahath, Son of Reaiah

Patriarch of the Zorathite clans in the tribe of Judah

A descendant of Judah through the line of Shobal and a significant progenitor of the Zorathite clans during the Divided Monarchy.

Jahaziel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jahdai

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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.

Jalon

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

James

Leader of the early Jerusalem church and author of the New Testament Epistle of James

The brother of Jesus Christ who transitioned from a skeptic to a primary leader of the early Christian church in Jerusalem and author of the Epistle of James.

James, Brother of Jesus

Brother of Jesus and leader of the Jerusalem church who presided over the Council of Jerusalem

A brother of Jesus Christ who became a central leader of the Jerusalem church and a prominent pillar of the early Christian movement.

Jamin

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jannai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Japhia, Son of David

Son of King David born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy

Japhia was a son of King David born in Jerusalem, listed among the children born to David after he established his throne in the holy city.

Jehallelel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jehiel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jehoahaz, Son of Josiah

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

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

Jehoiachin

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

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

Jehoiada

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jehoiakim

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

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

Jehoram, King of Judah

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

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

Jehoshaphat, King of Judah

King of Judah who instituted judicial reforms and defeated a massive invasion through prayer and song

The fourth king of the Southern Kingdom of Judah who initiated religious reforms, established a national judicial system, and successfully repelled a massive foreign coalition.

Jehosheba

Princess who saved the infant King Joash from execution

A Judean princess and wife of the high priest who preserved the Davidic line by hiding the infant prince Joash from the murderous purge of Queen Athaliah.

Jehu, Son of Obed

Member of the Tribe of Judah recorded in the genealogies of Chronicles

Jehu was a member of the Tribe of Judah and a descendant of Sheshan, appearing in the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy.

Jehudijah

Woman descended from Judah@Gen.29.35-Rev

Jekamiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jekamiah, Son of Shallum

Member of the Tribe of Judah listed in the genealogy of Jerahmeel

Jekamiah was a member of the Tribe of Judah and a descendant of Jerahmeel who lived during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

Jekuthiel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Jerahmeel, Son of Hezron

Firstborn son of Hezron and founder of the Jerahmeelite clan in the Negev

The firstborn son of Hezron and a significant clan founder within the tribe of Judah, whose descendants occupied the southern Negev region.

Jered

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jerimoth

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Jerioth

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jerusalem_wives

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Jeshaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jesher

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Jesse

Patriarch of the house of David and ancestor of Jesus Christ

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

Jesus

Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith

The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.

Jesus' Earthly Sisters

members of the biological or legal household of Jesus who lived in Nazareth

Mentioned in the Gospels as part of Jesus' immediate household in Nazareth, his sisters are notable for their presence in the biblical record despite remaining unnamed in the text.

Jether

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jether, Son of Jada

Son of Jada in the tribe of Judah who died childless

A member of the tribe of Judah and the house of Jerahmeel who died without leaving any descendants.

Jeuel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Jeush

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jezreel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Joab

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Joab, Commander of the Army

Commander of David's army who captured Jerusalem and killed Absalom

Joab was the nephew of King David and the supreme commander of Israel's military during the United Monarchy, known for his tactical brilliance and ruthless pragmatism.

Joanan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Joash

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Joash, King of Judah

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

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

Joda

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Johanan

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

John the Baptist, Son of Zechariah

Prophet who baptized Jesus and preached repentance in the wilderness

An ascetic prophet and the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth who preached repentance in the wilderness and prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ.

Joiarib

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Jokim

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Jonadab, Son of Rechab

Patriarch of the Rechabites who prohibited wine and commanded a nomadic lifestyle to ensure faithfulness to Yahweh

A fervent devotee of Yahweh and patriarch of the Rechabites who supported King Jehu’s purge of Baal worship and established a lasting ascetic lifestyle for his descendants.

Jonadab, Son of Shimeah

Nephew of David who gave Amnon the advice to trap Tamar

A cousin and advisor to Amnon, Jonadab was a shrewd man whose cunning advice facilitated the tragedy of Tamar and who later accurately predicted the murder of Amnon.

Jonam

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jonathan, Son of Jada

Son of Jada and father of Peleth and Zaza in the genealogy of Judah

A descendant of Jerahmeel within the Tribe of Judah, known for his inclusion in the post-exilic genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy period.

Jorim

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jorkeam

Man or town at the time of Divided Monarchy

Josech

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Joseph

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Joseph

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Joseph of Nazareth

Husband of Mary and protector of the infant Jesus who provided the legal Davidic lineage for the Messiah

The husband of Mary and the legal, earthly father of Jesus, recognized for his obedience to God and his role as the protector of the Holy Family.

Joseph the Brother of Jesus

Brother of Jesus mentioned by name in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark

One of the biological brothers of Jesus of Nazareth, mentioned in the Gospels as a member of the immediate family of Mary and Joseph.

Joseph, Husband of Mary

Legal father of Jesus and husband of Mary who protected the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt

A righteous descendant of David who served as the legal father of Jesus and the husband of the Virgin Mary during the early 1st century AD.

Joses, Sibling of Jesus

Brother of Jesus named during the rejection at Nazareth

Joses was one of the four brothers of Jesus Christ mentioned by name in the Gospels during the skepticism of the Nazarene townspeople.

Joses, Son of Mary

son of Mary and brother of James the Younger who is mentioned in the crucifixion narrative

Joses was the son of Mary (a follower of Jesus) and the brother of James the Younger, mentioned in the context of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ.

Joshua

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Josiah, King of Judah

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

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

Jotham

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jotham, King of Judah

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

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

Judah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Judaizers

False teachers who insisted circumcision was required for a Gentile to be saved

First-century false teachers who insisted that Gentile converts must be circumcised and keep the Mosaic Law in order to be saved.

Judas

Brother of Jesus and author of the New Testament Epistle of Jude

Judas was one of the four brothers of Jesus, mentioned in the Gospels and generally identified as Jude, the author of the canonical epistle.

Judas Iscariot

Apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver

One of the original twelve apostles of Jesus who eventually betrayed him to the Sanhedrin for thirty pieces of silver.

Jude

Brother of Jesus and author of the New Testament Epistle of Jude

Jude was a brother of Jesus and James who identified himself as a servant of Christ and authored the General Epistle of Jude.

Jushab-hesed

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Kenaz

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Kenaz, Brother of Caleb

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

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

Korah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Koz

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Laadah

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Lahad

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Lecah

Man or town at the time of Divided Monarchy

Levi

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Levi

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Maacah

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Maacah, Queen Mother of Judah

Queen mother who was deposed for making an Asherah pole

A powerful queen mother of Judah and wife of King Rehoboam who was deposed by her grandson Asa for her promotion of Asherah worship.

Maacathite

Patriarchal founder of a Judean clan whose descendants served as Davidic warriors and military commanders

An ancestral figure and patriarch associated with the tribe of Judah, recognized as the progenitor of the people of Maacah within the Judean territory.

Maaseiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Maath

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Maaz

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Machbenah

Woman or town of at the time of Divided Monarchy

Madmannah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Mahalath

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Maharai

Mighty man of David and commander of the tenth monthly military division

A Netophathite warrior from the tribe of Judah who served as one of King David’s mighty men and commanded a division of 24,000 soldiers.

Mahlon

First husband of Ruth whose death led to her journey to Bethlehem

Mahlon was a Judean from Bethlehem and the first husband of Ruth, whose death in Moab set the stage for the redemption of Elimelech's family line.

Mahol

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Malchiah

Royal official and son of the king whose cistern was used to imprison the prophet Jeremiah

A member of the Judean royal house during the reign of King Zedekiah, best known for owning the muddy cistern into which the prophet Jeremiah was cast.

Malchiram

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Manasseh, King of Judah

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

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

Maon

Son of Shammai and the father of Beth-zur within the Tribe of Judah

A descendant of Judah through Caleb and the father of Beth-zur, known primarily for his genealogical role in the settlement of Judah.

Mareshah

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Mareshah

Man or town at the time of Divided Monarchy

Mary

Mother of Jesus Christ who accepted the call of God despite the risk of social disgrace

The mother of Jesus Christ, chosen by God to bear the Messiah and a faithful witness to his ministry, death, and resurrection.

Mattatha

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Mattathias

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Mattathias

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Matthan

Grandfather of Joseph in the genealogy of Jesus

Matthan was a descendant of King David through the line of Solomon and the paternal grandfather of Joseph, the husband of Mary.

Matthat

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Matthat

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Mehir

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Melchi

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Melchi

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Melea

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Menna

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Meonothai

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Mered

Judean man who married Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh

A descendant of Judah during the Divided Monarchy period known for his notable marriage to Bithiah, a daughter of Pharaoh.

Mesha

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Meshullam

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Michael

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Miriam

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Mishael, Companion of Daniel

Judean noble who was renamed Meshach and miraculously survived the fiery furnace

Mishael was a noble youth from Judah who was taken into Babylonian captivity and miraculously survived a fiery furnace after refusing to worship a golden idol.

Molid

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Moza

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Naam

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Naarah

Wife of Ashhur and mother of four sons in the tribe of Judah

A woman of the tribe of Judah and one of two wives of Ashhur, the father of Tekoa, mother to four sons mentioned in the post-exilic genealogical records.

Nabal

Wealthy Calebite whose refusal of hospitality to David led to his divine judgment

A wealthy but harsh Calebite landowner whose refusal to offer hospitality to David nearly resulted in his household's destruction, leading to his divine judgment and death.

Nadab, Son of Shammai

Judean descendant of Jerahmeel whose lineage is recorded in the genealogies of the Southern Kingdom

A member of the Tribe of Judah through the lineage of Jerahmeel, Nadab was a family patriarch during the Divided Monarchy period noted for his place in the Chronicler’s genealogy.

Naggai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Naham

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Nahum

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Naomi

Matriarch who guided Ruth and became the grandmother of Jesse

The wife of Elimelech and mother-in-law of Ruth, Naomi returned to Bethlehem after a decade in Moab, eventually securing her family's lineage through the kinsman-redeemer Boaz.

Nathan, Son of Attai

Son of Attai and father of Zabad in the genealogy of Judah

A member of the tribe of Judah mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles during the Divided Monarchy period.

Nathan, Son of David

son of David and Bathsheba who appears in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Nathan was a son of King David and Bathsheba, born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy, and is listed as a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy provided by Luke.

Neariah, Son of Shemaiah

Descendant of the Davidic line and father of Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam

A descendant of the Davidic royal line and the tribe of Judah who lived during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

Nedabiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

The Nehelamites

family group of Shemaiah the false prophet who opposed Jeremiah

A family or tribal group identified by their association with Shemaiah, a false prophet who opposed Jeremiah during the Babylonian Exile.

Nepheg, Son of David

Son of King David born in Jerusalem

Nepheg was a son of King David born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy, listed among the children of David's Jerusalem wives.

Neri

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Nethanel

David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy

The Noble Jews of Berea

Jewish community that verified Apostolic teaching through daily scripture study

A group of Jewish residents in the Macedonian city of Berea known for their diligent examination of the Scriptures to verify the teachings of the Apostle Paul.

Nogah

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Obadiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Obed, Descendant of Jarha

Judean man listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles as the son of Ephlal

A member of the tribe of Judah during the Divided Monarchy, Obed was the son of Ephlal and a link in the genealogical line of the Sheshanite clan.

Obed, Son of Boaz and Ruth

Grandfather of King David and son of Boaz and Ruth

Obed was the son of Boaz and Ruth and the grandfather of King David, serving as a vital link in the Davidic line and the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

Ohel

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Omri

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Onam

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Ophrah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Oren

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Othniel

First Judge of Israel who defeated the king of Mesopotamia

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

Ozem

David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy

Ozem

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Paseah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Pedaiah, Father of Zerubbabel

Davidic prince and biological father of Zerubbabel

A member of the Davidic royal line through whom the messianic genealogy continued during the late Divided Monarchy and transition to the Exile.

Pelaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Pelatiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Pelatiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Pelet

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Peleth

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Penuel

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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.

The Persuaded Thessalonian Jews

Jewish converts in Thessalonica who joined Paul after his synagogue preaching

A minority group of Jewish residents in Thessalonica who, after hearing Paul's synagogue reasoning, converted to Christianity and joined the early church.

Raddai

David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy

Raham

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ram

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ram, Son of Hezron

Ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ in the Tribe of Judah

A high-ranking member of the Tribe of Judah and a crucial link in the Davidic and Messianic genealogies, serving as the grandfather of Nahshon.

Rechab, Patriarch of the Rechabites

Patriarch whose descendants practiced strict asceticism and remained faithful to God

Rechab was a Kenite leader whose descendants, the Rechabites, became a symbol of unwavering obedience to God and ancestral tradition throughout the Divided Monarchy.

Regem

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Rehoboam

King of Judah who presided over the division of the United Monarchy

The son of Solomon and grandson of David, Rehoboam was the first king of Judah following the division of the United Monarchy of Israel.

Rekem, Son of Hebron

Judean descendant of Caleb and father of Shammai who helped establish the Hebronite lineage

A descendant of Caleb within the tribe of Judah who served as a significant clan head during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

Rephaiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Rhesa

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Rinnah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Salma

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Salmon

Patriarch of the tribe of Judah and husband of Rahab who appears in the genealogy of Jesus

A prominent member of the tribe of Judah and a crucial link in the Davidic and Messianic genealogies, noted for being the father of Boaz.

Saraph

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Segub

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Seled

Son of Nadab who died without children

A member of the tribe of Judah and a descendant of Jerahmeel who died without an heir during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

Semein

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Seraiah

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Seraiah son of Tanhumeth

Military commander of Judah who joined the remnant at Mizpah under Governor Gedaliah

A Judean military commander who surrendered to Gedaliah at Mizpah following the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem.

Shaaph

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shaaph

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Shallum

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shallum, Son of Sismai

Member of the Tribe of Judah whose lineage is recorded in the Jerahmeelite genealogy

Shallum was a member of the Tribe of Judah and a descendant of Jerahmeel whose lineage is preserved in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.

Shammai

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Shammai, Son of Onam

Son of Onam and father of Nadab and Abishur in the genealogy of Judah

Shammai was a descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

Shammai, Son of Rekem

Patriarch of the line that founded Beth-zur

A descendant of Judah through the line of Caleb and the father of Maon, documented in the post-exilic genealogies of the Divided Monarchy.

Shammua, Son of David

Son of King David and Bathsheba born in Jerusalem

Shammua was a son of King David and Bathsheba, born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy as a full brother to King Solomon.

Shaphat

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shealtiel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Shealtiel, Son of Jehoiachin

Prince of Judah and father of Zerubbabel who preserved the Davidic line during the Babylonian Exile

Shealtiel was a prince of the royal house of Judah and the legal heir to King Jehoiachin, serving as a critical link in the Davidic lineage during the Babylonian Exile.

Sheber

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Shecaniah, Descendant of David

Davidic descendant and grandson of Zerubbabel who preserved the royal lineage

A descendant of King David through the line of Zerubbabel, serving as a vital genealogical link in the post-exilic Davidic lineage during the Divided Monarchy era.

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.

Shelomith

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shelomith

Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shema, Son of Hebron

Son of Hebron and descendant of Caleb in the tribe of Judah

A descendant of Caleb within the tribe of Judah who fathered Raham during the period of the Divided Monarchy.

Shemaiah, Descendant of David

Davidic descendant and father of Hattush who appeared in the genealogies of Judah

A member of the Davidic royal line and the father of six sons listed in the post-exilic genealogies of Judah.

Shemariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shenazzar

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shephatiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shephatiah

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

The Shepherds

The first human witnesses to the newborn Christ, visiting Him at the manger on the night of His birth

Anonymous herdsmen in the fields of Bethlehem who, on the night of Christ's birth, were the first to receive the angelic announcement and visit the newborn Jesus in the manger.

Sheshan

Member of the tribe of Judah who gave his daughter to his Egyptian servant to preserve his lineage

A descendant of Judah through the line of Hezron who, lacking male heirs, preserved his lineage by giving his daughter to his Egyptian servant Jarha.

Sheva

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Shilonites

People from Shelah@Gen.38.5-1Ch(?)

Shimeah, Brother of David

Third son of Jesse and brother of King David who served in Saul's army

The third son of Jesse and an elder brother of King David, Shimeah served in the army of Saul and was the father of the shrewd Jonadab and the warrior Jonathan.

Shimei

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shimon

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shobab

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Shobab, Son of David

Son of King David and Bathsheba born in Jerusalem

Shobab was a son of King David and Bathsheba, born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy of Israel.

Shobal, Son of Hur

Patriarch of Judah who founded the city of Kiriath-jearim

A prominent leader of the tribe of Judah and the son of Hur, known as the 'father' or founder of the settlement of Kiriath-jearim.

Shuhah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Sibbecai

Elite warrior who killed the giant Saph during the Philistine wars

A distinguished Hushathite warrior and commander in King David's elite guard, known for slaying a Philistine giant.

Silas

Prophet and companion of Paul who sang in the Philippian jail

A prominent leader and prophet in the early Jerusalem church who accompanied the Apostle Paul on his second missionary journey and served as a crucial bridge between Jewish and Gentile believers.

Simeon

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Simeon the Just

Prophet who recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah in the Temple

A high priest and prophet of the Second Temple period known for his righteousness and for receiving a divine revelation regarding the coming Messiah.

Simon

Brother of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark

The biological or step-brother of Jesus Christ, mentioned in the Gospels as one of the members of the immediate family of Joseph and Mary.

Simon, Brother of Jesus

Brother of Jesus Christ mentioned during the rejection at Nazareth

One of the biological brothers of Jesus Christ, listed among the siblings who lived in Nazareth during Jesus' early ministry.

Sismai

Judean descendant of Eleasah mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

A descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel during the Divided Monarchy, recorded in the genealogies of the Chronicler.

Soco

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Solomon

King of Israel who built the first Temple and was famous for his wisdom

The third king of Israel who built the First Temple in Jerusalem and was renowned for his God-given wisdom and immense wealth during the United Monarchy.

Tamar

Absalom's daughter living at the time of United Monarchy

Tamar, Daughter of David

Daughter of King David whose violation by Amnon led to the fracture of the royal family

A princess of the United Monarchy and daughter of King David, whose tragic violation by her half-brother Amnon triggered a violent feud within the royal house.

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.

Tanhumeth

Father of Seraiah the Netophathite who served under Governor Gedaliah

Tanhumeth was a Judean from Netophah whose son, Seraiah, was a military commander during the Babylonian occupation of Judah.

Taphath

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Tappuah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Tehinnah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Temeni

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Tilon

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Tirhanah

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Tiria

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Unnamed#1

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Unnamed#2

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Unnamed#3

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Unnamed#4

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Unnamed#5

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Unnamed#6

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Unnamed#7

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Unnamed#8

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Unnamed#9

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

Uthai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Uzziah, King of Judah

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

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

Zabad, Son of Nathan

Descendant of Judah through the line of Nathan mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

Zabad was a descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel, serving as a vital link in the genealogical record of the tribe of Judah during the Divided Monarchy.

Zabdi, Grandson of Zerah

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

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

Zadok, Son of Azor

Ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew

A member of the Tribe of Judah identified in the Gospel of Matthew as an ancestor of Jesus Christ during the post-exilic period.

Zaham

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zaza

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zebadiah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Zechariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zechariah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zechariah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Zedekiah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zedekiah, Last King of Judah

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

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

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.

Zereth

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zerubbabel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Zerubbabel, Governor of Judah

Governor who led the return from Babylon and rebuilt the Temple foundation

A Davidic prince and governor who led the first wave of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem and laid the foundation for the Second Temple.

Zeruiah

Mother of Joab and sister of King David whose sons were the primary military leaders of Israel

The sister of King David and mother of his three most powerful military leaders, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, during the United Monarchy.

Ziph

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ziphah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ziza

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zobebah

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zoheth

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zorathites

Patriarchal clan mentioned in the genealogies of Judah and Shobal

A clan and lineage of the Patriarchal period, descending from the family of Shobal and associated with the settlements of Kiriath-jearim and Zorah.