United Monarchy

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Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

a_wife_of_Solomon

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Abda

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Abdon

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Abi-albon

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Abiathar

High priest who escaped the massacre at Nob and supported King David

The last high priest from the line of Eli, Abiathar was a loyal companion to David during his exile but was eventually deposed by Solomon for supporting Adonijah.

Abiel

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Abiezer

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Abigail

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Abigail, Wife of David

Wise and beautiful wife of David who prevented him from slaughtering Nabal's household

An intelligent and beautiful woman from Carmel who averted a massacre through diplomacy and later became one of King David’s primary wives.

Abijah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Abinadab

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Abinadab

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Abinadab

David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy

Abinadab

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Abishag

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Abital

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Abner

Commander of Saul's army who eventually sought to unite Israel under David

The commander-in-chief of King Saul’s army and a pivotal military leader during the transition of power to the house of David.

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.

Achish

King of Gath who protected David from Saul and gave him the city of Ziklag

The Philistine King of Gath who provided refuge to David during his flight from King Saul and later employed him as a mercenary.

Adino

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Adoram

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Adriel

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Agag

King living at the time of United Monarchy

Agee

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Agur

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahasbai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahaz

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahiam

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahijah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahijah

Prophet living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahijah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahilud

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimaaz

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimaaz

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimaaz

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimelech

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimelech

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimelech, High Priest of Nob

High Priest who was executed by Saul for assisting David at Nob

The High Priest at Nob who unknowingly assisted David during his flight from King Saul, resulting in the tragic execution of his priestly household.

Ahinadab

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahinoam

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahinoam

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahio

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahio

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahishar

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahithophel

Counselor to King David who betrayed him to join Absalom's rebellion

A renowned counselor to King David who defected to support Absalom’s rebellion, ultimately committing suicide when his advice was rejected.

Ahitub

High Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahitub

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Aiah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

The Amalekite Who Claimed to Kill Saul

Young man who brought Saul’s crown to David and claimed responsibility for Saul's death

An Amalekite young man who arrived at David’s camp in Ziklag claiming to have delivered the coup de grâce to King Saul on Mount Gilboa.

Amariah

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Amasa, Nephew of David

Military commander of Israel under Absalom and later David who was murdered by Joab

Amasa was a military commander and nephew of King David who served as general under Absalom and later briefly replaced Joab before his assassination.

Ammiel

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Ammiel

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ammihud

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Amminadib

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ammizabad

Warrior living at the time of United 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.

Aphiah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Armoni

Man living at the time of United 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.

Atarah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Azariah

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Azariah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Azmaveth

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Baal

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Baana

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Baana

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Baanah

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Baanah

David's compatriots living at the time of United Monarchy

Bani

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Barzillai

David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy

Barzillai

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Basemath

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Bathsheba

David's wife living at the time of United Monarchy

Becorath

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ben-abinadab

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ben-deker

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ben-Geber

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ben-hesed

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ben-hur

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Benaiah

Warrior living at the time of United 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.

Bichri

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Bunah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Calcol

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Chileab

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Chimham

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Cush

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

The Cushite Messenger

The runner who carried the news of Absalom's death to King David

Darda

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

daughter_of_Pharaoh

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy - unnamed daughter of Pharaoh

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.

Deker

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Dodo

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Dodo

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Doeg

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Eglah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

The Egyptian Servant in the Amalekite Camp

The abandoned Egyptian slave whom David's men revived, who guided them to the Amalekite raiders

Ela

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Eleazar

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Eleazar

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Elhanan

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Elhanan

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eli

High Priest at Shiloh who mentored the prophet Samuel and suffered the loss of the Ark of the Covenant

Eli was a high priest of Israel at Shiloh and a judge during the transition to the United Monarchy, known for mentoring the prophet Samuel.

Eliab

David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliada

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliada

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliahba

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliam

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliam

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Elihoreph

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Elihu

David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy

Elihu

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Elika

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliphelet

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Eliphelet

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Elishama

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Elishua

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Elkanah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Elkanah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Elpelet

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Ethan

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

father_of_Hodiah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy - unnamed father

father_of_Nathan

Man living at the time of United Monarchy - unnamed father

father_of_Tahpenes

Man living at the time of United Monarchy - unnamed father

Gad

Prophet living at the time of United Monarchy

Gareb

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Geber

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Gedaliah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Gedor

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Genubath

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Gera

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Goliath

Giant living at the time of United Monarchy

Hadad

King living at the time of United Monarchy

Hadadezer

King of Zobah who fought King David for control of the Euphrates region

Hadadezer, son of Rehob, was the powerful Aramean king of Zobah whose defeat by King David established Israelite dominance in the Levant during the 10th century BC.

Haggith

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Hannah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Hanun

King living at the time of United Monarchy

Hashabiah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Heleb

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Helez

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Heman

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Heman the Singer

Levite singer and king's seer who led the Temple music under King David

A prominent Levite singer, musician, and king's seer during the United Monarchy, appointed by David to lead the worship in the house of the LORD.

Hesed

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Hezro

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Hiddai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Hiram

Syrian living at the time of United Monarchy

Hiram, King of Tyre

King of Tyre who provided the timber and labor for Solomon's Temple

A Phoenician monarch who served as a critical ally to both King David and King Solomon, providing essential materials and labor for the construction of the Jerusalem Temple.

Hophni

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

huge_man

Giant living at the time of United Monarchy

Hur

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

husband_of_Zeruiah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Hushai

King David’s loyal counselor who served as a double agent to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel

Hushai the Archite was a loyal counselor and 'friend' to King David who served as a strategic double agent to thwart the rebellion of Absalom.

Ibhar

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Ichabod

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Iddo

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Igal

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ikkesh

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ira

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ira

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Ira

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ish-bosheth

Saul's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Ishbi-benob

Giant living at the time of United Monarchy

Issachar

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Ithiel

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ithream

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Ittai

David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy

Ittai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Jaare-oregim

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Jaasiel

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Jakeh

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Japhia

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Jashen

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Jeduthun, Chief Musician of David

Chief musician of King David who prophesied with the harp and founded a guild of Temple singers

A Levite of the United Monarchy who served as one of King David's three primary chief musicians and a royal seer.

Jehoiada, Father of Benaiah

Priestly leader of the house of Aaron and father of the mighty warrior Benaiah

A prominent Aaronic priest and military leader during the United Monarchy whose son Benaiah became the commander of Solomon’s army.

Jehoshaphat

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Jehoshaphat

David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy

Jehozabad

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Jerimoth

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Jeroboam son of Nebat

King of Israel who established the golden calf worship at Bethel and Dan

The first king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel who led the ten tribes in a secession from the house of David and established a separate religious system.

Jeroham

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Jerusalem_wives

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Jeshaiah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Jether

Ishmaelite living at the time of United 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.

Joah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Joel

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Joel

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Jonadab

David's nephew living at the time of United Monarchy

Jonathan

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Jonathan

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Jonathan, Son of King Saul

Prince of Israel and loyal friend of David who died at Mount Gilboa

A prince of Israel and renowned warrior of the Tribe of Benjamin, famous for his profound covenantal friendship with David and his loyalty to God over his own royal succession.

Jonathan's Armor-Bearer

The young man who climbed the cliff at Michmash beside Jonathan, saying 'Do all that is in your heart'

Joram

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Joshua

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Kish, Father of King Saul

Father of Saul, the first king of Israel

A wealthy and influential Benjamite landowner best known as the father of Saul, the first king of Israel.

Lahmi

Giant living at the time of United Monarchy

Laish

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Lemuel

King living at the time of United Monarchy

Maacah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Maacah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Maacah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Machir

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Maharai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Mahol

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Malchi-shua

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Maoch

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Matri

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Mattithiah

Singer living at the time of United Monarchy

The Medium of Endor

Medium who summoned the spirit of Samuel for King Saul

A woman living in Endor who was consulted by King Saul to summon the spirit of the deceased prophet Samuel during a crisis of the United Monarchy.

Melech

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Mephibosheth

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Mephibosheth, Son of Jonathan

Son of Jonathan who was granted a place at King David's table despite being from the house of Saul

The grandson of King Saul and son of Jonathan who was crippled in childhood and later restored to royal honor by King David.

Merab

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Micah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Michal

Daughter of Saul who loved David and saved his life but later despised his worship

The daughter of King Saul and the first wife of King David, Michal is a complex figure who navigated the political and personal tensions of Israel's early monarchy.

Mikloth

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Naamah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

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

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Naharai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Nahash

King living at the time of United Monarchy

Nahash

King living at the time of United Monarchy

Nahash

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Nahash

King living at the time of United Monarchy

Nathan

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Nathan

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Nathan the Prophet

Prophet who confronted King David about Bathsheba and delivered the Davidic Covenant

A pivotal prophet during the United Monarchy who served as King David's advisor, delivered the Davidic Covenant, and confronted the king regarding his sin with Bathsheba.

Nebat

Father of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel

An Ephraimite from Zeredah and the father of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel.

Nepheg

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Ner

Father of Abner and uncle of King Saul who dedicated spoils to the house of God

A high-ranking Benjamite of the United Monarchy, father of the commander Abner, and uncle to Israel's first king, Saul.

Nethanel

David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy

Nethanel

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Nogah

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Obed-edom

Levite who hosted the Ark of the Covenant and was blessed by God

A Levite during the United Monarchy who hosted the Ark of the Covenant and served as a musician and gatekeeper in the Tabernacle.

Onam

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Oren

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ornan

Jebusite landowner who sold his threshing floor to King David as the site for the Temple

A Jebusite landowner whose threshing floor became the site of David’s altar and the subsequent location of Solomon’s Temple.

Ozem

David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy

Ozem

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Paarai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Palti

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Paruah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Peninnah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Peullethai

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Pharaoh, Father-in-law of Solomon

Egyptian monarch who formed a marriage alliance with Solomon and gifted him the city of Gezer

An Egyptian monarch of the 21st Dynasty who forged a strategic political alliance with King Solomon through marriage and the conquest of Gezer.

Pharaoh's Daughter, Wife of Solomon

The Egyptian princess Solomon married, distinct from the princess who rescued Moses centuries earlier

Phinehas

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Pithon

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

The Queen of Sheba

Queen who visited Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions

An illustrious foreign monarch who traveled from the 'ends of the earth' to Jerusalem to test the wisdom of King Solomon with difficult questions and lavish gifts.

Queen_of_Sheba

Queen living at the time of United Monarchy

Raddai

David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy

Ram

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ram

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Rapha

Giant living at the time of United Monarchy

Rechab

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Rehob

Man living at the time of United 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.

Rei

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Rezon

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ribai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Rimmon

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Rizpah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Sachar

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Samuel

Prophet who anointed the first two kings of Israel

A pivotal prophet, priest, and the final judge of Israel who presided over the transition from the loose confederation of tribes to the United Monarchy.

Saph

Giant living at the time of United Monarchy

Saul

King of Israel who was the first to rule the United Monarchy before being rejected by God

Saul was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel from the tribe of Benjamin to lead the United Monarchy against the Philistine threat.

Saul's Armor-Bearer

The armor-bearer on Mount Gilboa who refused to strike his king and died beside him

Seraiah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Shammah

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Shammah

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Shammah

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Shammua

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Sharar

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Sheba

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Shemaiah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Shemaiah

Prophet living at the time of United Monarchy

Shephatiah

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Shimeah

David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy

Shimei

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Shimei, Son of Gera

Benjaminite who cursed King David during the rebellion of Absalom

A Benjamite who famously cursed King David during Absalom’s rebellion and was later executed under King Solomon for violating a house arrest agreement.

Shishak

Pharaoh living at the time of United Monarchy

Shobab

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Shobach

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Shobi

Ammonite living at the time of United Monarchy

The Shulammite

The beloved bride of the Song of Songs, the Bible's great poem of love

Sibbecai

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

sister_of_Tahpenes

Woman living at the time of United 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.

son_of_Jashen

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Tahpenes

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Talmai

King living at the time of 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.

Taphath

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Tarea

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Tohu

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Toi

King living at the time of United Monarchy

The Two Mothers Before Solomon

The two women whose dispute over a living child revealed the wisdom God gave Solomon

Ucal

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Uri

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Uriah the Hittite

Elite soldier and husband of Bathsheba whose integrity was met with betrayal by King David

A loyal elite soldier in King David’s army whose integrity served as a foil to the king's adultery and eventual plot to have him killed in battle.

Uriel

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Uzzah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

The Wise Woman of Abel

The unnamed woman whose counsel saved her city from Joab's siege

The Wise Woman of Tekoa

Wise woman who used a parable to convince King David to pardon Absalom

A skilled orator from Tekoa who, under the direction of Joab, used a parabolic petition to persuade King David to reconcile with his exiled son, Absalom.

Zabdiel

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Zabud

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Zadok, Priest of the United Monarchy

High priest who anointed King Solomon and established a faithful priestly dynasty

A high priest of Israel during the reigns of David and Solomon who remained loyal to the Davidic line and established a permanent priestly dynasty.

Zalmon

Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy

Zebadiah

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Zecher

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Zelek

Warrior Ammonite living at the time of United Monarchy

Zeri

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Zeror

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Zeruah

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

Ziba

Steward of Saul's house who provided for David during Absalom's rebellion

A servant of the house of Saul who served as an informant and steward for King David and Mephibosheth during the United Monarchy.

Zuph

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

Zur

Man living at the time of United Monarchy