People of the Bible

The older brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. Aaron served as Moses' spokesman before Pharaoh and late...

Exod 4:14-16

The older sister of Moses and Aaron, a prophetess who led the women of Israel in celebration after crossing the Red Sea....

Exod 2:4-8

The great lawgiver and prophet who led the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. God spoke to Moses from the burning bush...

Exod 3:10

The father of the Jewish nation, called by God to leave his homeland and journey to Canaan. God made a covenant with Abr...

Gen 12:1

The promised son of Abraham and Sarah, born miraculously in their old age. Isaac was nearly sacrificed by his father on...

Gen 21:3

Son of Isaac and Rebekah, twin brother of Esau. Jacob wrestled with God and received the name Israel. He became the fath...

Gen 25:26

A righteous and wealthy man whom God allowed Satan to test through extreme suffering. Job lost his children, possessions...

Job 1:21

The favored son of Jacob, sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Through God's providence, Joseph rose to become sec...

Gen 37:3

A righteous man who found favor with God in a corrupt generation. God instructed Noah to build an ark to save his family...

Gen 6:9

Wife of Isaac and mother of twins Jacob and Esau. She was chosen by God's providence through Abraham's servant and later...

Gen 24:15-16

Wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Despite being barren for most of her life, God fulfilled His promise and gave her a...

Gen 17:15

The first man created by God, formed from the dust of the ground and given the breath of life. Adam was placed in the Ga...

Gen 1:27

The first woman, created by God from Adam's rib to be his companion. Eve was deceived by the serpent in the Garden of Ed...

Gen 2:22

A fisherman from Bethsaida and the first disciple called by Jesus. Andrew was the brother of Peter and is known for brin...

John 1:40-42

One of the inner circle of three apostles (with Peter and John), present at the Transfiguration and in Gethsemane. James...

Matt 4:21

The Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem. Jesus is the central figure of all Scripture — fully God and fully...

John 3:16

The beloved disciple who leaned on Jesus' chest at the Last Supper. John was a fisherman who became one of Jesus' closes...

John 13:23

The prophet who prepared the way for Jesus Christ, baptizing in the Jordan River and calling people to repentance. John...

Matt 3:1-3

A righteous carpenter from Nazareth, descendant of King David. Joseph was betrothed to Mary and, after being visited by...

Matt 1:19-20

The brother of Martha and Mary, and a close friend of Jesus. Lazarus is best known for being raised from the dead by Jes...

John 11:1-3

A close friend of Jesus who lived in Bethany with her sister Mary and brother Lazarus. Martha was known for her practica...

Luke 10:38-42

A young Jewish woman from Nazareth chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus Christ. Mary responded to the angel Gabriel's...

Luke 1:28

A devoted follower of Jesus from whom He cast out seven demons. Mary Magdalene was present at the crucifixion, helped pr...

Luke 8:2

A tax collector from Capernaum who left everything to follow Jesus. Matthew wrote the first Gospel, which was especially...

Matt 9:9

A fisherman from Galilee who became the leading apostle of Jesus Christ. Peter was the first to confess Jesus as the Mes...

Matt 16:16-18

An apostle known for his initial doubt about Jesus' resurrection, which turned to profound faith when he saw the risen L...

John 11:16

A Jewish tentmaker from Pontus who, with his wife Priscilla, became a close associate of the apostle Paul. Together they...

Acts 18:2-3

A Levite from Cyprus who sold his field and gave the money to the apostles. Barnabas was known for his generous and enco...

Acts 4:36-37

A Gentile physician and companion of Paul who authored the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. Luke was a careful histo...

Luke 1:1-4

A businesswoman from Thyatira who sold purple cloth in Philippi. Lydia was the first recorded convert to Christianity in...

Acts 16:14

A Pharisee and persecutor of Christians who was dramatically converted on the road to Damascus. Paul became the greatest...

Acts 9:3-6

One of the seven deacons who became a powerful evangelist. Philip preached in Samaria with great effect and was led by t...

Acts 6:5

A tentmaker and early Church leader who, together with her husband Aquila, mentored the eloquent preacher Apollos and ho...

Acts 18:2-3

One of the first seven deacons chosen to serve the early Church, described as a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit. S...

Acts 6:5

A young pastor and Paul's most trusted companion and spiritual son. Timothy was raised in the faith by his mother Eunice...

Acts 16:1-2

A young Jewish exile who rose to prominence in the Babylonian and Persian empires through his wisdom and faithfulness to...

Dan 1:8

A Jewish orphan who became queen of Persia and risked her life to save her people from genocide. Esther's courage and fa...

Esth 2:17

The shepherd boy who became Israel's greatest king. A man after God's own heart, David defeated Goliath, unified Israel,...

1 Sam 16:13

The first king of Israel, chosen by God and anointed by Samuel. Initially humble and effective, Saul's reign was marked...

1 Sam 9:17

Son of David and Bathsheba, renowned as the wisest man who ever lived. Solomon built the first Temple in Jerusalem and a...

1 Kgs 3:9

A prophetess and the only female judge of Israel. Deborah led Israel to victory over the Canaanite general Sisera and ju...

Judg 4:4-5

A Moabite woman who chose to follow her mother-in-law Naomi and the God of Israel after her husband's death. Ruth's loya...

Ruth 1:16

The last judge and first major prophet of Israel, dedicated to God by his mother Hannah before his birth. Samuel anointe...

1 Sam 1:20

A fiery prophet who confronted the wickedness of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Elijah called down fire from heaven on Mou...

1 Kgs 17:1

The successor of Elijah, who received a double portion of his spirit. Elisha performed numerous miracles including heali...

1 Kgs 19:19

One of the major prophets, often called the "Messianic Prophet" for his detailed prophecies about Jesus Christ. Isaiah s...

Isa 6:8

Known as the "weeping prophet," Jeremiah prophesied for over 40 years, warning Judah of impending judgment. Despite pers...

Jer 1:5

A priest and scribe who led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem and restored the worship of God according to the Law of...

Ezra 7:6

Cupbearer to the Persian king who led the effort to rebuild Jerusalem's walls after the exile. Nehemiah combined prayer...

Neh 1:4

Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. A courageous military leader and faithful servant of God...

Josh 1:9