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This list contains persons named in [[the Bible]] of minor notability, about whom either nothing or very little is known, aside from any family connections.

== A ==
=== Abdeel ===
In [[Jeremiah 36:26]], '''Abdeel''' ([[Abd (Arabic)|Ab'd]][[El (god)|ē el]]) ("Servant of God"), father of [[Shelemiah]], one of three men that were commanded by King [[Jehoiakim]] to seize the prophet [[Jeremiah]] and his secretary Baruch.<ref name="aaa">[http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=194&letter=A&search=Abdeel JewishEncyclopedia.com - ABDEEL]</ref> The [[Septuagint]] omits his name.<ref name="aaa"/>

===Abijah===
'''Abijah''' was the name of eight Biblical individuals. (''See [[Abijah]].'')

===Abiasaph===
'''Abiasaph''' (meaning: "father of gathering") was a son of [[Korah]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:24]], born in Egypt.

===Abiel===
'''Abiel''' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
* Son of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Zeror|Zeror]], of the [[tribe of Benjamin]], he was the grandfather of King [[Saul]] and of his commander Abner. According to Saul, his family was the least of the tribe of Benjamin. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 9|1 Samuel 9]])
* An Arbathite, one of [[King David's Warriors]] who was known for his bravery. (Chronicles:11:32)

===Abimael===
In Genesis:10:28, '''Abimael''' is the ninth of the 13 sons of [[Joktan]], a descendant of [[Shem]]. He is also mentioned in Chronicles:1:22. ''Abimael'' means ''my father is God''.

===Abitub===
:''See also: [[Ahitub|A'''h'''itub]]
'''Abitub''', meaning ''Father of goodness'', was a Benjamite in the [[Old Testament]] (Chronicles:8:11).

===Adbeel===
In Genesis:25:13, '''Adbeel''' is the third of the 12 sons of [[Ishmael]]. Some scholars believe ''Adbeel'' to also be the name of a tribe in northwest [[Arabia]].

===Adah===
'''Adah''' ({{Hebrew Name|עָדָה|ʿAda|ʿĀḏāh| "Ornament"/"Dawn"}}) is the name of two women in the [[Book of Genesis]]:
*The first wife of [[Lamech]], and the mother of [[#Jabal|Jabal]] and [[#Jubal|Jubal]]. (Genesis:4:19-23)
*The first wife of [[Esau]], the daughter of [[Elon]] the Hittite (Genesis:36:2-4), called also [[Bashemath]] (Genesis:26:34) (according to [[Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)|Easton's Bible Dictionary]]). She was the mother of [[Eliphaz]], Esau's firstborn, and the ancestress of the [[Edomites]].

The [[Order of the Eastern Star]] considers Adah also to be the name of the daughter of [[Jephthah]], although the Bible does not name her.

===Adalia===
In Esther:9:8, '''Adalia''' is the fifth son of the [[Persia]]n noble [[Haman (Bible)|Haman]]. Adalia was slain along with his nine siblings in [[Susa]].

===Adina===
In Chronicles:11:42, '''Adina''' (lit. Slender) is listed as one of the "mighty men" of [[David]]'s army.  Adina was the son of a chief of the [[Tribe of Reuben|Reubenites]] named Shiza.

===Admatha===
In Ezra:1:14, '''Admatha''' is an advisor to [[Ahasuerus]] of [[Persia]].

===Aeneas===
In Acts:9:33, '''Aeneas''' was a paralyzed man in [[Lydda]] cured by [[Saint Peter]].

===Aharhel===
In 1 Chronicles 4:8, '''Aharhel''' is the son of [[Harum]] of the tribe of Judah.

===Ahasbai===
'''Ahasbai''', the son of the Maachathite, was the father of Eliphelet, one of [[King David's Warriors]] ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 23|2 Samuel 23:34]]).

===Ahilud===
'''Ahilud''' is the father of [[Jehoshaphat]], who serves as [[court recorder]] to [[David]] (2 Samuel 8:16) and [[Solomon]] (1 Kings:4:3). In 1 Kings 4:12, '''Ahilud''' is the father of [[Baana]], an official in Solomon's court sent to gather provisions in [[Taanach]] and [[Megiddo]], and [[Beth Shan]].

===Ahiram===
'''Ahiram''' was a son of [[Benjamin]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:38]].

===Ahisamach===
'''Ahisamach''' or '''Ahisamakh''', also '''Ahis'amach''' ([[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]: '''אחיסמך''' "brother of support"), of the [[tribe of Dan]], was the father of [[Aholiab]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 31|Exodus 31:6]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 35|Exodus 35:34]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 38|Exodus 38:23]].

===Ahishar===
Brother of song = singer, the officer who was “over the household” of Solomon (1 Kings 4:6).

===Ajah===
In Genesis 36:24 and 1 Chronicles 1:40, '''Ajah''' is a son of [[Zibeon]]. ''Ajah'' means ''hawk''. Alternative spelling: ''Aiah''.

===Akan===
In Genesis 36:27 '''Akan''' is a son of [[Ezer]] and grandson of [[Seir]] the [[Horite]]. In 1 Chronicles 1:42 he is called [[Jaakan]].

===Akkub===
In Ezra 2:45,  '''Akkub''' is the head of a family of [[Nethinim]]. In 1 Chronicles 3:24, Akkub is a descendant of [[Solomon]] living in [[Judah]] around [[420 BC]]. In 1 Chronicles 9:17, Ezra 2:42, and Nehemiah 7:45, Akkub is a [[Levite]] gatekeeper at the [[Temple in Jerusalem]] after the return from the [[Babylonian captivity]]. 

===Alvah===
In Genesis 36:40, '''Alvah''' is a chief of [[Edom]] and a descendant of [[Esau]]. In 1 Chronicles 1:51 he is called [[Aliah]].

===Alvan===
In Genesis 36:23, '''Alvan''' is the eldest son of [[Shobal]] and a descendant of [[Seir]] the [[Horite]]. In 1 Chronicles 1:40 he is called [[Alian]].

=== Amasiah ===
In [http://bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Bible.show/sVerseID/11540/eVerseID/11540 2 Chronicles 17:16], '''Amasiah''' (meaning burden of [[Jehovah]]) was the son of [[Zichri]], a captain under King [[Jehoshaphat]].

=== Amminadib === 
A person mentioned in the [[Old Testament]] in Song of Solomon 6:12, whose [[chariot]]s were famed for their swiftness. It is rendered in the margin “my willing people,” and in the Revised Version “my princely people.”

=== Ammizabad ===
'''Ammizabad''' was the son of [[Benaiah]], who was the third and chief captain of the host under [[David]] ([http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Chronicles%2027:6 1 Chronicles 27:6]). 

=== Amzi ===
'''Amzi''' ('am-tsee') is a masculine [[Hebrew]] name meaning "my strength" or "strong."  Two individuals with this name are mentioned in the [[Bible]]:

*1 Chronicles 6:31 indicates Amzi as a [[Levite]] man of the family of [[#Merari|Merari]].
*A son of [[Zechariah (biblical)|Zechariah]] was named Amzi.  He was an ancestor to the [[Levite]] priest Adaiah (Nehemiah 11:12), who was one of the Israelite exiles under the direction of [[Nehemiah]] when he returned to [[Jerusalem]] to rebuild the city walls.

===Anah===<!-- This section is linked from [[Anah]] -->
In the Book of Genesis, there are two men and one woman named '''Anah'''.
* In Genesis 36:2,14,18,25, '''Anah''' is a daughter of [[Zibeon]], and her daughter [[Aholibamah]] is a wife of [[Esau]].
* In Genesis 36:20,29 and 1 Chronicles 1:38, '''Anah''' is a son of [[Seir]] and a brother of Zibeon chief of the [[Horites]]. Some auhorities claim this is a tribal name, not a personal name.
* In Genesis 36:24 and 1 Chronicles 1:40-41, '''Anah''' is a son of Zibeon, and is famed for discovering hot springs.

===Aphiah===
'''Aphiah''', of the [[tribe of Benjamin]], was an ancestor of King [[Saul]] and of his commander Abner. According to Saul, his family was the least of the tribe of Benjamin. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 9|1 Samuel 9]])

===Ard===
'''Ard''' was the tenth son of [[Benjamin]] in Genesis 46:21.  It is relatively unusual among Hebrew names for ending in a cluster of two consonants instead of as a [[segholate]].

===Areli===
'''Areli''' was a son of [[Gad (Bible)|Gad]] according to  [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:16]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:17]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Arodi===
'''Arodi''' or '''Arod''' was a son of [[Gad (Bible)|Gad]] according to  [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:16]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:17]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Ashbel===
'''Ashbel''' (meaning=flowing)[http://www.biblical-baby-names.com/meaning-of-ashbel.html] is the third of the ten sons of [[Benjamin]] named in [[Book of Genesis|Genesis]]. He founded the tribe of Ashbelites. {{bibleverse-nb||Genesis|46:21|KJV}}.

===Asriel===
'''Asriel''' was a son of [[Manasseh]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:31]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 17|Joshua 17:2]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 7|1 Chronicles 7:14]].

===Assir===
'''Assir''' was a son of [[Korah]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:24]], born in Egypt.  It was also the firstborn son of [[Jehoiachin]], King of Judah.

===Azzan===
'''Azzan''' was the father of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Paltiel|Paltiel]], a prince of the [[Tribe of Issachar]]. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:26]]).

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===Baanah===
'''Baanah''' the Netophathite was the father of Heleb, one of [[King David's Warriors]] ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 23|2 Samuel 23:29]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 11|1 Chronicles 11:30]]).

===Baara===
'''Baara''' was one of the three wives of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Shaharaim|Shaharaim]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 8|1 Chronicles 8:8]].

===Barachel===
'''Barachel''' was a Buzite, and was the father of [[Elihu (Job)|Elihu]], an antagonist of [[Job (Bible)|Job]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Job#Chapter 32|Job 32:2]].

===Barzillai===
'''Barzillai''' the [[Gilead]]ite of [[Rogelim]] was 80 years old at the time of [[Absalom]]'s revolt against King [[David]]. Barzillai supplied provisions for David's army at [[Mahanaim]] ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 17|2 Samuel 17:27-29]]). After the death of Absalom, Barzillai, being an old man, was unable to accompany the king back to Jerusalem, but brought [[List of minor Biblical figures#Chimham|Chimham]] to David for the return journey ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 19|2 Samuel 19:31-37]]).

===Becher===
'''Becher''' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
*The second of ten sons of [[Benjamin]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:21]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 7|1 Chronicles 7:6]]
*A son of [[Ephraim]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:35]].  His descendants were referred to as Bachrites.

===Bechorath===
'''Bechorath''', son of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Aphiah|Aphiah]], of the [[tribe of Benjamin]], was an ancestor of King [[Saul]] and of his commander Abner. According to Saul, his family was the least of the tribe of Benjamin. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 9|1 Samuel 9]])

===Bela===
'''Bela''' was the name of three individuals mentioned in the Bible:
*[[Bela ben Beor]], an [[Edom]]ite king according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 36|Genesis 36:32]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:43]]
*(also '''Belah''') The first of ten sons of [[Benjamin]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:21]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:38]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 7|1 Chronicles 7 and 8]].
*A son of [[Azaz]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 5|1 Chronicles 5:8]]

=== Beriah ===
'''Beriah''' is the name of four different Biblical individuals:
*One of [[Asher]]'s four sons, and father of [[Heber]] and [[Malchiel]]. ({{bibleverse-lb||Gen.|46:17|HE}}, {{bibleverse-lb||Num.|26:44-5|HE}}, {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|7:30|HE}})
*A son of [[Ephraim]] ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|7:20-23|HE}}), born after the killing of Ephraim's sons Ezer and Elead, and so called by his father ''"because it went badly with his house."''
*A [[Benjamite]], son of Elpaal. He and his brother Shema expelled the [[Gittite]]s, and were patriarchs to the inhabitants of Ajalon. His sons were Michael, Ishpah and Joha. ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|8:13|HE}})
*A [[Levite]], the son of [[Shimei]]. He was jointly patriarch of a clan with his brother Jeush. ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|23:10-11|HE}})

===Bigtha===
'''Bigtha''' is one of the eunuchs who served [[King Xerxes]] in {{bibleverse-lb|Esther||1:10|HE}}.

===Birsha===
'''Birsha''' is the king of [[Sodom and Gomorrah|Gomorrah]] in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 14|Genesis 14]] who joins other Canaanite city kings in rebelling against [[Chedorlaomer]].

===Bukki===
'''Bukki''' Prince of the [[tribe of Dan]]; one of those appointed by [[Moses]] to superintend the division of [[Canaan]] amongst the tribe ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:22]]).

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===Carmi===
'''Carmi''' refers to two individuals mentioned in the [[Bible]]:
*The fourth son of [[Reuben (Bible)|Reuben]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:9]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:6]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 5|1 Chronicles 5:3]].
*The son of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Zabdi|Zabdi]], grandson of [[Zerah]] of the [[Tribe of Judah]], and the father of [[Achan]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 7|Joshua 7:1]]. He was present at the [[Battle of Jericho]].

===Chimham===
'''Chimham''' accompanied King [[David]] to [[Gilgal]] after the death of [[Absalom]]. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 19|2 Samuel 19:37-40]])

===Chislon===
'''Chislon''' was the father of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Elidad|Elidad]], a prince of the [[Tribe of Benjamin]]. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:21]])

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===Dalphon===
'''Dalphon''' was one of the ten sons of [[Haman (Bible)|Haman]], killed along with Haman by the Jews of Persia, according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Esther#Chapter 9|Esther 9:7]].

=== Delaiah ===
'''Deliah''' is the name of several Biblical persons:
*Son of Shemaiah, and officer to King Jehoiakim of Judah. He was one of the officers present at the delivery of a scroll sent by Jeremiah, ({{bibleverse-lb||Jer.|36:12|HE}}) and one of those who asked the king not to burn the scroll. (ibid. {{bibleverse-nb||Jer.|36:25|HE}})
*Son of Elioenai, a descendant of the royal [[Davidic line]] through [[Jeconiah]]. ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|3:24|HE}})
*The head of a family that came up from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel, that was unable to give its ancestral genealogy. ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezr.|2:60|HE}}, {{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|7:62|HE}})
*Son of Mehetabel and father of Shemaiah. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|6:10|HE}}) He is probably identical to the previous entry.

===Dibri===
'''Dibri''' of the house of [[Dan (Biblical figure)|Dan]] was the father of [[#Shelomith|Shelomith]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Leviticus#Chapter 24|Leviticus 24:11]]. Shelomith's son was [[Stoning|stoned]] to death for [[blasphemy]].

===Diklah===
'''Diklah''' was a son of [[Joktan]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:27]],[[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:21]].

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===Eglah===
'''Eglah''' was one of [[David]]'s [[David#David's family| wives]] and the mother of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Ithream|Ithream]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 3|II Samuel 3:4]].

===Ehi===
In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|46:21|NIV}}, '''Ehi''' is the third son of [[Benjamin]]. In {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|8:1|NIV}} he is called [[Ahahrah]], and in {{bibleverse-lb||Numbers|26:38|NIV}} he is called [[Ahiram]].

===Eliasaph===
'''Eliasaph''' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
*The son of [[Deuel]] and the prince of the [[Tribe of Gad]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:14]].
*The son of [[#Lael|Lael]] and the chief of the house of [[Gershon]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 3|Numbers 3:24]].

===Elidad===
'''Elidad''' Prince of the [[tribe of Benjamin]]; one of those appointed by [[Moses]] to superintend the division of [[Canaan]] amongst the tribe ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:21]]).

===Elishama===
'''Elishama''' was a son of [[Ammihud]] and a prince of the house of [[Ephraim]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:10]].

===Elisheba===

'''Elisheba''' ("God is my oath", cognate to the name [[Elizabeth]]) is the wife of [[Aaron]] and sister-in-law of [[Moses]].  Her sons were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazer and Ithamar. (Exodus 6:23).

===Elizaphan===
'''Elizaphan''' Prince of the [[tribe of Zebulun]]; one of those appointed by [[Moses]] to superintend the division of [[Canaan]] amongst the tribe ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:25]]).

===Elizur===
'''Elizur''' was a son of [[#Shedeur|Shedeur]] and a prince of the house of [[Reuben]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:5]].

===Elon===
'''Elon''' ({{Hebrew Name|אֵילֹן|Elon|ʼÊlōn|"Oak"}}) was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
*A son of [[Zebulun]] according to  [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:14]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:26]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
* [[Elon]], one of the judges of Israel.

===Elzaphan===
'''Elzaphan''' was a son of [[Uzziel]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:22]], born in Egypt. He was a nephew of [[Amram]] and a cousin of [[Aaron]], [[Miriam]], and [[Moses]]. He and [[#Mishael|Mishael]] were asked by Moses to carry away [[Nadab]]’s and [[Abihu]]’s bodies to a place outside the camp. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Leviticus#Chapter 10|Leviticus 10:4]]). In the wilderness of [[Biblical Mount Sinai|Sinai]] he was named chief of the house of [[Kohath]] ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 3|Numbers 3:30]]).

===Enoch===
{{seealso|Enoch}}

In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|4:17-18|NIV}}, Enoch is the firstborn son of [[Cain]] and the father of [[#Irad|Irad]]. Cain named the city of Enoch after his son.

===Enan===
'''Enan''' was a member of the house of [[Naphtali]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:15]]. He was the father of [[Ahira]].

===Ephod===
'''Ephod''' was the father of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Hanniel|Hanniel]], a prince of the [[Tribe of Manasseh]]. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:23]]).

===Ephron===
'''Ephron''', son of Zohar, lived in Mamre among the [[Biblical Hittites|children of Heth]]. He was the owner of the property that included the [[Cave of the Patriarchs|Cave of Machpelah]], which he sold to [[Abraham]] for four hundred shekels of silver. [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 23|(Genesis 23:8-17)]]

===Eran===
'''Eran''' was a son of [[#Shuthelah|Shuthelah]] of the [[Tribe of Ephraim]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:36]].

===Eri===
In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|46:16|NIV}} '''Eri''' ("watchful") is the son of [[Gad (Bible)|Gad]]. He was the progenitor of the Erites. ({{bibleverse-lb||Numbers|26:16|HE}})

===Ethiopian Eunuch===
The 8th chapter of [[Acts of the Apostles]] relates the story of an 'Ethiopian, a eunuch, a man in power under Candace queen of the Ethiopians'. He had come to worship in Jerusalem and, while returning home in his chariot, was reading the book of the prophet [[Isaiah | Esaias]]. Philip was told by an angel of the Lord to approach and join him. The Ethiopian accepted Philip's offer to sit with him and explain the passage that he was reading, which he used as an opportunity to proclaim the christian gospel. The man then, upon learning that the scripture he read spoke of a saviour who suffered vicariously, asked to receive baptism and 'went on his way rejoicing'.<ref>Acts of the Apostles ch.8 v.26-39</ref>

===Evi===
'''Evi''' was one of five [[Midian]]ite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by [[Phinehas]], son of [[Eleazar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 31|Numbers 31:8]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 13|Joshua 13:21]].

=== Ezbon ===
'''Ezbon''' is the name of two people mentioned in the Bible:
*A son of [[Gad (Bible)|Gad]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Gen.|46:16|HE}}). In {{bibleverse-lb||Numbers|26:16|HE}} his name is given as Ozni, whose descendants constitute the Oznite clan.
*A son of [[Benjamin]] ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|7:7|HE}}).

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===Gaddi===
'''Gaddi''', the son of [[#Susi|Susi]] of the house of [[Manasseh]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:11]].

===Gaddiel===
'''Gaddiel''', the son of [[#Sodi|Sodi]] of the house of [[Zebulun]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:10]].

=== Gamul ===
'''Gamul''' ({{lang-he|גָמוּל}}; "rewarded" or "recompense") was head of the twentieth of twenty-four [[priestly divisions]] instituted by [[King David]]. ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|24:17|HE}})

===Gemalli===
'''Gemalli''' of the house of [[Dan (Biblical figure)|Dan]] was the father of [[Ammiel]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:4]].

===Gera===
In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|46:21|NIV}} '''Gera''' is the fourth of ten sons of [[Benjamin]]. He is the father of [[Shimei]] and [[Ehud]].

Gera is also the name of two of the sons of Bela, making both nephews of the earlier Gera. ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|8:3,5|NIV}})

Gera is the father of Ehud, a "Benjamite, a man left-handed"   - Judges, 3:15.

===Geuel===
'''Geuel''', the son of [[#Machi|Machi]] of the [[Tribe of Gad]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:16]].

===Gideoni===
'''Gideoni''' was a member of the house of [[Benjamin]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:11]]. He was the father of [[Abidan]].

===Guni===
'''Guni''' was a son of [[Naphtali]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:24]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:48]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

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===Haggi===
'''Haggi''' was a son of [[Gad (Bible)|Gad]] according to  [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:16]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:15]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

=== Hakkoz ===
'''Hakkoz''' is the name of two or three Biblical individuals: 
* Head of the seventh of twenty-four [[priestly divisions]] created by [[King David]]. ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|24:10|HE}})
* Head of a family of priests after the [[Babylonian exile]]. Unable to prove their lineage, the family lost its priesthood status. ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezr.|2:61|HE}}, {{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|7:63|HE}})
* Father of Uriah and grandfather of Meremoth, who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|3:4|HE}}, {{bibleverse-nb||Neh.|3:21|HE}}) He is probably identical to the previous entry.

===Hamor===
'''Hamor''' was the father of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Shechem|Shechem]]. Shechem defiled [[Dinah]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 34|Genesis 34]]

===Hamul===
'''Hamul''' was a son of [[Pharez]] of the [[Tribe of Judah]] according to  [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:12]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:21]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Hanniel===
'''Hanniel''' Prince of the [[tribe of Manasseh]]; one of those appointed by [[Moses]] to superintend the division of [[Canaan]] amongst the tribe ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:23]]).

=== Harim ===
'''Harim''' ({{lang-he|חָרִם}}; "destroyed" or "dedicated to God") was the name of three Biblical patriarchs:
*Head of the third of twenty-four [[priestly divisions]] instituted by [[King David]]. ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|24:8|HE}})
*Head of a non-priestly family, with 320 members, which returned with [[Zerubbabel]]. ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezr.|2:32|HE}}, {{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|7:35|HE}}) Eight members of this family were found to have married gentile women, whom they divorced. ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezr.|10:31|HE}}) Harim's son Malchijah was one of those who helped repair the walls of Jerusalem, including the Tower of the Furnaces. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|3:11|HE}}) His seal was on the renewed covenant with God made by the Babylonian returnees. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|10:28|HE}})
*Head of a priestly family, with 1017 members, which returned with [[Zerubbabel]]. ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezr.|2:39|HE}}, {{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|7:42|HE}}) Five members of this family were found to have married gentile women, whom they divorced. ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezr.|10:21|HE}}) His seal was also on the renewed covenant. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|10:6|HE}}) The head of his family at the time of the return was Adna. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|12:152|HE}})

===Heber===
'''Heber''' or '''Chéver''' ({{Hebrew Name 2 | hebrew1=חֶבֶר | hebrew2=חָבֶר | stan1=Ḥéver | stan2=Ḥáver | tiber1=Ḥéḇer | tiber2=Ḥāḇer | means="friend", "connected"}}) is the grandson of the patriarch [[Asher]] mentioned at {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|46:17|NIV}} and in {{bibleverse-lb||Numbers|26:45|NIV}}. Heber probably should not be confused with the [[Eber]] who was [[Noah]]'s descendant.

===Helek===
'''Helek''' was a son of [[Gilead]] of the [[Tribe of Manasseh]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:30]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 17|Joshua 17:2]].

===Helon===
'''Helon''' was a member of the house of [[Zebulun]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:9]]. He was the father of [[#Eliab|Eliab]].

===Hepher===
'''Hepher''' was a son of [[Manasseh]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:32]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 17|Joshua 17:2]].

===Hezron===
'''Hezron''' or '''Hetzron''' ({{Hebrew Name|חֶצְרוֹן|Ḥeẓron|Ḥeṣrôn|"Enclosed"}}) is the name of two men in [[Genesis]].
*In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|46:9|NIV}}, '''Hezron''' is a son of [[Reuben (Bible)|Reuben]] and the founder of the '''Hezronites'''.
*In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|46:12|NIV}}, '''Hezron''' is grandson of [[Judah (biblical figure)|Judah]] and the son of [[Pharez]].

=== Hobab ===
'''Hobab''' was [[Moses]]' brother-in-law ({{bibleverse-lb||Numbers|10:29|HE}}) or father-in-law ({{bibleverse-lb||Judges|4:11|HE}}).

===Hori===
'''Hori''' of the house of [[Simeon]] was the father of [[#Shaphat|Shaphat]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:5]].

===Huppim===
'''Huppim''' or '''Hupham''' was the ninth son of [[Benjamin]] in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.

===Hushim===
'''Hushim''' or '''Shuham''' was a son of [[Dan (Biblical figure)|Dan]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:23]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:42]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

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===Igal===
'''Igal''', the son of [[#Joseph|Joseph]] of the house of [[Issachar]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:7]].

===Ikkesh===
'''Ikkesh''' the [[Tuqu'|Tekoite]] was the father of Ira, one of [[King David's Warriors]] ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 23|2 Samuel 23:26]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 11|1 Chronicles 11:28]]).

===Irad===
In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|4:18|NIV}}, '''Irad''' is the son of [[#Enoch|Enoch]], the grandson of [[Cain]] and the father of [[#Mehujael|Mehujael]].

===Iscah===
'''Iscah''' or '''Jesca''' ([[Jessica (given name)|Jessica]]) was a daughter of [[Haran]], sister of [[Lot (Bible)|Lot]] and [[Milcah]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 11|Genesis 11:29]].

===Ishui===
'''Ishui''' was a son of [[Saul]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 14|I Samuel 14:49]].

===Isui===
'''Isui''' or '''Jesui''' was a son of [[Asher]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:17]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:44]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Ithream===
'''Ithream''' was the son of [[David]] and [[Eglah]], David's sixth son, according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 3|II Samuel 3:5]].

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===Jabal===
In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|4:20|NIV}} '''Jabal''' Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock.

===Jahleel===
'''Jahleel''' was a son of [[Zebulun]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:14]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:26]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Jahzeel===
'''Jahzeel''' was a son of [[Naphtali]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:24]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:48]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Jamin===
'''Jamin''' was a son of [[Simeon (Biblical figure)|Simeon]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:10]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:15]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:12]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.  Jamin means lucky.

===Jeezer===
'''Jeezer''' was a son of [[Gilead]] of the [[Tribe of Manasseh]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:30]].

=== Jehoiarib ===
{{see also2|[[#Joiarib|Joiarib]]}}
'''Jehoiarib''' ("God will contend") was the head of a family of [[kohen|priests]], which was made the first of the twenty-four [[priestly divisions]] organized by [[King David]]. ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|24:7|HE}}) This family lived in Jerusalem. ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|9:10|HE}})

===Jemuel===
'''Jemuel''' was a son of [[Simeon (Biblical figure)|Simeon]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:10]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:15]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:12]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Jerah===
'''Jerah''' was a son of [[Joktan]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:26]],[[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:20]].

===Jezer===
'''Jezer''' was a son of [[Naphtali]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:24]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:49]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Jimnah===
'''Jimnah''' or '''Jimna''' was a son of [[Asher]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:17]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:44]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Joash===
'''Joash''', an [[Abiezrite]] of the [[Tribe of Manasseh]] was the father of [[Gideon (Bible)|Gideon]] according to [[Book of Judges|Judges]] 6 - 8.<ref>[[:s:Bible (King James)/Judges#Chapter 6|Judges 6 - 8]]</ref> His family was poor and lived in [[Ophrah]]. After Gideon tore down the altar of [[Baal]] and cut down the grove, the men of Ophrah sought to kill Gideon. Joash stood against them, saying, "He that will plead for [Baal], let him be put to death whilst it is yet morning: if he be a god, let him plead for himself, because one hath cast down his altar."

===Job===
'''Job''' or '''Jashub''' was a son of [[Issachar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:13]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:24]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Jobab===
'''Jobab''' is the name of at least five men in the [[Hebrew Bible]].
*A son of [[Joktan]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:29]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:23]].
*[[Jobab ben Zerah]], a King of Edom according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 36|Genesis 36:33]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:44]].
*King of Madon, one of the kings who fought against Israel in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 11|Joshua 11]].
*A son of [[Shaharaim]] and [[Hodesh]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 8|1 Chronicles 8:9]].
*A son of [[Elpaal]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 8|1 Chronicles 8:18]].

===Joel son of Samuel===
'''Joel son of Samuel''' was the firstborn son of the prophet [[Samuel (Bible)|Samuel]]. According to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 8|I Samuel chapter 8]], Joel and his brother [[List of minor Biblical figures#Abiah|Abiah]] were appointed by Samuel to be [[Biblical judges|judges]] in [[Beersheba]]. However, Joel and Abiah "walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment" prompting the [[Israelite]]s to demand that Samuel give them a king.

===Jogli===
'''Jogli''' was the father of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Bukki|Bukki]], a prince of the [[Tribe of Dan]]. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:22]])

=== Joiarib ===
{{see also2|[[#Jehoiarib|Jehoiarib]]}}
'''Joiarib''' ("God will contend") is the name of two Biblical persons:
*Ancestor of Maaseiah the son of Baruch, who was one of those to resettle Jerusalem after the return from Babylonia. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|11:5|HE}})
*The head of a family of priests at the time of the return from Babylonia. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|12:6|HE}}) He was one of the "men of understanding" sent by [[Ezra]] to Iddo in order to procure men to minister in the Temple. ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezr.|8:16|HE}}) His son was Jedaiah, one of the priests to resettle Jerusalem. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|11:10|HE}}) The head of the family at the time of Joiakim was Mattenai. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh.|12:19|HE}})

===Jonathan son of Abiathar===
'''Jonathan''' was a son of [[Abiathar]] the priest ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 15|2 Samuel 15:27]]), and served as a messenger during [[Absalom]]'s rebellion. (2 Samuel 15:36, [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 17|17:17]]).

===Joseph===
'''Joseph''' of the house of [[Issachar]] was the father of [[#Igal|Igal]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:7]].

===Joshua the Bethshemite===
'''Joshua the Bethshemite''' was the owner of the field in which the [[Ark of the Covenant]] came to rest when the [[Philistine]]s sent it away on a driverless ox-drawn cart. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 6|I Samuel 6:14]])

===Jubal===
In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|4:21|NIV}} '''Jubal''' is a descendant of [[Cain]], the son of [[Lamech, descendant of Cain|Lamech]] and [[Adah]], brother of [[#Jabal|Jabal]]. His descendants were musicians.  Author [[Robert A. Heinlein]] named one of the lead characters in his ''[[Stranger in a Strange Land]]'' "Jubal Harshaw".

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=== Kelita ===
'''Kelita''' ("dwarf") was a [[Levite]] who assisted [[Ezra]] in expounding the law to the people. ({{bibleverse-lb||Nehemiah|8:7|HE}},{{bibleverse-nb||Nehemiah|10:10|HE}}) He was also known as Kelaiah. ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|10:23|HE}})

=== Kemuel ===
'''Kemuel''' Prince of the [[tribe of Ephraim]]; one of those appointed by [[Moses]] to superintend the division of [[Canaan]] amongst the tribe ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:24]]).

=== Keren-happuch ===
'''Keren-happuch''' ("horn of the face-paint" or "cosmetic-box") is the name of [[Job (Biblical figure)|Job]]'s third daughter ({{bibleverse-lb||Job|42:14|HE}}), who was born after prosperity had returned to him.<ref>http://www.ccel.org/ccel/easton/ebd2.html?term=Keren-happuch ''Easton's Bible Dictionary''</ref>

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===Lael===

'''Lael''' ("Of God") was a member of the house of [[Gershon]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 3|Numbers 3:24]]. He was the father of [[#Eliasaph|Eliasaph]].

=== Laadah ===
'''Laadah''' or '''Ladah''' was a son of [[Shelah (son of Judah)|Shelah]] and a grandson of [[Judah (biblical figure)|Judah]]. His son was Mareshah. ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|4:21|HE}})

===Lehabim===
'''Lehabim''' was a people descending of [[Mizraim]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:13]],[[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:11]].

===Levi===
'''Levi''' was the name of two minor figures mentioned in the Bible:
*The great-great-grandfather of [[Jesus]]; son of Melchi and father of Matthat. ({{bibleverse-lb||Luke|3:24}})
*Another ancestor of Jesus. ({{bibleverse-lb||Luke|3:29}})

===Libni===
'''Libni''' was a son of [[Gershon]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:17]]. He was born in Egypt.

=== Leummim ===
'''Leummim''' was the third son of [[Dedan]], son of [[Jokshan]], son of [[Abraham]] by [[Keturah]]. ({{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|25:3|HE}}) It is often conjectured that he was the head of an [[Arabian Peninsula|Arabian]] tribe.

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=== Maaseiah ===
*One of the Levites whom David appointed as porter for the ark {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|15:18|HE}}, {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|15:20|HE}}
*One of the "captains of hundreds" associated with Jehoiada in restoring king Jehoash to the throne {{bibleverse-lb|II|Chronicles|23:1|HE}}
*The "king's son," probably one of the sons of king Ahaz, killed by Zichri in the invasion of Judah by Pekah, king of Israel {{bibleverse-lb|II|Chronicles|28:7|HE}}
*One who was sent by king Josiah to repair the temple {{bverse|Ch2.|34:8}}. He was governor (Heb. sar , rendered elsewhere in the Authorized Version "prince," "chief captain," chief ruler") of Jerusalem. 
*The father of the priest Zephaniah {{bverse|Jer.|21:1}},{{bverse|Jer.|37:3}}
*The father of the false prophet Zedekiah {{bverse|Jer.|29:21}}
*a priest, the father of [[Neriah]] {{bverse|Jer.|32:12}}, {{bverse|Jer.|51:59}}

===Maasiai===
Hebrew for "Worker of Jehovah", one of the priests resident at Jerusalem at the Captivity {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|9:12|HE}}

===Maaziah===
*Head of the twenty-fourth [[Priestly divisions|priestly course]] in David's reign. {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|24:18|HE}}
*Also, A priest {{bverse|Neh.|10:8}}

===Machbanai===
Hebrew for "Clad with a mantle, or bond of the Lord", one of the [[Gadite]] heroes who joined David in the wilderness {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|12:13|HE}}

===Machi===
'''Machi''' of the [[Tribe of Gad]] was the father of [[#Geuel|Geuel]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:15]].

===Mahali===
'''Mahali''' (also '''Mahli''') was a son of [[Merari]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:19]], born in Egypt.

===Mahath===
Hebrew for "Grasping"
* A Kohathite Levite, father of [[Elkanah]] {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|6:35|HE}}
* Another Kohathite Levite, of the time of [[Hezekiah]] {{bibleverse-lb|II|Chronicles|29:12|HE}}

===Mahazioth===
Heb. "Visions", a Kohathite Levite, chief of the twenty-third course of musicians {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|25:4|HE}},{{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|25:30|HE}}

=== Mahlah ===
'''Mahlah''' (“infirmity,” “a harp”, or “pardon”) is the [[name]] of two Biblical persons:
* One of the [[daughters of Zelophehad]], who with her four sisters brought a claim regarding inheritance before [[Moses]]. ({{bibleverse-lb||Num.|26:33|HE}}, {{bibleverse-nb||Num.|27:1–11|HE}}, {{bibleverse-nb||Num.|36|HE}}; {{bibleverse-lb||Jsh.|17:3–6|HE}}
*A child of [[Gilead]]'s sister Hammolecheth and great-granddaughter of [[Manasseh]]. She had two siblings, Ishhod and [[Abieezer|Abiezer]]. ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|7:18–6|HE}})

===Mahol===
Heb. "Dance", the father of four sons  {{bverse|Kg1.|4:31}} who were inferior in wisdom only to [[Solomon]].

===Malchiel===
'''Malchiel''' was a son of [[Asher]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:17]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:45]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Malchi-shua=== 
Heb. "King of help", one of the four sons of [[Saul]] {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|8:33|HE}}. He perished along with his father in the battle of Gilboa {{bverse|Sa1.|31:2}}.

===Mallothi===
Heb. "My fulness", a Kohathite Levite, one of the sons of [[Heman the Levite]]  ({{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|25:4|HE}}), and chief of the nineteenth division of the temple musicians  {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|25:26|HE}}

===Malluch===
Heb. "Reigned over, or reigning." 
* A Levite of the family of [[Merari]] {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|6:44|HE}}
* A priest who returned from Babylon ({{bverse||Neh.|12:2}}),({{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|10:29}}),({{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|10:32}}) 

===Mash===
'''Mash''' was a son of [[Aram, son of Shem|Aram]] according to  [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:23]].

===Massa===
Hebrew for a type of gift, one of the sons of [[Ishmael]], the founder of an Arabian tribe ({{bverse|Gen.|25:14}}); a nomad tribe inhabiting the Arabian desert toward Babylonia.

===Matri===
'''Matri''', of the [[Tribe of Benjamin]] was an ancestor of [[Saul]] according to  [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 10|I Samuel 10:21]].

===Matthat===
"Gift of God", possibly also translated as Matthan. 
*The son of Levi, and father of [[Heli]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Luke|3:24}}), great grandfather to [[Jesus]]
*Son of another Levi ({{bibleverse-lb||Luke|3:29}})

===Mehetabeel===
'''Mehetabeel''' ("Whom God benefits" or "God causes good") was the father of [[Delaiah]], and grandfather of [[Shemaiah]], who joined [[Sanballat]] against [[Nehemiah]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Nehemiah|6:10}}).

===Mehetabel===
'''Mehetabel''' ("Whom God benefits" or "God causes good") was the wife of [[Hadad]], one of the kings of [[Edom]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|36:39}}).

===Mehujael===
In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|4:18|NIV}} '''Mehujael''' is a descendant of [[Cain]], the son of [[#Irad|Irad]] and the father of [[#Methusael|Methusael]].

===Mehuman===
Faithful, one of the eunuchs whom Ahasuerus ([[Xerxes]]) commanded to bring in Vashti ({{bibleverse-lb||Ester|1:10}}).

===Melchi===
"My king" The son of [[Addi]], and father of [[Neri]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Luke|3:28}}), ({{bibleverse-lb||Luke|3:24}}).

===Melech===
King, the second of Micah's four sons {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|8:35|HE}}), and thus grandson of Mephibosheth. Also related to a southwest Asian god, see [[Melech]]

===Melea===
Fullness, the son of Menan and father of [[Eliakim (Bible)|Eliakim]], in the genealogy of our Lord ({{bibleverse-lb||Luke|3:31}}).

===Melzar===
Probably a Persian word meaning master of wine, i.e., chief butler; the title of an officer at the Babylonian court {{bibleverse-lb||Daniel|1:11}},{{bibleverse-lb||Daniel|1:16}} who had charge of the diet of the Hebrew youths. 

===Merab===
{{redirect|Merab|the masculine given name|Merab (given name)}}
"Increase", or "Majority", the eldest of [[Saul]]'s two daughters. ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Samuel|14:49|NIV}}) She was offered to David after his victory over Goliath, but does not seem to have entered heartily into this arrangement ({{bibleverse|1|Samuel|18:17-19|NIV}}). She was at length, however, married to Adriel of Abel-Meholah, a town in the Jordan valley, about 10 miles south of Bethshean, with whom the house of Saul maintained an alliance. She had five sons, who were all put to death by the Gibeonites on the hill of Gibeah ({{bibleverse|2|Samuel|21:8}})

===Meraiah===
"Resistance", a chief priest, a contemporary of the high priest Joiakim (Neh 12:12).

===Meraioth===
"Rebellions", 
*(Father of Amariah, a high priest of the line of Eleazar ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|6:6-7|HE}}), ({{bibleverse-lb||Chronicles|6:52|HE}}). 
*({{bibleverse-lb||Nehemiah|12:15|HE}}), a priest who went to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel. He is called Meremoth in Neh 12:3.

===Meremoth===
"Exaltations, heights", a priest who returned from Babylon with [[Zerubbabel]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Nehemiah|12:3|HE}}), to whom were sent the sacred vessels ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|8:33|HE}}) belonging to the temple. He took part in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (Neh 3:4).

===Merib-baal===
Meaning "Contender with [[Baal]]," ({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|8:34|HE}}),({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|9:40|HE}}), elsewhere called Mephibosheth ({{bibleverse-lb||Sa2|4:4|HE}}), the son of [[Jonathan]].

===Meshelemiah===
"Friendship of Jehovah", a [[Levite]] of the family of the Korhites, called also Shelemiah ({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|9:21|HE}}),({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|26:1-14|HE}}) He was a temple gate-keeper in the time of [[David]].

===Meshillemoth===
"Requitals". (1.) The father of Berechiah ({{bibleverse-lb||Ch2|28:12|HE}}). (2.) A priest, the son of Immer ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh|11:13|HE}}).

===Meshullam=== 

'''Meshullam''', meaning "befriended", was the name of eleven Biblical individuals. (''See [[Meshullam]].'')

===Meshullemeth===
"Friend", the wife of King [[Manasseh of Judah]], and the mother of King [[Amon of Judah]] (({{bibleverse-lb||Kg2|21:19|HE}}).

===Methusael===
In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|4:18|NIV}} '''Methusael''' is a descendant of [[Cain]], the son of [[#Mehujael|Mehujael]] and the father of [[Lamech, descendant of Cain|Lamech]].

===Mezahab===
"Water of gold", the father of [[Matred]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Gen|36:39|HE}}),({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|1:50|HE}}), and grandfather of [[Mehetabel]], wife of [[Hadar]], the last king of [[Edom]].

===Mibhar===
"Choice", a [[Hagarene]], one of David's warriors ({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|11:38|HE}}); called also Bani the Gadite ({{bibleverse-lb||Sa2|23:36|HE}}).

===Mibsam===
"Fragrance" 
* One of Ishmael's twelve sons, and head of an Arab tribe ({{bibleverse-lb||Gen|25:13|HE}}). 
* A son of Simeon ({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|4:25|HE}}).

===Michael===
'''Michael''' of the house of [[Asher]] was the father of [[#Sethur|Sethur]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:13]].

===Michri===
"Prize of Jehovah" or "Selling", a Benjamite, the father of [[Uzzi]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|9:8|HE}}).

===Mijamin===
'''Mijamin''' or '''Miamin''' ("from the right hand") is the name of three persons mentioned in the Bible:
* The head of the sixth of twenty four [[priestly divisions]] set up by [[King David]]. ({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|24:9|HE}})
* A chief priest who returned from Babylon with [[Zerubbabel]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh|12:5|HE}}), who signed the renewed covenant with God. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh|10:8|HE}}) In the time of Joiakim his family had joined with that of Moadiah, and was led by Piltai. He was also called Miniamin. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh|12:17|HE}})
* A non-priestly Mijamin son of Parosh is mentioned in {{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|10:25|HE}} as one of those who divorced a gentile wife, and sacrificed a ram in atonement.

===Mikloth===
"Staves" or "Looking Down".
*(1.) An officer under Dodai, in the time of David and [[Solomon]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|27:4|HE}}). 
*(2.) A Benjamite ({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|8:32|HE}}),({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|9:37|HE}}), ({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|9:38|HE}}).

===Milaiai===
"Eloquent", a Levitical musician ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh|12:36}}) who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem.

===Mishael===
'''Mishael''' was a son of [[Uzziel]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:22]], born in Egypt. He was a nephew of [[Amram]] and a cousin of [[Aaron]], [[Miriam]], and [[Moses]].
He and [[#Elzaphan|Elzaphan]] were asked by Moses to carry away [[Nadab]]’s and [[Abihu]]’s bodies to a place outside the camp. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Leviticus#Chapter 10|Leviticus 10:4]])

===Misham===
"Their cleansing" or "their beholding", a Benjamite, one of the sons of Elpaal (({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|8:12|HE}}).

===Mishmannah===
"Fatness", one of the Gadite heroes who gathered to David at Ziklag (({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|12:10|HE}}).

===Mithredath===
Meaning ''given by [[Mithra]]'', or ''dedicated to Mithra'', i.e., the sun, the Hebrew form of the Persian name [[Mithridates]].
* The "treasurer" of [[King Cyrus]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|1:8|HE}}). 
*{{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|4:7}}, a Persian officer in [[Samaria]]

===Mnason===
"Reminding, or remembrancer". A Christian of Jerusalem with whom Paul lodged (({{bibleverse-lb||Act|21:16}}). He was apparently a native of Cyprus, like Barnabas (({{bibleverse-lb||Act|11:19-20}}), and was well known to the Christians of Caesarea (({{bibleverse-lb||Act|4:36}}). He was an "old disciple" (R.V., "early disciple"), i.e., he had become a Christian in the beginning of the formation of the Church in Jerusalem.

===Moza===
"A going forth."
* One of the sons of Caleb ({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|2:46|HE}}). 
* The son of Zimri, of the posterity of Saul ({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|8:36-37|HE}}),({{bibleverse-lb||Ch1|9:42-43|HE}}).

===Muppim===
'''Muppim''' or '''Shuphim''' was the eighth son of [[Benjamin]] in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.

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'''Mushi''' was a son of [[Merari]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:19]], born in Egypt.

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===Naaman===
'''Naaman''' is the fifth son of [[Benjamin]] in Genesis 46:21.

===Nahbi===
'''Nahbi''', the son of [[#Vophsi|Vophsi]] of the house of [[Naphtali]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:14]].

===Naphtuhim===
'''Naphtuhim''' was a people descending of [[Mizraim]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:13]],[[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:11]].

===Nehushta===
'''Nehushta''' was the wife of King [[Jehoiakim]] and daughter of Elnathan ben Achbor of Jerusalem, according [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Kings#Chapter 24|2 Kings 24:8]]. She was also the mother of King [[Jehoiachin]]. 

===Nekoda===
'''Nekoda''' was the ancestor of 652 Jews who returned from [[Babylonia]] with [[Ezra]], but were declared ineligible to serve as [[Kohanim]] (priests) because they could not prove that their ancestors had been Kohanim. This is recounted in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Ezra#Chapter 2|Ezra 2:48,60]] and in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Nehemiah#Chapter 7|Nehemiah 7:50, 62]], where the number of men is given as 642.  

===Nemuel===
'''Nemuel''' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
*The son of [[#Eliab|Eliab]] of the [[Tribe of Reuben]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:9]].
*[[#Jemuel|Jemuel]], a son of [[Simeon (Biblical figure)|Simeon]].

===Nepheg===
'''Nepheg''' was a son of [[Izhar]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:21]], born in Egypt.  He was a nephew of [[Amram]] and a cousin of [[Aaron]], [[Miriam]], and [[Moses]].

===Ner===
'''Ner''' was an uncle of [[Saul]] and the father of [[Abner]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 14|I Samuel 14:50]].

===Nobah===
'''Nobah''', of the [[Tribe of Manasseh]] defeated the [[Amorite]]s, took the villages of [[Kenath]] and renamed it Nobah according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 32|Numbers 32:42]].

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===Obal===
'''Obal''', also '''Ebal''',  was a son of [[Joktan]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:28]],[[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:22]].

===Ocran===
'''Ocran''' was a member of the house of [[Asher]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:13]]. He was the father of [[#Pagiel|Pagiel]].

===On===
'''On''', the son of [[#Peleth|Peleth]], of the [[Tribe of Reuben]] was a participant in [[Korach (parsha)|Korah’s rebellion]] against [[Moses]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 16|Numbers 16:1]].

===Ophir===
'''Ophir''' was a son of [[Joktan]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:29]],[[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:23]].

=== Ozni ===
''See [[#Ezbon|Ezbon]] above.''

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===Pagiel===
'''Pagiel''' was a son of [[#Ocran|Ocran]] and a prince of the house of [[Asher]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:13]].

===Palti===
'''Palti''', the son of [[#Raphu|Raphu]] of the house of [[Benjamin]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:9]].

===Paltiel===
'''Paltiel''' Prince of the [[tribe of Issachar]]; one of those appointed by [[Moses]] to superintend the division of [[Canaan]] amongst the tribe ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:26]]).

===Parnach===
'''Parnach''' was the father of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Elizaphan|Elizaphan]], a prince of the [[Tribe of Zebulun]]. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:25]]).

===Pedahel===
'''Pedahel''' Prince of the [[tribe of Naphtali]]; one of those appointed by [[Moses]] to superintend the division of [[Canaan]] amongst the tribe ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:28]]).

===Pedahzur===
'''Pedahzur''' was a member of the house of [[Manasseh]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:10]]. He was the father of [[Gamaliel (disambiguation)|Gamaliel]].

===Peleth===
'''Peleth''', of the [[Tribe of Reuben]], was the father of [[#On|On]], a participant in [[Korach (parsha)|Korah’s rebellion]] against [[Moses]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 16|Numbers 16:1]].

===Pethuel===
'''Pethuel''', the father of [[Joel (prophet)|Joel]], in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joel#Chapter 1|Joel 1:1]].

===Phallu===
'''Phallu''' or '''Pallu''' was a son of [[Reuben (Bible)|Reuben]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:9]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:14]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:5]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Phurah===
'''Phurah''' was a servant of [[Gideon (Bible)|Gideon]] in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Judges#Chapter 7|Judges 7]]. Gideon takes Phurah with him to spy on the [[Midian]]ites before battle.

===Phuvah===
'''Phuvah''' or '''Pua''' was a son of [[Issachar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:13]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:23]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Putiel===
'''Putiel''' was the father of [[Eleazar]]'s wife according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:25]]. According to [[Rashi]] this was another name of [[Jethro]].

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=== Raamiah ===
'''Raamiah''' ("thunder of the Lord") is one of the princes who returned from the Exile ([[Book of Nehemiah|Neh.]] 7:7). He is also called '''Reelaiah''' in [[Book of Ezra|Ezra]] 2:2.

===Raphu===
'''Raphu''' of the house of [[Benjamin]] was the father of [[#Palti|Palti]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:9]].

===Reba===
'''Reba''' was one of five [[Midian]]ite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by [[Phinehas]], son of [[Eleazar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 31|Numbers 31:8]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 13|Joshua 13:21]].

===Rekem===
'''Rekem''' was one of five [[Midian]]ite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by [[Phinehas]], son of [[Eleazar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 31|Numbers 31:8]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 13|Joshua 13:21]].

=== Rephael ===
In {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|26:7–8|HE}}, '''Rephael''' ({{Hebrew Name|רְפָאֵל|Refaʾel|Rəp̄āʾēl|"healed of [[Elohim|God]]"}}) was one of [[Shemaiah]]'s sons. He and his brethren, on account of their "strength for service," formed one of the divisions of the temple porters. 

===Ribai===
'''Ribai''', a Benjamite of [[Gibeah]], was the father of Ittai, one of [[King David's Warriors]] ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 23|2 Samuel 23:29]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 11|1 Chronicles 11:31]]).

===Rosh===
'''Rosh''' is the seventh of the ten sons of [[Benjamin]] named in [[Book of Genesis|Genesis]] {{bibleverse-nb||Genesis|46:21|KJV}}.

A nation named Rosh is also mentioned in Ezekiel 38:2-3; 39:1 "''Son of man, set your face toward Gog, the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal; and prophesy concerning him.''" Also in a variant reading of Isaiah 66:19 (MT) and the Septuagint Jeremiah 32:23.<ref>For a discussion on the controversial grammar behind rendering ''Rosh'' as a national name, see Jon Ruthven, ''The Prophecy That Is Shaping History'' (Fairfax, VA: Xulon Press, 2003), 21-25.  On its historical geography, see pp. 55-116. [http://www.jon-ruthven.org/rosh.pdf]</ref>

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===Sabtah===
'''Sabtah''' was a son of [[Biblical Cush|Cush]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:7]],[[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:9]].

===Sabtechah===
'''Sabtechah''' was a son of [[Biblical Cush|Cush]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:7]],[[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:9]].

===Sachar===
'''Sachar''' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
* One of [[David]]'s heroes [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 11|1 Chronicles 11:35]]; also called Sharar [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 23|2 Samuel 23:33]].
* A son of [[Obed-edom]] the [[Gittite]], and a temple porter [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 26|1 Chronicles 26:4]].

===Salah===
'''Salah''' was a son of [[Arpachshad]] according to  [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:24]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 11|Genesis 11:12-13]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Luke#Chapter 3|Luke 3:36]], and the father of [[Eber]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 11|Genesis 11:14-15]]. According to the [[Masoretic text]] and the [[Samaritan Pentateuch]], Salah was the son of [[Arpachshad]], and lived to the age of 433 years; but according to the [[Septuagint]] he was the son of [[Cainan]] and only the grandson of Arpachshad, and lived to 466.<ref>[http://www.ecmarsh.com/lxx-kjv/Genesis/gen_011.htm Genesis 2<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

===Salu===
'''Salu''', of the house of [[Simeon]], was the father of [[Zimri]] who was involved in the [[Heresy of Peor]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 25|Numbers 25:14]].

===Seba===
'''Seba''' was a son of [[Biblical Cush|Cush]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:7]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:9]].

===Sered===
'''Sered''' was a son of [[Zebulun]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:14]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:26]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Sethur===
'''Sethur''', the son of [[#Michael|Michael]] of the house of [[Asher]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:13]].

===Shaharaim===
'''Shaharaim''', a member of the house of [[Benjamin]].  He had three wives, [[Hushim]], [[List of minor Biblical figures#Baara|Baara]], and [[Hodesh]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 8|1 Chronicles 8:8-9]].

===Shammua===
'''Shammua''', the son of [[#Zaccur|Zaccur]] of the house of [[Reuben]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:4]].

===Shaphat===
'''Shaphat''', the son of [[#Hori|Hori]] of the house of [[Simeon]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:5]].

Also the name of one of King David's sons by Bathsheba.

===Sharar===
'''Sharar''' or '''Sacar''' the Hararite was the father of Ahiam, one of [[King David's Warriors]] ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 23|2 Samuel 23:33]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 11|1 Chronicles 11:35]]).

===Shearjashub===
'''Shearjashub''', the first-mentioned son of [[Isaiah]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Isaiah#Chapter 7|Isaiah 7:3]].
His name means "the remnant shall return" and was prophetic; offering hope to the people of Israel, that although they were going to be sent into exile, and their temple destroyed, God remained faithful and would deliverance "a remnant" from [[Babylon]] and bring them back to their land.

===Shechem===
'''Shechem''' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
*A prince of [[Shechem]] who defiled [[Dinah]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 34|Genesis 34]]
*A son of [[Manasseh]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:31]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 17|Joshua 17:2]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 7|1 Chronicles 7:19]].

===Shedeur===
'''Shedeur''' was a member of the house of [[Reuben]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:5]]. He was the father of [[#Elizur|Elizur]].

===Shelomi===
'''Shelomi''' was the father of [[Ahihud]], a prince of the [[Tribe of Asher]]. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:27]]).

===Shelumiel===
'''Shelumiel''' was a son of [[Zurishaddai]] and a prince of the house of [[Simeon]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:6]].

===Shelomith===
'''Shelomith''' was a daughter of [[#Dibri|Dibri]] of the house of [[Dan (Biblical figure)|Dan]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Leviticus#Chapter 24|Leviticus 24:11]], married to an Egyptian. Her son was [[Stoning|stoned]] to death for [[blasphemy]].

===Shemeber===
'''Shemeber''' is the king of [[Zeboim (biblical)|Zeboiim]] in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 14|Genesis 14]] who joins other Canaanite city kings in rebelling against [[Chedorlaomer]].

===Shemida===
'''Shemida''' was a son of [[Manasseh]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:32]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 17|Joshua 17:2]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 7|1 Chronicles 7:19]].

===Shemuel===
'''Shemuel''' Prince of the [[tribe of Simeon]]; one of those appointed by [[Moses]] to superintend the division of [[Canaan]] amongst the tribe ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:20]]).

===Shephatiah===
'''Shephatiah''' was the son of [[David]] and [[Abital]], David's fifth son, according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 3|II Samuel 3:4]].

===Shillem===
'''Shillem''' was a son of [[Naphtali]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:24]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:49]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Shimeah===
'''Shimeah''' or '''Shammah''' was a son of [[Jesse]], a brother of [[David]] ([[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 16|1 Samuel 16:9]]}, and the father of [[Jonadab]] ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 13|2 Samuel 13:3]]).

===Shimi===
'''Shimi''' was a son of [[Gershon]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:17]]. He was born in Egypt.

===Shimron===
'''Shimron''' was a son of [[Issachar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:13]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:24]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Shimshai===
'''Shimshai''' was a scribe who was represented the peoples listed in Ezra 4:9-10 in a letter to King Artaxerxes.

===Shinab===
'''Shinab''' is the king of [[Admah]] in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 14|Genesis 14]] who joins other Canaanite city kings in rebelling against [[Chedorlaomer]].

===Shiphtan===
'''Shiphtan''' was the father of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Kemuel|Kemuel]], a prince of the [[Tribe of Ephraim]]. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:24]]).

===Shobal===
'''Shobal''' was a [[Horite]] chief in the hill country of [[Seir]] during the days of [[Esau]].  He was a son of Seir the Horite, and his sons were Alvas, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho and Onam.  He is mentioned in {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|36:20-29|NIV}}.

===Shuni===
'''Shuni''' was a son of [[Gad (Bible)|Gad]] according to  [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:16]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:15]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Shuthelah===
'''Shuthelah''' was a son of [[Ephraim]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 35|Numbers 26:35]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 7|1 Chronicles 7:20]].

===Sodi===
'''Sodi''' of the house of [[Zebulun]] was the father of [[#Gaddiel|Gaddiel]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:10]].

===Susi===
'''Susi''' of the house of [[Manasseh]] was the father of [[#Gaddi|Gaddi]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:11]].

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===Tahan===
'''Tahan''' was a son of [[Ephraim]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 35|Numbers 26:35]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 7|1 Chronicles 7:25]].

===Tola===
'''Tola''' ({{Hebrew Name|תּוֹלָע|Tolaʻ|Tôlāʻ|"Worm; grub"}}) was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
*A son of [[Issachar]] according to  [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:13]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:23]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
* [[Tola (Judge of Israel)]], one of the judges of Israel.

===Tubalcain===
In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|4:22|NIV}} Tubalcain is a descendant of [[Cain]], the son of [[Lamech, descendant of Cain|Lamech]] and [[#Zillah|Zillah]], brother of [[Naamah]]. According to the Bible, he invented [[metalworking]].

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=== Uel ===
In {{bibleverse-lb|Ezra||10:34|HE}} : "Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and '''Uel'''." 

=== Uri ===
'''Uri''' is mentioned 7 times, 6 of which indicate that another figure is the "son of Uri".

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===Vaniah===
'''Vaniah''', meaning nourishment, or weapons, of the Lord; one of many sons of [[Bani]] named in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Ezra#Chapter 10|Ezra 10:36]].

===Vophsi===
'''Vophsi''' of the house of [[Naphtali]] was the father of [[#Nahbi|Nahbi]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:14]].

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=== Zaavan ===
'''Zaavan''' (za'-a-van or za'-awan) ("terror, trembling"), son of [[#Ezer|Ezer]], was a Horite chief in the Land of [[Edom]]. ({{bibleverse-lb||Gen.|36:27|HE}}, {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chr.|1:42|HE}})

===Zabdi===
'''Zabdi''', son of [[Zerah]], of the [[Tribe of Judah]], was the father of [[Carmi]] and the grandfather of [[Achan]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 7|Joshua 7:1]]. He was present at the [[Battle of Jericho]].

===Zabud===
'''Zabud'''  (zā´ bed, meaning "gift"), son of [[Nathan (Prophet)|Nathan]], a priest and friend of [[King Solomon]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Kings#Chapter 4|1 Kings 4:5]]. 

===Zaccur===
'''Zaccur''' of the house of [[Reuben]] was the father of [[#Shammua|Shammua]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:4]].

=== Zephon ===
''See [[#Ziphion|Ziphion]].''

===Zeror===
'''Zeror''', son of [[List of minor Biblical figures#Bechorath|Bechorath]], of the [[tribe of Benjamin]], was the great-grandfather of King [[Saul]] and of his commander Abner. According to Saul, his family was the least of the tribe of Benjamin. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 9|1 Samuel 9]])

===Ziba===
'''Ziba''' was a servant of [[Saul]] and later of Saul's grandson [[Mephibosheth]]. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 9|2 Samuel 9]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 16|16]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 19|19]])

===Zichri===
'''Zichri''' was a son of [[Izhar]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:21]], born in Egypt. He was a nephew of [[Amram]] and a cousin of [[Aaron]], [[Miriam]], and [[Moses]].

===Zidkijah===
'''Zidkijah''' is mentioned in chapter 10 of [[Nehemiah]].

===Zillah===
In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|4:19,22-23|NIV}}  '''Zillah''' is a wife of [[Lamech, descendant of Cain|Lamech]] and the mother of [[#Tubalcain|Tubalcain]] and [[Naamah]].

=== Ziphah ===<!-- This section is linked from [[List of Biblical names]] -->
In {{bibleverse-lb|I|Chronicles|4:16|HE}}, '''Ziphah''' (zī´fe) is mentioned as a son of Jehaleleel, a  descendant of [[Judah (Biblical figure)|Judah]].

===Ziphion===
'''Ziphion''' or '''Zephon''' is a son of [[Gad (Bible)|Gad]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|46:16|HE}}), and was the progenitor of the Zephonites ({{bibleverse-lb||Numbers|26:15|HE}}). There may be a connection with the [[Zephon (angel)|angel Zephon]]. 

=== Zithri ===<!-- This section is linked from [[List of Biblical names]] -->
In {{bibleverse-lb|Exodus||6:22|HE}}, '''Zithri''' ("the Lord protects"), a Levite, was the son of Uzziel.

===Zohar===
'''Zohar''' or '''Zerah''' was a son of [[Simeon (Biblical figure)|Simeon]] according to  [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:10]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:15]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:13]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.

===Zuar===
'''Zuar''' was a member of the house of [[Issachar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:8]]. He was the father of [[Nethaneel]].

=== Zuriel ===
'''Zuriel'''  ("My Rock is [[Tetragrammaton|God]]") was the son of [[Abihail]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Num.|3:35|HE}}). A [[Levite]], Zuriel was chief prince of the [[Merarites]] at the time of [[the Exodus]].

=== Zurishaddai ===
In {{bibleverse-lb|Numbers||1:2|HE}}, '''Zurishaddai''' ("[[Shaddai]] is my rock," i.e. my strength) was the father of [[Shelumiel]], the prince of the [[Tribe of Simeon]]. He is mentioned in this context five times in the [[Book of Numbers]].

== See also ==
*[[List of Biblical figures]]
*[[List of burial places of biblical figures]]
*[[List of Biblical names]]
*[[List of minor Biblical tribes]]

== References ==

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