List of minor Biblical figures
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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.
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Abdeel
In Jeremiah 36:26, Abdeel (Ab'dē 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">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 Exodus 6:24, born in Egypt.
Abiel
Abiel was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
- Son of 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. (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
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 (Template:Hebrew Name) is the name of two women in the Book of Genesis:
- The first wife of Lamech, and the mother of Jabal and 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). 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 Persian noble 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 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 (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 Numbers 26:38.
Ahisamach
Ahisamach or Ahisamakh, also Ahis'amach (Hebrew: אחיסמך "brother of support"), of the tribe of Dan, was the father of Aholiab according to Exodus 31:6, Exodus 35:34, and 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 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 chariots 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 (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.
- A son of 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
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. (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 according to Genesis 46:16 and 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 according to Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:17. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Ashbel
Ashbel (meaning=flowing)[1] is the third of the ten sons of Benjamin named in Genesis. He founded the tribe of Ashbelites. .
Asriel
Asriel was a son of Manasseh according to Numbers 26:31, Joshua 17:2, and 1 Chronicles 7:14.
Assir
Assir was a son of Korah of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:24, born in Egypt. It was also the firstborn son of Jehoiachin, King of Judah.
Azzan
Azzan was the father of Paltiel, a prince of the Tribe of Issachar. (Num. 34:26).
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Baanah
Baanah the Netophathite was the father of Heleb, one of King David's Warriors (2 Samuel 23:29, 1 Chronicles 11:30).
Baara
Baara was one of the three wives of Shaharaim, according to 1 Chronicles 8:8.
Barachel
Barachel was a Buzite, and was the father of Elihu, an antagonist of Job, according to Job 32:2.
Barzillai
Barzillai the Gileadite 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 (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 Chimham to David for the return journey (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 Genesis 46:21 and 1 Chronicles 7:6
- A son of Ephraim according to Numbers 26:35. His descendants were referred to as Bachrites.
Bechorath
Bechorath, son of 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. (1 Samuel 9)
Bela
Bela was the name of three individuals mentioned in the Bible:
- Bela ben Beor, an Edomite king according to Genesis 36:32 and 1 Chronicles 1:43
- (also Belah) The first of ten sons of Benjamin according to Genesis 46:21, Numbers 26:38, and 1 Chronicles 7 and 8.
- A son of Azaz according to 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. (Template:Bibleverse-lb, Template:Bibleverse-lb, Template:Bibleverse-lb)
- A son of Ephraim (Template:Bibleverse-lb), 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 Gittites, and were patriarchs to the inhabitants of Ajalon. His sons were Michael, Ishpah and Joha. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
- A Levite, the son of Shimei. He was jointly patriarch of a clan with his brother Jeush. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Bigtha
Bigtha is one of the eunuchs who served King Xerxes in Template:Bibleverse-lb.
Birsha
Birsha is the king of Gomorrah in 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 (Num. 34:22).
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Carmi
Carmi refers to two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
- The fourth son of Reuben according to Genesis 46:9, Numbers 26:6, and 1 Chronicles 5:3.
- The son of Zabdi, grandson of Zerah of the Tribe of Judah, and the father of Achan, according to Joshua 7:1. He was present at the Battle of Jericho.
Chimham
Chimham accompanied King David to Gilgal after the death of Absalom. (2 Samuel 19:37-40)
Chislon
Chislon was the father of Elidad, a prince of the Tribe of Benjamin. (Num. 34:21)
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Dalphon
Dalphon was one of the ten sons of Haman, killed along with Haman by the Jews of Persia, according to 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, (Template:Bibleverse-lb) and one of those who asked the king not to burn the scroll. (ibid. )
- Son of Elioenai, a descendant of the royal Davidic line through Jeconiah. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
- The head of a family that came up from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel, that was unable to give its ancestral genealogy. (Template:Bibleverse-lb, Template:Bibleverse-lb)
- Son of Mehetabel and father of Shemaiah. (Template:Bibleverse-lb) He is probably identical to the previous entry.
Dibri
Dibri of the house of Dan was the father of Shelomith according to Leviticus 24:11. Shelomith's son was stoned to death for blasphemy.
Diklah
Diklah was a son of Joktan according to Genesis 10:27,1 Chronicles 1:21.
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Eglah
Eglah was one of David's wives and the mother of Ithream according to II Samuel 3:4.
Ehi
In Template:Bibleverse-lb, Ehi is the third son of Benjamin. In Template:Bibleverse-lb he is called Ahahrah, and in Template:Bibleverse-lb 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 Numbers 1:14.
- The son of Lael and the chief of the house of Gershon according to 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 (Num. 34:21).
Elishama
Elishama was a son of Ammihud and a prince of the house of Ephraim according to 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 (Num. 34:25).
Elizur
Elizur was a son of Shedeur and a prince of the house of Reuben according to Numbers 1:5.
Elon
Elon (Template:Hebrew Name) was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
- A son of Zebulun according to Genesis 46:14 and 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 Exodus 6:22, born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses. He and Mishael were asked by Moses to carry away Nadab’s and Abihu’s bodies to a place outside the camp. (Leviticus 10:4). In the wilderness of Sinai he was named chief of the house of Kohath (Numbers 3:30).
Enoch
In Template:Bibleverse-lb, Enoch is the firstborn son of Cain and the father of Irad. Cain named the city of Enoch after his son.
Enan
Enan was a member of the house of Naphtali according to Numbers 1:15. He was the father of Ahira.
Ephod
Ephod was the father of Hanniel, a prince of the Tribe of Manasseh. (Num. 34:23).
Ephron
Ephron, son of Zohar, lived in Mamre among the children of Heth. He was the owner of the property that included the Cave of Machpelah, which he sold to Abraham for four hundred shekels of silver. (Genesis 23:8-17)
Eran
Eran was a son of Shuthelah of the Tribe of Ephraim according to Numbers 26:36.
Eri
In Template:Bibleverse-lb Eri ("watchful") is the son of Gad. He was the progenitor of the Erites. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
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 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 Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to Numbers 31:8 and Joshua 13:21.
Ezbon
Ezbon is the name of two people mentioned in the Bible:
- A son of Gad (Template:Bibleverse-lb). In Template:Bibleverse-lb his name is given as Ozni, whose descendants constitute the Oznite clan.
- A son of Benjamin (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
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Gaddi
Gaddi, the son of Susi of the house of Manasseh, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:11.
Gaddiel
Gaddiel, the son of Sodi of the house of Zebulun, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:10.
Gamul
Gamul (Template:Lang-he; "rewarded" or "recompense") was head of the twentieth of twenty-four priestly divisions instituted by King David. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Gemalli
Gemalli of the house of Dan was the father of Ammiel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:4.
Gera
In Template:Bibleverse-lb 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. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Gera is the father of Ehud, a "Benjamite, a man left-handed" - Judges, 3:15.
Geuel
Geuel, the son of Machi of the Tribe of Gad, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:16.
Gideoni
Gideoni was a member of the house of Benjamin according to Numbers 1:11. He was the father of Abidan.
Guni
Guni was a son of Naphtali according to Genesis 46:24 and 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 according to Genesis 46:16 and 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. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
- Head of a family of priests after the Babylonian exile. Unable to prove their lineage, the family lost its priesthood status. (Template:Bibleverse-lb, Template:Bibleverse-lb)
- Father of Uriah and grandfather of Meremoth, who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. (Template:Bibleverse-lb, ) He is probably identical to the previous entry.
Hamor
Hamor was the father of Shechem. Shechem defiled Dinah according to Genesis 34
Hamul
Hamul was a son of Pharez of the Tribe of Judah according to Genesis 46:12 and 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 (Num. 34:23).
Harim
Harim (Template:Lang-he; "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. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
- Head of a non-priestly family, with 320 members, which returned with Zerubbabel. (Template:Bibleverse-lb, Template:Bibleverse-lb) Eight members of this family were found to have married gentile women, whom they divorced. (Template:Bibleverse-lb) Harim's son Malchijah was one of those who helped repair the walls of Jerusalem, including the Tower of the Furnaces. (Template:Bibleverse-lb) His seal was on the renewed covenant with God made by the Babylonian returnees. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
- Head of a priestly family, with 1017 members, which returned with Zerubbabel. (Template:Bibleverse-lb, Template:Bibleverse-lb) Five members of this family were found to have married gentile women, whom they divorced. (Template:Bibleverse-lb) His seal was also on the renewed covenant. (Template:Bibleverse-lb) The head of his family at the time of the return was Adna. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Heber
Heber or Chéver (Template:Hebrew Name 2) is the grandson of the patriarch Asher mentioned at Template:Bibleverse-lb and in Template:Bibleverse-lb. 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 Numbers 26:30 and Joshua 17:2.
Helon
Helon was a member of the house of Zebulun according to Numbers 1:9. He was the father of Eliab.
Hepher
Hepher was a son of Manasseh according to Numbers 26:32 and Joshua 17:2.
Hezron
Hezron or Hetzron (Template:Hebrew Name) is the name of two men in Genesis.
- In Template:Bibleverse-lb, Hezron is a son of Reuben and the founder of the Hezronites.
- In Template:Bibleverse-lb, Hezron is grandson of Judah and the son of Pharez.
Hobab
Hobab was Moses' brother-in-law (Template:Bibleverse-lb) or father-in-law (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
Hori
Hori of the house of Simeon was the father of Shaphat, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to 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 according to Genesis 46:23 and 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 of the house of Issachar, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:7.
Ikkesh
Ikkesh the Tekoite was the father of Ira, one of King David's Warriors (2 Samuel 23:26, 1 Chronicles 11:28).
Irad
In Template:Bibleverse-lb, Irad is the son of Enoch, the grandson of Cain and the father of Mehujael.
Iscah
Iscah or Jesca (Jessica) was a daughter of Haran, sister of Lot and Milcah according to Genesis 11:29.
Ishui
Ishui was a son of Saul according to I Samuel 14:49.
Isui
Isui or Jesui was a son of Asher according to Genesis 46:17 and 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 II Samuel 3:5.
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Jabal
In Template:Bibleverse-lb 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 Genesis 46:14 and 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 Genesis 46:24 and Numbers 26:48. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jamin
Jamin was a son of Simeon according to Genesis 46:10, Exodus 6:15, and 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 Numbers 26:30.
Jehoiarib
Template:See also2 Jehoiarib ("God will contend") was the head of a family of priests, which was made the first of the twenty-four priestly divisions organized by King David. (Template:Bibleverse-lb) This family lived in Jerusalem. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Jemuel
Jemuel was a son of Simeon according to Genesis 46:10, Exodus 6:15, and 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 Genesis 10:26,1 Chronicles 1:20.
Jezer
Jezer was a son of Naphtali according to Genesis 46:24 and 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 Genesis 46:17 and 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 according to Judges 6 - 8.<ref>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 Genesis 46:13 and 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 Genesis 10:29 and 1 Chronicles 1:23.
- Jobab ben Zerah, a King of Edom according to Genesis 36:33 and 1 Chronicles 1:44.
- King of Madon, one of the kings who fought against Israel in Joshua 11.
- A son of Shaharaim and Hodesh according to 1 Chronicles 8:9.
- A son of Elpaal according to 1 Chronicles 8:18.
Joel son of Samuel
Joel son of Samuel was the firstborn son of the prophet Samuel. According to I Samuel chapter 8, Joel and his brother Abiah were appointed by Samuel to be 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 Israelites to demand that Samuel give them a king.
Jogli
Jogli was the father of Bukki, a prince of the Tribe of Dan. (Num. 34:22)
Joiarib
Template:See also2 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. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
- The head of a family of priests at the time of the return from Babylonia. (Template:Bibleverse-lb) He was one of the "men of understanding" sent by Ezra to Iddo in order to procure men to minister in the Temple. (Template:Bibleverse-lb) His son was Jedaiah, one of the priests to resettle Jerusalem. (Template:Bibleverse-lb) The head of the family at the time of Joiakim was Mattenai. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Jonathan son of Abiathar
Jonathan was a son of Abiathar the priest (2 Samuel 15:27), and served as a messenger during Absalom's rebellion. (2 Samuel 15:36, 17:17).
Joseph
Joseph of the house of Issachar was the father of Igal, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to 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 Philistines sent it away on a driverless ox-drawn cart. (I Samuel 6:14)
Jubal
In Template:Bibleverse-lb Jubal is a descendant of Cain, the son of Lamech and Adah, brother of 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. (Template:Bibleverse-lb,) He was also known as Kelaiah. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Kemuel
Kemuel Prince of the tribe of Ephraim; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe (Num. 34:24).
Keren-happuch
Keren-happuch ("horn of the face-paint" or "cosmetic-box") is the name of Job's third daughter (Template:Bibleverse-lb), 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 Numbers 3:24. He was the father of Eliasaph.
Laadah
Laadah or Ladah was a son of Shelah and a grandson of Judah. His son was Mareshah. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Lehabim
Lehabim was a people descending of Mizraim according to Genesis 10:13,1 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. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
- Another ancestor of Jesus. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Libni
Libni was a son of Gershon of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:17. He was born in Egypt.
Leummim
Leummim was the third son of Dedan, son of Jokshan, son of Abraham by Keturah. (Template:Bibleverse-lb) It is often conjectured that he was the head of an Arabian tribe.
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Maaseiah
- One of the Levites whom David appointed as porter for the ark Template:Bibleverse-lb, Template:Bibleverse-lb
- One of the "captains of hundreds" associated with Jehoiada in restoring king Jehoash to the throne Template:Bibleverse-lb
- 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 Template:Bibleverse-lb
- One who was sent by king Josiah to repair the temple Template:Bverse. He was governor (Heb. sar , rendered elsewhere in the Authorized Version "prince," "chief captain," chief ruler") of Jerusalem.
- The father of the priest Zephaniah Template:Bverse,Template:Bverse
- The father of the false prophet Zedekiah Template:Bverse
- a priest, the father of Neriah Template:Bverse, Template:Bverse
Maasiai
Hebrew for "Worker of Jehovah", one of the priests resident at Jerusalem at the Captivity Template:Bibleverse-lb
Maaziah
- Head of the twenty-fourth priestly course in David's reign. Template:Bibleverse-lb
- Also, A priest Template:Bverse
Machbanai
Hebrew for "Clad with a mantle, or bond of the Lord", one of the Gadite heroes who joined David in the wilderness Template:Bibleverse-lb
Machi
Machi of the Tribe of Gad was the father of Geuel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:15.
Mahali
Mahali (also Mahli) was a son of Merari of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:19, born in Egypt.
Mahath
Hebrew for "Grasping"
- A Kohathite Levite, father of Elkanah Template:Bibleverse-lb
- Another Kohathite Levite, of the time of Hezekiah Template:Bibleverse-lb
Mahazioth
Heb. "Visions", a Kohathite Levite, chief of the twenty-third course of musicians Template:Bibleverse-lb,Template:Bibleverse-lb
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. (Template:Bibleverse-lb, , ; Template:Bibleverse-lb
- A child of Gilead's sister Hammolecheth and great-granddaughter of Manasseh. She had two siblings, Ishhod and Abiezer. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Mahol
Heb. "Dance", the father of four sons Template:Bverse who were inferior in wisdom only to Solomon.
Malchiel
Malchiel was a son of Asher according to Genesis 46:17 and 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 Template:Bibleverse-lb. He perished along with his father in the battle of Gilboa Template:Bverse.
Mallothi
Heb. "My fulness", a Kohathite Levite, one of the sons of Heman the Levite (Template:Bibleverse-lb), and chief of the nineteenth division of the temple musicians Template:Bibleverse-lb
Malluch
Heb. "Reigned over, or reigning."
- A Levite of the family of Merari Template:Bibleverse-lb
- A priest who returned from Babylon (Template:Bverse),(Template:Bibleverse-lb),(Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Mash
Mash was a son of Aram according to Genesis 10:23.
Massa
Hebrew for a type of gift, one of the sons of Ishmael, the founder of an Arabian tribe (Template:Bverse); a nomad tribe inhabiting the Arabian desert toward Babylonia.
Matri
Matri, of the Tribe of Benjamin was an ancestor of Saul according to I Samuel 10:21.
Matthat
"Gift of God", possibly also translated as Matthan.
- The son of Levi, and father of Heli (Template:Bibleverse-lb), great grandfather to Jesus
- Son of another Levi (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Mehetabeel
Mehetabeel ("Whom God benefits" or "God causes good") was the father of Delaiah, and grandfather of Shemaiah, who joined Sanballat against Nehemiah (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
Mehetabel
Mehetabel ("Whom God benefits" or "God causes good") was the wife of Hadad, one of the kings of Edom (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
Mehujael
In Template:Bibleverse-lb Mehujael is a descendant of Cain, the son of Irad and the father of Methusael.
Mehuman
Faithful, one of the eunuchs whom Ahasuerus (Xerxes) commanded to bring in Vashti (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
Melchi
"My king" The son of Addi, and father of Neri (Template:Bibleverse-lb), (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
Melech
King, the second of Micah's four sons Template:Bibleverse-lb), and thus grandson of Mephibosheth. Also related to a southwest Asian god, see Melech
Melea
Fullness, the son of Menan and father of Eliakim, in the genealogy of our Lord (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
Melzar
Probably a Persian word meaning master of wine, i.e., chief butler; the title of an officer at the Babylonian court Template:Bibleverse-lb,Template:Bibleverse-lb who had charge of the diet of the Hebrew youths.
Merab
Template:Redirect "Increase", or "Majority", the eldest of Saul's two daughters. (Template:Bibleverse-lb) She was offered to David after his victory over Goliath, but does not seem to have entered heartily into this arrangement ({{#if:1|1 }}Samuel 18:17-19). 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 ({{#if:2|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 (Template:Bibleverse-lb), (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
- (Template:Bibleverse-lb), 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 (Template:Bibleverse-lb), to whom were sent the sacred vessels (Template:Bibleverse-lb) belonging to the temple. He took part in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (Neh 3:4).
Merib-baal
Meaning "Contender with Baal," (Template:Bibleverse-lb),(Template:Bibleverse-lb), elsewhere called Mephibosheth (Template:Bibleverse-lb), the son of Jonathan.
Meshelemiah
"Friendship of Jehovah", a Levite of the family of the Korhites, called also Shelemiah (Template:Bibleverse-lb),(Template:Bibleverse-lb) He was a temple gate-keeper in the time of David.
Meshillemoth
"Requitals". (1.) The father of Berechiah (Template:Bibleverse-lb). (2.) A priest, the son of Immer (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
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 ((Template:Bibleverse-lb).
Methusael
In Template:Bibleverse-lb Methusael is a descendant of Cain, the son of Mehujael and the father of Lamech.
Mezahab
"Water of gold", the father of Matred (Template:Bibleverse-lb),(Template:Bibleverse-lb), and grandfather of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, the last king of Edom.
Mibhar
"Choice", a Hagarene, one of David's warriors (Template:Bibleverse-lb); called also Bani the Gadite (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
Mibsam
"Fragrance"
- One of Ishmael's twelve sons, and head of an Arab tribe (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
- A son of Simeon (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
Michael
Michael of the house of Asher was the father of Sethur, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:13.
Michri
"Prize of Jehovah" or "Selling", a Benjamite, the father of Uzzi (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
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. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
- A chief priest who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (Template:Bibleverse-lb), who signed the renewed covenant with God. (Template:Bibleverse-lb) In the time of Joiakim his family had joined with that of Moadiah, and was led by Piltai. He was also called Miniamin. (Template:Bibleverse-lb)
- A non-priestly Mijamin son of Parosh is mentioned in Template:Bibleverse-lb 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 (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
- (2.) A Benjamite (Template:Bibleverse-lb),(Template:Bibleverse-lb), (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
Milaiai
"Eloquent", a Levitical musician (Template:Bibleverse-lb) 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 Exodus 6:22, born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses. He and Elzaphan were asked by Moses to carry away Nadab’s and Abihu’s bodies to a place outside the camp. (Leviticus 10:4)
Misham
"Their cleansing" or "their beholding", a Benjamite, one of the sons of Elpaal ((Template:Bibleverse-lb).
Mishmannah
"Fatness", one of the Gadite heroes who gathered to David at Ziklag ((Template:Bibleverse-lb).
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 (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
- Template:Bibleverse-lb, a Persian officer in Samaria
Mnason
"Reminding, or remembrancer". A Christian of Jerusalem with whom Paul lodged ((Template:Bibleverse-lb). He was apparently a native of Cyprus, like Barnabas ((Template:Bibleverse-lb), and was well known to the Christians of Caesarea ((Template:Bibleverse-lb). 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 (Template:Bibleverse-lb).
- The son of Zimri, of the posterity of Saul (Template:Bibleverse-lb),(Template:Bibleverse-lb).
Muppim
Muppim or Shuphim was the eighth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.
Mushi
Mushi was a son of Merari of the house of Levi according to 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 of the house of Naphtali, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:14.
Naphtuhim
Naphtuhim was a people descending of Mizraim according to Genesis 10:13,1 Chronicles 1:11.
Nehushta
Nehushta was the wife of King Jehoiakim and daughter of Elnathan ben Achbor of Jerusalem, according 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 Ezra 2:48,60 and in 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 of the Tribe of Reuben according to Numbers 26:9.
- Jemuel, a son of Simeon.
Nepheg
Nepheg was a son of Izhar of the house of Levi according to 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 I Samuel 14:50.
Nobah
Nobah, of the Tribe of Manasseh defeated the Amorites, took the villages of Kenath and renamed it Nobah according to Numbers 32:42.
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Obal
Obal, also Ebal, was a son of Joktan according to Genesis 10:28,1 Chronicles 1:22.
Ocran
Ocran was a member of the house of Asher according to Numbers 1:13. He was the father of Pagiel.
On
On, the son of Peleth, of the Tribe of Reuben was a participant in Korah’s rebellion against Moses according to Numbers 16:1.
Ophir
Ophir was a son of Joktan according to Genesis 10:29,1 Chronicles 1:23.
Ozni
See Ezbon above.
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Pagiel
Pagiel was a son of Ocran and a prince of the house of Asher according to Numbers 1:13.
Palti
Palti, the son of Raphu of the house of Benjamin, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to 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 (Num. 34:26).
Parnach
Parnach was the father of Elizaphan, a prince of the Tribe of Zebulun. (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 (Num. 34:28).
Pedahzur
Pedahzur was a member of the house of Manasseh according to Numbers 1:10. He was the father of Gamaliel.
Peleth
Peleth, of the Tribe of Reuben, was the father of On, a participant in Korah’s rebellion against Moses according to Numbers 16:1.
Pethuel
Pethuel, the father of Joel, in Joel 1:1.
Phallu
Phallu or Pallu was a son of Reuben according to Genesis 46:9, Exodus 6:14 and Numbers 26:5. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Phurah
Phurah was a servant of Gideon in Judges 7. Gideon takes Phurah with him to spy on the Midianites before battle.
Phuvah
Phuvah or Pua was a son of Issachar according to Genesis 46:13 and 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 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 (Neh. 7:7). He is also called Reelaiah in Ezra 2:2.
Raphu
Raphu of the house of Benjamin was the father of Palti, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:9.
Reba
Reba was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to Numbers 31:8 and Joshua 13:21.
Rekem
Rekem was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to Numbers 31:8 and Joshua 13:21.
Rephael
In Template:Bibleverse-lb, Rephael (Template:Hebrew Name) 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 (2 Samuel 23:29, 1 Chronicles 11:31).
Rosh
Rosh is the seventh of the ten sons of Benjamin named in Genesis .
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. [2]</ref>
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Sabtah
Sabtah was a son of Cush according to Genesis 10:7,1 Chronicles 1:9.
Sabtechah
Sabtechah was a son of Cush according to Genesis 10:7,1 Chronicles 1:9.
Sachar
Sachar was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
- One of David's heroes 1 Chronicles 11:35; also called Sharar 2 Samuel 23:33.
- A son of Obed-edom the Gittite, and a temple porter 1 Chronicles 26:4.
Salah
Salah was a son of Arpachshad according to Genesis 10:24, Genesis 11:12-13, and Luke 3:36, and the father of Eber according to 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>Genesis 2</ref>
Salu
Salu, of the house of Simeon, was the father of Zimri who was involved in the Heresy of Peor according to Numbers 25:14.
Seba
Seba was a son of Cush according to Genesis 10:7, 1 Chronicles 1:9.
Sered
Sered was a son of Zebulun according to Genesis 46:14 and Numbers 26:26. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Sethur
Sethur, the son of Michael of the house of Asher, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:13.
Shaharaim
Shaharaim, a member of the house of Benjamin. He had three wives, Hushim, Baara, and Hodesh, according to 1 Chronicles 8:8-9.
Shammua
Shammua, the son of Zaccur of the house of Reuben, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:4.
Shaphat
Shaphat, the son of Hori of the house of Simeon, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to 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 (2 Samuel 23:33, 1 Chronicles 11:35).
Shearjashub
Shearjashub, the first-mentioned son of Isaiah according to 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 Genesis 34
- A son of Manasseh according to Numbers 26:31, Joshua 17:2, and 1 Chronicles 7:19.
Shedeur
Shedeur was a member of the house of Reuben according to Numbers 1:5. He was the father of Elizur.
Shelomi
Shelomi was the father of Ahihud, a prince of the Tribe of Asher. (Num. 34:27).
Shelumiel
Shelumiel was a son of Zurishaddai and a prince of the house of Simeon according to Numbers 1:6.
Shelomith
Shelomith was a daughter of Dibri of the house of Dan according to Leviticus 24:11, married to an Egyptian. Her son was stoned to death for blasphemy.
Shemeber
Shemeber is the king of Zeboiim in Genesis 14 who joins other Canaanite city kings in rebelling against Chedorlaomer.
Shemida
Shemida was a son of Manasseh according to Numbers 26:32, Joshua 17:2, and 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 (Num. 34:20).
Shephatiah
Shephatiah was the son of David and Abital, David's fifth son, according to II Samuel 3:4.
Shillem
Shillem was a son of Naphtali according to Genesis 46:24 and 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 (1 Samuel 16:9}, and the father of Jonadab (2 Samuel 13:3).
Shimi
Shimi was a son of Gershon of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:17. He was born in Egypt.
Shimron
Shimron was a son of Issachar according to Genesis 46:13 and 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 Genesis 14 who joins other Canaanite city kings in rebelling against Chedorlaomer.
Shiphtan
Shiphtan was the father of Kemuel, a prince of the Tribe of Ephraim. (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 Template:Bibleverse-lb.
Shuni
Shuni was a son of Gad according to Genesis 46:16 and 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 Numbers 26:35 and 1 Chronicles 7:20.
Sodi
Sodi of the house of Zebulun was the father of Gaddiel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:10.
Susi
Susi of the house of Manasseh was the father of Gaddi, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:11.
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Tahan
Tahan was a son of Ephraim according to Numbers 26:35 and 1 Chronicles 7:25.
Tola
Tola (Template:Hebrew Name) was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
- A son of Issachar according to Genesis 46:13 and 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 Template:Bibleverse-lb Tubalcain is a descendant of Cain, the son of Lamech and Zillah, brother of Naamah. According to the Bible, he invented metalworking.
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Uel
In Template:Bibleverse-lb : "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 Ezra 10:36.
Vophsi
Vophsi of the house of Naphtali was the father of Nahbi, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:14.
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Zaavan
Zaavan (za'-a-van or za'-awan) ("terror, trembling"), son of Ezer, was a Horite chief in the Land of Edom. (Template:Bibleverse-lb, Template:Bibleverse-lb)
Zabdi
Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the Tribe of Judah, was the father of Carmi and the grandfather of Achan, according to Joshua 7:1. He was present at the Battle of Jericho.
Zabud
Zabud (zā´ bed, meaning "gift"), son of Nathan, a priest and friend of King Solomon, according to 1 Kings 4:5.
Zaccur
Zaccur of the house of Reuben was the father of Shammua, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:4.
Zephon
See Ziphion.
Zeror
Zeror, son of 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. (1 Samuel 9)
Ziba
Ziba was a servant of Saul and later of Saul's grandson Mephibosheth. (2 Samuel 9, 16, 19)
Zichri
Zichri was a son of Izhar of the house of Levi according to 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 Template:Bibleverse-lb Zillah is a wife of Lamech and the mother of Tubalcain and Naamah.
Ziphah
In Template:Bibleverse-lb, Ziphah (zī´fe) is mentioned as a son of Jehaleleel, a descendant of Judah.
Ziphion
Ziphion or Zephon is a son of Gad (Template:Bibleverse-lb), and was the progenitor of the Zephonites (Template:Bibleverse-lb). There may be a connection with the angel Zephon.
Zithri
In Template:Bibleverse-lb, Zithri ("the Lord protects"), a Levite, was the son of Uzziel.
Zohar
Zohar or Zerah was a son of Simeon according to Genesis 46:10, Exodus 6:15, and 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 Numbers 1:8. He was the father of Nethaneel.
Zuriel
Zuriel ("My Rock is God") was the son of Abihail (Template:Bibleverse-lb). A Levite, Zuriel was chief prince of the Merarites at the time of the Exodus.
Zurishaddai
In Template:Bibleverse-lb, 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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List of New Testament minuscules
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List of New Testament lectionaries
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