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Jesus traveled a distance to meet this man, his friend. But he arrived too late.
Who is Lazarus, brother of Mary and Martha
Who is Sarah, Sister of Abraham
Was to be sacrificed on a mountain when a ram stuck in a thicket was provided in his place.
Who is Isaac, Son of Abraham
Mistaken for a woman of ill habit, she was rebuked by a prophet and moments later blessed by the same prophet in the temple of Jehovah
Hannah, Mother of Samuel
Un-named in the bible but referred to many times as one who was beautiful but now a hunter, a slanderer, powerful and able to transform.
Who is Satan, the father of the lie
His heated jealousy (sin) had won him over and he did not get the mastery over it.
Cain, brother of Abel
Who is Tamar, Sister of Absalom
A poet and a man of many words, he was blessed to build a temple for the true god. His father was not able to do so, because he was a man of war.
Even with an unbelieving mate, she raised her son in the ways of Jehovah. He grew up to be an overseer who was written about and who's example is used to appoint men in god's organization today.
Who is Eunice, Mother of Timothy
A pioneer of pioneering, he preached for many years in a land that no longer exists. His efforts were not in vain. He was able to keep his family afloat by means of his faith.
Who is Noah, the father of Ham, Shem and Japheth
The second became first and first became second because he despised the birthright.
Stricken white as snow because of speaking against Jehovah's chosen spokesman, she too knew the loneliness of quarantine.
Who is Miriam, the sister of Moses
Who is James, the son of Joseph.
She allowed her husband to escape through a window. He was a tall man who stood head and shoulders above many. Their son was loved by David.
Michal, Mother of Johnathan
He spoke with his heart and loyalty to Jehovah and cursed his own family line. In fact, there is no record of his offspring's name to this day. But she loved him anyway.
Who is Jepthah, the father of Jepthah's daughter.
They made me do it. In went the gold and out came this Golden Calf!
Who is Aaron, brother of Moses
Isaac married a woman from the place of his father. Though initially barren she bore two mighty nations that warred against each other, even from the womb.
Who is Rebekah, sister of Laban
A first born, killed in the plague of the Egyptians. He never saw the thrown he was to inherit.
Her husband toiled many years for her hand in marriage. A double portion, even. And with her dying breath she bore him a son. He became a tribe and saved by his full blood brother.
Who is Rachel, Mother of Benjamin
Though not a young man, he proved to be more righteous than his contemporaries. Repurchasing a widow and thus caring for her mother as well. To split them up would have been Ruthless.
Who is Boaz, the father of Obed.
The youngest. If he did not return with the rest, "surely our father's grey hairs will be brought down to Sheol."
Who is Benjamin, Brother of Joseph
Fighting for her honor, her brother devised a plan to slay every male in the land where she used to "go out and spend time with the young women."
Who is Dinah, Sister of Simeon
Blessed to have his offspring to be like that of the grains of the sea, too numerous to count
He ran out to meet him, kiss him and welcome him home. All in the house but one, were pleased. He gave him his ring to signify that he belonged once again.
Who is the, father of the prodigal son.