Name the Book
In this bible book, Hannah made a lengthy prayer to Jehovah stating if she could bear a son, she would give him to Jehovah for His service.
1 Samuels 1:9-28
Upon receiving a tremendous blessing from Jehovah this faithful woman stated “Look! Jehovah’s slave girl! May it happen to me according to your declaration”
Mary (Luke 1:34,35,38)
This King of Israel in opposition to Jehovah once told a prophet “So, you have found me, O my enemy!”
Ahab (1 Kings 21:15-21)
Genesis
Moses (Genesis 1:1-27)
This gentile received a vision from God concerning Peter. Upon inviting Peter to his home, Peter proclaimed that "God is not partial"
Cornelius (Acts 10:1-8,17-43)
King of ancient Salem and “priest of the most high God” Jehovah.
Mel∙chiz’e∙dek – (Psalms 110:1, 4)
Jethro in this book suggested the idea to “select from the [Israelites] capable men fearing God…” and to appoint them as chiefs over the people so his son in law would not tire out.
Exodus 18:13-27
Showing great faith, this woman famously stated “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day”
Martha (John 11:19-27)
This couple put Jehovah's spirit to the test by lying to the apostle Peter regarding the amount of money they received by selling property for a common fund to be used to assist members of the early Christian congregation.
Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 4:32-37, 5:1-11)
Acts
Luke (Luke 1:3 and Act 1:1)
This faithful servant had a dispute with the apostle Paul, after a disagreement arose over bringing another brother with them in their attempts to return and visit the brothers in every one of the cities where they proclaimed the word of Jehovah.
Barnabas (Acts 15:36-41)
Second ruler of the Neo-Babylonian empire. He was the king responsible for attacking Jerusalem following the rebellion of Judean King Jeohiakim.
Neb∙u∙chad∙nez’zar (II) – (Daniel 4:26 – 37)
Shimei, a Benjamite, “walked along throwing stones and dust down” at this Israelite king due to frustration over the removal of the Kingship from his house.
2 Samuel 16:5-13
When the nation of Israel was in danger this faithful woman petitioned “If I have found favor with you, O King, and if it pleases the king, let my life be granted as my petition…for we have been sold, I and my people to be annihilated.”
Esther (Esther 7:3-6)
Upon Jehovah thwarting his advice, this opposer of Jehovah hung himself.
Ahithophel (2 Samuel 17:7,14,21-23)
Philemon
Paul (Phm 1,2,19)
This man, esteemed by all the people, rose in the San'hedrin to defend Peter and John, stating that those accusing them "may even be found fighters against God himself."
Gamai'liel (Acts 5:33-40)
King of Assyria who would rise to power and conquer Israel by plundering the land and taking many captives with him from Israel. His attack took place in the days of King Pe'kah of Israel.
Tig’lath-pil∙e’ser (III) – (2 Kings 15:19,29 and 1 Chronicles 5:26)
Demetrius, a maker of silver shrines of the goddess Artemis, became alarmed at the prospect of loss income through Paul’s success in making disciples in this book of the bible.
Acts 19:18-41
Upon learning of the true God Jehovah this faithful woman stated “I do know that Jehovah will give you the land and that the fear of you has fallen upon us”
Rahab (Joshua 2:1,8-13)
This opposer disobeyed God’s commands to bless Israel. After plotting against Israel with the King of Moab and causing many Israelites to sin to Jehovah, Jehovah proceeded to kill this King and the opposer.
Balaam (Revelation 2:14 Numbers 25:1-3, 6-9; 31:8,16)
Chronicles
Ezra (Ezra 2:59-63)
On Pentecost, Peter quoted this prophet's prophecy regarding the outpouring of holy spirit and Jehovah's illustrious day.
Joel (Acts 2:14-21)
A king of Mesopotamia who conquered the Israelites. He was also referred to as the “King of Syria.” He would be defeated by Othniel, a judge Jehovah anointed to liberate Israel.
Cu’shan-rish∙a∙tha’im (Judges 3:7-11)
A false prophet from Gibeon, Hananiah opposed one of Jehovah’s prophets stating that Babylon’s power would be broken within two years and to oppress Babylonian rule…this was contrary to Jehovah’s will.
Jeremiah 27:12-14, 28:1-17
When Israel was under trial and received many Judges from Jehovah, this faithful woman famously stated “They were no more until I rose up, until I arose as a mother in Israel”
Deborah (Judges 4:4,5 and Judges 5:6,7)
This famous opposer wrote a false letter to the King of Persia which falsely accused the Jews of rebellious acts through means of their rebuilding Jerusalem
Re’hum (Ezra 4:8,13-16; 6:1-3)
2nd Samuel
Nathan and Gad (1 Chronicles 29:29)
Upon surviving an attack from this animal, foreigners on the island of Malta changed their mind regarding Paul, believing he was not a murderer but must be a god.
Snake or snake bite (Acts 28:1-6)
the name given to Isaiah’s second son at Jehovah’s direction. It means “Hurry O Spoil! He has Made Haste to the Plunder.”
Ma’her-shal’al-hash-baz (Isaiah 8:1-4)