The Matriarchs
The woman with whom David committed adultery.
Bathsheba
He is the mediator of the very first covenant God ever made with humanity.
Adam
He was the first king of the Israelites, chosen for his good looks and strength.
Saul
He was sent by God to deliver God’s people from Egypt. His name means, "drawn out of water."
Moses
Her name means "princess" and she is the mother of Isaac.
Sarah
God asked him to pick up and move to a new land... and he did! His name means, "father of nations."
Abraham
The second king of Israel—he unites the twelve tribes and makes Jerusalem the new capital city.
David
He is the brother of Moses and from him comes the line of high priests (Levites).
Aaron
The woman Jacob was tricked into marrying after working seven years for her younger sister.
Leah
He is the father of Jacob and Esau and was almost sacrificed.
Isaac
He was the third and last king of the united kingdom of Israel. He had the gift of wisdom.
Solomon
He was Moses’ successor and led the Israelites in the conquest of the Promised Land
Joshua
Jacob’s true love—he fell for her at first sight at the well.
Rachel
His brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt, but with God’s help he becomes an important figure there.
Joseph
He is the miraculous son of a barren woman and becomes one of Israel’s most famous prophets—he anoints both Saul and David.
Samuel
She was the only female Judge who saved the Israelites from the Canaanites with the help of Barak.
Deborah
God hears this woman crying out for help in the desert; He promises her son Ishmael will have many descendants.
Hagar
The new name the man who wrestles with God receives along with God’s blessing.
Israel
This northern prophet defeated the prophets of Baal and fled to Mt. Horeb. He was also taken to heaven in a chariot.
Elijah
He was the last Major Judge whose strength came from his long hair. His wife Delilah betrayed him to the Philistines.
Samson