This child of mine
Isaac the father of these twins
Jacob and Esau
Peradventure my children should sin I offered morning and evening sacrifices for them.
Who is Job (Job 1:5)
My grumblings against Moses caused the death of my entire household.
Who is Korah
I was asked to do the unthinkable to my only son.
Abraham asked to sacrifice Isaac
Nun is my name, father to one of the bravest men recorded.
Who is Joshua
My love knew no lengths to get my daughter healed by Jesus
Jairus (luke 8:41)
Lack of parental guidance led to the death of my two sons and eventually mine.
Who is Eli
Writing and speaking are closely linked for me.
What is Zechariah writing John's name and his tongue being released.
I am one of the last remaining son of Johnathan.
Mephibosheth
Not a father but a father figure, I helped elevate my cousin to queen.
Who is Moredcai
In a fit of rage I, tried to kill my son because of his defense of his best friend.
Who is King Saul (1 Sam. 20:32-33)
Imagine crying over a son who tried to kill you.
What is David weeping over Absalom
Lamech here, my son's name means "He will comfort us in the labor and painful toil of our hands caused by the ground the Lord has cursed".
Who is Noah
I didn't always get it right but I was chosen because i commanded by household after God's Instructions.
Who is Abraham
A vow made in haste cause this father to lose his virgin daughter, which became a tradition to weep for her.
Who is Jepthah (Judges 11:30-35)
I can die now that seen you.
Jacob reunites with Joseph (genesis 46:30)
As a father of three commanded to buy back my wife out of harlotry, I named them after the spiritual condition of Israel.
Lo-Ruhamah, Lo-Ammi, Jezreel
Father of oldest, I eschewed evil.
Who is Enoch
Fighting a losing battle this dad offered his son as a sacrifice, which caused Israel to withdraw.
Who is King Mesha/King of Moab (2 Kings 3-26-27)
Let a god contend for himself
Joash defends his son Gideon for breaking down Baal's altar.