Patriarchs & Matriarchs
The 12 Sons of Jacob
Obscure & Lesser Known
Miracles, Promises & Covenants
Events & Firsts in Genesis
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This man left Ur and became the father of many nations. Gen 12:1–4

Who is Abraham?

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He was Jacob’s favored son, sold by his brothers. Gen 37:3–4, 28

Who is Joseph?

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Son of Nahor and father of Rebekah. Gen 22:20–23

Who is Bethuel?

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God promised that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars. Gen 15:5–6

Who is Abraham?

100

The first man, formed from the dust of the ground. Gen 2:7

Who is Adam?

200

Her maidservant bore Ishmael to Abraham. Gen 16:1–4

Who is Hagar? 

200

Born to Leah; his tribe later guarded the temple. Gen 29:34

Who is Levi?

200

Father of Abraham, Nahor, and Haran. Gen 11:26–28

Who is Terah?

200

The rainbow is a sign of God’s covenant with him. Gen 9:12–17

Who is Noah?

200

The first murder in Scripture was committed by this man. Gen 4:8

Who is Cain?

300

Wife of Isaac and mother of twins Jacob and Esau. Gen 25:21–26

Who is Rebekah?

300

Son of Jacob by Bilhah; his name means ‘he judged.’ Gen 30:6

Who is Dan?

300

This man was the first to practice polygamy, taking two wives named Adah and Zillah. Gen 4:19

Who is Lamech?

300

God changed his name to Israel after wrestling with a divine being. Gen 32:24–28

Who is Jacob?

300

This tower was built so men could make a name for themselves. Gen 11:4–9

What is the Tower of Babel?

400

She laughed when God promised her a son in her old age. Gen 18:10–12

Who is Sarah?

400

Rachel’s firstborn, who later lost his birthright.
Gen 29:32, 35:22, 49:3–4

Who is Reuben?

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She was the mother of Ishmael. Gen 16:15

Who is Hagar?

400

This man built an altar and called the place Bethel after his dream of a ladder to heaven. Gen 28:10–19

Who is Jacob?

400

This man lived 969 years, longer than any other recorded in Scripture. Gen 5:27

Who is Methuselah?

500

This woman was given to Jacob through deception and became mother to six of the tribes. Gen 29:21–25, 35:23

Who is Leah?

500

Youngest son of Jacob, beloved after Joseph’s loss.
Gen 35:16–18, 42:3–4

Who is Benjamin?

500

This woman, daughter of Leah, was taken by Shechem. Gen 34:1–2

Who is Dinah?

500

This priest-king of Salem blessed Abram with bread and wine.” Gen 14:18–20

Who is Melchizedek?

500

He was the first builder of a city, named after his son. Gen 4:17

Who is Cain?