Prophets
He was of a priestly family. He was among the captives taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar along with Jehoiachin in 617 B.C.E.
Ezekiel
The sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany.
Martha
Son of King David; He requested a wise, understanding, and obedient heart in order to be able to judge Israel.
Solomon
A judge of Israel who had only 1 daughter that he vowed to Jehovah’s exclusive service in the sanctuary.
Jephthah
Wrote the book of Numbers
Moses
One of the foremost prophets of Israel. He was fed by ravens. Had 450 prophets of Baal killed.
Elijah
A Jewish orphan girl of the tribe of Benjamin who was taken in by her uncle Mordecai.
Esther
Son of Judean King Amon; became king at just 8 years old.
Josiah
A Nazirite appointed by God and given extraordinary strength.
Samson
Wrote the book of 2 Chronicles
Ezra
A prophet of Jehovah and writer of the book bearing his name, who lived in the ninth century B.C.E. He is often called one of the 12 “minor” prophets.
Amos
Originally, the wife of Nabal, she later became David's wife.
Abigail
Demonstrated a zeal for pure worship. Removed his grandmother Maacah for idol worship.
Asa
One of Israel's outstanding judges. He was the smallest in his father’s house. Gained victory over Midian.
Gideon
Wrote the book of Ruth
Samuel
The Scriptures furnish no information as to his ancestry and personal life. He lived after the prophets Haggai and Zechariah and was a contemporary of Nehemiah.
Malachi
This woman and her household were among the first people in Europe to accept Christianity as a result of the apostle Paul’s activity. Known for her hospitality.
Lydia
Son of Omri and a king of the northern kingdom of Israel. Husband to wicked Jezebel.
Ahab
Son of Gera of the tribe of Benjamin. He was chosen by God to deliver the nation of Israel from an 18-year bondage to King Eglon of Moab.
Ehud
Wrote the book of 1 Kings
Jeremiah
The first faithful human prophet mentioned in the Bible.
Enoch
A prostitute of Jericho who became a worshiper of Jehovah.
Rahab
Son of King Asa; His rule was marked by stability, prosperity, glory, and relative peace with neighboring lands.
Jehoshaphat
The first-named judge of Israel after Joshua.
Othniel
Wrote the book of Titus
Paul