Bible people and families
Who they were, their families, whether Israelite or Gentile, what they did, when, and why it matters in God's plan, with the Scriptures that tell their story.
1 person shown, in the order of the biblical story.
Creation & Patriarchs 1
| Name | People | Role (what) | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamar
also Thamar |
Nationality not stated
Lived in Canaan (nationality not stated) |
Daughter-in-law of Judah; ancestress of David | c. 1900 BC (traditional) |
"Gentile" means anyone who was not of the people of Israel. From Melchizedek, Rahab and Ruth to Cornelius and Lydia, Scripture shows God's
promise to Abraham reaching every nation: "in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed" (Genesis 12:3).