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Bible characters

Men and women of Scripture: who they were, what they did, where they failed, and what their lives teach us.

Adam

Creation · "Man; of the ground"

The first man, formed from the dust and given life by the breath of God.

Eve

Creation · "Life; living"

The first woman, made as a companion for Adam and called the mother of all living.

Noah

Before the Flood · "Rest; comfort"

A just man who walked with God and built the ark by faith.

Abraham

Patriarchs (c. 2000 BC) · "Father of a multitude"

Called out of Ur, he believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness.

Sarah

Patriarchs · "Princess"

Wife of Abraham, who bore Isaac in her old age as God had promised.

Isaac

Patriarchs · "Laughter"

The promised son of Abraham and Sarah, heir of the covenant.

Jacob

Patriarchs · "Supplanter; later Israel, "prince with God""

Father of the twelve tribes, whose life was changed when he wrestled with God.

Joseph

Patriarchs (c. 1900 BC) · "May God add"

Sold into slavery by his brothers, he rose to govern Egypt and saved many lives.

Moses

Exodus (c. 1450 BC) · "Drawn out"

Deliverer and lawgiver who led Israel out of Egypt and spoke with God face to face.

Joshua

Conquest · "The LORD is salvation"

Moses' successor, who led Israel across the Jordan into the promised land.

Ruth

Judges · "Friend; companion"

A Moabite widow whose loyalty to Naomi brought her into the line of David and of Christ.

David

United Kingdom (c. 1000 BC) · "Beloved"

Shepherd, psalmist and king, described as a man after God's own heart.

Solomon

United Kingdom · "Peace"

Son of David, famed for wisdom, who built the temple in Jerusalem.

Elijah

Divided Kingdom (c. 870 BC) · "My God is the LORD"

Prophet of fire who called Israel back from Baal on Mount Carmel.

Isaiah

Prophets (c. 740 BC) · "The LORD is salvation"

Prophet who saw the LORD high and lifted up and foretold the suffering Servant.

Daniel

Exile (c. 600 BC) · "God is my judge"

A captive in Babylon who remained faithful in prayer, even before the lions.

Esther

Persian period · "Star"

A Jewish queen of Persia who risked her life to save her people.

Mary

Gospels · "Beloved"

The virgin of Nazareth chosen to bear Jesus, the Son of God.

John the Baptist

Gospels · "The LORD is gracious"

The forerunner who prepared the way and pointed to the Lamb of God.

Jesus Christ

Gospels (c. 4 BC - AD 30) · "The LORD saves; the Anointed One"

The Son of God, who became flesh, died for our sins and rose again the third day.

Peter

Gospels and Acts · "Rock"

A fisherman who became a leading apostle and preached at Pentecost.

John

Gospels and Acts · "The LORD is gracious"

The beloved disciple, who stood at the cross and wrote of the Word made flesh.

Mary Magdalene

Gospels · "Of Magdala"

Delivered by Jesus, she followed Him to the cross and was first to see Him risen.

Paul

Acts (c. AD 35-65) · "Small; formerly Saul"

A persecutor who met the risen Christ and became the apostle to the Gentiles.