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The men and women of the Bible, from the patriarchs to the apostles. The most named are painted.

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IsraelPatriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes621 chaptersJudahIsraelite tribe, kingdom, and province339 chaptersDavidAnointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ259 chaptersJesusThe Son of God and Savior of the world.224 chaptersMosesProphet who led Israel out of Egypt207 chaptersLeviSon of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites110 chaptersAaronMoses' brother, first high priest of Israel100 chaptersEphraimSecond son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel.83 chaptersAbrahamPatriarch, chosen by God to father His people82 chaptersBenjaminYoungest son of Jacob and Rachel81 chaptersSolomonSon of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom.64 chaptersJosephSon of Jacob, ruler in Egypt54 chaptersManassehFirstborn son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob.54 chaptersPeterApostle of Jesus, leader in the early church54 chaptersIsaacSon of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau.52 chaptersSaulFirst king of Israel, anointed by Samuel50 chaptersJoshuaMoses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan46 chaptersReubenFirstborn son of Jacob and Leah45 chaptersPaulApostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles44 chaptersJeremiahSon of Hilkiah, the prophet during Judah's final days.40 chaptersNaphtaliSon of Jacob, founder of the tribe of Naphtali.39 chaptersGadIsraelite tribe; descended from Gad, son of Jacob.38 chaptersNebuchadnezzarEmperor of Babylon who conquered Judah37 chaptersAsherSon of Jacob and Zilpah, founder of the tribe of Asher32 chaptersJohnThe Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus32 chaptersSimeonSon of Jacob and Leah, one of the twelve tribes.31 chaptersZebulunIsraelite tribe, son of Jacob and Leah31 chaptersIsaiahProphet during reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah.29 chaptersIssacharSon of Jacob and Leah, forefather of tribe29 chaptersSamuelProphet and last judge of Israel before the kings27 chaptersEleazarSon of Aaron, high priest after his father26 chaptersJoabSon of Zeruiah, commander of David's army26 chaptersPharaohEgyptian Pharaoh during the Exodus26 chaptersAsaphLevite musician, psalmist, and ancestor of temple singers25 chaptersElijahA prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah.25 chaptersHezekiahA righteous king of Judah.24 chaptersJobA righteous man who endured great suffering24 chaptersJohnApostle and son of Zebedee24 chaptersJosiahKing of Judah known for his religious reforms22 chaptersZadokHigh priest during the reigns of David and Solomon22 chaptersJeroboamFirst king of the northern kingdom of Israel.21 chaptersJesseFather of King David.21 chaptersKorahLevite rebel leader; his descendants became temple servants21 chaptersTimothyPaul's young disciple and co-worker21 chaptersZedekiahLast king of Judah before the Babylonian exile19 chaptersJehoiakimKing of Judah, son of Josiah18 chaptersSihonAmorite king of Heshbon, defeated by the Israelites.18 chaptersZeruiahSister of David; mother of Joab, Abishai, and Asahel18 chaptersAhabWicked king of Israel; husband of Jezebel17 chaptersAhazKing of Judah, son of Jotham17 chaptersEsauIsaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom.17 chaptersAbiatharHigh priest during the reigns of David and Solomon16 chaptersJamesSon of Zebedee, one of the Twelve Apostles16 chaptersSarahWife of Abraham; mother of Isaac16 chaptersAbsalomDavid's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne.15 chaptersCalebFaithful spy, given Hebron as inheritance15 chaptersNoahRighteous man, built ark, survived flood15 chaptersOgKing of Bashan, defeated by Israel15 chaptersAbishaiDavid's nephew, one of his mighty men and commanders14 chaptersDanielProphet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions14 chaptersJamesJesus' brother, leader in the Jerusalem church14 chaptersJehoiachinKing of Judah, son of Jehoiakim14 chaptersJehoshaphatSon of Asa, king of Judah.14 chaptersJonathanEldest son of King Saul and friend of David14 chaptersAdamThe first man, created by God13 chaptersIshmaelSon of Abraham and Hagar; father of Arab tribes.13 chaptersJudasThe apostle who betrayed Jesus13 chaptersAsaKing of Judah, son of Abijah; father of Jehoshaphat12 chaptersBalaamA prophet hired to curse Israel but blessed them instead.12 chaptersMaryMother of Jesus; wife of Joseph.12 chaptersUzziahKing of Judah, reigned 52 years12 chaptersZerubbabelLeader of the first Jewish exiles from Babylon12 chaptersAhaziahKing of Judah, son of Jehoram and Athaliah11 chaptersCyrusPersian Emperor who decreed the rebuilding of the Temple11 chaptersElishaA prophet who succeeded Elijah.11 chaptersIthamarYoungest son of Aaron; served as priest.11 chaptersJothamKing of Judah and son of Uzziah11 chaptersPhinehasAaron's grandson; zealous priest who opposed idolatry11 chaptersPilateRoman governor who presided over Jesus' trial11 chaptersRachelWife of Jacob; mother of Joseph and Benjamin11 chaptersRehoboamSon of Solomon, first king of Judah11 chaptersAbnerSaul's cousin and commander of his army10 chaptersAhasuerusPersian Emperor; husband of Esther (probably Xerxes I)10 chaptersAndrewApostle, brother of Simon Peter10 chaptersBarnabasA Levite from Cyprus who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys.10 chaptersHerodTetrarch of Galilee during Jesus' ministry.10 chaptersJehuSon of Jehoshaphat, king of Israel, destroyed Ahab's dynasty.10 chaptersRebekahWife of Isaac; mother of Jacob and Esau10 chaptersBenaiahSon of Jehoiada, a mighty warrior and loyal supporter of David and Solomon.9 chaptersHilkiahThe high priest who discovered the Book of the Law.9 chaptersJehoramSon of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah.9 chaptersJosephHusband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus9 chaptersLabanBrother of Rebekah; father of Leah and Rachel9 chaptersLeahWife of Jacob; mother of six sons and Dinah9 chaptersLotAbraham's nephew; rescued from Sodom's destruction9 chaptersManassehKing of Judah, son of Hezekiah.9 chaptersMordecaiEsther's cousin, a Jewish leader in the Persian court.9 chaptersNathanProphet during the reigns of David and Solomon.9 chaptersTitusGentile convert and companion of Paul9 chaptersAbihuSon of Aaron8 chaptersAbijahKing of Judah, son of Rehoboam8 chaptersAmaziahKing of Judah, son of Joash8 chaptersHazaelKing of Aram (Syria), anointed by Elijah.8 chaptersHiramKing of Tyre, ally of David and Solomon.8 chaptersHurA companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel.8 chaptersJoashKing of Judah, son of Ahaziah8 chaptersJonahProphet swallowed by fish, preached to Nineveh8 chaptersMary MagdaleneFollower of Jesus, first witness of His resurrection.8 chaptersNadabSon of Aaron, consumed by fire for offering incense.8 chaptersPhilipOne of the twelve apostles of Jesus8 chaptersShemNoah's son, ancestor of Semitic peoples8 chaptersSilasProminent member of the Jerusalem church, companion of Paul.8 chaptersThomasOne of Jesus' twelve disciples, known for doubting8 chaptersAmonKing of Judah, son of Manasseh7 chaptersApollosEloquent Jewish Christian from Alexandria, co-worker with Paul7 chaptersArtaxerxesPersian king during Ezra and Nehemiah's time7 chaptersBalakKing of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel.7 chaptersBezalelSkilled craftsman who built the tabernacle7 chaptersBoazKinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, ancestor of David and Jesus7 chaptersEstherJewish queen of Persia; saved her people from genocide.7 chaptersGideonJudge of Israel; defeated Midianites; tested and reassured by God.7 chaptersHamanA Persian official who plotted to destroy the Jews.7 chaptersJeroboamKing of Israel, son of Jehoash.7 chaptersMarkCousin of Barnabas, companion of Paul, author of Gospel.7 chaptersMatthewApostle, tax collector, author of the Gospel of Matthew.7 chaptersMephiboshethSon of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul.7 chaptersMichalDaughter of Saul; wife of David.7 chaptersMiriamMoses' sister, a prophetess who led women in worship.7 chaptersAbigailWife of Nabal, later married David6 chaptersAhimelechHigh Priest at Nob who helped David, killed by Saul6 chaptersAsahelSon of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, killed by Abner6 chaptersBaashaThird king of Israel who ruled for 24 years.6 chaptersBathshebaWife of Uriah, later married David and bore Solomon.6 chaptersEliHigh priest and judge of Israel at Shiloh6 chaptersHamOne of Noah's three sons, father of Canaan.6 chaptersJaphethSon of Noah, ancestor of Indo-European peoples6 chaptersJehoiadaHigh priest who overthrew Athaliah and crowned Joash6 chaptersJezebelQueen of Israel; wife of King Ahab6 chaptersSennacheribAssyrian Emperor who invaded Judah6 chaptersTiglath-pileserAssyrian king who conquered parts of Israel6 chaptersUriahHittite soldier; husband of Bathsheba6 chaptersAbelAdam and Eve's second son, killed by Cain5 chaptersAhithophelDavid's counselor who joined Absalom's rebellion, later committed suicide5 chaptersAthaliahQueen of Judah, daughter of Ahab and Jezebel5 chaptersBildadOne of Job's three friends5 chaptersCaiaphasHigh priest during Jesus' ministry and trial5 chaptersDanFifth son of Jacob, founder of Israelite tribe5 chaptersEliphazA Temanite, one of Job's three friends.5 chaptersEnochA righteous man who walked with God.5 chaptersGoliathA Philistine giant defeated by David.5 chaptersHushaiDavid's friend and advisor who helped him during Absalom's rebellion.5 chaptersJethroMoses' father-in-law, priest of Midian5 chaptersJoashKing of Israel, son of Jehoahaz5 chaptersJoramKing of Judah, son of Jehoshaphat5 chaptersJudasOne of the twelve apostles of Jesus5 chaptersMelchizedekKing of Salem and priest of God Most High.5 chaptersOthnielFirst judge of Israel, Caleb's nephew5 chaptersRahabA Canaanite woman who helped the Israelite spies in Jericho5 chaptersRuthMoabite woman, ancestor of David and Jesus5 chaptersSamsonIsraelite judge with great strength from God5 chaptersSethThird son of Adam and Eve, ancestor of righteous line5 chaptersStephenOne of seven deacons, full of faith, performed miracles, martyred.5 chaptersAbiramReubenite who rebelled against Moses and Aaron4 chaptersAdonijahSon of David who attempted to seize the throne4 chaptersAquilaJewish Christian tentmaker, co-worker with Paul4 chaptersBarabbasA notorious prisoner released instead of Jesus.4 chaptersBarakAn Israelite commander who defeated Canaanite forces with Deborah.4 chaptersBartholomewOne of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.4 chaptersBaruchJeremiah's scribe who recorded and delivered his prophecies.4 chaptersBen-hadadKing of Aram, contemporary of Asa and Baasha.4 chaptersCainAdam and Eve's firstborn son, killed his brother Abel4 chaptersDariusMede who became Emperor over Babylon4 chaptersDathanReubenite who rebelled against Moses and Aaron4 chaptersElihuA young man who spoke to Job.4 chaptersEveFirst woman; wife of Adam; tempted by the serpent.4 chaptersEzraPriest; scribe; led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem.4 chaptersHagarSarah's Egyptian maidservant; mother of Ishmael.4 chaptersHaggaiA prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the temple.4 chaptersJamesJudas Iscariot's father4 chaptersJehoahazKing of Israel, son of Jehu4 chaptersJephthahA judge of Israel, known for his tragic vow.4 chaptersJosephOf Arimathea, buried Jesus in his own tomb4 chaptersLukePhysician; companion of Paul; author of Luke and Acts4 chaptersMichaelAn archangel who fights for God's people.4 chaptersNaomiIsraelite woman, mother-in-law of Ruth.4 chaptersNecoEgyptian Pharaoh during the reigns of Josiah and Jehoiakim.4 chaptersNehemiahGovernor of Judah, rebuilt Jerusalem's walls.4 chaptersOmriKing of Israel; father of Ahab4 chaptersPekahKing of Israel who reigned for 20 years4 chaptersPriscillaEarly Christian teacher; wife of Aquila4 chaptersQueen of ShebaA queen who visited Solomon and praised his wisdom4 chaptersSimonOne of the twelve apostles, also called the Zealot.4 chaptersSiseraCanaanite commander defeated by Deborah and Barak.4 chaptersTamarJudah's daughter-in-law who bore Perez and Zerah4 chaptersZechariahPost-exilic prophet who wrote the book of Zechariah4 chaptersZopharOne of Job's three friends, the Naamathite4 chaptersAchanAn Israelite who stole devoted things, causing Israel's defeat.3 chaptersAhaziahKing of Israel, son of Ahab3 chaptersAmnonDavid's firstborn son, killed by Absalom3 chaptersAmosProphet from Tekoa who prophesied to Israel3 chaptersAzariahOne of Daniel's companions, survived the fiery furnace3 chaptersBelshazzarThe last Emperor of Babylon, son of Nabonidus.3 chaptersDinahDaughter of Jacob and Leah3 chaptersEhudLeft-handed Benjamite judge who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression3 chaptersEsarhaddonKing of Assyria; son and successor of Sennacherib.3 chaptersFelixRoman governor of Judea; heard Paul's case.3 chaptersFestusRoman governor of Judea; heard Paul's case; sent him to Rome.3 chaptersGehaziElisha's servant; punished with leprosy for greed and deceit.3 chaptersHananiahOne of Daniel's three friends in Babylon.3 chaptersHerodThe Great, Roman-appointed king of Judea during Jesus' birth.3 chaptersHerodiasWife of Herod Antipas who had John beheaded.3 chaptersHosheaThe last king of Israel (northern kingdom).3 chaptersJehoahazKing of Judah, son of Josiah3 chaptersJudeA brother of Jesus and author of the epistle3 chaptersMarthaSister of Mary and Lazarus, hosted Jesus.3 chaptersMarySister of Martha and Lazarus, sat at Jesus' feet.3 chaptersMethuselahThe oldest person mentioned in the Bible.3 chaptersMishaelA Jewish exile in Babylon, friend of Daniel.3 chaptersNicodemusPharisee who visited Jesus3 chaptersNimrodMighty hunter, built cities3 chaptersPhilipOne of the seven deacons, evangelized in Samaria3 chaptersShalmaneserAssyrian king who conquered Samaria and exiled Israelites3 chaptersShishakEgyptian Pharaoh who invaded Judah during Rehoboam's reign.3 chaptersZipporahWife of Moses, daughter of Jethro3 chaptersAgrippaTetrarch who heard Paul's defense in Caesarea2 chaptersDeborahProphetess and judge who led Israel to victory over Canaanites.2 chaptersEthanWise man; Ezrahite; author of Psalm 89.2 chaptersEzekielProphet during Babylonian exile; author of the Book of Ezekiel.2 chaptersGamalielPharisee; teacher of the law; Paul's mentor.2 chaptersHabakkukA prophet who questioned God's justice.2 chaptersHannahThe mother of the prophet Samuel.2 chaptersHemanA wise man during Solomon's time.2 chaptersHoseaA prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel.2 chaptersJaelWife of Heber; killed Sisera, the Canaanite commander.2 chaptersJairusSynagogue leader whose daughter Jesus healed2 chaptersJoelA prophet of Judah and the author of the Book of Joel2 chaptersLazarusBrother of Mary and Martha; raised from the dead2 chaptersMicahA prophet from Moresheth during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah.2 chaptersNaamanAramean commander healed of leprosy by Elisha.2 chaptersNabothJezreelite vineyard owner, unjustly killed by Ahab and Jezebel.2 chaptersNadabKing of Israel, son of Jeroboam I, reigned briefly.2 chaptersNathanaelDisciple of Jesus, from Cana in Galilee.2 chaptersOnesimusRunaway slave, convert of Paul2 chaptersPotipharEgyptian official who bought Joseph as a slave2 chaptersShamgarJudge of Israel who killed 600 Philistines2 chaptersVashtiQueen of Persia, deposed by King Ahasuerus (Xerxes)2 chaptersZechariahLast king of the northern kingdom of Israel2 chaptersZechariahPriest, father of John the Baptist2 chaptersZimriKing of Israel, reigned seven days2 chaptersAbdonA minor judge of Israel from Ephraim1 chapterAgurAuthor of Proverbs 30, son of Jakeh1 chapterAnaniasHusband of Sapphira, lied about offering proceeds1 chapterAnnaProphetess who witnessed Jesus' dedication in the temple1 chapterBartimaeusA blind beggar healed by Jesus near Jericho.1 chapterCorneliusCenturion, first Gentile convert to Christianity1 chapterDelilahPhilistine woman who betrayed Samson1 chapterElahSon of Baasha, king of Israel1 chapterElizabethThe wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist.1 chapterElonA judge of Israel from the tribe of Zebulun.1 chapterIbzanA judge of Israel from Bethlehem.1 chapterJairGileadite judge who led Israel1 chapterLemuelKing mentioned in Proverbs; his mother taught him wisdom1 chapterLydiaSeller of purple goods; converted by Paul in Philippi1 chapterMalachiProphet who wrote the book bearing his name.1 chapterMatthiasApostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.1 chapterMenahemKing of Israel who reigned for ten years.1 chapterNahumOld Testament prophet, author of the Book of Nahum.1 chapterObadiahProphet who prophesied against Edom1 chapterPekahiahKing of Israel who reigned for 2 years1 chapterPhilemonRecipient of Paul's letter, Colossian slave owner1 chapterSapphiraWife of Ananias, lied to the apostles, died1 chapterShallumKing of Israel who conspired against Zechariah1 chapterSimeonRighteous and devout man who blessed Jesus in the temple.1 chapterTabithaCharitable woman in Joppa whom Peter raised from the dead1 chapterTolaJudge of Israel who succeeded Abimelech1 chapterZacchaeusTax collector who hosted Jesus in Jericho1 chapterZephaniahProphet, son of Cushi, descendant of Hezekiah1 chapter

The most named

Heth41 chaptersNun24 chaptersJavan23 chaptersMerari17 chaptersNebat17 chaptersKohath16 chaptersGershon14 chaptersJephunneh11 chaptersMachir11 chaptersPerez11 chaptersPharaoh11 chaptersAmoz10 chaptersJeduthun10 chaptersJehoiada10 chaptersJoshua10 chaptersKedar10 chaptersShaphan10 chaptersZebedee10 chaptersZerah10 chaptersAmminadab9 chaptersAnak9 chaptersHophra9 chaptersKish9 chaptersNahshon9 chaptersAhikam8 chaptersBeor8 chaptersUzziel8 chaptersAlphaeus7 chaptersAmram7 chaptersClaudius7 chaptersDarius7 chaptersHebron7 chaptersHeman7 chaptersHezron7 chaptersIzhar7 chaptersJehozadak7 chaptersJeshua7 chaptersMahli7 chaptersNer7 chaptersObed-edom7 chaptersShealtiel7 chaptersTeman7 chaptersAchish6 chaptersAhijah6 chaptersAhinoam6 chaptersBilhah6 chaptersKadmiel6 chaptersKenaz6 chaptersLibni6 chaptersLud6 chaptersMushi6 chaptersNebuzaradan6 chaptersPharaoh6 chaptersSheba6 chaptersShimeah6 chaptersTiberius6 chaptersZerah6 chaptersAbinadab5 chaptersAdoram5 chaptersAkkub5 chaptersAmasa5 chaptersAmmihud5 chaptersAristarchus5 chaptersBarzillai5 chaptersEber5 chaptersEliakim5 chaptersElishama5 chaptersElizaphan5 chaptersGad5 chaptersGedaliah5 chaptersGershom5 chaptersGilead5 chaptersHadadezer5 chaptersHamor5 chaptersImmer5 chaptersIsh-bosheth5 chaptersJair5 chaptersJohanan5 chaptersKareah5 chaptersMalchi-shua5 chaptersNabal5 chaptersNahor5 chaptersNathan5 chaptersNebaioth5 chaptersNeriah5 chaptersPashhur5 chaptersRemaliah5 chaptersRezin5 chaptersSeraiah5 chaptersShebna5 chaptersShelah5 chaptersShimei5 chaptersSibbecai5 chaptersTalmon5 chaptersTychicus5 chaptersUri5 chaptersZelophehad5 chaptersZephaniah5 chaptersZilpah5 chaptersAbidan4 chaptersAbiel4 chaptersAbiezer4 chaptersAbimelech4 chaptersAchbor4 chaptersAgag4 chaptersAhiezer4 chaptersAhilud4 chaptersAhimaaz4 chaptersAhira4 chaptersAhoah4 chaptersAmmishaddai4 chaptersArpachshad4 chaptersAugustus4 chaptersBani4 chaptersBani4 chaptersBebai4 chaptersBela4 chaptersBethuel4 chaptersCarmi4 chaptersDeuel4 chapters