Old Testament · Book 1 of 66
Genesis
50 chapters. Book overviews with themes and outlines are written and reviewed in Phase 2. Below are the records in the graph that draw primarily on this book.
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Abel
Abel, the second son of Adam and Eve, was a shepherd who was killed by his brother Cain. Mentioned in 9 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 4:2.
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Abida
Abida was a son of Midian and a grandson of Abraham through his concubine Keturah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:4.
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Abimael
Abimael was a descendant of Shem and one of the sons of Joktan, as mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:28.
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Abimelech
Abimelech was a Philistine king who had dealings with both Abraham and Isaac, involving incidents where the patriarchs claimed their wives were their sisters. Mentioned in 23 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 20:2.
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Abraham
Abraham, first called Abram, was the patriarch whom God called out of Ur to a land He would show him, promising him descendants, a great name, and blessing for all the families of the earth. Genesis says he believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness.
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Accad
Accad, one of the cities in Nimrod's kingdom, likely the Akkadian city of Akkad. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 10:10.
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Achbor
Achbor was an Edomite king, the son of Baal-hanan, who reigned before the establishment of the Israelite monarchy. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:38.
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Achzib
Achzib (Chezib, Cozeba), a town in Judah's Shephelah region. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 38:5.
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Adah
Adah, also known as Basemath, was one of Esau's Hittite wives and the mother of Eliphaz, who became a chief in the land of Edom. Mentioned in 6 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 26:34.
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Adah
Adah was one of the two wives of Lamech, a descendant of Cain, and the mother of Jabal, the first to live in tents and raise livestock, and Jubal, the first to play the lyre and pipe. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 4:19.
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Adam
Adam was the first human being, formed by God from the dust of the ground and placed in the garden of Eden to work and keep it. With Eve he disobeyed God's one command and was sent out of the garden. Genesis, Luke's genealogy, and Paul's letters all treat him as the head of the human family.
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Adbeel
Adbeel was a son of Ishmael and a grandson of Abraham, likely representing an Arab tribe or clan. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:13.
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Admah
Admah, one of the "cities of the plain" destroyed along with Sodom and Gomorrah. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 10:19.
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Adullam
Adullam, a city in Judah, known for its cave where David hid. Mentioned in 11 verses across 8 books, first at Genesis 38:1.
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Ahiram
Ahiram, also known as Aharah or Ehi, was a son of Benjamin and the founder of the Ahiramite clan. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:21.
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Ahuzzath
Ahuzzath was a friend and advisor of Abimelech, the Philistine king of Gerar, who accompanied him when making a treaty with Isaac. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 26:26.
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Ai
Ai, a Canaanite city near Bethel, captured by Israel under Joshua. Mentioned in 32 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 12:8.
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Aiah
Aiah was the son of Zibeon the Hivite and the brother of Anah, who was a descendant of Esau. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:24.
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Akan
Akan was the son of Ezer, a Horite chief who lived in the land of Seir. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:27.
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Allon-bacuth
Allon-bacuth, meaning "oak of weeping," where Rebekah's nurse Deborah was buried. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 35:8.
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Almodad
Almodad was a son of Joktan and a descendant of Shem, listed in the genealogies of the nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:26.
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Alvah
Alvah was an Edomite chief, a descendant of Esau through his son Eliphaz. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 36:40.
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Alvan
Alvan was a Horite chief, a descendant of Seir, who lived in the land of Edom before Esau's descendants. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:23.
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Amalek
Amalek was the son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau, and he became the ancestor of the Amalekite people. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 36:12.
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Amalek
Amalek, a nomadic tribe descended from Esau, who were persistent enemies of Israel. Mentioned in 43 verses across 9 books, first at Genesis 14:7.
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Ammon
Ammon, a nation descended from Lot, and its capital Rabbah, often in conflict with Israel. Mentioned in 123 verses across 20 books, first at Genesis 19:38.
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Amraphel
Amraphel, king of Shinar, was one of the four kings who joined forces with Chedorlaomer in the battle against the five kings of the Plain. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 14:1.
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Anah
Anah was a Horite, the father of Oholibamah, one of Esau's wives, and the discoverer of hot springs in the wilderness. Mentioned in 10 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:2.
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Aner
Aner was an Amorite, one of the allies of Abram, who joined him in the battle against the kings who had taken Lot captive. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 14:13.
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Aram
Aram, a son of Shem and ancestor of the Aramean people. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:22.
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Aram
Aram was the son of Kemuel, who was the son of Abraham's brother Nahor. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:21.
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Aran
Aran was a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau's family and the Horite clans. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:28.
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Ararat
Ararat, the mountain range where Noah's ark came to rest after the flood. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 8:4.
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Ard
Ard, a son of Benjamin, is listed among the descendants of Jacob who went to Egypt during the famine. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 46:21.
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Areli
Areli, a son of Gad, is mentioned in the genealogy of Jacob and the census of the Israelites in the wilderness. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:16.
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Arioch
Arioch, king of Ellasar, was one of the four kings who joined forces with Chedorlaomer in the battle against the five kings of the plain. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 14:1.
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Arod
Arod, son of Gad, was the founder of the Arodite clan (Gen.46.16; Num.26.17). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:16.
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Arpachshad
Arpachshad, son of Shem, was born two years after the flood and was an ancestor of Abraham (Gen.10.22,24; 11:10-13; 1Ch.1.17-18,24; Luke 3:36). Mentioned in 10 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 10:22.
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Asenath
Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, was given to Joseph as his wife by Pharaoh (Gen.41.45, 50; 46:20). Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 41:45.
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Ashbel
Ashbel was a son of Benjamin and the founder of the Ashbelite clan (Gen.46.21; Num.26.38; 1Ch.8.1). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:21.
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Asher
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob, born to Zilpah, Leah's maidservant, and became the founder of the tribe of Asher (Gen.30.13; 46:17; Deu.33:24; Jos.19:24-34; Luke 2.36). Mentioned in 45 verses across 13 books, first at Genesis 30:13.
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Ashkenaz
Ashkenaz was a grandson of Japheth and son of Gomer, mentioned in the Table of Nations (Gen.10.3; 1Ch.1.6). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:3.
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Ashteroth-karnaim
Ashteroth-karnaim was a city east of the Jordan River defeated by King Chedorlaomer. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 14:5.
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Asshur
Asshur was a son of Shem and is considered the father of the Assyrians (Gen.10.22; 1Ch.1.17). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:22.
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Assyria
Assyria, a major Mesopotamian empire, frequently mentioned in the Old Testament as an adversary of Israel and Judah. Mentioned in 136 verses across 17 books, first at Genesis 2:14.
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Atad
Atad was a threshing floor near the Jordan River where the Egyptians mourned Jacob's death. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 50:10.
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Avith
Avith was the capital city of Hadad, an early Edomite king. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:35.
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Baal-hanan
Baal-hanan was a king of Edom who reigned before Israel had kings. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:38.
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Bath-shua
Bath-shua, a Canaanite woman, was Judah's wife and the mother of his first three sons. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 38:2.
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Becher
Becher was a son of Benjamin and is listed among the family members who entered Egypt with Jacob. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:21.
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Bedad
Bedad was the father of Hadad, one of the kings of Edom before Israel had a king. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:35.
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Beer-lahai-roi
Beer-lahai-roi was a well where Hagar encountered the Angel of the Lord, between Kadesh and Bered. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 16:14.
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Beeri
Beeri the Hittite was the father of Judith, one of Esau's wives. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 26:34.
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Beersheba
Beersheba (Sheba or Shibah) was an important city in southern Israel, associated with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Mentioned in 33 verses across 11 books, first at Genesis 21:14.
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Bela
Bela, son of Beor, was the first king to reign in Edom before Israel had a king. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:32.
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Bela
Bela was a son of Benjamin and the head of the Belaite clan within the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:21.
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Ben-ammi
Ben-ammi was the son of Lot's younger daughter and the ancestor of the Ammonites. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 19:38.
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Benjamin
Benjamin, initially named Ben-oni by his mother Rachel, was the youngest son of Jacob. Mentioned in 166 verses across 23 books, first at Genesis 35:18.
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Beor
Beor was the father of Bela, an early Edomite king. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:32.
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Bera
Bera was the king of Sodom who allied with other kings against Chedorlaomer. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 14:2.
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Bered
Bered was a place near where Hagar encountered the Angel of the Lord when she fled from Sarah. (Genesis 16:14) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 16:14.
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Beriah
Beriah, a son of Asher, was the head of a clan in Israel. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:17.
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Bethel
Bethel, also called Luz, was an important city in Israel, associated with the patriarchs Abraham and Jacob, later becoming a center of idolatry. Mentioned in 65 verses across 14 books, first at Genesis 12:8.
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Bethuel
Bethuel, the son of Nahor and Milcah, was the father of Rebekah, Isaac's wife. Mentioned in 9 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 22:22.
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Bilhah
Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant, bore Jacob two sons, Dan and Naphtali, who became ancestors of Israelite tribes. Mentioned in 10 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 29:29.
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Bilhan
Bilhan, a descendant of Esau, was one of the chiefs of Edom. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:27.
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Birsha
Birsha was the king of Gomorrah when Chedorlaomer and his allies invaded the region. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 14:2.
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Bozrah
Bozrah was an important city in Edom, often mentioned in prophecies of judgment. Mentioned in 7 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 36:33.
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Buz
Buz was the son of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and the father of the Buzites. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:21.
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Cain
Cain, the firstborn son of Adam and Eve, murdered his brother Abel and was cursed by God to be a wanderer. Mentioned in 16 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 4:1.
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Calah
Calah was an ancient Assyrian city built by Nimrod, along with Nineveh and Resen. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 10:11.
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Calneh
Calneh (Calno) was an ancient city in Mesopotamia, mentioned as one of Nimrod's cities and later as a trading partner of Tyre. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 10:10.
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Canaan
Canaan was the ancient region between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, named after Noah's grandson and later promised to Abraham's descendants. Mentioned in 146 verses across 19 books, first at Genesis 10:18.
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Canaan
Canaan, the son of Ham, was the father of Sidon, Heth, and other Canaanite tribes. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 9:18.
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Canaanite woman
Shaul's mother was a Canaanite woman, according to the genealogies of Simeon. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:10.
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Carmi
Carmi, the son of Reuben, was the father of the Carmite clan. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 46:9.
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Chaldea
Chaldea was an ancient Mesopotamian empire, known for its astrologers and wise men, that played a significant role in the history of Israel, particularly during the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 88 verses across 12 books, first at Genesis 11:28.
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Chedorlaomer
Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, led a coalition of kings against Sodom and Gomorrah and was later defeated by Abraham. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 14:1.
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Cheran
Cheran was a son of Dishon and a descendant of Esau. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:26.
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Chesed
Chesed was a son of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and Milcah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:22.
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Covenant
A covenant is a binding relationship God establishes with people by promise. Scripture traces covenants with Noah, Abraham, Israel at Sinai, and David, and the prophets foretell a new covenant that Jesus inaugurates with His blood at the Last Supper.
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Creation
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, ordered the world by His word, and made humanity, male and female, in His own image to rule and care for it. The New Testament adds that everything was made through the Word who became flesh in Jesus.
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Cush
Cush, a son of Ham, was the father of Nimrod and other descendants who became nations. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:6.
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Cush
Cush, often translated as Ethiopia, was an ancient region in Africa, mentioned in various contexts throughout the Bible. Mentioned in 44 verses across 16 books, first at Genesis 2:13.
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Damascus
Damascus is an ancient city of Syria, named in Genesis and throughout the history of Israel's kings and prophets. Saul of Tarsus was traveling there to arrest believers when the risen Jesus met him on the road, and in Damascus he was healed, baptized, and first proclaimed Jesus as the Christ.
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Dan
Dan, an Israelite tribe and a city in northern Israel, formerly called Laish or Leshem. Mentioned in 64 verses across 16 books, first at Genesis 14:14.
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Dan
Dan was the fifth son of Jacob and the founder of the Israelite tribe bearing his name. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 30:6.
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Deborah
Deborah, Rebekah's nurse, died and was buried under an oak below Bethel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 35:8.
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Dedan
Dedan was a grandson of Cush and a son of Raamah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:7.
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Dedan
Dedan was a grandson of Abraham through Jokshan, born to Keturah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:3.
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Diklah
Diklah was a descendant of Shem through Joktan, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:27.
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Dinah
Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, was raped by Shechem, leading to a violent confrontation between her brothers and the Shechemites. Mentioned in 8 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 30:21.
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Dinhabah
Dinhabah, the capital city of Edom during the reign of King Bela (Genesis 36:32; 1Ch.1.43). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:32.
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Dishan
Dishan was a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau's family. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:21.
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Dishon
Dishon was a descendant of Seir the Horite and the son of Anah, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau's family. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:21.
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Dishon
Dishon was a grandson of Seir the Horite through Anah, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau's family. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:25.
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Dothan
Dothan, a place where Joseph found his brothers and was later sold into slavery (Genesis 37:17). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 37:17.
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Dumah
Dumah was a son of Ishmael and grandson of Abraham, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and Chronicles. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:14.
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Ebal
Ebal was a son of Shobal and a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau's family. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:23.
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Eber
Eber was an ancestor of Abraham, the father of Peleg and Joktan, and the eponymous ancestor of the Hebrews. Mentioned in 12 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 10:21.
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Eden
Eden was the garden God planted in the east and where He placed the first humans, with the tree of life at its center. After the fall, God sent the man and woman out and set cherubim to guard the way back to the tree of life.
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Edom
Edom, a nation descended from Esau that was often in conflict with Israel. Mentioned in 99 verses across 22 books, first at Genesis 32:3.
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Egypt
Egypt (Mizraim) was a descendant of Ham and the ancestor of various African peoples, such as the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites, Pathrusites, Casluhites, and Caphtorites. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:6.
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Egypt
Egypt is the great kingdom on the Nile where Jacob's family settled, where Israel was enslaved for generations, and from which God brought them out at the exodus. Centuries later Joseph carried the infant Jesus there to escape Herod, and Matthew heard in the return the words of Hosea: out of Egypt I called my son.
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El-paran
El-paran, a wilderness region where Chedorlaomer and his allies defeated the Horites during their campaign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 14:6.
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Elah
Elah was a chief of Edom, descended from Esau. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:41.
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Elam
Elam, an ancient nation east of Babylon, at times an ally and at times an enemy of Israel. Mentioned in 16 verses across 7 books, first at Genesis 14:1.
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Elam
Elam was a son of Shem and grandson of Noah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:22.
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Eldaah
Eldaah was a son of Midian and grandson of Abraham. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:4.
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Eliezer
Eliezer of Damascus was Abraham's servant and potential heir before the birth of Ishmael and Isaac. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 15:2.
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Eliphaz
Eliphaz was the firstborn son of Esau and the father of several Edomite clans. Mentioned in 8 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:4.
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Elishah
Elishah was a son of Javan and great-grandson of Noah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:4.
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Ellasar
Ellasar, a Mesopotamian city-state whose king Arioch joined Chedorlaomer of Elam in battle against Sodom and Gomorrah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 14:1.
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Elon
Elon the Hittite was the father of Basemath, one of Esau's wives. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 26:34.
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Elon
Elon was a son of Zebulun and the founder of the Elonite clan within the tribe of Zebulun. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:14.
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Enaim
Enaim, the place where Tamar sat and posed as a prostitute to deceive Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 38:14.
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Engedi
Engedi (or Hazazon-tamar), an oasis in Judah where David sought refuge from Saul, also the site of Chedorlaomer's victory. Mentioned in 7 verses across 6 books, first at Genesis 14:7.
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Enoch
Enoch was the son of Cain, and Cain built a city and named it after him. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 4:17.
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Enoch
Enoch, the son of Jared, walked with God and was taken by Him without experiencing death. Mentioned in 10 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 5:18.
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Enosh
Enosh was the son of Seth, and during his time people began to call upon the name of the Lord. Mentioned in 8 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 4:26.
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Ephah
Ephah was one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham through Keturah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:4.
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Epher
Epher was one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham through Keturah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:4.
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Ephraim
Ephraim was the second son of Joseph, and his descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel, often playing a prominent role in the nation's history. Mentioned in 159 verses across 18 books, first at Genesis 41:52.
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Ephron
Ephron the Hittite sold the cave of Machpelah to Abraham as a burial site for Sarah. Mentioned in 10 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 23:8.
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Er
Er, Judah's firstborn son, was killed by God because of his wickedness. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 38:3.
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Erech
Erech, an ancient Mesopotamian city that was part of Nimrod's kingdom and later inhabited by people who opposed the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:10.
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Eri
Eri was a son of Gad and the head of the Erite clan. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:16.
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Esau
Esau, also called Edom, was Isaac's firstborn son who sold his birthright to his twin brother Jacob and became the father of the Edomites. Mentioned in 84 verses across 9 books, first at Genesis 25:25.
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Esek
Esek, a well dug by Isaac's servants, named after a quarrel with local herdsmen. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 26:20.
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Eshban
Eshban was a son of Dishon and a Horite chief who lived in the land of Seir. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:26.
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Eshcol
Eshcol was an Amorite, an ally of Abram, and the valley of Eshcol was named after him. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 14:13.
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Euphrates
The Euphrates, a major river in the ancient Near East, often served as a boundary marker for the Promised Land and was the site of significant events in biblical history. Mentioned in 48 verses across 15 books, first at Genesis 2:14.
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Eve
Eve was the first woman, made by God from Adam's side as his partner and named by him because she would be the mother of all the living. Deceived by the serpent, she ate the forbidden fruit and gave it to her husband. God's promise that her offspring would crush the serpent is spoken in her hearing.
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Ezbon
Ezbon, also known as Ozni, was a son of Gad and the head of the Oznite clan. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:16.
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Ezer
Ezer was a Horite chief in the land of Seir, a son of Seir the Horite. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:21.
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Faith
Faith in Scripture is trust that takes God at His word and acts on it. Abraham believed the promise and it was credited to him as righteousness; in the Gospels Jesus repeatedly answers faith with healing, rebukes its absence in a storm, and calls people to believe in Him for eternal life.
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Gad
Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Gad, the son of Jacob, and known for their military prowess and settlement east of the Jordan River. Mentioned in 55 verses across 11 books, first at Genesis 30:11.
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Gaham
Gaham was one of the sons born to Nahor, Abraham's brother, and his concubine Reumah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:24.
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Gatam
Gatam was a son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau, and one of the chiefs of Edom. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:11.
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Gaza
Gaza, one of the five major Philistine cities, was the site of Samson's exploits and a place visited by Philip the evangelist in the early church. Mentioned in 23 verses across 13 books, first at Genesis 10:19.
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Gera
Gera was a descendant of Benjamin and an ancestor of Ehud, a left-handed judge who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:21.
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Gerar
Gerar, a Philistine city, was the location of Abraham and Isaac's encounters with Abimelech and the site of a battle during King Asa's reign. Mentioned in 10 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:19.
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Gershon
Gershon was the firstborn son of Levi and the ancestor of the Gershonite Levites, who were responsible for the tabernacle curtains, coverings, and related duties. Mentioned in 34 verses across 6 books, first at Genesis 46:11.
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Gether
Gether was a son of Aram and a grandson of Shem, mentioned in the genealogies of the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:23.
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Gihon
Gihon refers to both a river of Eden (Genesis 2:13) and a spring near Jerusalem (1Ki.1.33, 38, 45; 2Ch.32.30; 33:14). Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 2:13.
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Gilead
Gilead refers to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, as well as being a personal name for several individuals in the Old Testament. Mentioned in 90 verses across 21 books, first at Genesis 31:21.
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Gomer
Gomer, a son of Japheth, was the father of Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah, as listed in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 10:2.
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Gomorrah
Gomorrah was a wicked city in the plain of Jordan that God destroyed with sulfur and fire, along with Sodom, due to their grave sins. Mentioned in 23 verses across 10 books, first at Genesis 10:19.
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Goshen
Goshen was the region in Egypt where Jacob and his family settled during the time of Joseph, and where the Israelites lived and prospered until the Exodus (Genesis 45:10; 46:28-29, 34; 47:1, 4, 6, 27; 50:8; Exodus 8:22; 9:26). Mentioned in 11 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 45:10.
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Guni
Guni was a son of Naphtali and a grandson of Jacob, as listed in the genealogies of Genesis and Numbers. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:24.
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Hadad
Hadad was one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, Abraham's son. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:15.
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Hadad
Hadad, son of Bedad, became king of Edom after Husham's death. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:35.
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Hadad
Hadad, also known as Hadar, was the last king of Edom before the Israelites established their monarchy. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:39.
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Hadoram
Hadoram was a son of Joktan and a descendant of Shem, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:27.
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Hagar
Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian maidservant, bore Abraham a son named Ishmael and is also mentioned in Paul's allegory in Galatians. Mentioned in 12 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 16:1.
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Haggi
Haggi was a son of Gad and a grandson of Jacob, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and Numbers. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:16.
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Ham
Ham, one of Noah's three sons, was the father of Canaan and the ancestor of various nations. Mentioned in 10 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 5:32.
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Ham
Ham was a place where Chedorlaomer and his allies defeated the Zuzim in battle during the war of the kings (Genesis 14:5). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 14:5.
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Hamor
Hamor, a Hivite prince, was the father and founder of Shechem and negotiated with Jacob's sons after Shechem's assault on Dinah. Mentioned in 13 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 33:19.
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Hamul
Hamul was a son of Perez and a grandson of Judah, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:12.
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Hanoch
Hanoch was one of the sons of Midian, a grandson of Abraham through his concubine Keturah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:4.
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Hanoch
Hanoch was one of the sons of Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and a grandson of Jacob. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 46:9.
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Haran
Haran was a city in Mesopotamia where Abraham and his family settled after leaving Ur, and from where Abraham later departed for Canaan (Genesis 11:31-32; 12:4-5; 27:43; 28:10; 29:4; Act.7.2, 4). Mentioned in 12 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 11:31.
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Haran
Haran, the son of Terah and brother of Abraham, was the father of Lot and died in Ur before his father Terah. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 11:26.
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Havilah
Havilah was a land mentioned in the description of Eden, known for its pure gold, aromatic resin (bdellium), and onyx stone (Gen.2.11-12). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 2:11.
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Havilah
Havilah was a region inhabited by the descendants of Ishmael (Gen.25.18), which was later raided by King Saul during his campaign against the Amalekites (1Sa.15.7). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:18.
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Havilah
Havilah was a son of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:29.
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Havilah
Havilah was a son of Cush, a descendant of Ham, mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:7.
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Hazarmaveth
Hazarmaveth was a son of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:26.
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Hazo
Hazo was a son of Nahor, the brother of Abraham. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:22.
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Heber
Heber was a son of Beriah and grandson of Asher. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:17.
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Hebron
Hebron, also known as Kiriath-arba, was a significant city in Judah, associated with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and later became a Levitical city and a city of refuge. Mentioned in 57 verses across 10 books, first at Genesis 13:18.
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Hebron Valley
The Hebron Valley was the location where Joseph was sent by his father, Jacob, to check on his brothers who were pasturing their flocks near Shechem (Gen.37.14). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 37:14.
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Hemam
Hemam was a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:22.
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Hemdan
Hemdan was a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:26.
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Heth
Heth was a son of Canaan and the ancestor of the Hittites, a prominent people group in the ancient Near East. Mentioned in 58 verses across 15 books, first at Genesis 10:15.
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Hezron
Hezron was the son of Perez and grandson of Judah, and his descendants formed the Hezronite clan within the tribe of Judah. Mentioned in 14 verses across 6 books, first at Genesis 46:12.
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Hezron
Hezron was a son of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob, and his descendants formed a clan within the tribe of Reuben. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 46:9.
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Hirah
Hirah was an Adullamite who was a close friend of Judah, the son of Jacob. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 38:1.
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Hobah
Hobah was a place north of Damascus where Abraham pursued the defeated army of Chedorlaomer after rescuing Lot (Gen.14.15). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 14:15.
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Hori
The Horites were a people group who inhabited the region of Seir before the Edomites. Mentioned in 9 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 14:6.
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Hul
Hul was one of the sons of Aram and a grandson of Shem, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:23.
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Huppim
Huppim, also known as Hupham or Huram, was a descendant of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:21.
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Husham
Husham was a king of Edom who reigned before the Israelites had kings, according to the genealogies in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:34.
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Hushim
Hushim, also known as Shuham, was the son of Dan and the ancestor of the Shuhamite clan within the tribe of Dan. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:23.
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Irad
Irad was a descendant of Cain and the father of Mehujael. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 4:18.
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Iram
Iram was an Edomite chief, a descendant of Esau. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:43.
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Isaac
Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah, and the father of Jacob and Esau. God made a covenant with him, renewing the promises given to Abraham. Mentioned in 123 verses across 21 books, first at Genesis 17:19.
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Iscah
Iscah was the daughter of Haran and sister of Milcah and Lot. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 11:29.
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Ishbak
Ishbak was a son of Abraham and his concubine Keturah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:2.
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Ishmael
Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar, was the ancestor of various Arab tribes. Though not the chosen heir, he was still blessed by God. Mentioned in 27 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 16:11.
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Ishvah
Ishvah was a son of Asher and grandson of Jacob. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:17.
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Ishvi
Ishvi (or Isui) was a son of Asher and grandson of Jacob. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:17.
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Issachar
Issachar was the ninth son of Jacob and fifth by Leah, and he became the forefather of the Israelite tribe of Issachar. Mentioned in 40 verses across 11 books, first at Genesis 30:18.
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Ithran
Ithran was a descendant of Esau and son of Dishon the Horite. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:26.
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Jabal
Jabal, the son of Lamech and Adah, was the ancestor of those who dwell in tents and have livestock. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 4:20.
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Jabbok
The Jabbok, a river east of the Jordan, where Jacob wrestled with God. Mentioned in 7 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 32:22.
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Jachin
Jachin (or Jarib), a son of Simeon, was the founder of the Jachinites clan within the tribe of Simeon. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 46:10.
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Jacob
Jacob was the younger twin son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, who received the birthright and blessing and was renamed Israel after wrestling with God. His twelve sons became the tribes of Israel, and in old age he brought the whole family down to Egypt.
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Jahleel
Jahleel, son of Zebulun, was a grandson of Jacob and a clan leader. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:14.
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Jahzeel
Jahzeel (or Jahziel), son of Naphtali, was a grandson of Jacob and a clan leader. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:24.
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Jalam
Jalam was a son of Esau and Oholibamah, and a chief of Edom. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:5.
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Jamin
Jamin was a son of Simeon and a grandson of Jacob. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 46:10.
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Japheth
Japheth was one of Noah's three sons and the ancestor of the Indo-European peoples. Mentioned in 11 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 5:32.
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Jared
Jared was an ancestor of Noah and the father of Enoch, who walked with God. Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 5:15.
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Jashub
Jashub, also known as Yob, was a son of Issachar and a grandson of Jacob. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:13.
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Javan
Javan, the ancestor of the Greek people, was a son of Japheth and grandson of Noah. Mentioned in 31 verses across 10 books, first at Genesis 10:2.
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Jemuel
Jemuel (or Nemuel) was a son of Simeon and a founder of the Nemuelite clan, as recorded in Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 46:10.
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Jerah
Jerah was one of the sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, as recorded in the Table of Nations in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:26.
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Jetheth
Jetheth, one of the chiefs of Edom. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:40.
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Jetur
Jetur, one of the twelve sons of Ishmael. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:15.
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Jeush
Jeush, a son of Esau and Oholibamah, was a chief of Edom. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:5.
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Jezer
Jezer, a son of Naphtali, was the ancestor of the Jezerite clan. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:24.
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Jidlaph
Jidlaph, a son of Nahor and Milcah, was Abraham's nephew. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:22.
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Jobab
Jobab, a descendant of Shem through Joktan, is mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:29.
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Jobab
Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, was an early king of Edom who reigned before Israel had a king. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:33.
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Jokshan
Jokshan was one of the sons born to Abraham and his wife Keturah after the death of Sarah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:2.
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Joktan
Joktan, a descendant of Shem through Eber, was the ancestor of several Arabian tribes. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:25.
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Joseph
Joseph, Jacob's son, rose to power in Egypt and saved his family during a famine. Mentioned in 196 verses across 18 books, first at Genesis 30:24.
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Jubal
Jubal was the father of all who play the lyre and pipe. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 4:21.
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Judah
Judah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, the ancestor of the tribe that gave Israel its kings. Jacob's blessing promised that the scepter would not depart from Judah, and through his son Perez the line runs to Boaz, Jesse, and David.
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Judith
Judith, the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, was one of Esau's wives, causing grief to Isaac and Rebekah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 26:34.
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Kadesh
Kadesh (Kadesh-barnea, En-mishpat), an important oasis in the Wilderness of Zin, was a key location during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. Mentioned in 26 verses across 6 books, first at Genesis 14:7.
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Kedar
Kedar was a son of Ishmael and the eponymous ancestor of a nomadic Arab tribe known for their tents and flocks. Mentioned in 11 verses across 7 books, first at Genesis 25:13.
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Kedemah
Kedemah was a son of Ishmael, while the Nodab were a Hagrite tribe defeated by the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:15.
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Kemuel
Kemuel was a son of Nahor and Milcah and the father of Aram. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:21.
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Kenan
Kenan (Cainan), the son of Enosh, was a descendant of Seth and an ancestor of Noah. Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 5:9.
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Kenaz
Kenaz was one of the clans of Edom, descended from Esau through his son Eliphaz. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:11.
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Keturah
Keturah was the concubine Abraham took after the death of Sarah, and she bore him six sons. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:1.
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King's Valley
The King's Valley, located near Salem (Jerusalem), was the site where Melchizedek met Abraham and where Absalom erected a pillar for himself (Genesis 14:17; 2Sa.18.18). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 14:17.
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Kiriathaim
Kiriathaim, also known as Kerioth, was a Moabite city later allotted to the tribe of Reuben (Numbers 32:37; Joshua 13:19; Jeremiah 48:1, 23). Mentioned in 8 verses across 6 books, first at Genesis 14:5.
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Kohath
Kohath, son of Levi, was the ancestor of Moses and Aaron. Mentioned in 42 verses across 6 books, first at Genesis 46:11.
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Korah
Korah, an Edomite chief, descendant of Eliphaz, son of Esau. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 36:16.
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Korah
Korah, son of Esau and Oholibamah Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:5.
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Laban
Laban, the brother of Rebekah and father of Jacob's wives, Leah and Rachel. Mentioned in 46 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 24:29.
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Lamech
Lamech, a descendant of Cain, was the first polygamist mentioned in the Bible. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 4:18.
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Lamech
Lamech, the father of Noah, lived 777 years. Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 5:25.
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Lasha
Lasha (Nahaliel), a place marking the extent of Canaanite territory (Genesis 10:19) and a stop in Israel's wilderness journey (Numbers 21:19). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:19.
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Leah
Leah, the first wife of Jacob and mother of six of his sons and his daughter Dinah. Mentioned in 32 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 29:16.
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Levi
Levi, son of Jacob and Leah, was the progenitor of the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel. Mentioned in 329 verses across 25 books, first at Genesis 29:34.
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Lot
Lot, the nephew of Abraham, was rescued from Sodom before its destruction. Mentioned in 34 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 11:27.
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Lotan
Lotan, a son of Seir the Horite and a chief of Edom. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:20.
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Lud
Lud, a son of Shem and progenitor of the Lydians. Mentioned in 6 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 10:22.
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Maacah
Maacah, a concubine of Nahor, was the mother of Nahor's son Tebah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:24.
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Machir
Machir, the son of Manasseh, was the father (ie re-founder) of Gilead and a prominent figure in the tribe of Manasseh. Mentioned in 17 verses across 6 books, first at Genesis 50:23.
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Machpelah
Machpelah, a cave near Hebron purchased by Abraham as a burial place for Sarah and later used for other patriarchs (Genesis 23:9, 17-19). Mentioned in 6 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 23:9.
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Madai
Madai, a son of Japheth, is considered the ancestor of the Medes. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:2.
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Magdiel
Magdiel was an Edomite chief, a descendant of Esau, the son of Isaac. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:43.
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Magog
Magog, a son of Japheth, is considered the ancestor of a people group mentioned in Ezekiel's prophecy. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:2.
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Mahalalel
Mahalalel was a descendant of Seth and an ancestor of Noah, living before the flood. Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 5:12.
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Mahalath
Mahalath, also known as Basemath, was one of Esau's wives, a daughter of Ishmael. Mentioned in 6 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 28:9.
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Mahanaim
Mahanaim, a place east of the Jordan River where Jacob met angels and David found refuge during Absalom's rebellion (Genesis 32:2; 2Sa.17.24, 27). Mentioned in 13 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 32:2.
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Malchiel
Malchiel, son of Beriah and grandson of Asher, was the ancestor of the Malchielites. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:17.
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Mamre
Mamre, a place near Hebron where Abraham lived and built an altar to the Lord (Genesis 13:18; 18:1). Mentioned in 10 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 13:18.
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Mamre
Mamre was an Amorite and an ally of Abraham. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 14:13.
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Manahath
Manahath was a son of Shobal, a Horite. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:23.
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Manasseh
Manasseh, Joseph's firstborn, was blessed by Jacob and became a tribe of Israel. Mentioned in 112 verses across 13 books, first at Genesis 41:51.
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Mash
Mash (or Meshech), a son of Aram, was a grandson of Shem. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:23.
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Masrekah
Masrekah, the royal city of Samlah, one of the ancient kings of Edom before any Israelite king reigned (Genesis 36:36; 1Ch.1.47). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:36.
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Massa
Massa, a son of Ishmael, was a grandson of Abraham. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:14.
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Matred
Matred was the mother of Mehetabel, who was the wife of Hadar, king of Edom. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:39.
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Medan
Medan was a son of Abraham and his concubine Keturah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:2.
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Mehetabel
Mehetabel was the wife of Hadar, a king of Edom. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:39.
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Mehujael
Mehujael was a descendant of Cain and the father of Methushael. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 4:18.
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Melchizedek
Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High, who blessed Abraham. Mentioned in 11 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 14:18.
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Merari
Merari, the third son of Levi, was the founder of the Merarite clan of Levites. Mentioned in 38 verses across 7 books, first at Genesis 46:11.
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Mesha
Mesha, a place mentioned as the limit of the territory settled by the descendants of Joktan (Genesis 10:30). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 10:30.
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Meshech
Meshech, a son of Japheth and grandson of Noah, is mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:2.
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Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia, the ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, where Abraham lived before being called to Canaan (Genesis 24:10; Act.7.2) and where the Israelites were oppressed by Cushan-rishathaim (Judges 3:8, 10). Mentioned in 7 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 24:10.
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Methuselah
Methuselah, the son of Enoch, was the oldest person mentioned in the Bible, living 969 years. Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 5:21.
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Methushael
Methushael, a descendant of Cain, was the father of Lamech. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 4:18.
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Mezahab
Mezahab was the grandfather of Mehetabel, who was the wife of Hadar, an Edomite king. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:39.
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Mibsam
Mibsam was a son of Ishmael and grandson of Abraham. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:13.
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Mibzar
Mibzar was one of the chiefs of Edom, descended from Esau. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:42.
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Midian
Midian, a nation descended from Abraham through Keturah (Genesis 25:2), which oppressed Israel during the time of the judges (Judges 6-8) and was later defeated by Gideon (Judges 7-8). Mentioned in 59 verses across 11 books, first at Genesis 36:35.
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Midian
Midian, a son of Abraham and Keturah, was the ancestor of the Midianite people. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:2.
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Milcah
Milcah, the daughter of Haran and wife of Nahor, was the mother of Bethuel and the grandmother of Rebekah. Mentioned in 6 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 11:29.
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Mishma
Mishma was one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, Abraham's son by Hagar, and is listed among the chiefs of the Ishmaelite tribes. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:14.
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Mizzah
Mizzah was a grandson of Esau and one of the chiefs of Edom listed in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:13.
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Moab
Moab, the son of Lot by his eldest daughter, was the ancestor of the Moabite people. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 19:37.
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Moab
Moab was an ancient kingdom located east of the Dead Sea in present-day Jordan, often in conflict with Israel. Mentioned in 160 verses across 23 books, first at Genesis 19:37.
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Moreh
Moreh refers to two locations: a place near Shechem where Abraham built an altar (Gen.12.6) and a hill near Gilgal, associated with the blessing and cursing ceremony (Deut 11:30). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 12:6.
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Moriah Mount
Mount Moriah was the site where Solomon built the temple in Jerusalem. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 22:2.
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Muppim
Muppim, also known as Shephupham, Shephuphan, or Shuphamite, was a son of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:21.
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Naamah
Naamah was the daughter of Lamech and Zillah, and the sister of Tubal-cain, mentioned in the genealogy of Cain. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 4:22.
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Naaman
Naaman, also known as Nohah, was one of the sons of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:21.
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Nahath
Nahath, a descendant of Esau, was one of the chiefs of Edom. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:13.
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Nahor
Nahor, the son of Serug and father of Terah, was Abraham's grandfather. Mentioned in 7 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 11:22.
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Nahor
Nahor, the son of Terah and brother of Abraham, was the father of Bethuel and the grandfather of Rebekah. Mentioned in 11 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 11:26.
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Naphish
Naphish, a son of Ishmael, was among the Hagrite tribes defeated by the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:15.
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Naphtali
Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and second son of Bilhah, was the founder of the Israelite tribe that bore his name. Mentioned in 50 verses across 15 books, first at Genesis 30:8.
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Nebaioth
Nebaioth, the firstborn son of Ishmael, was the ancestor of a tribe known for their flocks and mentioned in Isaiah's prophecy of future blessing. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 25:13.
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Negeb
The Negeb, meaning "south," refers to the semi-arid region in the southern part of Israel. Mentioned in 39 verses across 14 books, first at Genesis 12:9.
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Nile
The Nile, the major river of Egypt, is mentioned in various contexts throughout the Bible, often in relation to the history of Israel and God's judgment on Egypt. Mentioned in 38 verses across 9 books, first at Genesis 41:1.
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Nimrod
Nimrod was a mighty hunter and ruler who built several notable cities, including Babel and Nineveh. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 10:8.
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Nineveh
Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, is known in the Bible for its wickedness and its remarkable repentance following Jonah's preaching. Mentioned in 19 verses across 8 books, first at Genesis 10:11.
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Noah
Noah was the righteous man whom God chose to preserve life through the flood. He built an ark at God's command, brought his family and the animals inside, and after the waters receded received God's covenant never again to destroy the earth by flood, sealed by the rainbow.
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Nod
Nod was the land east of Eden where Cain settled after he was banished for killing his brother Abel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 4:16.
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Obal
Obal was one of the sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:28.
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Ohad
Ohad was one of the sons of Simeon, as listed in the genealogies. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:10.
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Oholibamah
Oholibamah was one of Esau's wives, a descendant of Seir the Horite. Mentioned in 7 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:2.
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Omar
Omar was a son of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau, mentioned in the genealogies of Edom. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:11.
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On
On, also known as Heliopolis, was an ancient Egyptian city mentioned in the Bible in connection with Joseph's life and prophetic references to Egypt. Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 41:45.
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Onam
Onam was a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of Edom. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:23.
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Onan
Onan was the second son of Judah, who was punished by God for his wicked actions. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 38:4.
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Ophir
Ophir was a son of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:29.
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Paddan
Paddan, also known as Paddan-aram or Aram, was the homeland of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, located in Mesopotamia. Mentioned in 16 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 25:20.
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Pallu
Pallu was a son of Reuben and the ancestor of the Palluite clan within the tribe of Reuben. Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 46:9.
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Paran
Paran was a desert region in the Sinai Peninsula, associated with the Israelites' wanderings and the early life of Ishmael. Mentioned in 8 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 21:21.
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Pau
Pau, also known as Pai, was a city in Edom mentioned in the genealogy of Edomite kings. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:39.
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Peleg
Peleg, a descendant of Shem and ancestor of Abraham, during whose time the earth was divided. Mentioned in 8 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 10:25.
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Peniel
Peniel, also called Penuel, was the place where Jacob wrestled with God and had his name changed to Israel. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 32:30.
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Perez
Perez, son of Judah and Tamar, was an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ. Mentioned in 15 verses across 7 books, first at Genesis 38:29.
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Pharaoh
Pharaoh, the Egyptian ruler who took Abraham's wife Sarah into his palace during their visit to Egypt. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 12:15.
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Pharaoh
Pharaoh, the Egyptian ruler who elevated Joseph to a position of authority and welcomed his family to Egypt during a severe famine. Mentioned in 70 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 37:36.
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Phicol
Phicol, the commander of the army of Abimelech, the Philistine king of Gerar, who accompanied Abimelech in making treaties with Abraham and Isaac. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 21:22.
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Philistia
The Philistines were a powerful people who inhabited the coastal plain of Canaan and were often in conflict with the Israelites during the period of the judges and early monarchy. Mentioned in 250 verses across 19 books, first at Genesis 21:32.
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Philistine
The Philistines, a people group descended from Mizraim, the son of Ham, according to the Table of Nations in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:14.
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Pildash
Pildash, one of the sons of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and Milcah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:22.
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Pinon
Pinon, one of the chiefs of Edom, descended from Esau, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:41.
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Pishon
Pishon was one of the four rivers that flowed from the river in the Garden of Eden, encircling the land of Havilah, which was known for its gold, bdellium, and onyx. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 2:11.
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Potiphar
Potiphar, the Egyptian officer who purchased Joseph as a slave and later imprisoned him after false accusations by Potiphar's wife. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 37:36.
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Potiphera
Potiphera, the priest of On (Heliopolis), whose daughter Asenath was given to Joseph as a wife by Pharaoh. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 41:45.
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Puah
Puah, also known as Puvah, was a son of Issachar and grandson of Jacob, and his descendants were called the Punites. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:13.
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Put
Put was a son of Ham and grandson of Noah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:6.
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Raamah
Raamah was a son of Cush, grandson of Ham, and great-grandson of Noah, mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:7.
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Rachel
Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob, and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Mentioned in 45 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 29:6.
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Rameses
Rameses was a city in Egypt where the Israelites lived during their enslavement before the Exodus (Gen. 47:11; Exo. 12:37). Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 47:11.
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Ramoth
Ramoth, also called Ramoth-gilead, was a city of refuge in Gad and a Levitical city (Deu. 4:43; Jos. 20:8; 21:38). Mentioned in 35 verses across 9 books, first at Genesis 31:47.
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Rebekah
Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. Mentioned in 30 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 22:23.
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Rehoboth
Rehoboth was the name of a well dug by Isaac where he found room and water (Gen. 26:22). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 26:22.
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Rehoboth
Rehoboth was a city associated with Shaul, an Edomite king (Gen. 36:37; 1Ch. 1:48). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:37.
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Resen
Resen was an ancient Assyrian city built by Nimrod between Nineveh and Calah (Gen. 10:12). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 10:12.
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Reu
Reu was the son of Peleg and an ancestor of Abraham, living to the age of 239 years. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 11:18.
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Reuben
Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and his descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Mentioned in 85 verses across 10 books, first at Genesis 29:32.
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Reuel
Reuel was a son of Esau and Basemath, and he became a chief in the land of Edom. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:4.
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Reumah
Reumah was the concubine of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and she bore him four sons. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:24.
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Riphath
Riphath was a son of Gomer and grandson of Japheth, mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:3.
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Rosh
Rosh (or Rapha) was a son of Benjamin and grandson of Jacob, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:21.
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Sabtah
Sabtah (or Sabta) was a son of Cush and a grandson of Ham, mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:7.
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Sabteca
Sabteca was a son of Cush and a grandson of Ham, mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:7.
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Salt Sea
The Salt Sea, also known as the Sea of Arabah, is another name for the Dead Sea, located at the lowest point on Earth (Gen. 14:3; Num. 34:3, 12; Deut. 3:17; Josh. 3:16; 12:3; 15:2, 5; 18:19; Deut. 4:49; 2Ki. 14:25). Mentioned in 11 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 14:3.
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Samlah
Samlah was a king of Edom who reigned before Israel had kings, as mentioned in the genealogies of Esau. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:36.
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Sarah
Sarah (or Sarai) was the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac, through whom God fulfilled His promise to make Abraham a great nation. Mentioned in 48 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 11:29.
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Seba
Seba was a son of Cush and brother of Raamah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:7.
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Seir
Seir was a Horite chief and an ancestor of the Horites who inhabited the land of Seir. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:20.
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Seir
Seir was a mountainous region inhabited by the Edomites, the descendants of Esau (Gen. 32:3; 36:8; Num. 24:18; Deut. 2:4; Josh. 24:4). Mentioned in 24 verses across 8 books, first at Genesis 14:6.
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Sephar
Sephar was a mountain in the east that marked the boundary of the territory settled by the descendants of Joktan (Gen. 10:30). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 10:30.
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Serah
Serah was the daughter of Asher and the sister of Asher's sons, as mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Asher. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:17.
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Sered
Sered was a son of Zebulun and the ancestor of the Seredite clan. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:14.
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Serug
Serug was the son of Reu, the father of Nahor, and an ancestor of Abraham, living to the age of 230 years. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 11:20.
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Seth
Seth was the third son of Adam and Eve, born after the death of Abel, and became the ancestor of the righteous line of humanity. Mentioned in 10 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 4:25.
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Shammah
Shammah was a son of Reuel and a grandson of Esau, and he became a chief of Edom. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:13.
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Shaul
Shaul, from Rehoboth on the Euphrates, was a king of Edom who reigned after Samlah and before Baal-hanan. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:37.
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Shaul
Shaul, the son of Simeon, was the grandson of Jacob and is listed among the descendants who went to Egypt with Jacob. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 46:10.
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Shaveh
Shaveh Kiriathaim was a valley where Chedorlaomer and his allies defeated the Emites before battling the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen. 14:5, 17). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 14:5.
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Sheba
Sheba, a descendant of Joktan, is associated with the ancient kingdom of Sheba in southern Arabia, known for its wealth and trade. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:28.
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Sheba
The Sabeans, descendants of Cush, were known for their wealth, trade in spices and precious stones, and were mentioned in various contexts throughout the Old Testament. Mentioned in 5 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 10:7.
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Sheba
Sheba was one of the sons of Jokshan, a descendant of Abraham through his wife Keturah, and is associated with the peoples of southern Arabia. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:3.
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Shechem
Shechem, founder of a Hivite city where Jacob's daughter Dinah was raped. Mentioned in 11 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 33:19.
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Shechem
Shechem was a prominent city in Canaan, later allotted to the tribe of Ephraim, and the site of important events in Israel's history (Gen. 12:6; 33:18-20; Josh. 20:7; 24:1, 25-26; Judg. 9; 1Ki. 12:1, 25; Ps. 60:6; 108:7; Act.7.16). Mentioned in 44 verses across 10 books, first at Genesis 12:6.
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Shelah
Shelah, son of Arpachshad and ancestor of Abraham in Luke's genealogy. Mentioned in 8 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 10:24.
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Shelah
Shelah, Judah's third son, and his descendants, the Shelanites. Mentioned in 8 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 38:5.
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Sheleph
Sheleph, a son of Joktan and descendant of Shem. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:26.
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Shem
Shem, one of Noah's three sons and the ancestor of the Semitic peoples. Mentioned in 17 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 5:32.
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Shemeber
Shemeber, the king of Zeboiim, who joined the battle against Chedorlaomer and his allies. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 14:2.
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Shepho
Shepho, a Horite chief, the son of Shobal, who lived in the land of Seir. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:23.
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Shillem
Shillem (or Shallum), a son of Naphtali and ancestor of the Shillemite clan. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:24.
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Shiloh
Shiloh, a term used in Jacob's prophetic blessing on Judah, possibly referring to a future ruler or a place of rest. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 49:10.
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Shimron
Shimron was a son of Issachar and the progenitor of the Shimronite clan within the tribe of Issachar. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:13.
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Shinab
Shinab was the king of Admah who, along with other kings, rebelled against Chedorlaomer, king of Elam. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 14:2.
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Shinar
Shinar was an ancient region in Mesopotamia, associated with the cities of Babylon and Uruk, and the site of the Tower of Babel (Gen. 10:10; 11:2; 14:1, 9; Josh. 7:21; Isa. 11:11; Dan. 1:2; Zech. 5:11). Mentioned in 8 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 10:10.
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Shobal
Shobal was a Horite chief, the son of Seir, who lived in the land of Edom. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:20.
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Shua
Shua was the father of a Canaanite woman, the wife of Judah, and the mother of Er, Onan, and Shelah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 38:2.
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Shuah
Shuah was a son of Abraham and Keturah, and his descendants formed a tribe. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:2.
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Shuni
Shuni was a son of Gad and the ancestor of the Shunite clan within the tribe of Gad. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:16.
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Shur
Shur was a wilderness area between Canaan and Egypt, mentioned in connection with Hagar (Gen. 16:7), Abraham (Gen. 20:1; 25:18), the Israelites' wanderings (Exod. 15:22), and Saul's battles (1Sam. 15:7; 27:8). Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 16:7.
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Siddim Valley
The Valley of Siddim, located near the Dead Sea, was the site of a battle between the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah and the kings of Elam and their allies (Gen. 14:3, 8, 10). Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 14:3.
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Sidon
Sidon, also called Great Sidon, was a prominent Phoenician city known for its trade and culture, and was the hometown of Jezebel, wife of King Ahab (1Ki. 16:31). It is mentioned in various contexts throughout the Bible, including the Old Testament (Gen. 10:19; Josh. 11:8; Judg. 10:6; Isa. 23:2-4; Jer. 27:3; Ezek. 28:21-22) and the New Testament (Matt. 11:21-22; Luke 4:26; Act.27.3). Mentioned in 45 verses across 18 books, first at Genesis 10:19.
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Sidon
Sidon was the firstborn son of Canaan and the ancestor of the Sidonian people. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:15.
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Simeon
Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah, was the founder of the tribe of Simeon and played a role in the story of Joseph. Mentioned in 43 verses across 10 books, first at Genesis 29:33.
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Sitnah
Sitnah was a well dug by Isaac in the Valley of Gerar, but the Philistines disputed its ownership (Gen. 26:21). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 26:21.
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Sodom
Sodom, a notoriously wicked city destroyed by God along with Gomorrah for their grave sins (Gen. 19:24-25). Mentioned in 47 verses across 14 books, first at Genesis 10:19.
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Succoth
Succoth, a city in Canaan allocated to the tribe of Gad, later the site of Solomon's bronze works (Gen. 33:17; Josh. 13:27; 1Kgs. 7:46). Mentioned in 12 verses across 6 books, first at Genesis 33:17.
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Tahash
Tahash was a son of Abraham's brother Nahor and his concubine Reumah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:24.
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Tamar
Tamar was Judah's daughter-in-law who, after being wronged by him, bore twin sons Perez and Zerah. Mentioned in 7 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 38:6.
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Tarshish
Tarshish was a son of Javan and great-grandson of Noah, associated with the ancient city of Tarshish. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:4.
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Tebah
Tebah was a son of Abraham's brother Nahor and his concubine Reumah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:24.
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Tema
Tema was a son of Ishmael and is associated with the ancient Arabian city of Tema. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:15.
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Teman
Teman was a grandson of Esau and is associated with an important Edomite clan known for its wisdom. Mentioned in 13 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 36:11.
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Terah
Terah was the father of Abraham, Nahor, and Haran, who left Ur to settle in Haran. Mentioned in 10 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 11:24.
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The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God present and active among His people. He hovers over creation, fills prophets and craftsmen in the Old Testament, descends on Jesus at His baptism, is promised by Jesus as the Advocate, and comes on the church at Pentecost, giving power to witness, new birth, gifts, and fruit.
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The call of Abraham
God told Abram to leave his country and family for a land He would show him, promising to make him a great nation, to bless him, and to bless all the families of the earth through him. Abram went, at seventy-five, and built altars in the land of Canaan.
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The covenant with Abraham
God bound Himself by covenant to Abram: descendants as many as the stars, a land for them, and an everlasting relationship in which God would be their God. Abram believed, and it was credited to him as righteousness. God later gave him the name Abraham and the sign of circumcision.
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The fall
Tempted by the serpent, the woman and the man ate from the one tree God had forbidden. Shame, blame, and curse followed, and they were sent out of the garden. In the same scene God spoke the first promise: the offspring of the woman would crush the serpent's head.
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Tidal
Tidal, king of Goiim, was one of the four kings allied with Chedorlaomer in the battle against the five kings of the plain. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 14:1.
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Tigris
Tigris, one of the rivers flowing from the Garden of Eden (Gen. 2:14), and the location of Daniel's vision (Dan. 10:4). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 2:14.
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Timna
Timna was a concubine of Eliphaz, son of Esau, and the mother of Amalek. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:12.
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Timnah
Timnah, a Canaanite city on the border between Judah and Dan, associated with Judah's son Er and Samson (Gen. 38:12-14; Josh. 15:10; 19:43; Judg. 14:1-5). Mentioned in 10 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 38:12.
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Tiras
Tiras was a son of Japheth and grandson of Noah, listed among the nations descended from Noah after the flood. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:2.
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Togarmah
Togarmah was a son of Gomer and grandson of Japheth, mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:3.
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Tola
Tola was a son of Issachar and the ancestor of the Tolaite clan. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 46:13.
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Tower of Eder
The Tower of Eder, a watchtower near Bethlehem, where Jacob pitched his tent and later associated with the coming of the Messiah (Gen. 35:21; Mic. 4:8). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 35:21.
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Tubal
Tubal was a son of Japheth and grandson of Noah, mentioned in the Table of Nations. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:2.
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Tubal-cain
Tubal-cain, a descendant of Cain, was the first metalworker mentioned in the Bible, forging tools out of bronze and iron. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 4:22.
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Ur
Ur of the Chaldeans, the hometown of Abraham in Mesopotamia, from where God called him to go to the land of Canaan (Gen. 11:28, 31; 15:7; Neh. 9:7). Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 11:28.
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Uz
Uz, son of Aram and grandson of Shem, was an early Semitic patriarch. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:23.
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Uz
Uz, son of Nahor and nephew of Abraham, was an Aramean. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Genesis 22:21.
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Uz
Uz, a Horite, was the son of Dishan, a chief in Seir. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:28.
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Uzal
Uzal, a descendant of Shem, was one of Joktan's sons. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 10:27.
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Zaavan
Zaavan, a Horite chief, was a descendant of Seir the Horite. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:27.
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Zeboiim
Zeboiim, one of the cities of the plain, along with Sodom and Gomorrah, that was destroyed by God due to its wickedness (Gen. 10:19; 14:2, 8; Deut. 29:23; Hos. 11:8). Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 10:19.
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Zebulun
Zebulun was the tenth son of Jacob, the sixth and last of Leah, and his descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Mentioned in 48 verses across 13 books, first at Genesis 30:20.
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Zepho
Zepho, a son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau, was a chief of Edom. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:11.
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Zerah
Zerah, a son of Reuel and grandson of Esau, was a chief of Edom. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:13.
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Zerah
Zerah, from Bozrah, was a king of Edom before Israel had a king. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:33.
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Zerah
Zerah, son of Judah and Tamar, was the twin brother of Perez and ancestor of Achan. Mentioned in 19 verses across 8 books, first at Genesis 38:30.
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Zerah
Zerah (or Zohar), a son of Simeon, was the ancestor of the Zerahite clan. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 46:10.
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Zibeon
Zibeon, the Hivite grandfather of Esau's wife Oholibamah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 36:2.
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Zillah
Zillah, one of Lamech's two wives, was the mother of Tubal-Cain, the first metalworker, and Naamah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 4:19.
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Zilpah
Zilpah, Leah's maidservant, bore Jacob two sons, Gad and Asher. Mentioned in 7 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 29:24.
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Zimran
Zimran was one of the sons born to Abraham and his wife Keturah after the death of Sarah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:2.
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Ziphion
Ziphion (or Zephon), a son of Gad, was the ancestor of the Zephonite clan. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:16.
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Zoar
Zoar, also known as Bela, was a small city near Sodom where Lot fled when God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah . Mentioned in 10 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 13:10.
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Zohar
Zohar was the father of Ephron the Hittite, from whom Abraham purchased the cave of Machpelah as a burial site. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 23:8.
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