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Every named person in the Bible, from Abraham to the apostles, with the verses that name them and the relationships behind each one.
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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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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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David
David was the shepherd from Bethlehem who became Israel's second king. God promised him a house and a throne that would endure forever, and many psalms are attributed to him. The Gospels present Jesus as the Son of David, the promised heir to that throne.
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Elijah
Elijah was the prophet from Tishbe in Gilead who confronted King Ahab and the prophets of Baal, was fed by ravens and by a widow in Zarephath, raised the widow's son, and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. Malachi promised his return before the Day of the Lord, and Jesus identified John the Baptist with that promise.
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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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Gabriel
Gabriel is the angel who explains visions to Daniel and who, in Luke, announces the births of John to Zechariah in the temple and of Jesus to Mary in Nazareth. He describes himself as one who stands in the presence of God and is sent to bring good news.
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Isaiah
Isaiah was the prophet in Jerusalem during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah whose book the New Testament quotes more than any other prophet. His oracles of the virgin's son, the light in Galilee, the Spirit-anointed preacher, and the suffering servant are read by the Gospels as fulfilled in Jesus.
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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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Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth is the center of the Christian faith and of FaithGraph. The Gospels present Him as the promised Messiah of Israel, the eternal Word made flesh, who taught, healed, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, rose bodily on the third day, and commissioned His followers to carry the good news to all nations.
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Jonah
Jonah was the prophet from Gath-hepher sent to preach in Nineveh. He fled by sea, was swallowed by a great fish for three days and three nights, and after his deliverance preached to Nineveh, which repented. Jesus named the sign of Jonah as the one sign His generation would receive.
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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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Moses
Moses was the Levite child drawn out of the Nile and raised in Pharaoh's house, whom God called at the burning bush to bring Israel out of Egypt. He led the people through the sea, received the law at Sinai, and guided them for forty years to the edge of the promised land.
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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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Solomon
Solomon was David's son by Bathsheba who succeeded him as king, asked God for wisdom, and built the first temple in Jerusalem. His reign was the height of Israel's peace and wealth, but his foreign marriages and idolatry led God to announce the division of the kingdom after his death.
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Dalphon
Dalphon was one of the ten sons of Haman who were killed and hanged. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Esther 9:7.
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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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Daniel
Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, was a prophet in Babylon known for his wisdom, integrity, and interpretation of dreams and visions. Mentioned in 71 verses across 3 books, first at Ezekiel 14:14.
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Daniel
Daniel, a priest, was among those who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 8:2.
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Dara
Dara was a son of Zerah and grandson of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:6.
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Darda
Darda was a wise man, but Solomon's wisdom surpassed his. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Kings 4:31.
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Darius
Darius the Mede received the Empire of Babylon and ruled over it. Mentioned in 8 verses across 1 book, first at Daniel 5:31.
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Darius
Darius, king of Persia, issued a decree allowing the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. Mentioned in 16 verses across 3 books, first at Ezra 4:5.
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Darius
Darius the Persian was the Emperor during the days of the Levites Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 12:22.
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Darkon
Darkon was the ancestor of a family of temple servants who returned from the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:56.
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Dathan
Dathan, a Reubenite, joined Korah's rebellion against Moses and Aaron and was punished by God. Mentioned in 8 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 16:1.
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Debir
Debir was the Amorite king of Eglon who joined a coalition against Joshua but was defeated. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Joshua 10:3.
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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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Deborah
Deborah, a prophetess and judge, led Israel to victory against the Canaanites alongside Barak. Mentioned in 9 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 4:4.
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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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Deker
Ben-Deker was one of Solomon's twelve officers in charge of providing food for the king and his household. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Kings 4:9.
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Delaiah
Delaiah was a priest appointed by David to be in charge of the twenty-third division of the priestly order. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 24:18.
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Delaiah
Delaiah was a descendant of David through Jeconiah, mentioned in the genealogy of David's descendants. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 3:24.
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Delaiah
Delaiah was an ancestor of a priestly family that returned from the Babylonian exile but could not prove their genealogy. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:60.
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Delaiah
Delaiah, the son of Shemaiah, was an official during King Jehoiakim's reign who heard Baruch read Jeremiah's scroll. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 36:12.
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Delaiah
Delaiah was the father of Shemaiah, who tried to deceive Nehemiah into hiding in the temple. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 6:10.
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Delilah
Delilah was a Philistine woman who deceived Samson into revealing the secret of his strength, leading to his capture. Mentioned in 6 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 16:4.
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Deuel
Deuel, also called Reuel, was the father of Eliasaph, who was the leader of the tribe of Gad during the wilderness journey. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Numbers 1:14.
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Diblaim
Diblaim was the father of Gomer, the woman whom the prophet Hosea married at God's command. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Hosea 1:3.
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Dibri
Dibri, of the tribe of Dan, was the father of Shelomith, whose son blasphemed the name of God and was stoned to death. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Leviticus 24:11.
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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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Dinaites
The Dinaites were one of the groups who wrote to King Artaxerxes, opposing the rebuilding of Jerusalem during Ezra's time. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 4:9.
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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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Dodavahu
Dodavahu, son of Eliezer of Mareshah, prophesied against Jehoshaphat for his alliance with Ahaziah, king of Israel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 20:37.
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Dodo
Dodo the Bethlehemite was the father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty men. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:24.
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Dodo
Dodo, also known as Dodai, was the father of Eleazar, one of David's mighty men who fought valiantly in battle. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:9.
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Dodo
Dodo, son of Puah, was a judge of Israel who led the nation for 23 years. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Judges 10:1.
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Doeg
Doeg the Edomite, Saul's chief shepherd, witnessed David receiving help from Ahimelech and later betrayed him to Saul, resulting in the massacre of the priests at Nob. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 21:7.
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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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