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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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Gaal
Gaal, the son of Ebed, led a revolt against Abimelech, the ruler of Shechem, but was defeated and driven out of the city. Mentioned in 9 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 9:26.
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Gabbai
Gabbai was a Benjamite leader who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 11:8.
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Gad
Gad was a prophet who advised King David and wrote a book of his acts. Mentioned in 13 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 22:5.
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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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Gaddi
Gaddi, the son of Susi, was the representative of the tribe of Manasseh among the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 13:11.
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Gaddiel
Gaddiel, the son of Sodi, was the representative of the tribe of Zebulun among the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 13:10.
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Gadi
Gadi was the father of Menahem, who became king of Israel after assassinating Shallum. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 15:14.
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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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Gahar
Gahar was an ancestor of a group of temple servants (Nethinim) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:47.
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Galal
Galal, a Levite musician and descendant of Asaph, lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 9:15.
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Galal
Galal, a Levite musician and descendant of Jeduthun, lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile and assisted in the temple service. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Chronicles 9:16.
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Gamaliel
Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, was the leader of the tribe of Manasseh during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Numbers 1:10.
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Gamul
Gamul was the head of the twenty-second priestly division organized during King David's reign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 24:17.
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Gareb
Gareb the Ithrite was one of David's mighty warriors, known for his military prowess. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:38.
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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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Gazez
Gazez was a son of Caleb and his concubine Ephah, born after Haran. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:46.
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Gazzam
Gazzam was an ancestor of a group of temple servants (Nethinim) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:48.
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Geber
Geber, the son of Uri, was one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to provide food for the royal household. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Kings 4:19.
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Gedaliah
Gedaliah, a son of Jeduthun, was one of the temple musicians appointed by King David to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 25:3.
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Gedaliah
Gedaliah, appointed governor of Judah by the Babylonians after the fall of Jerusalem, was assassinated by Ishmael, leading to the flight of the remaining Jews to Egypt. Mentioned in 26 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:22.
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Gedaliah
Gedaliah, a priest, was among those who had married foreign women during the Babylonian exile and pledged to put them away. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 10:18.
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Gedaliah
Gedaliah, the son of Pashhur, was one of the officials who heard Jeremiah's message and urged King Zedekiah to put him to death. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 38:1.
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Gedaliah
Gedaliah was the grandfather of the prophet Zephaniah, who prophesied during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Zephaniah 1:1.
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Gedor
Gedor was a son of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), the father (ie re-founder) of Gibeon, and an ancestor of King Saul. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 8:31.
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Gehazi
Gehazi, the servant of the prophet Elisha, was punished with leprosy for his greed and deceit in the matter of Naaman's healing. Mentioned in 12 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 4:12.
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Gemalli
Gemalli was the father of Ammiel, who represented the tribe of Dan as one of the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 13:12.
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Gemariah
Gemariah, the son of Hilkiah, was a messenger sent by King Zedekiah of Judah to deliver a letter to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 29:3.
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Gemariah
Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, was an official during King Jehoiakim's reign who opposed the burning of Jeremiah's scroll. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 36:10.
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Genubath
Genubath was the son of Hadad the Edomite and was raised in Pharaoh's palace alongside the Pharaoh's own children. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Kings 11:20.
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Gera
Gera was a son of Bela and a grandson of Benjamin. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 8:3.
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Gera
Gera (or Heglam) was a son of Ehud, a Benjamite, and was among those who were carried into exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 8:7.
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Gera
Gera was a Benjamite who cursed David during Absalom's rebellion but later sought forgiveness when David returned to Jerusalem. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 16:5.
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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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Gershom
Gershom was the firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah, and his descendant Jonathan served as a priest for the idolatrous Danites. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Exodus 2:22.
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Gershom
Gershom, a descendant of Phinehas, was among the men who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 8:2.
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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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Geshan
Geshan was a son of Jahdai, a wife of Caleb, from the tribe of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:47.
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Geshem
Geshem the Arab, along with Sanballat and Tobiah, opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and tried to intimidate and discourage him. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Nehemiah 2:19.
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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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Geuel
Geuel, the son of Machi, was the representative of the tribe of Gad among the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 13:15.
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Gibea
Gibea, with Machbenah, daughters or cities founded by Sheva. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:49.
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Giddalti
Giddalti was one of the sons of Heman, appointed by King David as a temple musician to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 25:4.
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Giddel
Giddel was an ancestor of a group of temple servants (Nethinim) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:47.
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Giddel
Giddel was an ancestor of a group of Solomon's servants who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:56.
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Gideon
Gideon, also called Jerubbaal or Jerubbesheth, was a judge of Israel who, with God's help, defeated the Midianites and delivered Israel from oppression. Mentioned in 50 verses across 4 books, first at Judges 6:11.
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Gideoni
Gideoni, the son of Abidan, was the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Numbers 1:11.
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Gilalai
Gilalai was a priest and musician who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 12:36.
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Gilead
Gilead, a descendant of Manasseh, was the son of Michael and the father of Jaroah, as recorded in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 5:14.
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Gilead
Gilead was the father of Jephthah, a mighty warrior and judge of Israel who delivered the Israelites from the Ammonites. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 11:1.
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Gilead
Gilead was the son of Machir, grandson of Manasseh, and father of six sons who became the heads of Gileadite clans. Mentioned in 9 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 26:29.
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Ginath
Ginath was the father of Tibni, who contended with Omri for the throne of Israel. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Kings 16:21.
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Ginnethon
Ginnethon, a priest, was among those who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's reforms. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Nehemiah 10:6.
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Gishpa
Gishpa was an overseer of the temple servants (Nethinim) during Nehemiah's time. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 11:21.
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Gog
Gog, a descendant of Reuben, is mentioned in the genealogy of Reuben in 1Ch.5.4. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 5:4.
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Goliath
Goliath was the Philistine champion from Gath who was defeated by David in a battle. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Samuel 17:4.
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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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Gomer
Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, was the wife of the prophet Hosea. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Hosea 1:3.
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Guni
Guni, a descendant of Gad, was the father of Abdiel, as mentioned in the genealogy of Gad. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 5:15.
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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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