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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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Kadmiel
Kadmiel was a Levite who returned from Babylonian exile and played a significant role in the rebuilding of the temple and the spiritual renewal of the people. Mentioned in 8 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:40.
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Kallai
Kallai was a priest who served during the time of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua, after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 12:20.
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Kareah
Kareah was the father of Johanan and Jonathan, two military leaders who joined Gedaliah after the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. Mentioned in 14 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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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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Kelaiah
Kelaiah, also known as Kelita, was a Levite who had married a foreign woman and pledged to put her away during Ezra's reform. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 10:23.
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Kelita
Kelita was a Levite who helped explain the Law to the people and sealed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Nehemiah 8:7.
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Kemuel
Kemuel, the son of Hebron, was the leader of the Levites during the reign of King David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 27:17.
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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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Kemuel
Kemuel, the son of Shiphtan, was a leader from the tribe of Ephraim appointed to help divide the Promised Land. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 34:24.
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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 a descendant of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:15.
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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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Kenaz
Kenaz was the father of Othniel, a judge of Israel who delivered the Israelites from the oppression of Cushan-rishathaim. Mentioned in 8 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 32:12.
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Keren-happuch
Keren-happuch was the name of Job's third daughter, born to him after God restored his fortunes. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Job 42:14.
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Keros
Keros was the name of a family of temple servants (Nethinim) who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:44.
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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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Keziah
Keziah was the name of Job's second daughter, born to him after God restored his fortunes. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Job 42:14.
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Kish
Kish was a Levite from the clan of Merari, whose descendants were assigned duties in the tabernacle service. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 23:21.
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Kish
Kish was a Benjamite, the father of Saul, who was anointed by Samuel as the first king of Israel. Mentioned in 13 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 9:1.
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Kish
Kish, a Levite from the clan of Merari, participated in the purification of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 29:12.
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Kish
Kish, a Benjamite, was an ancestor of Mordecai, the cousin and guardian of Queen Esther. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Esther 2:5.
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Kishi
Kishi, also known as Kushaiah, was a Levite from the clan of Merari and the father of Jeduthun (or 'Ethan'), a prominent musician in King David's court. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 6:44.
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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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Kolaiah
Kolaiah, a false prophet among the exiles in Babylon. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 29:21.
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Kolaiah
Kolaiah, a Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 11:7.
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Korah
Korah, son of Hebron, from the tribe of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:43.
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Korah
Korah, a Levite who rebelled against Moses and Aaron; his descendants became temple musicians and gatekeepers. Mentioned in 38 verses across 6 books, first at Exodus 6:21.
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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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Kore
Kore, a Levite gatekeeper, descendant of Korah Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 9:19.
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Kore
Kore, a Levite in charge of distributing freewill offerings during Hezekiah's reign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 31:14.
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Koz
Koz, a descendant of Judah through Ashhur. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:8.
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