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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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Naam
Naam was a son of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:15.
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Naamah
Naamah, an Ammonite woman, was the mother of Rehoboam, who succeeded his father Solomon as king of Judah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Kings 14:21.
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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, a descendant of Benjamin, was one of the sons of Ehud mentioned in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 8:7.
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Naaman
Naaman, a commander of the Aramean army, was healed of his leprosy by the prophet Elisha, demonstrating God's power and compassion. Mentioned in 11 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 5:1.
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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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Naaman
Naaman, a grandson of Benjamin through Bela, was the head of the Naamite clan within the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 26:40.
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Naarah
Naarah was one of the two wives of Ashhur, the father (ie founder) of Tekoa, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 4:5.
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Naarai
Naarai, the son of Ezbai, was one of the mighty warriors who fought alongside King David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 11:37.
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Nabal
Nabal, a wealthy man from Carmel, was known for his foolishness and mistreatment of David, which nearly led to his demise. Mentioned in 18 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 25:3.
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Naboth
Naboth, a Jezreelite, was unjustly killed by King Ahab and Queen Jezebel for refusing to sell his ancestral vineyard. Mentioned in 18 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Kings 21:1.
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Nacon
Nacon, also known as Chidon, was the owner of the threshing floor where Uzzah touched the ark of God and was struck down. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 6:6.
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Nadab
Nadab was a son of Shammai, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 2:28.
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Nadab
Nadab was a son of Abiel, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 8:30.
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Nadab
Nadab, the son of Jeroboam I, reigned as king of Israel for two years before being assassinated by Baasha. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Kings 14:20.
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Nadab
Nadab, the eldest son of Aaron, was consumed by fire from the Lord for offering unauthorized incense. Mentioned in 12 verses across 4 books, first at Exodus 6:23.
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Naham
Naham, the brother of Hodiah whose son founded Keilah the Garmite city. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:19.
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Nahamani
Nahamani was among those who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity with Zerubbabel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 7:7.
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Naharai
Naharai the Beerothite, Joab's armor-bearer, was one of David's mighty men. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:37.
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Nahash
Nahash, the king of the Ammonites, besieged Jabesh Gilead and threatened to gouge out the right eyes of its inhabitants. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Samuel 11:1.
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Nahash
Nahash, the king of the Ammonites and father of Hanun, had shown kindness to David, prompting David to send envoys to console Hanun after Nahash's death. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 10:2.
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Nahash
Nahash, the mother of David and his sisters Abigail and Zeruiah, is mentioned in the context of Amasa's lineage. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Samuel 17:25.
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Nahash
Nahash, the king of the Ammonites, provided supplies to David and his men during their time in Mahanaim. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Samuel 17:27.
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Nahath
Nahath was one of the Levites appointed by King Hezekiah to oversee the distribution of offerings and tithes. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 31:13.
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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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Nahbi
Nahbi, the son of Vophsi, was the representative from the tribe of Naphtali among the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 13:14.
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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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Nahshon
Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ. Mentioned in 11 verses across 6 books, first at Exodus 6:23.
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Nahum
Nahum, identified as the Elkoshite, was a prophet of God who delivered a message of judgment against the Assyrian city of Nineveh. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nahum 1:1.
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Naomi
Naomi, also known as Mara, was an Israelite woman who, after losing her husband and sons, returned from Moab to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law Ruth. Mentioned in 20 verses across 1 book, first at Ruth 1:2.
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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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Nathan
Nathan, the son of Attai, is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:36.
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Nathan
Nathan, the brother of Joel, was one of David's mighty men. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:36.
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Nathan
Nathan, a son of David and Bathsheba, is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at 2 Samuel 5:14.
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Nathan
Nathan, a prophet of God, served during the reigns of David and Solomon, offering guidance, confronting David's sin, and supporting Solomon's accession to the throne. Mentioned in 30 verses across 5 books, first at 2 Samuel 7:2.
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Nathan
Nathan is listed among the Israelites who had married foreign women during the Exile and pledged to put them away. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 10:39.
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Nathan
Nathan, along with other leaders, was summoned by Ezra to assist in teaching the Law to the people. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 8:16.
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Nathan-melech
Nathan-melech was a court official who had living quarters near the entrance of the temple during King Josiah's reign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 23:11.
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Neariah
Neariah, a descendant of King David, was the son of Shemaiah and had three sons: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 3:22.
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Neariah
Neariah, along with other Simeonite leaders, defeated the remaining Amalekites during the reign of King Hezekiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:42.
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Nebai
Nebai was one of the leaders who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah to follow God's law. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 10:19.
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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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Nebat
Nebat was the father of Jeroboam I, who became the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the monarchy. Mentioned in 25 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Kings 11:26.
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Nebu-sar-sekim
Nebu-sar-sekim was a high official in Nebuchadnezzar's army when Jerusalem fell. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 39:3.
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Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar II was the powerful Emperor of Babylon who destroyed Jerusalem and exiled the Jews. Mentioned in 88 verses across 9 books, first at 2 Kings 24:1.
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Nebushazban
Nebushazban, a Babylonian official, was among those who took charge of Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 39:13.
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Nebuzaradan
Nebuzaradan, the captain of the Babylonian guard, oversaw the destruction of Jerusalem, the exile of its inhabitants, and the release of Jeremiah. Mentioned in 15 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:8.
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Neco
Pharaoh Neco II, the ruler of Egypt, opposed King Josiah of Judah, installed Jehoiakim as a vassal king, and was later defeated by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Mentioned in 10 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 23:29.
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Nedabiah
Nedabiah was a descendant of Jeconiah, the exiled king of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 3:18.
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Nehemiah
Nehemiah was among the leaders who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylonian exile to Jerusalem. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:2.
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Nehemiah
Nehemiah, the son of Hacaliah, served as the governor of Judah and led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls in the mid-5th century BC. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Nehemiah 1:1.
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Nehemiah
Nehemiah, the son of Azbuk, was a leader who repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall near the tombs of David during the rebuilding process led by Nehemiah the governor. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 3:16.
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Nehushta
Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem, was the mother of King Jehoiachin of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 24:8.
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Nekoda
The descendants of Nekoda were among the temple servants who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:48.
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Nekoda
The descendants of Nekoda were among those who could not prove their priestly lineage after returning from the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:60.
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Nemuel
Nemuel was a son of Eliab and a member of the tribe of Reuben. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 26:9.
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Nepheg
Nepheg was one of the sons of King David, born to him in Jerusalem. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 5:15.
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Nepheg
Nepheg was a son of Izhar and a member of the Levite clan of Kohath. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Exodus 6:21.
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Ner
Ner was the father of Abner, the commander of King Saul's army, and a member of Saul's family. Mentioned in 14 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 14:50.
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Nergal-sar-ezer
Nergal-sar-ezer was a Babylonian official present at the capture of Jerusalem in 587 BC and probably became king Neriglissar. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 39:3.
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Nergal-sar-ezer
Nergal-sar-ezer the Rab-mag was a Babylonian official present at the capture of Jerusalem in 587 BC. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 39:3.
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Neriah
Neriah was the father of Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe. Mentioned in 10 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 32:12.
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Nethanel
Nethanel was a priest who blew trumpets before the ark of God. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 15:24.
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Nethanel
Nethanel was a son of Jesse and brother of King David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:14.
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Nethanel
Nethanel was a scribe who helped divide the priests into their divisions during David's reign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 24:6.
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Nethanel
Nethanel was one of the sons of Obed-Edom, the Levite. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 26:4.
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Nethanel
Nethanel was a Levite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Book of the Law in Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 17:7.
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Nethanel
Nethanel was a Levite leader who contributed to Josiah's Passover celebration. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 35:9.
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Nethanel
Nethanel was a priest who had married a foreign woman during the Exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 10:22.
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Nethanel
Nethanel was a priest in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 12:21.
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Nethanel
Nethanel was a musician who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 12:36.
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Nethanel
Nethanel son of Zuar was the leader of the tribe of Issachar during the wilderness wanderings. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Numbers 1:8.
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Nethaniah
Nethaniah was a musician in David's time, brother of Asharelah (or 'Asarelah'). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 25:2.
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Nethaniah
Nethaniah was a Levite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Book of the Law in Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 17:8.
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Nethaniah
Nethaniah was the father of Ishmael, the assassin of Gedaliah the governor. Mentioned in 16 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Nethaniah
Nethaniah was the father of Jehudi, an official in King Jehoiakim's court. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:14.
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Neziah
Neziah 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 2:54.
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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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Nimshi
Nimshi was the grandfather of Jehu, the king of Israel who overthrew the dynasty of Ahab. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Kings 19:16.
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Noadiah
Noadiah was a Levite entrusted with the oversight of the treasuries during the time of Ezra. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 8:33.
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Noadiah
Noadiah was a false prophetess who opposed Nehemiah during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 6:14.
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Noah
Noah was one of the daughters of Zelophehad who received an inheritance in the Promised Land. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 26:33.
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Nobah
Nobah was an Israelite who captured the town of Kenath and renamed it after himself. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 32:42.
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Nogah
Nogah was one of King David's sons born in Jerusalem. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 3:7.
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Nun
Nun was the father of Joshua, Moses' assistant and successor as leader of Israel. Mentioned in 30 verses across 8 books, first at Exodus 33:11.
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