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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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Obadiah
Obadiah was a Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from Saul. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 12:9.
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Obadiah
Obadiah was the ruler over the tribe of Zebulun during the reign of King David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 27:19.
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Obadiah
Obadiah was a descendant of King David, mentioned in the genealogy of David's descendants. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 3:21.
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Obadiah
Obadiah was one of the six sons of Azel, a descendant of King Saul. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 7:3.
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Obadiah
Obadiah was one of the five sons of Izrahiah, a descendant of Issachar. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 8:38.
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Obadiah
Obadiah, also known as Abda, was a gatekeeper and descendant of Jeduthun who served in the temple. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Chronicles 9:16.
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Obadiah
Obadiah was a palace administrator under King Ahab who feared the Lord and protected a hundred prophets during Jezebel's persecution. Mentioned in 6 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Kings 18:3.
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Obadiah
Obadiah was a Levite sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Book of the Law in the cities of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 17:7.
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Obadiah
Obadiah was a Levite who served as an overseer during the temple repairs under King Josiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 34:12.
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Obadiah
Obadiah was one of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile with Ezra. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 8:9.
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Obadiah
Obadiah was one of the leaders who signed the covenant of faithfulness during Nehemiah's time. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 10:5.
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Obadiah
Obadiah was a prophet who delivered a message of judgment against the nation of Edom. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Obadiah 1:1.
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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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Obed
Obed was an Ishmaelite warrior who fought in David's army. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 11:47.
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Obed
Obed was a descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 2:37.
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Obed
Obed was a gatekeeper in the temple, the son of Shemaiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 26:7.
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Obed
Obed was the father of Azariah, one of the captains who supported Joash in overthrowing Athaliah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 23:1.
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Obed
Obed was the son of Boaz and Ruth, and the grandfather of King David. Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Ruth 4:17.
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Obed-edom
Obed-edom was a Gittite in whose house the Ark of the Covenant stayed for three months, bringing blessings to his household. Mentioned in 16 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Samuel 6:10.
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Obil
Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of King David's camels. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 27:30.
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Ochran
Ochran was the father of Pagiel, a leader from the tribe of Asher during the Exodus. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Numbers 1:13.
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Oded
Oded was a prophet and the father of Azariah, who prophesied during the reign of King Asa of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Chronicles 15:1.
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Oded
Oded was a prophet who confronted the Israelite army returning from a victory over Judah, urging them to release their Judean captives. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 28:9.
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Og
Og was the Amorite king of Bashan who was defeated by the Israelites during their journey to the Promised Land. Mentioned in 22 verses across 6 books, first at Numbers 21:33.
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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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Ohel
Ohel was a descendant of Judah through the line of Zerubbabel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 3:20.
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Oholah
Oholah was a symbolic name given to Samaria, representing the northern kingdom of Israel in Ezekiel's prophecy. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Ezekiel 23:4.
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Oholiab
Oholiab was a skilled craftsman from the tribe of Dan who was appointed to work on the construction of the tabernacle. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Exodus 31:6.
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Oholibah
Oholibah was a symbolic name given to Jerusalem, representing the southern kingdom of Judah in Ezekiel's prophecy. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Ezekiel 23:4.
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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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Omri
Omri was the chief of the tribe of Issachar during the reign of King David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 27:18.
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Omri
Omri was a descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 7:8.
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Omri
Omri was a descendant of Judah who lived in Jerusalem after the exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 9:4.
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Omri
Omri was the sixth king of Israel who established Samaria as the capital and founded a powerful dynasty. Mentioned in 13 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Kings 16:16.
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On
On was a Reubenite who joined Korah in his rebellion against Moses and Aaron. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 16:1.
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Onam
Onam was a descendant of Judah, the son of Jerahmeel, and had two sons, Shammai and Jada. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 2:26.
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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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Ophrah
Ophrah was the son of Meonothai, a descendant of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:14.
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Oreb
Oreb was a Midianite prince who was killed by the Ephraimites during the time of Gideon. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Judges 7:25.
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Oren
Oren was a son of Jerahmeel, a descendant of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:25.
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Ornan
Ornan (Araunah) was a Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David, which later became the site of Solomon's temple. Mentioned in 15 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Samuel 24:20.
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Orpah
Orpah was Naomi's daughter-in-law who stayed in Moab after the death of her husband, while Ruth accompanied Naomi to Bethlehem. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Ruth 1:4.
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Osnappar
Osnappar (probably Ashurbanipal) was an Assyrian king who brought people from various regions and settled them in Samaria. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 4:10.
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Othni
Othni was a son of Shemaiah and served as a gatekeeper for the ark of the covenant. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 26:7.
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Othniel
Othniel, Caleb's nephew, was the first judge of Israel who delivered the people from Cushan-Rishathaim. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 15:17.
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Ozem
Ozem was one of David's brothers, a son of Jesse. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:15.
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Ozem
Ozem was a son of Jerahmeel and a nephew of Caleb. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:25.
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