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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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Ananias of Damascus
Ananias was a disciple in Damascus, described by Paul as a devout observer of the law respected by the Jews there. Sent by the Lord in a vision, he overcame his fear of the persecutor, laid hands on Saul so that his sight returned, and baptized him.
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Andrew
Andrew was a fisherman from Bethsaida, the brother of Simon Peter and originally a disciple of John the Baptist. In John's Gospel he follows Jesus after John points Him out as the Lamb of God and then brings his brother Simon to Jesus; in the Synoptics he is called with Peter beside the Sea of Galilee.
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Anna
Anna was a prophetess of the tribe of Asher, a widow of great age who never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer. When Jesus was presented she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to everyone waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
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Barabbas
Barabbas was a prisoner held in Jerusalem at Passover, described as notorious, an insurrectionist, and a murderer in the different Gospel accounts. When Pilate offered the crowd a Passover release, the chief priests persuaded them to ask for Barabbas and to demand that Jesus be crucified.
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Barnabas
Barnabas was a Levite from Cyprus named Joseph, whom the apostles called Son of Encouragement. He sold a field for the church, vouched for the newly converted Saul in Jerusalem, was sent to Antioch, brought Saul there to teach, and traveled with him on the first missionary journey.
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Caiaphas
Caiaphas was the high priest in Jerusalem during the ministry and trial of Jesus. The chief priests met in his courtyard to plan the arrest, and at his house Jesus was put under oath, declared Himself the Son of Man at God's right hand, and was judged worthy of death. John records that Caiaphas had earlier said it was better for one man to die for the people.
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Cleopas
Cleopas was one of the two disciples who walked to Emmaus on the day of the resurrection. He told the stranger who joined them everything that had happened in Jerusalem, listened as the stranger explained the Scriptures, and recognized Jesus when the bread was broken at their table.
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Cornelius
Cornelius was a centurion of the Italian Regiment stationed at Caesarea, a devout and generous man who feared God. An angel told him to send for Peter, and while Peter preached in his house the Holy Spirit fell on Cornelius and everyone with him, and they were baptized.
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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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Elizabeth
Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron, the wife of the priest Zechariah, righteous and childless until old age. God gave her a son, John the Baptist. When the pregnant Mary visited her, she was filled with the Holy Spirit and blessed Mary as the mother of her Lord.
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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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Herod Antipas
Herod Antipas, a son of Herod the Great, ruled Galilee and Perea as tetrarch during the ministry of Jesus. He imprisoned and executed John the Baptist, was curious and uneasy about Jesus, and in Luke's account questioned and mocked Him during the Passion before sending Him back to Pilate.
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Herod the Great
Herod the Great was the Rome-appointed king of Judea at the time of Jesus' birth. Disturbed by the magi's question about a newborn king, he tried to use them to find the child, then ordered the killing of the boys of Bethlehem. He died soon after, and Joseph brought the family back from Egypt.
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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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James son of Zebedee
James was a Galilean fisherman, the son of Zebedee and brother of John, called by Jesus while mending nets beside the Sea of Galilee. He was one of the three disciples present at the raising of Jairus's daughter and at the transfiguration, and Acts records that Herod Agrippa had him killed by the sword.
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James, brother of Jesus
James was a brother of Jesus who did not believe during the ministry, saw the risen Jesus according to Paul, and became a leading figure of the church in Jerusalem. He gave the decisive judgment at the Jerusalem council and is traditionally identified as the author of the letter of James.
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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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John the Baptist
John the Baptist was the prophet who preached repentance in the wilderness of Judea and baptized in the Jordan River. He identified Jesus as the Lamb of God, baptized Him, and was later imprisoned and executed by Herod Antipas.
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John the apostle
John was a Galilean fisherman, the brother of James and son of Zebedee, called by Jesus beside the Sea of Galilee. With Peter and James he witnessed the raising of Jairus's daughter and the transfiguration, and Christian tradition identifies him with the disciple whom Jesus loved and with the author of the fourth Gospel.
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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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Joseph of Arimathea
Joseph of Arimathea was a wealthy member of the council who had not agreed to its verdict against Jesus and who, John says, was a disciple in secret. After the crucifixion he asked Pilate for the body, wrapped it in linen, and laid it in his own new rock-cut tomb before the Sabbath.
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Joseph of Nazareth
Joseph was a descendant of David who was betrothed to Mary. Matthew describes him as a righteous man who, guided by dreams, took Mary as his wife, named the child Jesus, and protected the family by fleeing to Egypt and later settling in Nazareth.
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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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Judas Iscariot
Judas Iscariot was one of the Twelve and, according to John, kept the group's money and stole from it. He agreed with the chief priests to hand Jesus over for thirty pieces of silver, identified Him with a kiss in Gethsemane, and afterward, filled with remorse, returned the money and took his own life.
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Lazarus of Bethany
Lazarus lived in Bethany with his sisters Martha and Mary and was a friend of Jesus. When he died, Jesus came to Bethany, wept, and called him out of the tomb four days after his burial. The sign led many to believe and moved the council to plot Jesus's death.
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Martha
Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus in Bethany. Luke records her serving while her sister listened at Jesus's feet, and John records her going out to meet Jesus after Lazarus died and confessing that He is the Christ, the Son of God, before He raised her brother.
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Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene was a follower of Jesus from whom, Luke says, seven demons had gone out. She was present at the crucifixion, went to the tomb early on the first day of the week, and in John's account was the first person to see the risen Jesus and to announce it to the disciples.
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Mary of Bethany
Mary of Bethany was the sister of Martha and Lazarus. She sat at Jesus's feet to hear His teaching, fell at His feet weeping after her brother's death, and anointed His feet with costly perfume six days before the Passover, an act Jesus connected with His burial.
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Mary, mother of Jesus
Mary was a young woman of Nazareth, betrothed to Joseph, who received the angel Gabriel's announcement that she would conceive a son by the Holy Spirit and name Him Jesus. Luke records her consent and her song of praise; John places her at the cross.
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Matthias
Matthias was one of two men proposed to fill the place of Judas among the Twelve, having been with Jesus from the baptism of John to the ascension. After prayer and the casting of lots he was added to the eleven apostles. Acts does not record his later ministry.
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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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Nicodemus
Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a leader of the Jews who came to Jesus at night and heard that a person must be born again to see the kingdom of God. He later urged the council to give Jesus a hearing and, after the crucifixion, brought spices to help Joseph of Arimathea bury Him.
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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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Paul
Paul, first known as Saul of Tarsus, was a Pharisee who persecuted the church until the risen Jesus met him on the road to Damascus. He became the apostle to the Gentiles, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote the letters that make up much of the New Testament.
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Peter
Peter, originally Simon, was a fisherman from Galilee whom Jesus called to follow Him and renamed Peter. He confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied Him during the trial, was restored after the resurrection, and preached the first sermon at Pentecost.
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Philip the evangelist
Philip was one of the seven chosen with Stephen to serve the Jerusalem church. Scattered by the persecution, he preached in Samaria, explained Isaiah 53 to an Ethiopian official on the road to Gaza and baptized him, and later settled in Caesarea, where Acts calls him the evangelist.
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Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate was the Roman prefect of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus. The Gospels record that he found no basis for a charge, yet handed Jesus over to be crucified under pressure from the crowd and the religious leaders.
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Simeon
Simeon was a righteous and devout man in Jerusalem who had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before seeing the Lord's Christ. Led into the temple when the infant Jesus was presented, he took the child in his arms, blessed God, and spoke of a light for the Gentiles and a sword for Mary.
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Simon of Cyrene
Simon of Cyrene was a man from North Africa who was coming in from the country as Jesus was led out to be crucified. The soldiers compelled him to carry the cross behind Jesus. Mark names his sons, Alexander and Rufus, as though known to his readers.
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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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Stephen
Stephen was one of seven men chosen by the Jerusalem church to oversee the daily distribution to widows, described as full of faith and the Holy Spirit. Accused of speaking against the temple, he retold Israel's history before the council and was stoned, praying for his killers as he died.
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Thomas
Thomas, called Didymus, was one of the Twelve. John records him offering to die with Jesus, asking how the disciples could know the way, refusing to believe the resurrection without touching the wounds, and then confessing the risen Jesus as his Lord and God.
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Zacchaeus
Zacchaeus was a wealthy chief tax collector in Jericho who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Jesus called him by name and stayed at his house, and Zacchaeus responded by giving half his possessions to the poor and promising fourfold restitution to anyone he had defrauded.
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Zechariah, father of John
Zechariah was a priest of the division of Abijah serving in the temple when Gabriel told him his elderly wife Elizabeth would bear a son named John. Because he doubted, he was silent until the child was named. His speech returned in a prophecy about the dawn from on high visiting God's people.
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All people A to Z
2,957 people from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0), each with every verse that names them.
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Zaavan
Zaavan, a Horite chief, was a descendant of Seir the Horite. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:27.
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Zabad
Zabad, the son of Ahlai, was one of David's mighty warriors. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 11:41.
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Zabad
Zabad was a descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 2:36.
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Zabad
Zabad, a son of Ephraim, was killed by the men of Gath. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 7:21.
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Zabad
Zabad, son of Zattu, was an Israelite who had married a foreign wife during the Exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 10:27.
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Zabad
Zabad, son of Hashum, was an Israelite who had married a foreign wife during the Exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 10:33.
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Zabad
Zabad, son of Nebo, was an Israelite who had married a foreign wife during the Exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 10:43.
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Zabbai
Zabbai, of the sons of Bebai, was an Israelite who had married a foreign wife during the Exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 10:28.
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Zabbai
Zabbai, son of Baruch, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 3:20.
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Zabdi
Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of King David's wine cellars. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 27:27.
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Zabdi
Zabdi was a son of Shimei (or 'Shimhi'), a Benjamite, mentioned in the genealogy of King Saul. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 8:19.
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Zabdi
Zabdi (Zimri), son of Zerah, was an ancestor of Achan, who took forbidden plunder during the conquest of Jericho. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 7:1.
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Zabdiel
Zabdiel was the father of Jashobeam, a commander in King David's army. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 27:2.
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Zabdiel
Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was a priest and leader in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 11:14.
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Zabud
Zabud, son of Nathan, served as a priest and was a close friend of King Solomon. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Kings 4:5.
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Zaccai
Zaccai was the ancestor of a family that returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:9.
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Zaccur
Zaccur was a Merarite Levite, one of the sons of Jaaziah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 24:27.
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Zaccur
Zaccur, a son of Asaph, was a musician during the reigns of David and Solomon. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Chronicles 25:2.
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Zaccur
Zaccur was a Simeonite mentioned in the genealogy of Mishma. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:26.
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Zaccur
Zaccur, along with Shecaniah, led a group of returning exiles to Jerusalem. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 8:14.
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Zaccur
Zaccur, a priest, was among those who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 10:12.
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Zaccur
Zaccur, a priest, was appointed as one of the treasurers by Nehemiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 13:13.
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Zaccur
Zaccur, son of Imri, participated in rebuilding a section of Jerusalem's wall. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 3:2.
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Zaccur
Zaccur, son of Shammua, was the Reubenite representative among the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 13:4.
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Zadok
Zadok was a high priest who served in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Chronicles 6:12.
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Zadok
Zadok was the father of Jerusha, who was the wife of King Uzziah (Azariah) of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 15:33.
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Zadok
Zadok was a prominent high priest who served during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. Mentioned in 40 verses across 5 books, first at 2 Samuel 8:17.
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Zadok
Zadok is listed as an ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy recorded by Matthew. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Matthew 1:14.
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Zadok
Zadok was one of the leaders of Israel who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 10:21.
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Zadok
Zadok, a priest, was appointed as one of the treasurers by Nehemiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 13:13.
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Zadok
Zadok, son of Immer, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall near his house. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 3:29.
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Zadok
Zadok, son of Baana, repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall during Nehemiah's rebuilding project. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 3:4.
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Zaham
Zaham was one of the sons born to King Rehoboam of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 11:19.
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Zalaph
Zalaph was the father of Hanun, who repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 3:30.
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Zalmon
Zalmon, also known as Ilai, was one of King David's mighty men, hailing from Ahlai. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:28.
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Zalmunna
Zalmunna was a Midianite king who was defeated and killed by Gideon during the time of the judges. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 8:5.
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Zattu
Zattu was the ancestor of a family that returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:8.
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Zattu
Zattu was one of the leaders of Israel who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 10:14.
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Zaza
Zaza was a son of Jonathan and a descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 2:33.
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Zebadiah
Zebadiah was a Gadite warrior who joined David's forces at Ziklag. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 12:7.
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Zebadiah
Zebadiah was the firstborn son of Meshelemiah, a Korahite gatekeeper in the time of David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 26:2.
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Zebadiah
Zebadiah, son of Asahel, was the commander of the fourth division of David's army, serving during the fourth month. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 27:7.
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Zebadiah
Zebadiah was a greandson of Elpaal and a member of the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 8:15.
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Zebadiah
Zebadiah was a son of Elpaal and a member of the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 8:17.
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Zebadiah
Zebadiah was one of the Levites sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Book of the Law throughout Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 17:8.
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Zebadiah
Zebadiah, son of Ishmael, was appointed as the leader in all matters concerning the king during Jehoshaphat's reign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 19:11.
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Zebadiah
Zebadiah, one of the priests, was among those who had married foreign women during the time of Ezra. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 10:20.
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Zebadiah
Zebadiah, son of Michael, led a group of 80 men who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 8:8.
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Zebah
Zebah was a Midianite king who, along with Zalmunna, was defeated and killed by Gideon during the time of the judges. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 8:5.
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Zebedee
Zebedee was the father of James and John, two of Jesus' twelve apostles, and was a fisherman by trade. Mentioned in 11 verses across 4 books, first at Matthew 4:21.
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Zebidah
Zebidah, daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah, was the mother of Jehoiakim, king of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 23:36.
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Zebina
Zebina was one of the Israelites who had married foreign women during the time of Ezra. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 10:43.
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Zebul
Zebul was the governor of Shechem who served under Abimelech, the son of Gideon, during his reign as king. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Judges 9:28.
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Zebulun
Zebulun was the tenth son of Jacob, the sixth and last of Leah, and his descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Mentioned in 48 verses across 13 books, first at Genesis 30:20.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, son of Isshiah, was a Levite mentioned in the genealogical records of the Levites during the reign of David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 24:25.
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Zechariah
Zechariah was the fourth son of Hosah, a Merarite. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 26:11.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, son of Obadiah, was the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead during the reign of David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 27:21.
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Zechariah
Zechariah was a chief of the tribe of Reuben during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 5:7.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a Levite, served as a gatekeeper and musician in the tabernacle during the time of King David. Mentioned in 7 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 9:21.
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Zechariah
Zechariah was one of the Levites 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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Zechariah
Zechariah, a Levite who prophesied during Jehoshaphat's reign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 20:14.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, one of the sons of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 21:2.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, son of Jehoiada the priest, was murdered in the temple court. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Chronicles 24:20.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a prophet who instructed King Uzziah in the fear of God. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 26:5.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, helped cleanse the temple during Hezekiah's reign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 29:13.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a Levite who helped repair the temple during Josiah's reign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 34:12.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a leader who generously contributed to Josiah's Passover celebration. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 35:8.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, son of Jeroboam II, was the last king of the northern kingdom of Israel, reigning for only six months before being assassinated. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 14:29.
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Zechariah
Zechariah is mentioned as the father of Abijah (or Abi), the mother of King Hezekiah of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:2.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, an Israelite who married a foreign woman during the exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 10:26.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a post-exilic prophet and priest who wrote the book bearing his name. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 5:1.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a descendant of Bebai, who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 8:11.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a man of understanding, sent by Ezra to find ministers for the house of God. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 8:16.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a descendant of Parosh, who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 8:3.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, son of Jeberechiah, was a faithful witness to Isaiah's prophecy about his son Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 8:2.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a priest who lived in Jerusalem after the exile, was the son of Pashhur (or 'Pashur'). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 11:12.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a descendant of Perez, who lived in Jerusalem after the exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 11:4.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah, who settled in Jerusalem after the exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 11:5.
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Zechariah
Zechariah was the head of the priestly family of Iddo during the high priesthood of Joiakim. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 12:16.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, son of Jonathan, was a priest who played a trumpet in the procession at Jerusalem's wall dedication. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 12:35.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 12:41.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, a Levite who stood beside Ezra when he read the Law to the people. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 8:4.
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Zecher
Zecher (or Zechariah), a son of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), the father (and founder) of Gibeon. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 8:31.
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Zedekiah
Zedekiah, a son of Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), king of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 3:16.
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Zedekiah
Zedekiah, son of Chenaanah, was a false prophet who opposed Micaiah and encouraged Ahab to attack Ramoth-gilead. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Kings 22:11.
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Zedekiah
Zedekiah, originally named Mattaniah, was the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 54 verses across 4 books, first at 2 Kings 24:17.
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Zedekiah
Zedekiah, a false prophet among the exiles in Babylon, was denounced by Jeremiah for his lies and immorality. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 29:21.
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Zedekiah
Zedekiah, the son of Hananiah, was an official during the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:12.
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Zedekiah
Zedekiah, a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah after the exile. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 10:1.
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Zeeb
Zeeb, a prince of Midian, was captured and killed by the Ephraimites during Gideon's victory over the Midianites. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 7:25.
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Zelek
Zelek the Ammonite was one of David's mighty men. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:37.
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Zelophehad
Zelophehad, a descendant of Manasseh, had no sons, so his daughters appealed for and received his inheritance. Mentioned in 9 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 26:33.
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Zemirah
Zemirah was a son of Becher and grandson of Benjamin. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 7:8.
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Zenas
Zenas, a lawyer, was commended by Paul and was to be sent on his journey with Apollos. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Titus 3:13.
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Zephaniah
Zephaniah, a priest during King Zedekiah's reign, was taken captive to Babylon. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:18.
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Zephaniah
Zephaniah was one of the men in whose crown was to be placed in the temple as a memorial. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Zechariah 6:10.
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Zephaniah
Zephaniah, the prophet who wrote the book bearing his name, was the son of Cushi and descendant of Hezekiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Zephaniah 1:1.
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Zepho
Zepho, a son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau, was a chief of Edom. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:11.
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Zerah
Zerah, a Levite of the Gershonite clan, was the son of Iddo. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 6:21.
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Zerah
Zerah the Ethiopian led a vast army against Judah but was defeated by King Asa. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 14:9.
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Zerah
Zerah, a son of Reuel and grandson of Esau, was a chief of Edom. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:13.
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Zerah
Zerah, from Bozrah, was a king of Edom before Israel had a king. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 36:33.
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Zerah
Zerah, son of Judah and Tamar, was the twin brother of Perez and ancestor of Achan. Mentioned in 19 verses across 8 books, first at Genesis 38:30.
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Zerah
Zerah (or Zohar), a son of Simeon, was the ancestor of the Zerahite clan. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 46:10.
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Zerahiah
Zerahiah (or Ahitub), a priest, was an ancestor of Ezra the scribe. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Chronicles 6:6.
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Zerahiah
Zerahiah, a descendant of Pahath-Moab, led 200 men in the return to Jerusalem with Ezra. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Ezra 8:4.
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Zeresh
Zeresh, the wife of Haman, advised him to have Mordecai hanged on a gallows. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Esther 5:10.
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Zereth
Zereth, a son of Ashhur (or 'Ashur') and Helah, was a Judahite. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:7.
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Zeri
Zeri (or Izri), a son of Jeduthun, was a temple musician during the reign of David. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 25:3.
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Zeror
Zeror, a Benjamite, was an ancestor of King Saul. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Samuel 9:1.
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Zeruah
Zeruah was the mother of Jeroboam, who became the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Kings 11:26.
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Zerubbabel
Zerubbabel (or Sheshbazzar), a descendant of David, led the first group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon and oversaw the rebuilding of the temple. Mentioned in 27 verses across 6 books, first at 1 Chronicles 3:19.
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Zerubbabel
Zerubbabel, a descendant of David, was an ancestor of Jesus Christ. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Luke 3:27.
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Zeruiah
Zeruiah, David's sister, was the mother of Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, who were among David's mighty men and military leaders. Mentioned in 25 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 26:6.
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Zetham
Zetham, a son of Laadan, was a Gershonite Levite during the time of David. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 23:8.
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Zethan
Zethan was a son of Bilhan and a descendant of Benjamin. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 7:10.
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Zethar
Zethar was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus of Persia. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Esther 1:10.
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Zia
Zia was a Gadite clan leader during the reigns of Jotham, king of Judah, and Jeroboam, king of Israel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 5:13.
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Ziba
Ziba, a servant of Saul's household, became a servant of David and played a role in the conflict between David and Mephibosheth. Mentioned in 13 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Samuel 9:2.
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Zibeon
Zibeon, the Hivite grandfather of Esau's wife Oholibamah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 36:2.
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Zibia
Zibia was a son of Shaharaim, a Benjamite, born to his wife Hodesh in the country of Moab. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 8:9.
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Zibiah
Zibiah, from Beersheba, was the mother of King Joash (or 'Jehoash') of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 12:1.
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Zichri
Zichri, a Levite descendant of Moses, was a treasurer in the temple during the time of David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 26:25.
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Zichri
Zichri was the leader of the tribe of Reuben during the reign of King David. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 27:16.
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Zichri
Zichri was a son of Shimei, a Benjamite, and a descendant of Shaharaim. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 8:19.
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Zichri
Zichri was a son of Jeroham, a Benjamite, and a descendant of Shaharaim. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 8:23.
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Zichri
Zichri was another son of Jeroham, a Benjamite, and a descendant of Shaharaim. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 8:27.
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Zichri
Zichri (or Zabdi), a Levite descendant of Asaph, was a temple singer during the time of Nehemiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Chronicles 9:15.
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Zichri
Zichri was a commander of 200,000 soldiers who volunteered to serve King Jehoshaphat of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 17:16.
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Zichri
Zichri was the father of Elishaphat, one of the commanders who supported Jehoiada the priest in overthrowing Athaliah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 23:1.
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Zichri
Zichri, a mighty warrior from Ephraim, killed Maaseiah the king's son, Ahaziah the governor, and Elkanah the second to the king during the reign of Ahaz. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 28:7.
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Zichri
Zichri was a son of Izhar and grandson of Kohath, of the tribe of Levi. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Exodus 6:21.
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Zichri
Zichri, the son of Joab, was a leader in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 11:9.
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Zichri
Zichri was the head of the priestly family of Abijah during the time of Joiakim the high priest. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 12:17.
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Ziha
Ziha was a family of temple servants (Nethinim) who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Ezra 2:43.
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Ziha
The temple servants, including the family of Ziha, lived on Ophel in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 11:21.
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Zillah
Zillah, one of Lamech's two wives, was the mother of Tubal-Cain, the first metalworker, and Naamah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 4:19.
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Zillethai
Zillethai, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh, was one of the men who joined David at Ziklag. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 12:20.
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Zillethai
Zillethai was a son of Shimei and a descendant of Benjamin. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 8:20.
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Zilpah
Zilpah, Leah's maidservant, bore Jacob two sons, Gad and Asher. Mentioned in 7 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 29:24.
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Zimmah
Zimmah, a Levite and descendant of Gershon, was the son of Shimei. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 6:20.
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Zimmah
Zimmah, a Levite and son of Asaph, participated in the purification of the temple during King Hezekiah's reign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 29:12.
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Zimran
Zimran was one of the sons born to Abraham and his wife Keturah after the death of Sarah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 25:2.
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Zimri
Zimri, a Benjamite, was the son of Jehoadah and is mentioned in the genealogies of Benjamin. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 8:36.
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Zimri
Zimri, a commander of half of Israel's chariots, became king after assassinating Elah, but his reign lasted only seven days. Mentioned in 8 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Kings 16:9.
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Zimri
Zimri, a prince of the Simeonites, was one of the Israelites killed in the incident involving the worship of Baal-Peor. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 25:14.
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Ziph
Ziph, a descendant of Judah, was one of the sons of Jehallelel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:16.
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Ziphah
Ziphah, a descendant of Judah, was one of the sons of Jehallelel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:16.
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Ziphion
Ziphion (or Zephon), a son of Gad, was the ancestor of the Zephonite clan. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 46:16.
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Zippor
Zippor was the father of Balak, the king of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel. Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 22:2.
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Zipporah
Zipporah, the daughter of Jethro, was Moses' wife and the mother of his two sons, Gershom and Eliezer. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Exodus 2:21.
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Ziza
Ziza, a descendant of Simeon, was the son of Shiphi. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:37.
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Ziza
Ziza was one of the sons born to King Rehoboam of Judah and his wife Maacah, the granddaughter of Absalom. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Chronicles 11:20.
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Zizah
Zizah (or Zina), a Gershonite Levite, was the second son of Shimei. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 23:10.
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Zobebah
Zobebah was one of the sons of Koz, a descendant of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:8.
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Zohar
Zohar was the father of Ephron the Hittite, from whom Abraham purchased the cave of Machpelah as a burial site. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Genesis 23:8.
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Zoheth
Zoheth was a son of Ishi and a descendant of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 4:20.
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Zophah
Zophah was a son of Hotham (or 'Helem') and a descendant of Asher. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 7:35.
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Zophar
Zophar the Naamathite was one of Job's three friends who came to comfort him during his affliction. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Job 2:11.
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Zuar
Zuar was the father of Nethanel, a 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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Zuph
Zuph, also called Zophai, was an Ephraimite Levite, an ancestor of Samuel the prophet. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Samuel 1:1.
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Zur
Zur was a son of Abiel and a descendant of Benjamin. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 8:30.
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Zur
Zur was a Midianite leader whose daughter was involved with an Israelite, resulting in a plague on Israel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 25:15.
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Zur
Zur was one of five Midianite kings defeated by Israel during the conquest of Canaan. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 31:8.
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Zuriel
Zuriel was the leader of the Merarite Levites during the wilderness wanderings. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Numbers 3:35.
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Zurishaddai
Zurishaddai was the father of Shelumiel, a leader of the tribe of Simeon during the wilderness wanderings. Mentioned in 5 verses across 1 book, first at Numbers 1:6.
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