People of the Bible
Who's who in the Bible
Clear, concise profiles of the people of Scripture — who they were, what they are known for, and the verses where their story unfolds. More figures are added over time.
Old Testament · 50
Aaron First high priest of Israel Abraham Father of the nation of Israel Absalom Rebellious son of David Adam The first man Bathsheba Wife of David, mother of Solomon Boaz Kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth Cain First son of Adam and Eve Caleb Faithful spy who trusted God Daniel Exile, statesman, and prophet in Babylon David Shepherd, king, and psalmist Deborah Prophetess and judge of Israel Elijah Prophet who confronted the prophets of Baal Elisha Prophet and successor of Elijah Enoch The man who “walked with God” Esau Elder twin of Jacob Esther Jewish queen who saved her people Eve The first woman, mother of all the living Ezekiel Prophet of the exile with dramatic visions Ezra Priest and scribe who taught God’s law Gideon Reluctant judge who routed Midian with 300 men Hagar Servant of Sarah, mother of Ishmael Hannah Mother of the prophet Samuel Hosea Prophet whose marriage pictured God’s love Isaac Son of Abraham, father of Jacob and Esau Isaiah Major prophet of judgment and the coming Messiah Ishmael First son of Abraham, by Hagar Jacob Father of the twelve tribes of Israel Jeremiah The “weeping prophet” of Judah’s last days Job A righteous man who suffered and trusted God Jonah The prophet swallowed by a great fish Joseph Favored son of Jacob who rose to power in Egypt Joshua Successor of Moses who led Israel into the Promised Land Leah Wife of Jacob, mother of six tribes Lot Nephew of Abraham, rescued from Sodom Melchizedek Priest-king of Salem who blessed Abraham Miriam Prophetess, sister of Moses and Aaron Mordecai Cousin and guardian of Queen Esther Moses Prophet and lawgiver who led Israel out of Egypt Naomi Mother-in-law of Ruth Nehemiah Cupbearer who rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls Noah Builder of the ark Rachel Beloved wife of Jacob Rahab The woman of Jericho who hid Israel’s spies Rebekah Wife of Isaac, mother of Jacob and Esau Ruth Moabite woman, ancestor of King David Samson Strong man and judge of Israel Samuel Last judge and prophet who anointed Israel’s first kings Sarah Wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac Saul The first king of Israel Solomon King famed for wisdom who built the temple
New Testament · 27
Andrew Apostle, brother of Peter Apollos Eloquent preacher of the early church Barnabas Encourager and missionary companion of Paul Cornelius Roman centurion, first Gentile convert Jesus Christ The Son of God, Savior of the world John the Apostle Apostle, “the disciple Jesus loved” John the Baptist The forerunner who prepared the way for Jesus Joseph of Nazareth Husband of Mary, earthly guardian of Jesus Judas Iscariot The disciple who betrayed Jesus Lazarus The man Jesus raised from the dead Luke Physician, Gospel writer, and historian Lydia First convert in Europe Mark Gospel writer and companion of Peter and Paul Martha Sister of Mary and Lazarus Mary Magdalene Devoted follower, first witness of the resurrection Mary, Mother of Jesus The virgin mother of Jesus Matthew the Apostle Tax collector turned apostle and Gospel writer Nicodemus Pharisee who came to Jesus by night Paul Apostle to the Gentiles Peter Leading apostle of Jesus Pontius Pilate Roman governor who sentenced Jesus Silas Missionary companion of Paul Stephen The first Christian martyr Thomas Apostle remembered for his doubt Timothy Young pastor and protégé of Paul Titus Trusted coworker of Paul Zacchaeus The tax collector who climbed a tree