Old Testament
The Old Testament is the first part of Christian Bibles, based primarily upon the Hebrew Bible, a collection of ancient religious writings by the Israelites believed by most Christians and religious Jews to be the sacred Word of God. The second part of the Christian Bible is the New Testament.
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Who are the most important characters in the Old Testament?
Chronology of Main Old Testament Characters (All dates are approximate) PDF Image Zoom Out Main Adam and Eve (Before 4000 BC) 3800 bc Cain and Abel (Before 3000 BC) 3000 bc Noah (Before 3000 BC) 3000 bc Shem, Hem, and Japheth (Before 3000 BC) 3000 BC Job 2100 Bc Abraham & Sarah (Journey to Canaan to Death) 2091 BC - 1991 BC
Who is your favorite Bible character?
Our Top 10 Favorite Bible Characters 1. Peter. No significant figure in the New Testament is as relatable as Peter. While he is always first in the lists of... 2. Joseph (Old Testament). Joseph the dreamer. Joseph the favored son. Joseph the faithful steward of God’s gifts. He... 3. Paul. Many ...
Who are the main characters of the Bible?
The main characters of Genesis
- Abraham. Abraham lands the number-one spot with 910 mentions in Genesis. ...
- Jacob. The second-most mentioned character in Genesis is Jacob, the father of the twelve patriarchs of Israel.
- Joseph. Joseph the dreamer, known for his fancy coat, comes up 313 times in Genesis. ...
- God. ...
- Laban. ...
- Sarah. ...
- Isaac. ...
- Esau. ...
- Abimelech. ...
- Benjamin. ...
Who are the major figures in the Bible?
“Then the Lord said to me (Jeremiah), ‘Even if Moses and Samuel were to stand before Me, my heart would not go out to this people…’ (Jer. 15:1).” The Most Important People in the Bible: Part II features: David, Elijah, Isaiah, Daniel, Peter, James, Paul and John. The 16 in Chronological Order: Part I. ADAM
How many lives are described in the Old Testament?
This Bible study introduces you to 12 remarkable lives described in the Old Testament. The stories of these people from the ancient past can help you learn to live well even today.
Who said "Doing almost all of God's will"?
King Saul: Doing Almost All of God's Will#N#Why do you think God equates disobedience with idolatry? What "burnt offerings" and "sacrifices" do we sometimes offer to compensate for our lack of obedience?#N#1 Samuel 15:1-23
Why did Elkanah take a second wife?
Hannah: Praying in Pain#N#It is probable that Elkanah took a second wife because of Hannah's infertility. What does Hannah's prayer reveal about her desperation? Why do you think God allows Hannah, and sometimes us, to reach such a point of despair?#N#1 Samuel 1
Who are the men in the Old Testament?
Bible Characters – Men in the Old Testament. Aaron. Aaron, Moses ' older brother, is so often overlooked. Moses and Aaron were quite the team - Moses was like a god to Pharaoh; Aaron was like a prophet. Adam.
Who were Jacob and Esau?
Jacob and Esau were twins of Rebekah and Jacob. Esau was the older twin. He was rather short-sighted. Jacob stole Esau's blessing.
What tribe is Manoah in?
Manoah belongs to the tribe of Dan. His wife is unable to have children. Then an angel appears to Manoah's wife and tells her that she will become pregnant and give birth to a son. Samson is the son of Manoah and his wife.
What did God form Adam from?
God forms Adam from the dust of the ground. Learn more about Adam, Eve, the Garden of Eden, and the serpent. Balaam. When Balaam disobeys God's direction, God uses a donkey to convey His message to Balaam. Balak.
What is Samson's perfect example of?
Samson was a perfect example of what NOT to do —in almost every sense.
Who is the third son of Aaron?
Eleazar is the third son of Aaron and Elisheba. He is in charge of the entire tabernacle, including its holy furnishings and articles. He becomes the eldest son when his older brothers disobey God. Ephraim is the second son of Joseph and Asenath. The name Ephraim, then, means "fruitfulness.".
Who were Dan and Naphtali?
Dan and Naphtali were the sons of Bilhah, Rachel's servant. Rachel gives Bilhah to Jacob as a surrogate mother since she is unable to bear children. Daniel. Daniel saved his own life by interpreting the king's dream.
How many characters are there in the Bible?
There are literally hundreds of characters in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Here is a complete list of important biblical characters along with a brief note regarding their significance. Proposed symbolism of the Hebrew name is in parenthesis. Characters are grouped and categorized by their function in the biblical texts.
Who was Moses in the Bible?
Moses (in rabbinic literature) – leader of the Israelites in their exodus from Egyptian slavery and oppression; tribe of Levi (Israel’s tribe of priests); son or distant descendant of Amram
Who was Antipas in the Bible?
Herod Antipas – son of Herod the Great, after the death of Herod, the kingdom was divided among three of Herod’s sons, Antipas became tetrarch of Galilee and Peraea and reigned from 6 AD – 39 AD; often portrayed as effeminate; known for his role in the events that led to the execution of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth; divorce from his wife was condemned by John the Baptist and believed to be the reason Antipas had him arrested and executed; accused by his nephew Agrippa I of conspiracy against the new Roman emperor Caligula who sent him to exile in Gaul
Who is the fourth son of Jacob?
Nationhood to Kingship. Judah – fourth son of Jacob and progenitor of the tribe of Judah; through Judah ran the genealogical line that led to Jesus. Perez – one of the twins born through the illicit affair between Judah and his daughter-in-law, Tamar; his descendants were called Perezites.
Who were the patriarchs after the flood?
Patriarchs after Flood. Arpachshad – third son of Shem, son of Noah, born two years after the Flood. Shelah (“petition”) – son of Judah, original ancestor of clan in tribe of Judah. Eber – descendant of Shem, ancestor of Abraham, original ancestor of the people associated with the Assyrians. Peleg – descendant of Shem, ancestor ...
Who is the father of Enoch?
Jared (“descent”) – father of Enoch. Enoch (“dedicated”) – son of Jared who was taken up to God without dying. Methuselah (“man of the dart”) – son of Enoch, grandfather of Noah. Lamech (“to make low”) – father of Noah. Noah (“rest” or “comfort”) – last of the ten antediluvian Patriarchs and hero of the Flood.
Who is Philemon in the Bible?
Philemon – “friend and fellow-worker” of Paul and the recipient of the New Testament letter that bears his name , importan member of the church at Colossae.
The 100 most significant Old Testament people
Aaron – Brother of Moses and Israel’s first high priest. ( Exodus 4:14)
Want to go deeper?
The following resources are recommended to help you look deeper into the people of the Old Testament.
Recommended for purchase
Herbert Lockyer. All the Men & All the Women of the Bible (2006) – provides short summary of each named person in the Old and New Testaments.
Who is the central figure of the New Testament?
Jesus – The savior and central figure of the New Testament
Who was the traitor of Jesus?
Judas Iscariot (the traitor) – son of Simon Iscariot, notorious for the kiss and betrayal of Jesus to the Pontius Pilate for thirty silver coins; tradition holds that he hanged himself following his betrayal, his place later filled by Matthias
How many judges were in the Sanhedrin?
A lesser Sanhedrin of 23 judges was appointed to each city, but there was to be only one Great Sanhedrin of 71 judges, which among other roles acted as the Supreme Court, taking appeals from cases decided by lesser courts. In the Second Temple period, the Great Sanhedrin met every day in the Temple in Jerusalem, in a building called the Hall of Hewn Stones.
Who was James the Greater?
James, son of Zebedee – often identified as James the Greater, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of John; probably came from a family with some wealth; was with John and their father when Jesus called them to follow; Herod Agrippa had James executed by sword and is the only apostle whose martyrdom is recorded in the New Testament
Who is the brother of James?
Jude – referred to, along with James, as “brothers of the Lord”, sometimes confused with “Judas”, son or brother of James that was one of the twelve disciples
Who was Joseph in the Bible?
Joseph – son of Jacob or Heli, husband of Mary, a descendant of David; is last mentioned in the Bible when Jesus was 12 years old and his absence in later events suggest he may have died, was by trade a highly-skilled craftsman in wood, stone, or metal
Was James the Just a brother of Jesus?
James the Just – relationship to Jesus is debated, although apparently not followers of Jesus’ ministry, was present at critical events, referred to, along with Jude, as “brothers of the Lord” which hints strongly to status as a sibling but could mean close friend or associates of Jesus; reportedly put to death by priestly authorities in Jerusalem a few years before the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD
Adam to David According to The Hebrew Bible
- Creation to Flood
1. Adam(“man” or “to be red”) – first man 2. Seth(“placed” or “appointed”) – third son of Adam and Eve 3. Enos(“human being” – son of Seth, grandson of Adam 4. Kenan(“possession” – son of Enosh, grandson of Asam 5. Mahalalel– son of Kenan, descendant of Seth 6. Jared (“descent”) … - Cain line
1. Adam(“man” or “to be red”) – first man 2. Cain(“acquired”) – firstborn son of Adam 3. Enoch(“dedicated”) – son of Cain 4. Irad– son of Enoch 5. Mehujael– son of Irad 6. Methusael– “man of God”, descendant of Cain 7. Lamech(“to make low”0 – fifth descent from Cain, rude and …
Prophets in The Hebrew Bible
- Pre-Patriarchal
1. Abel– second son of Adam, murdered by Cain 2. Kenan– grandson of Adam, son of Enosh 3. Enoch– son of Jared and father of Methuselah 4. Noah (in rabbinic literature) – last of the ten antediluvian Patriarchs and hero of the Flood - Patriarchs / Matriarchs
1. Abraham– “father of multitude”; the first Hebrew patriarch; son of Terah, a descendant of Noah’s son, Shem; originally known as Abram. 2. Isaac– only son of Abraham by Sarah and patriarch of the nation of Israel 3. Jacob– original ancestor of the nation of Israel and father of t…
Rulers of Ancient Israel
- Pre-dynastic
1. Abimelech – king of Gerar who took Sarah for himself after thinking she was Abraham’s sister rather than his wife; also King of Philistinesat Gerar who offered Isaac protection after he passed Rebekah off as his sister (she was Isaac’s wife) - United monarchy
1. Saul– first king of Israel; son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin; anointed king by Samuel; reign generally dated from about 1020-1000 BC 2. Ish-boseth– son of Saul and his successor as king of Israel; reigned for only two years after his own captains murdered him; name means “man of sha…