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EspañolLIST OF MINOR BIBLICAL FIGURES
(Redirected from Minor characters in the Book of Genesis)
This list contains persons named in the Bible of minor notability, about whom either nothing or very little is known, aside from any family connections.
In , 'Abdeel' (Ab’ dēel) ("servant of God"), father of Shelemiah was commanded by King Jehoiakim to arrest the prophet Jeremiah.
'Abiasaph' (meaning: "father of gathering") was a son of Korah of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt.
In , 'Abimael' is the ninth of the 13 sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem. He is also mentioned in . ''Abimael'' means ''my father is God''.
In , 'Adina' (lit. Slender) is listed as one of the "mighty men" of David's army . Adina was the son of a chief of the Reubenites named Shiza.
:''See also: A'h'itub
meaning ''Father of goodness'', was a Benjamite in the Old Testament ().
In , 'Adbeel' is the third of the 12 sons of Ishmael. Some scholars believe ''Adbeel'' to also be the name of a tribe in northwest Arabia.
'Ahiram' was a son of Benjamin according to .
'Ahisamach' or 'Ahisamakh', also 'Ahis'amach' (Hebrew: 'אחיסמך' "brother of support"), of the tribe of Dan, was the father of Aholiab according to , , and .
Brother of song = singer, the officer who was “over the household” of Solomon ().
In and , 'Ajah' is a son of Zibeon. ''Ajah'' means ''hawk''. Alternative spelling: ''Aiah''.
In 'Akan' is a son of Ezer and grandson of Seir the Horite. In he is called Jaakan.
In , 'Alvah' is a chief of Edom and a descendant of Esau. In he is called Aliah.
In , 'Alvan' is the eldest son of Shobal and a descendant of Seir the Horite. In he is called Alian.
In 2 Chronicles 17:16, 'Amasiah' (meaning burden of Jehovah) was the son of Zichri, a captain under King Jehoshaphat.
A person mentioned in the Old Testament in , whose chariots were famed for their swiftness. It is rendered in the margin “my willing people,” and in the Revised Version “my princely people.”
'Ammizabad' was the son of Benaiah, who was the third and chief captain of the host under David (1 Chronicles 27:6).
'Amzi'' ('am-tsee') is a masculine Hebrew name meaning "my strength" or "strong." Two individuals with this name are mentioned in the Bible:
★ indicates Amzi as a Levite man of the family of Merari.
★ A son of Zechariah was named Amzi. He was an ancestor to the Levite priest Adaiah (), who was one of the Israelite exiles under the direction of Nehemiah when he returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls.
In the Book of Genesis, there are two men and one woman named 'Anah'.
# In , 'Anah' is a daughter of Zibeon, and her daughter Aholibamah is a wife of Esau.
# In and , 'Anah' is a son of Seir and a brother of Zibeon chief of the Horites. Some auhorities claim this is a tribal name, not a personal name.
# In and , 'Anah' is a son of Zibeon, and is famed for discovering hot springs.
A company of the colonists whom the Assyrian king planted in Samaria ().
Another of the tribes removed to Samaria, or perhaps the same as Apharsachites ()
'Ard' was the tenth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21.
'Areli' was a son of Gad according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Arodi' or 'Arod' was a son of Gad according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Asriel' was a son of Manasseh according to , , and .
'Assir' was a son of Korah of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt.
'Azzan' was the father of Paltiel, a prince of the Tribe of Issachar. ().
'Becher' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ A son of Benjamin according to and
★ A son of Ephraim according to .
'Bela' was the name of three individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ Bela ben Beor, an Edomite king according to and
★ (also 'Belah') A son of Benjamin according to , , and .
★ A son of Azaz according to
'Bukki' Prince of the tribe of Dan; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
'Chislon' was the father of Elidad, a prince of the Tribe of Benjamin. ().
'Dibri' of the house of Dan was the father of Shelomith according to . Shelomith's son was stoned to death for blasphemy.
In , 'Ehi' is the third son of Benjamin. In he is called Ahahrah, and in he is called Ahiram.
One of the elders nominated to assist Moses in the government of the people. He and Medad "prophesied in the camp" ().
'Eliab' was the name of at least three individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ The son of Helon and a prince of the house of Zebulun according to .
★ The son of Pallu and the father of Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram according to .
★ The son of Jesse, and the father of King David according to . He was apparently tall and had fair features, but not the proper heart to be king of Israel.
'Eliasaph' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ The son of Deuel and the prince of the house of Gad according to .
★ The son of Lael and the chief of the house of Gershon according to .
'Elidad' Prince of the tribe of Benjamin; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
'Elishama' was a son of Ammihud and a prince of the house of Ephraim according to .
"God is my oath"
The wife of Aaron and sister-in-law of Moses. Her sons were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazer and Ithamar. (Exodus 6:23).
'Elizaphan' Prince of the tribe of Zebulun; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
'Elizur' was a son of Shedeur and a prince of the house of Reuben according to .
'Elon' () was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ A son of Zebulun according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
★ Elon, one of the judges of Israel.
'Elzaphan' was a son of Uzziel of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses. He and Mishael were asked by Moses to carry away Nadab’s and Abihu’s bodies to a place outside the camp. (). In the wilderness of Sinai he was named chief of the house of Kohath ().
See also Enoch
In , 'Enoch' is the firstborn son of Cain and the father of Irad. Cain named the city of Enoch after his son.
'Enan' was a member of the house of Naphtali according to . He was the father of Ahira.
'Ephod' was the father of Hanniel, a prince of the Tribe of Manasseh. ().
'Eran' was a son of Shuthelah of the Tribe of Ephraim according to .
In 'Eri' ("watchful") is the son of Gad, ancestor of the Erites. (Numbers 26:16)
'Evi' was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to .
'Gaddi', the son of Susi of the house of Manasseh, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Gaddiel', the son of Sodi of the house of Zebulun, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Gemalli' of the house of Dan was the father of Ammiel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
In 'Gera' is a son of Benjamin.
'Geuel', the son of Machi of the house of Gad, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Gideoni' was a member of the house of Benjamin according to . He was the father of Abidan.
'Guni' was a son of Naphtali according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Haggi' was a son of Gad according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Hamul' was a son of Pharez of the Tribe of Judah according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Hanniel' Prince of the tribe of Manasseh; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
'Helek' was a son of Gilead of the Tribe of Manasseh according to and .
'Heber' or 'Chéver' () is the grandson of the patriarch Asher mentioned at and in . Heber probably should not be confused with the Eber who was Noah's descendant.
'Hebron' was a son of Kohath of the house of Levi according to . He was born in Egypt. He was the brother of Amram and the uncle of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
'Helon' was a member of the house of Zebulun according to . He was the father of Eliab.
'Hepher' was a son of Manasseh according to and .
'Hezron' or 'Hetzron' () is the name of two men in Genesis.
★ In , 'Hezron' is a son of Reuben and the founder of the 'Hezronites'.
★ In , 'Hezron' is grandson of Judah and the son of Pharez.
'Hori' of the house of Simeon was the father of Shaphat, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Huppim' or 'Hupham' was the ninth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.
'Hushim' or 'Shuham' was a son of Dan according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Igal', the son of Joseph of the house of Issachar, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
In , 'Irad' is the son of Enoch, the grandson of Cain and the father of Mehujael.
'Isui' or 'Jesui' was a son of Asher according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Izhar' (; sometimes spelled 'Yitzhar') was a son of Kohath of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt. He was the father of Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri. He was also a brother of Amram and an uncle of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
In 'Jabal' is a descendant of Cain, the son of Lamech and Adah, brother of Jubal. His descendants lived in tents.
'Jahleel' was a son of Zebulun according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Jahzeel' was a son of Naphtali according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Jamin' was a son of Simeon according to , , and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Jeezer' was a son of Gilead of the Tribe of Manasseh according to .
'Jemuel' was a son of Simeon according to , , and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Jezer' was a son of Naphtali according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Jimnah' or 'Jimna' was a son of Asher according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Job' or 'Jashub' was a son of Issachar according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Jogli' was the father of Bukki, a prince of the Tribe of Dan. ().
'Joseph' of the house of Issachar was the father of Igal, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
In 'Jabal' is a descendant of Cain, the son of Lamech and Adah, brother of Jabal. His descendants were musicians. Author Robert A. Heinlein named one of the lead characters in his ''Stranger in a Strange Land'' "Jubal Harshaw".
'Kemuel' Prince of the tribe of Ephraim; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
"Of God"
'Lael' was a member of the house of Gershon according to . He was the father of Eliasaph.
'Libni' was a son of Gershon of the house of Levi according to . He was born in Egypt.
★ One of the Levites whom David appointed as porter for the ark ,
★ One of the "captains of hundreds" associated with Jehoiada in restoring king Jehoash to the throne
★ The "king's son," probably one of the sons of king Ahaz, killed by Zichri in the invasion of Judah by Pekah, king of Israel
★ One who was sent by king Josiah to repair the temple . He was governor (Heb. sar , rendered elsewhere in the Authorized Version "prince," "chief captain," chief ruler") of Jerusalem.
★ The father of the priest Zephaniah ,
★ The father of the false prophet Zedekiah
★ a priest, the father of Neriah ,
Hebrew for "Worker of Jehovah", one of the priests resident at Jerusalem at the Captivity
★ Head of the twenty-fourth priestly course in David's reign.
★ Also, A priest
Hebrew for "Clad with a mantle, or bond of the Lord", one of the Gadite heroes who joined David in the wilderness
'Machi' of the house of Gad was the father of Geuel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Mahali' (also 'Mahli') was a son of Merari of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt.
Hebrew for "Grasping"
★ A Kohathite Levite, father of Elkanah
★ Another Kohathite Levite, of the time of Hezekiah
Heb. "Visions", a Kohathite Levite, chief of the twenty-third course of musicians ,
Heb. "Dance", the father of four sons who were inferior in wisdom only to Solomon.
'Malchiel' was a son of Asher according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Heb. "King of help", one of the four sons of Saul . He perished along with his father in the battle of Gilboa .
Heb. "My fulness", a Kohathite Levite, one of the sons of Heman the Levite (), and chief of the nineteenth division of the temple musicians
Heb. "Reigned over, or reigning."
★ A Levite of the family of Merari
★ A priest who returned from Babylon (),(),()
Hebrew for a type of gift, one of the sons of Ishmael, the founder of an Arabian tribe (); a nomad tribe inhabiting the Arabian desert toward Babylonia.
"Gift of God", possibly also translated as Matthan.
★ The son of Levi, and father of Heli (), great grandfather to Jesus
★ Son of another Levi ()
Hebrew "Love", one of the elders nominated to assist Moses in the government of the people. He and Eldad "prophesied in the camp" ().
"Whom God benefits" or "God causes good"
The father of Delaiah, and grandfather of Shemaiah, who joined Sanballat against Nehemiah ().
"Whom God benefits" or "God causes good"
Wife of Hadad, one of the kings of Edom ().
In 'Mehujael' is a descendant of Cain, the son of Irad and the father of Methusael.
Faithful, one of the eunuchs whom Ahasuerus (Xerxes) commanded to bring in Vashti ().
"My king" The son of Addi, and father of Neri (), ().
King, the second of Micah's four sons ), and thus grandson of Mephibosheth. Also related to a southwest Asian god, see Melech
Fullness, the son of Menan and father of Eliakim, in the genealogy of our Lord ().
Probably a Persian word meaning master of wine, i.e., chief butler; the title of an officer at the Babylonian court , who had charge of the diet of the Hebrew youths.
"Increase", or "Majority", the eldest of Saul's two daughters (. She was betrothed to David after his victory over Goliath, but does not seem to have entered heartily into this arrangement (). She was at length, however, married to Adriel of Abel-Meholah, a town in the Jordan valley, about 10 miles south of Bethshean, with whom the house of Saul maintained alliance. She had five sons, who were all put to death by the Gibeonites on the hill of Gibeah ()
"Resistance", a chief priest, a contemporary of the high priest Joiakim (Neh 12:12).
"Rebellions",
★ (Father of Amariah, a high priest of the line of Eleazar (), ().
★ (), a priest who went to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel. He is called Meremoth in Neh 12:3.
'Merari' "sad"; "bitter" in Hebrew. According to the Hebrew Bible he was the youngest son of Levi, born before the descent of Jacob to Egypt, and one of the seventy who accompanied him thither. He became the head of one of the great divisions of the Levites. ( and
"Exaltations, heights", a priest who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (), to whom were sent the sacred vessels () belonging to the temple. He took part in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (Neh 3:4).
Meaning "Contender with Baal," (),(), elsewhere called Mephibosheth (), the son of Jonathan.
"Friendship of Jehovah", a Levite of the family of the Korhites, called also Shelemiah (),() He was a temple gate-keeper in the time of David.
"Requitals". (1.) The father of Berechiah (). (2.) A priest, the son of Immer ().
"Befriended"
★ (1.)One of the chief Gadites in Bashan in the time of Jotham ().
★ (2.)Grandfather of Shaphan, "the scribe," in the reign of Josiah ().
★ (3.)A priest, father of Hilkiah (),(), in the reign of Ammon; called Shallum in ().
★ (4.)A Levite of the family of Kohath ((), in the reign of Josiah.
★ (5.)().
★ (6.) ().
★ (7.) ().
★ (8.) A chief priest ().
★ (9.) One of the leading Levites in the time of Ezra ().
★ (10.) A priest ().
★ (11.) One of the principal Israelites who supported Ezra when expounding the law to the people ().
"Friend", the wife of King Manasseh of Judah, and the mother of King Amon of Judah (().
In 'Methusael' is a descendant of Cain, the son of Mehujael and the father of Lamech.
"Water of gold", the father of Matred (),(), and grandfather of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, the last king of Edom.
Or, Mijamin, "from the right hand".
★ (1.) The head of one of the divisions of the priests ().
★ (2.) A chief priest who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (), called Mijamin () and Miniamin ().
"Choice", a Hagarene, one of David's warriors (); called also Bani the Gadite ().
"Fragrance"
★ (1.) One of Ishmael's twelve sons, and head of an Arab tribe ()(Gen 25:13).
★ (2.) A son of Simeon ().
'Michael' of the house of Asher was the father of Sethur, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
"Prize of Jehovah" or "Selling", a Benjamite, the father of Uzzi ().
"Staves" or "Looking Down".
★ (1.) An officer under Dodai, in the time of David and Solomon ().
★ (2.) A Benjamite (),(), ().
"Eloquent", a Levitical musician () who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem.
'Mishael' was a son of Uzziel of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
He and Elzaphan were asked by Moses to carry away Nadab’s and Abihu’s bodies to a place outside the camp. ()
"Their cleansing" or "their beholding", a Benjamite, one of the sons of Elpaal (().
"Fatness", one of the Gadite heroes who gathered to David at Ziklag (().
Meaning ''given by Mithra'', or ''dedicated to Mithra'', i.e., the sun, the Hebrew form of the Persian name Mithridates.
★ (1.) The "treasurer" of King Cyrus ().
★ (2.), a Persian officer in Samaria
"Reminding, or remembrancer". A Christian of Jerusalem with whom Paul lodged ((). He was apparently a native of Cyprus, like Barnabas ((), and was well known to the Christians of Caesarea ((). He was an "old disciple" (R.V., "early disciple"), i.e., he had become a Christian in the beginning of the formation of the Church in Jerusalem.
"A going forth."
★ (1.) One of the sons of Caleb ().
★ (2.) The son of Zimri, of the posterity of Saul (),().
'Muppim' or 'Shuphim' was the eighth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.
'Mushi' was a son of Merari of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt.
'Naaman' is the fifth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21.
'Nahbi', the son of Vophsi of the house of Naphtali, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Nehushta' was the wife of King Jehoiakim and daughter of Elnathan ben Achbor of Jerusalem, according . She was also the mother of King Jehoiachin.
'Nekoda' was the ancestor of 652 Jews who returned from Babylonia with Ezra, but were declared ineligible to serve as Kohanim (priests) because they could not prove that their ancestors had been Kohanim. This is recounted in and in , where the number of men is given as 642.
'Nemuel' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ The son of Eliab of the Tribe of Reuben according to .
★ Jemuel, a son of Simeon.
'Nepheg' was a son of Izhar of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
'Nobah', of the Tribe of Manasseh defeated the Amorites, took the villages of Kenath and renamed it Nobah according to .
'Ocran' was a member of the house of Asher according to . He was the father of Pagiel.
'On', the son of Peleth, of the Tribe of Reuben was a participant in Korah’s rebellion against Moses according to .
'Pagiel' was a son of Ocran and a prince of the house of Asher according to .
'Palti', the son of Raphu of the house of Benjamin, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Paltiel' Prince of the tribe of Issachar; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
'Parnach' was the father of Elizaphan, a prince of the Tribe of Zebulun. ().
'Pedahel' Prince of the tribe of Naphtali; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
'Pedahzur' was a member of the house of Manasseh according to . He was the father of Gamaliel.
'Peleth', of the Tribe of Reuben, was the father of On, a participant in Korah’s rebellion against Moses according to .
'Phallu' or 'Pallu' was a son of Reuben according to , and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Phuvah' or 'Pua' was a son of Issachar according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Puah' was one of two midwives who helped prevent the genocide of Hebrew children by the Egyptians, according to . Her colleague was Shiphrah.
'Putiel' was the father of Eleazar's wife according to .
'Raphu' of the house of Benjamin was the father of Palti, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Reba' was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to .
'Rekem' was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to .
In , 'Rephael' () was one of Shemaiah's sons. He and his brethren, on account of their "strength for service," formed one of the divisions of the temple porters.
'Rosh' is the seventh son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21.
'Salu', of the house of Simeon, was the father of Zimri who was involved in the Heresy of Peor according to .
'Sered' was a son of Zebulun according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Sethur', the son of Michael of the house of Asher, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Shammua', the son of Zaccur of the house of Reuben, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Shaphat', the son of Hori of the house of Simeon, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Shechem' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ A prince of Shechem who defiled Dinah according to
★ A son of Manasseh according to , , and .
'Shedeur' was a member of the house of Reuben according to . He was the father of Elizur.
'Shelomi' was the father of Ahihud, a prince of the Tribe of Asher. ().
'Shelumiel' was a son of Zurishaddai and a prince of the house of Simeon according to .
'Shelomith' was a daughter of Dibri of the house of Dan according to , married to an Egyptian. Her son was stoned to death for blasphemy.
'Shemida' was a son of Manasseh according to , , and .
'Shemuel' Prince of the tribe of Simeon; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
'Shillem' was a son of Naphtali according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Shimi' was a son of Gershon of the house of Levi according to . He was born in Egypt.
'Shimron' was a son of Issachar according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Shimshai' was a scribe who was represented the peoples listed in Ezra 4:9-10 in a letter to King Artaxerxes.
'Shiphtan' was the father of Kemuel, a prince of the Tribe of Ephraim. ().
'Shobal' was a Horite chief in the hill country of Seir during the days of Esau. He was a son of Seir the Horite, and his sons were Alvas, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho and Onam. He is mentioned in .
'Shuni' was a son of Gad according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Shuthelah' was a son of Ephraim according to and .
'Sodi' of the house of Zebulun was the father of Gaddiel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Susi' of the house of Manasseh was the father of Gaddi, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Tahan' was a son of Ephraim according to and .
'Tola' () was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ A son of Issachar according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
★ Tola (Judge of Israel), one of the judges of Israel.
In 'Tubalcain' is a descendant of Cain, the son of Lamech and Zillah, brother of Naamah. His descendants were metal workers.
In : "Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and 'Uel'."
'Uri' is mentioned 7 times, 6 of which indicate that another figure is the "son of Uri".
'Uzziel' was a son of Kohath of the house of Levi according to . He was the father of Mishael, Elzaphan, and Zithri. He was also a brother of Amram and an uncle of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
'Vophsi' of the house of Naphtali was the father of Nahbi, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Zabud' (zā´ bed, meaning "gift"), son of Nathan, a priest and friend of King Solomon, according to .
'Zaccur' of the house of Reuben was the father of Shammua, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
'Zichri' was a son of Izhar of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
In 'Zillah' is a wife of Lamech and the mother of Tubalcain and Naamah.
In , 'Ziphah' (zī´fe) is mentioned as a son of Jehaleleel, a descendant of Judah.
'Ziphion' or 'Zephon' is a son of Gad. This may have a connection with the Angel, Zephon.
In , 'Zithri' ("the Lord protects"), a Levite, was the son of Uzziel.
'Zohar' or 'Zerah' was a son of Simeon according to , , and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
'Zuar' was a member of the house of Issachar according to . He was the father of Nethaneel.
In , 'Zurishaddai' ("Shaddai is my rock," i.e. my strength) was the father of Shelumiel, the prince of the Tribe of Simeon. He is mentioned in this context five times in the Book of Numbers.
★ List of Biblical figures
★ List of Biblical names
This list contains persons named in the Bible of minor notability, about whom either nothing or very little is known, aside from any family connections.
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Abdeel
In , 'Abdeel' (Ab’ dēel) ("servant of God"), father of Shelemiah was commanded by King Jehoiakim to arrest the prophet Jeremiah.
Abiasaph
'Abiasaph' (meaning: "father of gathering") was a son of Korah of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt.
Abimael
In , 'Abimael' is the ninth of the 13 sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem. He is also mentioned in . ''Abimael'' means ''my father is God''.
Adina
In , 'Adina' (lit. Slender) is listed as one of the "mighty men" of David's army . Adina was the son of a chief of the Reubenites named Shiza.
Abitub
:''See also: A'h'itub
meaning ''Father of goodness'', was a Benjamite in the Old Testament ().
Adbeel
In , 'Adbeel' is the third of the 12 sons of Ishmael. Some scholars believe ''Adbeel'' to also be the name of a tribe in northwest Arabia.
Ahiram
'Ahiram' was a son of Benjamin according to .
Ahisamach
'Ahisamach' or 'Ahisamakh', also 'Ahis'amach' (Hebrew: 'אחיסמך' "brother of support"), of the tribe of Dan, was the father of Aholiab according to , , and .
Ahishar
Brother of song = singer, the officer who was “over the household” of Solomon ().
Ajah
In and , 'Ajah' is a son of Zibeon. ''Ajah'' means ''hawk''. Alternative spelling: ''Aiah''.
Akan
In 'Akan' is a son of Ezer and grandson of Seir the Horite. In he is called Jaakan.
Alvah
In , 'Alvah' is a chief of Edom and a descendant of Esau. In he is called Aliah.
Alvan
In , 'Alvan' is the eldest son of Shobal and a descendant of Seir the Horite. In he is called Alian.
Amasiah
In 2 Chronicles 17:16, 'Amasiah' (meaning burden of Jehovah) was the son of Zichri, a captain under King Jehoshaphat.
Amminadib
A person mentioned in the Old Testament in , whose chariots were famed for their swiftness. It is rendered in the margin “my willing people,” and in the Revised Version “my princely people.”
Ammizabad
'Ammizabad' was the son of Benaiah, who was the third and chief captain of the host under David (1 Chronicles 27:6).
Amzi
'Amzi'' ('am-tsee') is a masculine Hebrew name meaning "my strength" or "strong." Two individuals with this name are mentioned in the Bible:
★ indicates Amzi as a Levite man of the family of Merari.
★ A son of Zechariah was named Amzi. He was an ancestor to the Levite priest Adaiah (), who was one of the Israelite exiles under the direction of Nehemiah when he returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls.
Anah
In the Book of Genesis, there are two men and one woman named 'Anah'.
# In , 'Anah' is a daughter of Zibeon, and her daughter Aholibamah is a wife of Esau.
# In and , 'Anah' is a son of Seir and a brother of Zibeon chief of the Horites. Some auhorities claim this is a tribal name, not a personal name.
# In and , 'Anah' is a son of Zibeon, and is famed for discovering hot springs.
Apharsachites
A company of the colonists whom the Assyrian king planted in Samaria ().
Apharsites
Another of the tribes removed to Samaria, or perhaps the same as Apharsachites ()
Ard
'Ard' was the tenth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21.
Areli
'Areli' was a son of Gad according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Arodi
'Arodi' or 'Arod' was a son of Gad according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Asriel
'Asriel' was a son of Manasseh according to , , and .
Assir
'Assir' was a son of Korah of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt.
Azzan
'Azzan' was the father of Paltiel, a prince of the Tribe of Issachar. ().
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Becher
'Becher' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ A son of Benjamin according to and
★ A son of Ephraim according to .
Bela
'Bela' was the name of three individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ Bela ben Beor, an Edomite king according to and
★ (also 'Belah') A son of Benjamin according to , , and .
★ A son of Azaz according to
Bukki
'Bukki' Prince of the tribe of Dan; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
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Chislon
'Chislon' was the father of Elidad, a prince of the Tribe of Benjamin. ().
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Dibri
'Dibri' of the house of Dan was the father of Shelomith according to . Shelomith's son was stoned to death for blasphemy.
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Ehi
In , 'Ehi' is the third son of Benjamin. In he is called Ahahrah, and in he is called Ahiram.
Eldad
One of the elders nominated to assist Moses in the government of the people. He and Medad "prophesied in the camp" ().
Eliab
'Eliab' was the name of at least three individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ The son of Helon and a prince of the house of Zebulun according to .
★ The son of Pallu and the father of Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram according to .
★ The son of Jesse, and the father of King David according to . He was apparently tall and had fair features, but not the proper heart to be king of Israel.
Eliasaph
'Eliasaph' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ The son of Deuel and the prince of the house of Gad according to .
★ The son of Lael and the chief of the house of Gershon according to .
Elidad
'Elidad' Prince of the tribe of Benjamin; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
Elishama
'Elishama' was a son of Ammihud and a prince of the house of Ephraim according to .
Elisheba
"God is my oath"
The wife of Aaron and sister-in-law of Moses. Her sons were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazer and Ithamar. (Exodus 6:23).
Elizaphan
'Elizaphan' Prince of the tribe of Zebulun; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
Elizur
'Elizur' was a son of Shedeur and a prince of the house of Reuben according to .
Elon
'Elon' () was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ A son of Zebulun according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
★ Elon, one of the judges of Israel.
Elzaphan
'Elzaphan' was a son of Uzziel of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses. He and Mishael were asked by Moses to carry away Nadab’s and Abihu’s bodies to a place outside the camp. (). In the wilderness of Sinai he was named chief of the house of Kohath ().
Enoch
See also Enoch
In , 'Enoch' is the firstborn son of Cain and the father of Irad. Cain named the city of Enoch after his son.
Enan
'Enan' was a member of the house of Naphtali according to . He was the father of Ahira.
Ephod
'Ephod' was the father of Hanniel, a prince of the Tribe of Manasseh. ().
Eran
'Eran' was a son of Shuthelah of the Tribe of Ephraim according to .
Eri
In 'Eri' ("watchful") is the son of Gad, ancestor of the Erites. (Numbers 26:16)
Evi
'Evi' was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to .
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Gaddi
'Gaddi', the son of Susi of the house of Manasseh, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Gaddiel
'Gaddiel', the son of Sodi of the house of Zebulun, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Gemalli
'Gemalli' of the house of Dan was the father of Ammiel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Gera
In 'Gera' is a son of Benjamin.
Geuel
'Geuel', the son of Machi of the house of Gad, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Gideoni
'Gideoni' was a member of the house of Benjamin according to . He was the father of Abidan.
Guni
'Guni' was a son of Naphtali according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
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Haggi
'Haggi' was a son of Gad according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Hamul
'Hamul' was a son of Pharez of the Tribe of Judah according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Hanniel
'Hanniel' Prince of the tribe of Manasseh; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
Helek
'Helek' was a son of Gilead of the Tribe of Manasseh according to and .
Heber
'Heber' or 'Chéver' () is the grandson of the patriarch Asher mentioned at and in . Heber probably should not be confused with the Eber who was Noah's descendant.
Hebron
'Hebron' was a son of Kohath of the house of Levi according to . He was born in Egypt. He was the brother of Amram and the uncle of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
Helon
'Helon' was a member of the house of Zebulun according to . He was the father of Eliab.
Hepher
'Hepher' was a son of Manasseh according to and .
Hezron
'Hezron' or 'Hetzron' () is the name of two men in Genesis.
★ In , 'Hezron' is a son of Reuben and the founder of the 'Hezronites'.
★ In , 'Hezron' is grandson of Judah and the son of Pharez.
Hori
'Hori' of the house of Simeon was the father of Shaphat, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Huppim
'Huppim' or 'Hupham' was the ninth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.
Hushim
'Hushim' or 'Shuham' was a son of Dan according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
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Igal
'Igal', the son of Joseph of the house of Issachar, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Irad
In , 'Irad' is the son of Enoch, the grandson of Cain and the father of Mehujael.
Isui
'Isui' or 'Jesui' was a son of Asher according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Izhar
'Izhar' (; sometimes spelled 'Yitzhar') was a son of Kohath of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt. He was the father of Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri. He was also a brother of Amram and an uncle of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
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Jabal
In 'Jabal' is a descendant of Cain, the son of Lamech and Adah, brother of Jubal. His descendants lived in tents.
Jahleel
'Jahleel' was a son of Zebulun according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jahzeel
'Jahzeel' was a son of Naphtali according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jamin
'Jamin' was a son of Simeon according to , , and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jeezer
'Jeezer' was a son of Gilead of the Tribe of Manasseh according to .
Jemuel
'Jemuel' was a son of Simeon according to , , and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jezer
'Jezer' was a son of Naphtali according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jimnah
'Jimnah' or 'Jimna' was a son of Asher according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Job
'Job' or 'Jashub' was a son of Issachar according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jogli
'Jogli' was the father of Bukki, a prince of the Tribe of Dan. ().
Joseph
'Joseph' of the house of Issachar was the father of Igal, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Jubal
In 'Jabal' is a descendant of Cain, the son of Lamech and Adah, brother of Jabal. His descendants were musicians. Author Robert A. Heinlein named one of the lead characters in his ''Stranger in a Strange Land'' "Jubal Harshaw".
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Kemuel
'Kemuel' Prince of the tribe of Ephraim; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
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Lael
"Of God"
'Lael' was a member of the house of Gershon according to . He was the father of Eliasaph.
Libni
'Libni' was a son of Gershon of the house of Levi according to . He was born in Egypt.
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Maaseiah
★ One of the Levites whom David appointed as porter for the ark ,
★ One of the "captains of hundreds" associated with Jehoiada in restoring king Jehoash to the throne
★ The "king's son," probably one of the sons of king Ahaz, killed by Zichri in the invasion of Judah by Pekah, king of Israel
★ One who was sent by king Josiah to repair the temple . He was governor (Heb. sar , rendered elsewhere in the Authorized Version "prince," "chief captain," chief ruler") of Jerusalem.
★ The father of the priest Zephaniah ,
★ The father of the false prophet Zedekiah
★ a priest, the father of Neriah ,
Maasiai
Hebrew for "Worker of Jehovah", one of the priests resident at Jerusalem at the Captivity
Maaziah
★ Head of the twenty-fourth priestly course in David's reign.
★ Also, A priest
Machbanai
Hebrew for "Clad with a mantle, or bond of the Lord", one of the Gadite heroes who joined David in the wilderness
Machi
'Machi' of the house of Gad was the father of Geuel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Mahali
'Mahali' (also 'Mahli') was a son of Merari of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt.
Mahath
Hebrew for "Grasping"
★ A Kohathite Levite, father of Elkanah
★ Another Kohathite Levite, of the time of Hezekiah
Mahazioth
Heb. "Visions", a Kohathite Levite, chief of the twenty-third course of musicians ,
Mahol
Heb. "Dance", the father of four sons who were inferior in wisdom only to Solomon.
Malchiel
'Malchiel' was a son of Asher according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Malchi-shua
Heb. "King of help", one of the four sons of Saul . He perished along with his father in the battle of Gilboa .
Mallothi
Heb. "My fulness", a Kohathite Levite, one of the sons of Heman the Levite (), and chief of the nineteenth division of the temple musicians
Malluch
Heb. "Reigned over, or reigning."
★ A Levite of the family of Merari
★ A priest who returned from Babylon (),(),()
Massa
Hebrew for a type of gift, one of the sons of Ishmael, the founder of an Arabian tribe (); a nomad tribe inhabiting the Arabian desert toward Babylonia.
Matthat
"Gift of God", possibly also translated as Matthan.
★ The son of Levi, and father of Heli (), great grandfather to Jesus
★ Son of another Levi ()
Medad
Hebrew "Love", one of the elders nominated to assist Moses in the government of the people. He and Eldad "prophesied in the camp" ().
Mehetabeel
"Whom God benefits" or "God causes good"
The father of Delaiah, and grandfather of Shemaiah, who joined Sanballat against Nehemiah ().
Mehetabel
"Whom God benefits" or "God causes good"
Wife of Hadad, one of the kings of Edom ().
Mehujael
In 'Mehujael' is a descendant of Cain, the son of Irad and the father of Methusael.
Mehuman
Faithful, one of the eunuchs whom Ahasuerus (Xerxes) commanded to bring in Vashti ().
Melchi
"My king" The son of Addi, and father of Neri (), ().
Melech
King, the second of Micah's four sons ), and thus grandson of Mephibosheth. Also related to a southwest Asian god, see Melech
Melea
Fullness, the son of Menan and father of Eliakim, in the genealogy of our Lord ().
Melzar
Probably a Persian word meaning master of wine, i.e., chief butler; the title of an officer at the Babylonian court , who had charge of the diet of the Hebrew youths.
Merab
"Increase", or "Majority", the eldest of Saul's two daughters (. She was betrothed to David after his victory over Goliath, but does not seem to have entered heartily into this arrangement (). She was at length, however, married to Adriel of Abel-Meholah, a town in the Jordan valley, about 10 miles south of Bethshean, with whom the house of Saul maintained alliance. She had five sons, who were all put to death by the Gibeonites on the hill of Gibeah ()
Meraiah
"Resistance", a chief priest, a contemporary of the high priest Joiakim (Neh 12:12).
Meraioth
"Rebellions",
★ (Father of Amariah, a high priest of the line of Eleazar (), ().
★ (), a priest who went to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel. He is called Meremoth in Neh 12:3.
Merari
'Merari' "sad"; "bitter" in Hebrew. According to the Hebrew Bible he was the youngest son of Levi, born before the descent of Jacob to Egypt, and one of the seventy who accompanied him thither. He became the head of one of the great divisions of the Levites. ( and
Meremoth
"Exaltations, heights", a priest who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (), to whom were sent the sacred vessels () belonging to the temple. He took part in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem (Neh 3:4).
Merib-baal
Meaning "Contender with Baal," (),(), elsewhere called Mephibosheth (), the son of Jonathan.
Meshelemiah
"Friendship of Jehovah", a Levite of the family of the Korhites, called also Shelemiah (),() He was a temple gate-keeper in the time of David.
Meshillemoth
"Requitals". (1.) The father of Berechiah (). (2.) A priest, the son of Immer ().
Meshullam
"Befriended"
★ (1.)One of the chief Gadites in Bashan in the time of Jotham ().
★ (2.)Grandfather of Shaphan, "the scribe," in the reign of Josiah ().
★ (3.)A priest, father of Hilkiah (),(), in the reign of Ammon; called Shallum in ().
★ (4.)A Levite of the family of Kohath ((), in the reign of Josiah.
★ (5.)().
★ (6.) ().
★ (7.) ().
★ (8.) A chief priest ().
★ (9.) One of the leading Levites in the time of Ezra ().
★ (10.) A priest ().
★ (11.) One of the principal Israelites who supported Ezra when expounding the law to the people ().
Meshullemeth
"Friend", the wife of King Manasseh of Judah, and the mother of King Amon of Judah (().
Methusael
In 'Methusael' is a descendant of Cain, the son of Mehujael and the father of Lamech.
Mezahab
"Water of gold", the father of Matred (),(), and grandfather of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, the last king of Edom.
Miamin
Or, Mijamin, "from the right hand".
★ (1.) The head of one of the divisions of the priests ().
★ (2.) A chief priest who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (), called Mijamin () and Miniamin ().
Mibhar
"Choice", a Hagarene, one of David's warriors (); called also Bani the Gadite ().
Mibsam
"Fragrance"
★ (1.) One of Ishmael's twelve sons, and head of an Arab tribe ()(Gen 25:13).
★ (2.) A son of Simeon ().
Michael
'Michael' of the house of Asher was the father of Sethur, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Michri
"Prize of Jehovah" or "Selling", a Benjamite, the father of Uzzi ().
Mikloth
"Staves" or "Looking Down".
★ (1.) An officer under Dodai, in the time of David and Solomon ().
★ (2.) A Benjamite (),(), ().
Milaiai
"Eloquent", a Levitical musician () who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem.
Mishael
'Mishael' was a son of Uzziel of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
He and Elzaphan were asked by Moses to carry away Nadab’s and Abihu’s bodies to a place outside the camp. ()
Misham
"Their cleansing" or "their beholding", a Benjamite, one of the sons of Elpaal (().
Mishmannah
"Fatness", one of the Gadite heroes who gathered to David at Ziklag (().
Mithredath
Meaning ''given by Mithra'', or ''dedicated to Mithra'', i.e., the sun, the Hebrew form of the Persian name Mithridates.
★ (1.) The "treasurer" of King Cyrus ().
★ (2.), a Persian officer in Samaria
Mnason
"Reminding, or remembrancer". A Christian of Jerusalem with whom Paul lodged ((). He was apparently a native of Cyprus, like Barnabas ((), and was well known to the Christians of Caesarea ((). He was an "old disciple" (R.V., "early disciple"), i.e., he had become a Christian in the beginning of the formation of the Church in Jerusalem.
Moza
"A going forth."
★ (1.) One of the sons of Caleb ().
★ (2.) The son of Zimri, of the posterity of Saul (),().
Muppim
'Muppim' or 'Shuphim' was the eighth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.
Mushi
'Mushi' was a son of Merari of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt.
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Naaman
'Naaman' is the fifth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21.
Nahbi
'Nahbi', the son of Vophsi of the house of Naphtali, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Nehushta
'Nehushta' was the wife of King Jehoiakim and daughter of Elnathan ben Achbor of Jerusalem, according . She was also the mother of King Jehoiachin.
Nekoda
'Nekoda' was the ancestor of 652 Jews who returned from Babylonia with Ezra, but were declared ineligible to serve as Kohanim (priests) because they could not prove that their ancestors had been Kohanim. This is recounted in and in , where the number of men is given as 642.
Nemuel
'Nemuel' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ The son of Eliab of the Tribe of Reuben according to .
★ Jemuel, a son of Simeon.
Nepheg
'Nepheg' was a son of Izhar of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
Nobah
'Nobah', of the Tribe of Manasseh defeated the Amorites, took the villages of Kenath and renamed it Nobah according to .
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Ocran
'Ocran' was a member of the house of Asher according to . He was the father of Pagiel.
On
'On', the son of Peleth, of the Tribe of Reuben was a participant in Korah’s rebellion against Moses according to .
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Pagiel
'Pagiel' was a son of Ocran and a prince of the house of Asher according to .
Palti
'Palti', the son of Raphu of the house of Benjamin, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Paltiel
'Paltiel' Prince of the tribe of Issachar; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
Parnach
'Parnach' was the father of Elizaphan, a prince of the Tribe of Zebulun. ().
Pedahel
'Pedahel' Prince of the tribe of Naphtali; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
Pedahzur
'Pedahzur' was a member of the house of Manasseh according to . He was the father of Gamaliel.
Peleth
'Peleth', of the Tribe of Reuben, was the father of On, a participant in Korah’s rebellion against Moses according to .
Phallu
'Phallu' or 'Pallu' was a son of Reuben according to , and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Phuvah
'Phuvah' or 'Pua' was a son of Issachar according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Puah
'Puah' was one of two midwives who helped prevent the genocide of Hebrew children by the Egyptians, according to . Her colleague was Shiphrah.
Putiel
'Putiel' was the father of Eleazar's wife according to .
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Raphu
'Raphu' of the house of Benjamin was the father of Palti, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Reba
'Reba' was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to .
Rekem
'Rekem' was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to .
Rephael
In , 'Rephael' () was one of Shemaiah's sons. He and his brethren, on account of their "strength for service," formed one of the divisions of the temple porters.
Rosh
'Rosh' is the seventh son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21.
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Salu
'Salu', of the house of Simeon, was the father of Zimri who was involved in the Heresy of Peor according to .
Sered
'Sered' was a son of Zebulun according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Sethur
'Sethur', the son of Michael of the house of Asher, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Shammua
'Shammua', the son of Zaccur of the house of Reuben, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Shaphat
'Shaphat', the son of Hori of the house of Simeon, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Shechem
'Shechem' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ A prince of Shechem who defiled Dinah according to
★ A son of Manasseh according to , , and .
Shedeur
'Shedeur' was a member of the house of Reuben according to . He was the father of Elizur.
Shelomi
'Shelomi' was the father of Ahihud, a prince of the Tribe of Asher. ().
Shelumiel
'Shelumiel' was a son of Zurishaddai and a prince of the house of Simeon according to .
Shelomith
'Shelomith' was a daughter of Dibri of the house of Dan according to , married to an Egyptian. Her son was stoned to death for blasphemy.
Shemida
'Shemida' was a son of Manasseh according to , , and .
Shemuel
'Shemuel' Prince of the tribe of Simeon; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe ().
Shillem
'Shillem' was a son of Naphtali according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Shimi
'Shimi' was a son of Gershon of the house of Levi according to . He was born in Egypt.
Shimron
'Shimron' was a son of Issachar according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Shimshai
'Shimshai' was a scribe who was represented the peoples listed in Ezra 4:9-10 in a letter to King Artaxerxes.
Shiphtan
'Shiphtan' was the father of Kemuel, a prince of the Tribe of Ephraim. ().
Shobal
'Shobal' was a Horite chief in the hill country of Seir during the days of Esau. He was a son of Seir the Horite, and his sons were Alvas, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho and Onam. He is mentioned in .
Shuni
'Shuni' was a son of Gad according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Shuthelah
'Shuthelah' was a son of Ephraim according to and .
Sodi
'Sodi' of the house of Zebulun was the father of Gaddiel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Susi
'Susi' of the house of Manasseh was the father of Gaddi, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
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Tahan
'Tahan' was a son of Ephraim according to and .
Tola
'Tola' () was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
★ A son of Issachar according to and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
★ Tola (Judge of Israel), one of the judges of Israel.
Tubalcain
In 'Tubalcain' is a descendant of Cain, the son of Lamech and Zillah, brother of Naamah. His descendants were metal workers.
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Uel
In : "Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and 'Uel'."
Uri
'Uri' is mentioned 7 times, 6 of which indicate that another figure is the "son of Uri".
Uzziel
'Uzziel' was a son of Kohath of the house of Levi according to . He was the father of Mishael, Elzaphan, and Zithri. He was also a brother of Amram and an uncle of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
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Vophsi
'Vophsi' of the house of Naphtali was the father of Nahbi, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
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Zabud
'Zabud' (zā´ bed, meaning "gift"), son of Nathan, a priest and friend of King Solomon, according to .
Zaccur
'Zaccur' of the house of Reuben was the father of Shammua, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to .
Zichri
'Zichri' was a son of Izhar of the house of Levi according to , born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
Zillah
In 'Zillah' is a wife of Lamech and the mother of Tubalcain and Naamah.
Ziphah
In , 'Ziphah' (zī´fe) is mentioned as a son of Jehaleleel, a descendant of Judah.
Ziphion
'Ziphion' or 'Zephon' is a son of Gad. This may have a connection with the Angel, Zephon.
Zithri
In , 'Zithri' ("the Lord protects"), a Levite, was the son of Uzziel.
Zohar
'Zohar' or 'Zerah' was a son of Simeon according to , , and . He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Zuar
'Zuar' was a member of the house of Issachar according to . He was the father of Nethaneel.
Zurishaddai
In , 'Zurishaddai' ("Shaddai is my rock," i.e. my strength) was the father of Shelumiel, the prince of the Tribe of Simeon. He is mentioned in this context five times in the Book of Numbers.
See also
★ List of Biblical figures
★ List of Biblical names
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