Biblical Characters
Discover the major figures of the Bible
New Testament

Ananias of Damascus
Disciple who Healed Paul

Andrew
Brother of Peter

Aquila
Tentmaker and Co-worker with Paul

Barnabas
Son of Encouragement

Cornelius
Roman Centurion, First Gentile Convert

Herod the Great
King of Judea

James
Son of Zebedee

Jesus Christ
Son of God, Messiah, Savior

Joanna
Follower of Jesus, Witness to the Resurrection

John
The Beloved Disciple

John Mark
Author of the Gospel of Mark

John the Baptist
Forerunner of the Messiah

Judas Iscariot
The Betrayer of Jesus

Lazarus
Raised by Jesus

Luke
Physician and Gospel Writer

Lydia
Seller of Purple, First European Convert

Martha
Sister of Mary and Lazarus

Mary
Mother of Jesus

Mary Magdalene
First Witness of the Resurrection

Mary of Bethany
Sister of Martha and Lazarus

Matthew
The Tax Collector

Onesimus
Runaway Slave Converted by Paul

Paul the Apostle
Apostle to the Gentiles

Peter
Apostle, Rock of the Church

Philemon
Christian Slave Owner in Colossae

Philip
Apostle from Bethsaida

Priscilla
Teacher and Co-worker with Paul

Silas
Missionary Companion of Paul

Stephen
First Christian Martyr

Susanna
Supporter of Jesus' Ministry

Thomas
The Doubting Apostle

Timothy
Young Pastor, Companion of Paul

Titus
Paul's Companion and Church Leader in Crete

Zacchaeus
Tax Collector who Met Jesus
Old Testament

Aaron
First High Priest

Abednego
Survivor of the Fiery Furnace

Abel
First Martyr

Abihu
Son of Aaron who Offered Strange Fire

Abraham
Father of Many Nations

Absalom
Rebellious Son of David

Achan
Man who Sinned at Jericho

Adam
First Man

Ahab
King of Israel, Husband of Jezebel

Amaziah
Priest of Bethel who Opposed Amos

Amos
Shepherd Prophet of Justice

Asaph
Levite Musician and Psalmist

Balaam
Prophet whose Donkey Spoke

Baruch
Scribe of Jeremiah

Bathsheba
Wife of David, Mother of Solomon

Benjamin
Youngest Son of Jacob

Bildad
Friend of Job

Boaz
Kinsman-Redeemer, Husband of Ruth

Cain
First Murderer

Caleb
Faithful Spy, Companion of Joshua

Cyrus
Persian King who Freed the Jews

Daniel
Prophet in Babylon

Darius the Mede
King who Cast Daniel into the Lions' Den

David
King of Israel

Deborah
Prophetess and Judge

Delilah
The Woman who Betrayed Samson

Eli
High Priest and Judge of Israel

Elihu
Young Man who Counseled Job

Elijah
Prophet of Fire

Eliphaz
Friend of Job

Elisha
Prophet, Successor of Elijah

Esau
Twin Brother of Jacob

Esther
Queen of Persia

Eve
First Woman

Ezekiel
The Prophet of Exile

Ezra
Scribe and Priest

Gideon
The Judge with 300 Warriors

Goliath
Philistine Giant Champion

Gomer
Unfaithful Wife of Hosea

Habakkuk
Prophet who Questioned God

Hagar
Egyptian Servant, Mother of Ishmael

Ham
Son of Noah, Ancestor of African and Near Eastern Peoples

Haman
Enemy of the Jews in Persia

Hannah
Mother of Samuel

Hezekiah
Righteous King of Judah

Hosea
Prophet of God's Faithful Love

Isaac
Son of Abraham

Isaiah
The Messianic Prophet

Ishmael
Son of Abraham and Hagar

Jacob
Father of the Twelve Tribes of Israel

Japheth
Son of Noah, Ancestor of European Peoples

Jehoshaphat
Righteous King of Judah

Jephthah
Judge of Israel

Jeremiah
The Weeping Prophet

Jethro
Priest of Midian, Father-in-law of Moses

Jezebel
Wicked Queen of Israel

Joab
Commander of David's Army

Job
The Man of Patience

Joel
Prophet of the Day of the Lord

Jonah
The Reluctant Prophet

Jonathan
Faithful Friend of David

Joseph
Dreamer and Governor of Egypt

Joshua
Successor of Moses

Josiah
Reformer King of Judah

Judah
Son of Jacob, Ancestor of David and Christ

Korah
Levite who Rebelled Against Moses

Laban
Father of Rachel and Leah

Leah
First Wife of Jacob

Lot
Nephew of Abraham

Manasseh
King of Judah who Repented

Manoah
Father of Samson

Meshach
Survivor of the Fiery Furnace

Micah
Prophet who Foretold Bethlehem

Miriam
Sister of Moses and Aaron, Prophetess

Mordecai
Guardian of Esther

Moses
Prophet and Lawgiver

Naaman
Syrian Commander Healed of Leprosy

Nadab
Son of Aaron who Offered Strange Fire

Nahum
Prophet Against Nineveh

Naomi
Mother-in-law of Ruth

Nathan
Prophet during David's Reign

Nebuchadnezzar
King of Babylon

Nehemiah
Builder of the Walls

Noah
Builder of the Ark

Obadiah
Prophet against Edom

Obed
Son of Ruth and Boaz, Grandfather of David

Orpah
Moabite Daughter-in-law of Naomi

Pharaoh (of Exodus)
Ruler of Egypt during the Exodus

Rachel
Beloved Wife of Jacob

Rahab
Woman of Jericho who hid the spies

Rebecca
Wife of Isaac

Rebekah
Wife of Isaac, Mother of Jacob and Esau

Rehoboam
First King of Judah after the Division

Ruth
Ancestor of King David

Samson
The Strongest Man

Samuel
Prophet and Judge of Israel

Sanballat
Opponent of Nehemiah

Sarah
Wife of Abraham

Saul
First King of Israel

Seth
Third Son of Adam and Eve

Shadrach
Survivor of the Fiery Furnace

Shem
Son of Noah, Ancestor of Semitic Peoples

Solomon
Wise King of Israel

The Shulammite
Beloved in the Song of Solomon

Tobiah
Ammonite Official who Opposed Nehemiah

Xerxes
King of Persia, Husband of Esther

Zephaniah
Prophet of the Day of the Lord

Zerubbabel
Governor who Rebuilt the Temple

Zipporah
Wife of Moses

Zophar
Friend of Job