Biblical Characters
Discover the major figures of the Bible
New Testament
Ananias of Damascus
Disciple who Healed Paul
Andrew
Brother of Peter
Anna
The Prophetess Who Proclaimed Redemption
Apollos
Eloquent Alexandrian Preacher
Aquila
Tentmaker and Co-worker with Paul
Barnabas
Son of Encouragement
Cornelius
Roman Centurion, First Gentile Convert
Diotrephes
The One Who Loved to Be First
Epaphras
Founder of the Colossian Church
Gaius
Beloved Friend and Generous Host
Herod the Great
King of Judea
James
Son of Zebedee
James, Brother of Jesus
Leader of the Jerusalem Church
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
Joseph of Arimathea
The One Who Buried Jesus
Judas Iscariot
The Betrayer of Jesus
Jude
Brother of James and Author of Jude
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
Nicodemus
Pharisee Who Came by Night
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
Simeon
The One Who Saw Salvation
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
Haggai
Prophet of Temple Rebuilding
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
Joshua the High Priest
First High Priest of the Second Temple
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
Malachi
The Last Prophet of the Old Testament
Manasseh
King of Judah who Repented
Manoah
Father of Samson
Melchizedek
King of Salem and Priest of God Most High
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
Zechariah
Prophet of Messianic Visions
Zephaniah
Prophet of the Day of the Lord
Zerubbabel
Governor who Rebuilt the Temple
Zipporah
Wife of Moses
Zophar
Friend of Job