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Biblical Personalities

"And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets..." (Hebrews 11:32).

The Bible is filled to the brim with all sorts of characters—peasants, kings, villains, heroes, prophets, priests, fishermen, servants, carpenters, tax collectors and just about every other personality you can imagine. Get to know some of them here.

  • by United Church of God
For many years some critics have asserted that many biblical figures, including King David, are nothing more than myth. But a dramatic find forced Bible critics to retreat.
  • by Robert H Berendt
There are many remarkable events that have taken place in the history of mankind—and many remarkable people involved in these events.
  • by Katherine Rowland
At certain times in our lives, circumstances seem to be turning against us even when we feel we are doing the right thing. God has a plan for every one of us. God places us where and when He wants. Sometimes, our wrong turn leads us to an opportunity to help another person.
  • by Robert H Berendt
Fishing and fishermen make repeated appearances in the pages of the Bible. What do we stand to learn from God’s illustrative use of this pastime?
  • by Bruce Gore
If Jacob, grandson of Abraham and son of Isaac, were alive today, we might call him a "third-generation Christian." What lessons does his story hold for young people today?
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  • by Jeremy Lallier
Only two kings in Israel and Judah's history followed God's command to tear down the pagan high places of sacrifice. What was it that motivated them to carry out God's order when so many of their predecessors and successors did not? What can we learn from their example in order to tear down our own spiritual high places in our hearts?
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  • by Graemme Marshall
Often we feel as if there is nothing that we can do, that anything we might do is too insignificant to count, but one person can change things in a big way.
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  • by Mario Seiglie
The book of Genesis is known as the book of origins. Here are more frequently asked questions about it.
  • by Barry Korthuis
How do we dispel doubts in our personal lives? The example of a former king is insightful.
  • by Lawrence Merritt
You can achieve success in today's world. Faith is the key to overcoming challenges.
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  • by Mario Seiglie
We continue exploring the book of Genesis and the common questions asked about it. Here are the answers as we best understand them in light of the Bible.
  • by Clyde Kilough
As I write, President-elect Barack Obama, soon to be the most powerful man on earth, is in the process of naming his staff of advisers.
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  • by Dan Dowd
Have you ever had a friend stand up for you? What about someone who helped and supported you even before you became friends? Barnabas was that kind of person. His life provides some great lessons for us today.