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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 Jerold Aust
Many connections are to be noted between Joshua and Jesus. The names share the same meaning: "God is salvation." Jesus (Ieous) is the Greek form of the Hebrew Joshua (Yehosua). Many parallels can be drawn between the two Joshuas.
  • by Good News
Moses prophesied of another prophet who would arise: "The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst, from your brethren, Him you shall hear" (Deuteronomy 18:15).
  • by Good News
God used Moses to reveal his eternal law to mankind and Jesus confirmed it.
  • by Donna Butler
The Bible offers Christians many examples of faith from which we can learn and be encouraged. One of the most remarkable examples is that of Queen Esther.
  • by Mario Seiglie
In spite of the account of David's life and exploits recorded in the Bible, some critics doubt that King David actually existed.
  • by Dan Taylor
As Israel celebrates Jerusalem 3000, it is clear that political complexities have tied a Gordian knot the like of which only divine intervention can sever.
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  • by Jerold Aust
What follows is a remarkable story of one of the most faithful saints in the history of humanity. Sarah was a fitting partner to Abraham. In this story, Sarah shines as a faithful wife and mother.