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.

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The Blessings of Abraham - Part 3: Abraham's conflict between Isaac and Ishmael

Abraham had many choices to make in his life; he also faced challenges that you and I would never want to face.

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Osama Bin Laden and the Book of Esther - Some Parallels

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The Blessings of Abraham - Part 2

Today, the blessings that God promised to Abraham are being spiritually fulfilled in God’s Church, which is made up of those who are called and chosen by God and live according to His revealed way.

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The Blessings of Abraham - Part 1

Abraham came from “Rrr” of the Chaldees—this is how my grandson likes to say it, but there is much more to learn about Abraham than from where he came.

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Did God cause David to number Israel, then punish them for it?

What does 2 Samuel 24:1 mean? Why did God condemn David's census?

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What was the mark of Cain?

What was the mark mentioned in Genesis 4:15 that God put on Cain after Cain killed his brother Abel?

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Where did Cain get his wife?

One of the first puzzles people run into in Genesis is, Where did Cain's wife come from?

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What was Job's sin?

God said Job was blameless, and Job's friends accused him of sins he hadn't committed. So why did he have to repent in the end? What can we learn from Job's example?

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Who were the wise men ("Magi," New International Version) of Matthew 2: 1?

Many people have heard of the Magi in association with the birth of Jesus Christ. But who were they, and why would they be interested in the King of the Jews?

Promessas e Alianças: Um Legado Profético

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Promise and Covenants: A Prophetic Legacy

Many crucial Bible prophecies begin with one individual and his descendants. What promises will God fulfill through the family of Abraham?

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The Biblical Authors: Men of God and Science

Here are a few examples of men of God that had scientific knowledge and the spiritual understanding of the knowledge of God.

This portrait of the Assyrian monarch Tiglath-Pileser III was found in his palace at Nimrud 26 centuries after his invasion of Israel in 745 B.C.

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Does Archaeology Confirm the Existence of Specific People Mentioned in the Bible?

The following biblical people existence has been attested by archaeology or other preserved ancient records.

Fragments of an inscription recovered at the site of biblical Dan prove that King David was a historical figure.

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King David's Existence Verified by Inscription

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.

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Cyrus of Persia: The Words of a Prophet Come to Pass

This was one of many amazing prophecies recorded in the Bible that later came to pass.

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Mary A Woman of Faith

There are many remarkable events that have taken place in the history of mankind—and many remarkable people involved in these events.

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Wrong Place Right Time

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...

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God Knows Fishing!

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?

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Jacob: A Third-Generation Man of God

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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Answers from Genesis - Part 8

Here are more frequently asked questions about Genesis, the book of origins.

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Is the Bible True?

The Bible is much quoted, but little understood or believed. Can the Bible withstand scrutiny of its apparent contradictions? Should you believe it?

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