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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Just for Youth: Success's Secret Ingredient

Can we all succeed in our goals of fulfilling our dreams? What is "success" anyway? Here is the overall key to keep in mind that will bring real success.
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King Solomon and the Bible

A careful reading of the writings of Solomon that have been preserved in the Bible provides the reader with both human and divine wisdom.
Illustration of Solomon with the two women and baby.
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Profiles of Faith: Solomon - Lesson from a Wise King

Solomon had so much but lacked one crucial ingredient: the will and character to do what he knew was right.
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The Bible and Archaeology: King Solomon's Reign - Israel's Golden Years

What has archaeology revealed about King Solomon's reign in the 10th century B.C.? Remarkably, there is much evidence to corroborate the biblical account.
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The Once and Future King

King David will rule again under Jesus Christ in the Millennium.
Illustration of David using a slingshot.
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Profiles of Faith: David - A Man After God's Heart

Most men do one thing well and call it enough. King David did many things well and was usually ready and eager to do more.
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The Bible and Archaeology: The Battle at the Pool of Gibeon

In 1956 another remarkable discovery was made that provides additional evidence of the authenticity of the biblical accounts of David's days.
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The Bible and Archaeology: King David's Reign—A Nation United

Secular historians once questioned the historicity of King David. However, recent archaeological discoveries confirm the evidence for his existence and reign.
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The Sabbath in Acts: Luke's Record of Paul's Understanding

Luke had been a companion of Paul. He would have understood the apostle's teaching concerning the Sabbath. What does his written record show?
Illustration of Gideon squeezing the dew out of piece of wool.
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Profiles of Faith: Gideon - When a Few Make a Majority

Gideon's example proves to us that, through the faithfulness of a few, many can be delivered and become conquerors. With God the outcome doesn't depend on human might and strength.
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The Two Joshuas

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.
Illustration of Joshua and the crossing of the Jordan river.
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Profiles of Faith: Joshua - God Is Salvation

Joshua's life is a living testimony for those who desire to obey God in living faith.
Illustration of Miriam watching over Moses in a basket on the Nile River.
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Profiles of Faith: Miriam - A Lifetime of Faith

Although God inspired Moses to identify Miriam as a prophetess while she lived, she was still highly regarded in Scripture some 700 years after she died.
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Two Great Prophets

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).
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Moses and the Law

God used Moses to reveal his eternal law to mankind and Jesus confirmed it.
Illustration of Moses and the burning bush.
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Profiles of Faith: Moses - Leader of a Nation

What can we learn today from Moses?
Illustration of King Nebchadnezzar back away from fiery furnace.
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Profiles of Faith: Shadrach, Meschach & Abed-Nego - Faith in God's Will

The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego is a dramatic testimony to some who truly were conquerors, willing to risk all for their love of—and faith in—God.
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Esther: A Woman of Faith and Courage

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.
Illustration of Nehemiah helping to build the wall around Jerusalem.
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Profiles of Faith: Nehemiah - Portrait Of a Leader

In the book of the Bible bearing his name, Nehemiah records his memoirs. He tells how, against tremendous odds, he accomplished an unimaginably difficult undertaking.
Illustration of Daniel addressing King Nebuchadnezzar.
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Profiles of Faith: Daniel - God Is My Judge

Daniel committed his life to God. Sometimes he suffered, but he always trusted God to deliver him from trials. You and I can live as Daniel lived.
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