Bible Characters

Lawgiver who led Israel out of Egypt, received the Ten Commandments, and met God face to face.

Shepherd-king after God's own heart, ancestor of Christ, author of many psalms; fell into sin with Bathsheba and repented.

Father of faith called out of Ur, recipient of the covenant promise and the gospel preached beforehand

First king of Israel whose disobedience cost him the kingdom; pursued David in jealous fury.

High priest and mentor of Samuel who failed to restrain his wicked sons.

Blameless patriarch tested by Satan; lost everything yet declared "I know that my Redeemer lives."

Prophetess and sister of Moses; led Israel in praise after the Red Sea, later struck with leprosy for opposing Moses.

Israelite widow who returned bitter from Moab and became grandmother to Obed.

Pharisee turned apostle to the Gentiles; wrote thirteen New Testament letters and was martyred in Rome

Hebrew midwife who feared God and spared the Hebrew infants.

Last judge, prophet who anointed Saul and David, bridge between the judges and the monarchy.

Hebrew midwife who feared God and refused Pharaoh's order to kill infant boys.

Third king of Israel granted wisdom; built the temple but turned to idolatry through his wives.