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The patriarchs of the Bible, when narrowly defined, are Abraham, his son Isaac, and Isaac's son Jacob, also named Israel, the ancestor of the Israelites. These three figures are referred to collectively as the patriarchs, and the period in which they lived is known as the patriarchal age. They play significant roles in Hebrew scripture during ...
"Genealogy (in the Bible)" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. FactGrid:The Bible & Quran Project, Wikibase data for all Persons mentioned in the Bible with their respective genealogical ties and references. FactGrid, a database for historians
Aaron, brother of Moses and Miriam, and the first High Priest; Abigail, a prophetess who became a wife of King David; Abishai, one of King David's generals and relative; Abner, cousin of King Saul and commander of his army, assassinated by Yoav; Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Judaism's "Three Patriarchs" Absalom, rebellious son of King David
The number of sons by name in the Bible is 19. In addition, two further unnamed sons are recorded as having been born in Jerusalem, one, probably both, having died in infancy. One of these was the first child born of David's adulterous relationship with Bathsheba. Only one of David's daughters, Tamar, [1] is mentioned by name. [2]
Jeroboam I (/ ˌ dʒ ɛr ə ˈ b oʊ. əm /; Hebrew: יָרָבְעָם Yārŏḇʿām; Greek: Ἱεροβοάμ, romanized: Hieroboám), frequently cited Jeroboam son of Nebat, was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the first king of the northern Kingdom of Israel following a revolt of the ten tribes against Rehoboam that put an end to the United Monarchy.
The Bible makes reference to various pharaohs (Hebrew: פַּרְעֹה , Parʿō) of Egypt. These include unnamed pharaohs in events described in the Torah , as well as several later named pharaohs, some of whom were historical or can be identified with historical pharaohs.
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Caleb the spy is the son of Jephunneh. Jephunneh is called a Kenizzite (Numbers 32:12, Joshua 14:6,14).The Kenizzites are listed as one of the nations associated with the land of Canaan at the time that God made a covenant with Abraham (Genesis 15:19).