Amittai

Overview "Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai" — Jonah 1:1. Amittai is a name that appears only once in Scripture, yet it marks a crucial historical and theological moment. He is identified solely as the father of the prophet Jonah, whose …

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Amminadab

Overview Amminadab was a significant figure in ancient Israel's genealogy, appearing prominently in the lineage leading to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ. Though Scripture provides limited direct narrative about his personal life, Amminadab's incl…

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Amnon

Overview Amnon was the firstborn son of King David, born to Ahinoam during David's reign in Hebron. His name means faithful or trustworthy, yet his life became a tragic testimony to the destructive power of unchecked lust and sin. Though he held the position…

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Amon (King of Judah)

Overview "In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijam became king of Judah" — 1 Kings 14:31. Amon was a king of the southern kingdom of Judah who reigned for only two years during a period of significant spiritual decline in the na…

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Amos (the Prophet)

Overview Amos was a prophet called by God during the reign of Jeroboam II of Israel, approximately 760-750 BC. Unlike many prophets who preceded him, Amos was not trained in a prophetic school, nor was he born into a priestly family. He was a humble herdsman…

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Amram

Overview Amram was a Levite whose life spanned 137 years, serving as a foundational figure in Israel's history during one of the nation's most critical periods. As the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, Amram's faithfulness during Israel's bondage in Egypt p…

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Ananias (of Damascus)

Ananias of Damascus stands as a faithful servant whose obedience became instrumental in God's plan of redemption for the Gentiles. Scripture describes him as a man who "was devout according to the law and well-spoken of by all the Jews who lived the…

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Ananias (of Jerusalem)

Overview Ananias of Jerusalem was an early church member whose account in Acts 5 stands as a sobering testimony to the seriousness of sin within the body of Christ. His story is not one of spiritual heroism but of deception and its immediate consequences. Th…

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Ananias and Sapphira

Overview "Now a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property. But he kept back part of the proceeds with his wife's knowledge, and brought only a portion and laid it at the apostles' feet." — Acts 5:1–2 BSB Ananias and Sapphira were e…

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Ananias Who Healed Paul

Overview Ananias of Damascus was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ who played a crucial role in the conversion and early ministry of the Apostle Paul. Though he appears in Scripture for only a brief moment, his obedience to God's direction resulted in one o…

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Andrew

Overview Andrew was one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus Christ and the brother of Simon Peter. His name derives from the Greek Andreas, meaning "strong" or "manly," yet Andrew's biblical significance lies not in prominence but in his faithful witness …

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Anna

Overview "There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old and had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four years old" — Luke 2:36-37. Anna wa…

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Anna the Prophetess

Overview "And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with a husband for seven years after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four years old. She never left the…

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Anna the Prophetess at the Temple

Overview Anna the Prophetess was a righteous woman who lived during the time of Jesus' infancy in first-century Jerusalem. She appears briefly in the Gospel of Luke as one of the first people to recognize Jesus as the promised Messiah when His parents brough…

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Annas

Overview "Then the detachment of soldiers and their commander and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. First they brought Him to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year." — John 18:12-13 Annas was a p…

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Antipas the Martyr

Overview "I know your deeds and where you live—where Satan's throne is. Yet you hold fast to My name and did not deny your faith in Me, even in the days of Antipas, My faithful witness, who was killed in your city where Satan dwells." — Revelation 2:13 BSB …

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Apollos

Overview "Now a Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures" — Acts 18:24. Apollos stands as a compelling example of a man deeply committed to biblical truth yet remaining open to fuller u…

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Aquila

Overview "Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures" — Acts 18:24. While this verse introduces Apollos, the immediate context reveals a husband-and-wife team whose partners…

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Aquila and Priscilla

Overview "After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he found a Jewish man named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them…

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Aristarchus

Overview "Aristarchus of Thessalonica, who was with us, sends you his greetings." — Colossians 4:10 BSB Aristarchus was a faithful Christian companion of the Apostle Paul during some of the most significant moments of the early Church. A native of Thessalon…

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Artaxerxes

Overview "Now I decree that any of the people of Israel in my kingdom, including priests and Levites, may go to Jerusalem with you." — Ezra 7:13 BSB Artaxerxes was a Persian king who reigned during the post-exilic period of Israel's history. He is primarily…

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Asa

Overview Asa was the third king of Judah and the son of Abijah, reigning for approximately forty-one years during a transformative period in the southern kingdom. His reign, dating from approximately 910–869 BC, represents one of the most compelling accounts…

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Asa King of Judah

Overview Asa was the third king of Judah and reigned for approximately forty-one years during the divided monarchy period of ancient Israel. He is remembered as one of the most significant reformer kings in Judah's history, known for his commitment to removi…

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Asaph

Overview Asaph was a prominent Levite and worship leader during the reign of King David. His name appears throughout Scripture as a musician, psalmist, and servant of God whose ministry centered on leading worship before the Ark of the Covenant. The designat…

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Asaph the Worship Leader

Overview "David left Asaph and his brothers there before the ark of the covenant of the Lord to minister regularly, as each day's work required." — 1 Chronicles 16:37 BSB Asaph was one of the most prominent worship leaders in ancient Israel, serving during …

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Asenath Wife of Joseph

Overview Asenath was the Egyptian wife of Joseph, the eleventh son of Jacob who rose to prominence in Egypt during the famine. Though she appears briefly in the biblical narrative, Asenath plays a significant role as the mother of Joseph's two sons, Manasseh…

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Asher

Overview "These are the sons of Zilpah, the slave girl of Leah, whom Leah gave to Jacob as a wife. These are the sons of Zilpah: Gad and Asher" — Genesis 35:26. Asher was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, who became the patriarch of one of Israel's twelve tri…

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Athaliah

Overview Athaliah stands as one of Scripture's most compelling examples of rebellion against God's ordained authority and the devastating consequences of abandoning devotion to the Lord. Her life serves as a cautionary narrative demonstrating how pride, idola…

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Augustus (Caesar Augustus)

Overview Augustus Caesar stands as a pivotal figure in the timeline of God's redemptive history, not because Scripture celebrates his accomplishments, but because his reign providentially framed the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Augustus was the first Roman E…

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Azariah (Abednego)

Overview "These four young men God gave knowledge and skill in every aspect of literature and wisdom, and Daniel understood all kinds of visions and dreams" — Daniel 1:17. Azariah, known by his Babylonian name Abednego, was one of four young men from Judah t…

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