Herodias and the Death of John the Baptist

Overview Herodias stands as one of the most infamous women in the New Testament, remembered primarily for her role in the execution of John the Baptist. She was the wife of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, and her ambitions and grievances se…

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Hezekiah

Overview Hezekiah was one of Judah's most faithful kings, remembered for his wholehearted dedication to the Lord and sweeping religious reforms. Scripture records that "he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done" — 2 Kin…

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Hiram King of Tyre

Overview Hiram, king of Tyre, stands as one of the most significant gentile figures in Old Testament history, ruling the coastal city of Tyre during the reigns of David and Solomon in ancient Phoenicia. He is remembered primarily for his crucial role in supp…

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Hophni and Phinehas Sons of Eli

Overview Hophni and Phinehas were the two sons of Eli, the high priest of Israel during the period of the judges. Though born into the priesthood and positioned to serve the Lord in the tabernacle at Shiloh, these men became notorious examples of corruption …

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Hosea

Overview "Go, take yourself a wife of harlotry and children of harlotry, for the land commits great harlotry by departing from the LORD." — Hosea 1:2. Hosea was a prophet of Israel during the eighth century before Christ, called by God to deliver a message o…

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Hushai the Archite

Overview Hushai the Archite was a faithful counselor and trusted advisor to King David during one of the most turbulent periods in Israelite history. His name appears primarily in the account of Absalom's rebellion, where he played a pivotal role in David's …

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Hymenaeus

Overview "Alexander and Hymenaeus, whom I have handed over to Satan so that they may be taught not to blaspheme." — 1 Timothy 1:20 BSB Hymenaeus was an early Christian who became known in the apostolic church not for spiritual maturity or faithful service, …

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Isaac

Overview Isaac was the son of promise, born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age. Scripture records that "Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born" — Genesis 21:5. Isaac represents one of the most significant figures in redemptive history…

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Isaiah

Overview Isaiah was called by God to be a prophet during one of the most turbulent periods in Judah's history. The book bearing his name begins with his dramatic commissioning: "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a high and lofty th…

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Ishmael

Overview "And Abram said to God, 'If only Ishmael might live under Your blessing!'" — Genesis 17:18. Ishmael was the firstborn son of Abraham and Hagar, born during a season of Abraham's doubt and Sarai's impatience. Though not the son of promise, Ishmael pl…

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Jacob

Overview Jacob was the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, whose life demonstrates God's covenant faithfulness and transformative grace. "Jacob said, 'Please tell me your name.' But he replied, 'Why is it that you ask my name?' And he blessed him there." —…

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Jael Wife of Heber

Overview Jael was the wife of Heber the Kenite, a woman whose name appears in Scripture as a deliverer of Israel during a critical moment in the nation's history. She lived during the period of the judges, approximately in the twelfth century before Christ, …

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Jairus

Overview "And behold, a man named Jairus came, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell at Jesus' feet and implored Him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying." — Luke 8:41-42 BSB Jairus was a sy…

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Jairus and His Daughter

Overview Jairus was a prominent Jewish synagogue leader who came to Jesus in desperate need of help for his dying daughter. His story appears in all three synoptic gospels and serves as a powerful testament to faith, desperation, and the transformative power…

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James Son of Zebedee

Overview James, son of Zebedee, was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ and stands among the most prominent figures in the New Testament narrative. He is identified in Scripture as "James the Greater," distinguishing him from James the son of A…

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Japheth

Overview Japheth was one of the three sons of Noah, standing as a crucial figure in biblical genealogy and the post-Flood world. Scripture records that "Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth" — Genesis 5:32. While less prominent in narrative detail tha…

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Jehoiakim King of Judah

Overview Jehoiakim was the eighteenth king of Judah, ruling from approximately 609 to 598 BCE during one of the most turbulent periods in the kingdom's history. Born as Eliakim, he was the son of King Josiah and was renamed Jehoiakim by the Egyptian pharaoh …

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Jehoshaphat King of Judah

Overview Jehoshaphat was the fourth king of Judah, reigning approximately 873-848 BCE, and is remembered as one of the nation's most godly rulers. His name means "Yahweh judges," and he earned a reputation for his commitment to religious reform, military str…

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Jehu King of Israel

Overview Jehu was the tenth king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, reigning for approximately twenty-eight years during the ninth century before Christ. He is remembered as a militant reformer who executed God's judgment against the house of Ahab and worked…

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Jephthah

Overview "Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor, but he was the son of a harlot. Gilead was the father of Jephthah." — Judges 11:1 BSB Jephthah stands as one of Israel's most controversial judges, a man of remarkable military courage yet mark…

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Jephthah the Gileadite

Overview Jephthah the Gileadite was a military judge and leader of Israel during the period of the judges, renowned for his military prowess and his tragic vow. Born as the son of Gilead and a prostitute, Jephthah overcame significant social stigma and rejec…

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Jeremiah

Overview Jeremiah stands as one of Scripture's most significant prophetic voices, called by God during a critical period of Judah's history. "The word of the LORD came to me, saying, 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set…

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Jeroboam Son of Nebat

Overview Jeroboam son of Nebat was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel, reigning approximately 922–901 BC. He was an official in Solomon's administration who led a successful rebellion against Rehoboam, Solomon's son, which resulted in the divis…

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Jeshua the High Priest After Exile

Overview Jeshua (also spelled Joshua) was the high priest who led the Jewish people in their religious reconstruction following the Babylonian exile in 538 BC. He served alongside the governor Zerubbabel as a key spiritual leader during one of the most criti…

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Jesse the Father of David

Overview "Now Jesse was the father of David. Jesse had eight sons, and in the days of Saul he was already old and advanced in years." — 1 Samuel 17:12 BSB Jesse of Bethlehem stands as a pivotal figure in biblical history as the father of King David, through…

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Joab

Overview "Now Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites" — 2 Samuel 8:16 BSB. Joab stands as one of Scripture's most complex military figures, serving as commander of Israel's armies under …

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Joanna

Overview "As He was going along, He said to them, 'I have come to call sinners to repentance, not the righteous'" — Luke 5:32 BSB. Joanna was a woman of prominence in first-century Judea whose life was transformed by an encounter with Jesus Christ. She appea…

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Joash King of Judah

Overview Joash was the eighth king of the southern kingdom of Judah, reigning approximately forty years during the ninth century before Christ. He ascended to the throne as a mere child of seven years old following the death of his father, King Ahaziah, who …

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Job

Overview Job was a man of extraordinary wealth and spiritual integrity who lived in the land of Uz. Scripture describes him as someone whose faith was tested in the most severe ways, yet whose life ultimately points believers toward a deeper understanding of…

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Jochebed Mother of Moses

Overview Jochebed was the mother of Moses, one of the most pivotal figures in biblical history and Jewish tradition. Her name means "the Lord is her father" or "Yahweh is her glory," reflecting her deep faith in God during a time of great national crisis. Th…

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