Quizbee Places in the Bible
Significant Locations | 01. Key Locations in Genesis | Garden of Eden | Delight, "Pleasure" | The original home of humanity created by God. | • The place where God placed Adam and Eve. • Location of the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. |
Significant Locations | 01. Key Locations in Genesis | The mountains of Ararat. | The mountains of Ararat | • The place where Noah's Ark came to rest after the Great Flood. | |
Significant Locations | 01. Key Locations in Genesis | Babel | From Hebrew balal, "to confuse" | A city in the land of Shinar (Mesopotamia). | • The site where humanity tried to build a tower to reach the heavens. • Where God confused the languages of the people, causing them to scatter. |
Significant Locations | 01. Key Locations in Genesis | Sodom and Gomorrah | Two cities in the Jordan River plain. | • Cities destroyed by God with fire and brimstone due to their great wickedness. • Lot, Abraham's nephew, was rescued before their destruction. | |
Biblical Journeys | 02. Travel of Abraham | Ur of the Chaldees | A major city in ancient Mesopotamia. | • The original, prosperous hometown of Abraham. • The place from which God called Abraham to go to a new, promised land. | |
Biblical Journeys | 02. Travel of Abraham | Haran | Crossroad | A city in upper Mesopotamia. | • The city where Abraham and his family lived after leaving Ur. • Abraham's father, Terah, died here. |
Biblical Journeys | 02. Travel of Abraham | Shechem | Shoulder | A city in the hill country of central Canaan. | • The first place in Canaan where Abraham built an altar to the Lord. • Where God first appeared to Abraham in the Promised Land. |
Biblical Journeys | 02. Travel of Abraham | Bethel | House of God | A place in Canaan, north of Jerusalem. | • A place where Abraham built an altar when he first entered Canaan. • He returned here after his journey to Egypt. |
Biblical Journeys | 02. Travel of Abraham | Hebron | Alliance, "Association" | A major city in the hill country of southern Judah. | • Where Abraham lived for a long time and built an altar. • He purchased the Cave of Machpelah here as a family burial plot. |
Biblical Journeys | 02. Travel of Abraham | Land of Moriah | Chosen by YHWH | A mountainous region. | • The mountainous region where God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. • 2 Chronicles 3:1 identifies the location of Solomon's Temple as "Mount Moriah," leading to the traditional identification of the two sites. |
Biblical Journeys | 02. Travel of Abraham | Egypt | (From Greek Aigyptos) | A major civilization centered on the Nile River. | • The country where Abraham went during a famine in Canaan. • He deceived Pharaoh by saying Sarah was his sister, but was found out and sent away. |
Biblical Journeys | 02. Travel of Abraham | The Cave of Machpelah | The Double Cave | A cave and field in Hebron. | • The plot of land that Abraham insisted on purchasing from Ephron the Hittite to be a permanent burial site for his wife, Sarah, and their family. |
Biblical Journeys | 02. Travel of Abraham | The covenant of circumcision | (An event in Canaan) | In Abraham's encampment. | • The event where God established circumcision as the physical sign of the covenant between Him and Abraham and all his male descendants. |
Biblical Journeys | 02. Travel of Abraham | The land of the Philistines | Land of the Wanderers/Immigrants | The southern coastal plain of Canaan. | • A region where Abraham lived for a time and made a treaty with their king, Abimelech, at Beersheba. |
Biblical Journeys | 02. Travel of Abraham | The birth of Isaac | (An event) | In Abraham's encampment. | • The miraculous birth of Isaac, the promised son, to Abraham and Sarah in their old age, fulfilling God's promise. |
Biblical Journeys | 02. Travel of Abraham | The offering of Isaac | (An event in the land of Moriah) | On a mountain God would show him. | • The ultimate test of Abraham's faith, where he obeyed God's command to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac. • God intervened at the last moment, providing a ram to be sacrificed instead. |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | Beersheba | Well of the Oath | A city at the southern edge of Canaan. | • Where Jacob's father, Isaac, lived. • Where Jacob received the blessing meant for Esau before fleeing. |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | Bethel | House of God | A place in Canaan, north of Jerusalem. | • The place where Jacob, fleeing from Esau, had a dream of a ladder to heaven. • He set up a stone pillar and named the place "House of God." |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | Haran | Crossroad | A city in upper Mesopotamia. | • The home of Laban, Jacob's uncle. • Where Jacob worked for 20 years and married Leah and Rachel. |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | Peniel | Face of God | A place east of the Jordan River. | • The site where Jacob wrestled with a man (God or an angel) all night. • His name was changed to Israel here because he struggled with God and with humans and overcame. |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | Shechem | Shoulder | A city in central Canaan. | • The city near where Jacob's daughter, Dinah, was assaulted. • Jacob's sons Simeon and Levi took revenge by killing the men of the city. |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | Hebron | Alliance, "Association" | A major city in southern Judah. | • The place where Jacob was reunited with his father, Isaac, after 20 years. • Jacob and Esau buried their father Isaac here. |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | The Well at Haran | (A specific landmark) | A well outside the city of Haran. | • The place where Jacob first met his cousin Rachel, who was watering her father Laban's sheep. |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | The city of Edom | Red | The land and nation founded by Esau. | • The nation descended from Jacob's twin brother, Esau. • The Edomites often had a hostile relationship with Israel throughout their history. |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | The reunion with Esau | (An event near Peniel) | In the land of Seir. | • The tense but ultimately peaceful reunion between Jacob and his estranged twin brother, Esau, after 20 years of separation. Jacob bowed down seven times as he approached. |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | The deception of Isaac | (An event in Beersheba) | In Isaac's tent. | • The incident where Jacob, with his mother Rebekah's help, disguised himself as Esau to trick his blind father, Isaac, into giving him the firstborn blessing. |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | The birth of the twelve sons | (A series of events in Haran and Canaan) | In the household of Jacob. | • The births of Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin, who would become the patriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel. |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | The deception of Jacob by Laban | (An event in Haran) | At the wedding feast. | • The incident where Laban tricked Jacob by switching his daughters, giving him Leah as a wife instead of Rachel, whom Jacob had worked seven years for. |
Biblical Journeys | 03. Travel of Jacob | The birth of Benjamin and the death of Rachel | (An event on the road to Ephrath) | Near Bethlehem. | • The tragic event where Jacob's beloved wife, Rachel, died while giving birth to their youngest son, whom she named Ben-Oni ("son of my sorrow"), but Jacob renamed Benjamin ("son of my right hand"). |
Biblical Journeys | 04. Travel of Joseph | Dothan | Two Wells | A place north of Shechem. | • The place where Joseph's jealous brothers threw him into an empty cistern (pit). • Where he was sold to a caravan of Ishmaelites heading to Egypt. |
Biblical Journeys | 04. Travel of Joseph | Land of Goshen | A fertile region in the eastern Nile Delta of Egypt. | • The area where Pharaoh allowed Joseph's family (the Israelites) to settle. • The Israelites lived and multiplied here for over 400 years. | |
Biblical Journeys | 04. Travel of Joseph | The house of Potiphar | (A specific location) | A household in Egypt. | • The place where Joseph served as a slave after being bought by Potiphar, the captain of Pharaoh's guard. • Where he was falsely accused by Potiphar's wife and thrown into prison. |
Biblical Journeys | 04. Travel of Joseph | Pharaoh's Prison | (A specific location) | A royal prison in Egypt. | • The place where Joseph was unjustly held after being accused by Potiphar's wife. • He gained favor with the prison warden and interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker. |
Biblical Journeys | 04. Travel of Joseph | The land of Canaan | Land of Purple or "Humbled" | The land promised by God to Abraham's descendants. | • The homeland of Jacob and his sons, from which Joseph was taken. • The place where a severe famine drove Joseph's brothers to seek grain in Egypt. |
Biblical Journeys | 04. Travel of Joseph | Pharaoh's Court | (A specific location) | The royal court of Egypt. | • The place where Joseph was brought from prison to interpret Pharaoh's dreams of the fat and skinny cows. • His correct interpretation led to his promotion to second-in-command over all of Egypt. |
Biblical Journeys | 04. Travel of Joseph | The storehouses of Egypt | (A type of building) | Cities throughout Egypt. | • The granaries where Joseph, during the seven years of plenty, collected and stored massive amounts of grain in preparation for the coming famine. |
Biblical Journeys | 04. Travel of Joseph | The second journey to Egypt | (An event) | From Canaan to Egypt. | • The journey where Jacob's sons, forced by the ongoing famine, returned to Egypt for more grain, this time bringing their youngest brother, Benjamin, with them as demanded. |
Biblical Journeys | 04. Travel of Joseph | Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers | (An event in Egypt) | In Joseph's house. | • The emotional moment when Joseph, unable to control himself any longer, sent all his Egyptian attendants out and revealed his true identity to his stunned brothers, saying "I am Joseph!" |
Biblical Journeys | 04. Travel of Joseph | The testing of the brothers | (A series of events in Egypt) | In Joseph's house and the royal court. | • The process where Joseph, without revealing his identity, tested his brothers' character by accusing them of being spies and by secretly placing a silver cup in Benjamin's sack. |
Biblical Journeys | 04. Travel of Joseph | The famine in Canaan | (An event) | Throughout the land of Canaan. | • The severe, seven-year famine that had been predicted in Pharaoh's dream. • It was this famine that forced Jacob to send his sons to Egypt to buy grain, setting up the encounter with Joseph. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The Red Sea | (Hebrew: Yam Suph, "Sea of Reeds") | The body of water separating Africa from Arabia. | • The sea that God miraculously parted for the Israelites to escape Pharaoh's army. • The Egyptian army was drowned when the waters returned. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | Mount Sinai | Mountain of God (also called Horeb) | A mountain in the Sinai Peninsula. | • The place where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. • Where God established His covenant with the nation of Israel. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | Kadesh-barnea | An oasis on the southern border of the Promised Land. | • The place where Moses sent twelve spies to scout out the land of Canaan. • Where the Israelites were sentenced to wander for 40 years due to their unbelief. | |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | Marah | Bitter | An oasis in the desert after the Red Sea crossing. | • The place where the Israelites found water but could not drink it because it was bitter. • God showed Moses a piece of wood which, when thrown into the water, made it sweet. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The Rock at Horeb | (A specific landmark) | A rock at the mountain of God. | • The rock that Moses struck with his staff, as commanded by God, causing water to gush out for the thirsty Israelites. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The Tabernacle | Dwelling Place | A portable sanctuary or tent. | • The portable temple constructed by the Israelites in the wilderness according to God's detailed instructions. • It was the place where the glory of the LORD dwelled among His people. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The Pillar of Cloud and Pillar of Fire | (A miraculous sign) | A divine manifestation that accompanied Israel. | • The visible sign of God's presence leading the Israelites. • It was a cloud by day to provide shade and a pillar of fire by night to provide light. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The making of the bronze serpent | (An event at an unnamed location) | In the wilderness near Edom. | • When the people grumbled, God sent venomous snakes among them. • God instructed Moses to make a bronze serpent and put it on a pole, so that anyone who was bitten could look at it and live. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The land of Midian | Strife, "Contention" | A region in the northwestern Arabian Peninsula, east of the Red Sea. | • The place where Moses fled after killing an Egyptian. • He lived here as a shepherd for 40 years and married Zipporah, the daughter of Jethro. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The burning bush | (An event at Mount Horeb) | On the mountain of God. | • The miraculous sight of a bush that was on fire but was not consumed. • The place where God spoke to Moses and commissioned him to deliver the Israelites from Egypt. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The making of the Golden Calf | (An event at Mount Sinai) | At the foot of the mountain of God. | • While Moses was on the mountain receiving the law, the Israelites grew impatient and pressured Aaron to build a golden calf for them to worship. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The sending of the twelve spies | (An event at Kadesh-barnea) | From the Wilderness of Paran. | • The mission where one leader from each of the twelve tribes was sent to explore the land of Canaan. • Ten spies brought back a bad report of fear, while only Joshua and Caleb urged the people to trust God and enter the land. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The death of Moses | (An event at Mount Nebo) | In the land of Moab. | • After commissioning Joshua as the new leader, Moses went up Mount Nebo, viewed the Promised Land from a distance, and died there. • The Bible states that the Lord Himself buried him in a secret location. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The first Passover | (An event in Egypt) | In the homes of the Israelites in Goshen. | • The final plague where the angel of death would strike down the firstborn of Egypt. • God instructed the Israelites to sacrifice a lamb and put its blood on their doorposts, so the angel would "pass over" their homes. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The giving of the Law | (An event at Mount Sinai) | At the mountain of God. | • The period where God, through Moses, gave the Israelites the entire body of moral, civil, and ceremonial laws (the Mosaic Law or Torah) that were to govern their nation. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The 40 years of wandering | (A period of time) | In the wildernesses of Paran, Sin, and others. | • The punishment decreed by God upon the generation of Israelites who refused to enter the Promised Land out of fear and unbelief. • That entire generation had to die off before the new generation could enter. |
Biblical Journeys | 05. Route of Exodus | The cities of Pithom and Rameses | (Two cities in Egypt) | In the land of Goshen. | • The two "store cities" that the enslaved Israelites were forced to build for Pharaoh. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | The Jordan River | To Descend | The major river forming the eastern border of Canaan. | • The river that God miraculously stopped, allowing the Israelites to cross into the Promised Land on dry ground. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | Jericho | A major fortified city in the Jordan Valley. | • The first city conquered by the Israelites in the Promised Land. • Its walls famously fell after the Israelites marched around them for seven days. | |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | Ai | The Ruin | A city near Bethel. | • The city where Israel was first defeated because of Achan's sin. • It was later captured by Joshua through a clever ambush. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | Gibeon | Hill City | A city in the territory of Benjamin. | • The city on whose behalf Joshua fought when he commanded the sun to stand still over Gibeon and the moon over the Valley of Aijalon (Joshua 10:12). |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | Shiloh | Place of Rest | A city in the hill country of Ephraim. | • The city that became the first central sanctuary for the Israelites in the Promised Land. • The Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant were kept here for many years. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | Gilgal | Circle of Stones | An encampment east of Jericho. | • The first place the Israelites camped after crossing the Jordan River. • Joshua set up twelve stones here as a memorial of the river crossing. It served as their base of operations. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | Hebron | Alliance | A major city in southern Judah. | • A city conquered by Joshua, which was later given to Caleb as his personal inheritance because of his faithfulness. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | The renewal of the covenant at Shechem | (An event at a location) | The city of Shechem. | • The location of Joshua's final address to the people of Israel before he died. • He challenged them, "Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve," and the people committed to serving the Lord. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | The sin of Achan | (An event at Jericho and Ai) | In the camp at Gilgal. | • After the victory at Jericho, an Israelite named Achan disobeyed God by secretly taking some of the "devoted things." • His sin caused the entire nation to be defeated in their first battle at Ai. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | The Sun and Moon standing still | (An event at Gibeon) | During the battle against the five Amorite kings. | • A miracle where Joshua, in the sight of Israel, prayed, "Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and you, moon, over the Valley of Aijalon." • God answered his prayer, lengthening the day to allow Israel to completely defeat their enemies. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | Caleb's inheritance | (An event at Gilgal) | In the camp of the Israelites. | • The event where Caleb, at age 85, reminded Joshua of the promise made 45 years earlier. • He asked for the mountainous region of Hebron, which was inhabited by giants, as his inheritance, confident that God would help him conquer it. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | The Gibeonite deception | (An event at Gilgal) | In the Israelite camp. | • An incident where the people of Gibeon tricked Joshua and the leaders of Israel into making a peace treaty with them by pretending to be from a distant land. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | The treaty with the Gibeonites | (An event at Gilgal) | In the Israelite camp. | • The binding agreement that Joshua and the leaders of Israel made with the Gibeonites without first consulting the Lord. • They were honor-bound to protect the Gibeonites later. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | The final speech of Joshua | (An event at Shechem) | In front of all the tribes of Israel. | • Joshua's farewell address where he recounted God's faithfulness and challenged the people to remain loyal to the covenant, famously declaring, "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | The death of Joshua | (An event at Timnath-serah) | In the hill country of Ephraim. | • The death of Israel's great leader at the age of 110, after he had led the people into the Promised Land and challenged them to remain faithful to God. |
Biblical Journeys | 06. Conquest of Joshua | The cities of the Philistines | (A group of cities) | On the southern coastal plain. | • The five major cities of the Philistines: Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron. • The Israelites failed to capture these strongholds during the initial conquest. |
Diaspora Events | 07. Diaspora of Israel to Nineveh | Nineveh | The capital city of the Assyrian Empire. | • The city to which the people of the northern kingdom of Israel were taken into exile. • The city where the prophet Jonah was sent to preach repentance. | |
Diaspora Events | 08. Diaspora of Judah to Babylon | Babylon | From Hebrew balal, "to confuse" (Genesis 11:9). | The capital city of the Babylonian Empire. | • The city to which the people of Judah were taken into exile after Jerusalem was destroyed. • Where Daniel and his friends served in the king's court. |
Significant Locations | 09. Important Battles in Bible History | Valley of Elah | Valley of the Terebinth Tree | A valley in the hill country of Judah. | • The site of the standoff between the Israelite and Philistine armies. • Where the young shepherd David defeated the giant Goliath. |
Significant Locations | 09. Important Battles in Bible History | Mount Gilboa | Bubbling Spring | A mountain range overlooking the Jezreel Valley. | • The location of the tragic battle where King Saul and his three sons, including Jonathan, were killed by the Philistines. |
Significant Locations | 09. Important Battles in Bible History | The Valley of Jezreel | God sows | A large, fertile plain in northern Israel. | • The site of many important battles, including Gideon's victory over the Midianites. • The place where King Jehu confronted and killed King Joram and Queen Jezebel. |
Significant Locations | 09. Important Battles in Bible History | The Siege of Samaria | (An event at a location) | The capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel. | • The city was besieged by the Arameans, causing a great famine. • The siege was miraculously lifted when God caused the Aramean army to hear the sound of a great army and flee in panic. |
Significant Locations | 09. Important Battles in Bible History | The Siege of Jerusalem (by Babylon) | (An event at a location) | The capital city of Judah. | • The final, devastating siege by King Nebuchadnezzar that resulted in the complete destruction of the city and Solomon's Temple in 586 BC. |
Significant Locations | 09. Important Battles in Bible History | Gideon's battle against the Midianites | (An event) | In the Valley of Jezreel. | • The battle where God reduced Gideon's army to only 300 men, who then routed the massive Midianite army using trumpets, torches, and clay jars to create panic. |
Significant Locations | 09. Important Battles in Bible History | The Battle of Rephidim | (An event at a location) | An encampment in the wilderness. | • The first battle the Israelites fought as a nation, against the Amalekites. • Israel was victorious as long as Moses, with help from Aaron and Hur, kept his hands raised. |
Significant Locations | 09. Important Battles in Bible History | David's capture of Jerusalem | (An event at a location) | A Jebusite stronghold also called Zion. | • The battle where David and his men captured the fortress of Zion from the Jebusites by entering through the water shaft, making it his capital city. |
Significant Locations | 09. Important Battles in Bible History | Deborah and Barak's victory over Sisera | (An event) | At the Kishon River, near Mount Tabor. | • The battle where the prophetess Deborah and the general Barak led the Israelite army. • God sent a rainstorm that bogged down the Canaanite chariots, leading to a great victory. Sisera was later killed by Jael. |
Significant Locations | 09. Important Battles in Bible History | The Battle against the five Amorite kings | (An event) | In the region of Gibeon and the Aijalon Valley. | • A major battle where Joshua led the Israelites on an all-night march to defend their Gibeonite allies. • The battle where God threw the enemy into confusion and hurled large hailstones from the sky. |
Significant Locations | 09. Important Battles in Bible History | The Battle of the Hill of Moreh | (An event at a location) | Near the Valley of Jezreel. | • The location of the Midianite camp before Gideon's famous attack with his 300 men. |
Significant Locations | 10. Birthplace of Heroes of Faith | Bethlehem | House of Bread | A small town in Judah. | • The birthplace of both King David and Jesus Christ. |
Significant Locations | 10. Birthplace of Heroes of Faith | Tarsus | A major city in Cilicia (modern Turkey). | • The birthplace of Saul, who later became the Apostle Paul. | |
Significant Locations | 10. Birthplace of Heroes of Faith | The tribe of Benjamin | Son of the Right Hand | One of the twelve tribes of Israel. | • The tribe from which Israel's first king, Saul, came. • The Apostle Paul was also from this tribe. |
Significant Locations | 10. Birthplace of Heroes of Faith | The tribe of Judah | Praise | One of the twelve tribes of Israel. | • The tribe from which King David, and ultimately Jesus Christ (the "Lion of the Tribe of Judah"), descended. |
Significant Locations | 11. Burial Place of Heroes of Faith | Cave of Machpelah | The Double Cave | A cave and field located in Hebron. | • The burial site purchased by Abraham. • Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebekah, and Jacob & Leah are all buried here. |
Significant Locations | 11. Burial Place of Heroes of Faith | Mount Nebo | A mountain east of the Jordan River. | • The place where Moses was allowed to view the Promised Land before he died. • God buried Moses in a valley nearby, but no one knows the exact location. | |
Significant Locations | 11. Burial Place of Heroes of Faith | The City of David | (A section of Jerusalem) | The original fortified part of Jerusalem. | • The burial place of many of the kings of Judah, including King David and King Solomon. |
Significant Locations | 11. Burial Place of Heroes of Faith | A tomb in the garden | (A specific location) | A new tomb near Golgotha. | • The tomb, belonging to Joseph of Arimathea, where the body of Jesus was laid after His crucifixion. • It was found empty on the third day. |
Significant Locations | 11. Burial Place of Heroes of Faith | The Tomb of Rachel | (A specific landmark) | On the road to Bethlehem (Ephrath). | • The place where Jacob buried his most beloved wife, Rachel, after she died giving birth to Benjamin. He set up a pillar to mark the spot. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Bethlehem | House of Bread | A small town in Judah, south of Jerusalem. | • The prophesied birthplace of the Messiah. • The town where Jesus Christ was born in a manger. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Nazareth | A town in the region of Galilee. | • The town where Jesus grew up during His childhood and young adulthood. • He was known as "Jesus of Nazareth." | |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Jerusalem | The holy city and capital of Judea. | • Where Jesus was presented at the Temple as a baby and taught the elders as a boy. • • The center of the final week of Jesus's earthly ministry, including His crucifixion and resurrection. | |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Capernaum | Village of Nahum | A fishing village on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee. | • The city that served as the headquarters for Jesus's public ministry in Galilee. • The site of many of His miracles and teachings. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Sea of Galilee | (Also Lake Kinneret, Lake Gennesaret) | A large freshwater lake in northern Israel. | • The location where Jesus called His first disciples (Peter, Andrew, James, and John). • The site where Jesus walked on water and calmed a storm. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Cana | Place of Reeds | A village in Galilee. | • The site of Jesus's first recorded miracle, where He turned water into wine at a wedding. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The Judean Wilderness | (A geographical description) | The desert area east of Jerusalem. | • The place where John the Baptist began his ministry. • The location where Jesus was tempted by Satan for 40 days after His baptism. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Bethany | A village on the Mount of Olives, near Jerusalem. | • The hometown of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. • The place where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. | |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Mount of Olives | (A geographical description) | A mountain ridge east of Jerusalem. | • The place where Jesus taught His disciples and gave the Olivet Discourse about the end times. • The location of the Garden of Gethsemane. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Garden of Gethsemane | Oil Press | A garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives. | • The place where Jesus prayed in agony to the Father before His arrest. • The site where Judas identified Jesus to the guards with a kiss, leading to His arrest. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Golgotha | The Place of the Skull (Aramaic) | A site outside the walls of Jerusalem. | • The location where Jesus was crucified. • Also known by its Latin name, Calvary. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Bethsaida | House of Fishing | A fishing village near the Sea of Galilee. | • The hometown of the apostles Peter, Andrew, and Philip. • The place near where Jesus miraculously fed the 5,000. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The Temple in Jerusalem | (A specific building) | The central place of worship for the Jewish people. | • Where Jesus cleansed the courts by driving out the money-changers. • He called it "my Father's house." |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Jericho | A city in the Jordan Valley. | • The city where Jesus healed the blind beggar, Bartimaeus. • The place where Jesus met the short, wealthy tax collector Zacchaeus, who then had a change of heart. | |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The region of the Gerasenes | (A regional name) | A Gentile area on the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee. | • A Gentile area where Jesus healed a man possessed by a "Legion" of demons. The demons were cast into a herd of pigs that then rushed down a steep bank into the sea and were drowned. (Note: The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke give slightly different regional names - Gadarenes, Gerasenes - for this event). |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Emmaus | Warm Wells | A village about seven miles from Jerusalem. | • The village to which two disciples were walking on the day of the resurrection. • The risen Jesus appeared and walked with them, but they did not recognize Him until He broke bread with them. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The region of Judea | Land of Judah | The southern region of ancient Israel. | • The primary region of John the Baptist's ministry. • The location of Jerusalem and the center of Jewish religious life. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The region of Galilee | Circle or "District" | The northern region of ancient Israel, where Jesus grew up. | • The primary region of Jesus's public ministry. • Most of His disciples were from Galilee. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The region of Samaria | (A regional name) | The central region of ancient Israel, between Galilee and Judea. | • A region inhabited by Samaritans, who were despised by the Jews. • The place where Jesus met the woman at the well. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The region of Samaria (the Ten Lepers) | (An event in a region) | On the border between Samaria and Galilee. | • The place where Jesus healed ten men with leprosy. • Only one, a Samaritan, returned to thank Jesus. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The home of Mary and Martha | (A specific location) | In the village of Bethany. | • The house where Jesus visited and taught, during which Martha was busy with preparations while Mary sat and listened at Jesus's feet. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Jesus's teaching on a mountain | (An event at an unnamed location) | A mountain or hill in Galilee. | • The location where Jesus delivered His most famous sermon, which includes the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The home of Zacchaeus | (A specific location) | In the city of Jericho. | • The house of a chief tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. • Jesus invited Himself to stay at Zacchaeus's house, leading to the man's repentance and transformation. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The feeding of about five thousand men | (An event at Bethsaida) | In a remote place near the Sea of Galilee. | • A miracle where Jesus fed a massive crowd with only five barley loaves and two small fish, with twelve baskets of leftovers. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The feeding of four thousand men | (An event in the Decapolis region) | In a remote place. | • A second, distinct miracle where Jesus fed another large crowd with seven loaves of bread and a few small fish, with seven baskets of leftovers. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The raising of Jairus's daughter | (An event in Capernaum) | At the home of a synagogue leader. | • A miracle where Jesus went to the home of a synagogue leader named Jairus and raised his 12-year-old daughter from the dead, telling her, "Talitha koum!" ("Little girl, I say to you, get up!"). |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The calming of the storm | (An event on the Sea of Galilee) | During a boat crossing. | • A miracle where a furious storm swamped the boat while Jesus was sleeping. • The disciples woke Him in fear, and He rebuked the wind and the waves, saying, "Quiet! Be still!" causing a complete calm. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The healing of Peter's mother-in-law | (An event in Capernaum) | At the home of Simon Peter. | • One of Jesus's early miracles, where He healed Peter's mother-in-law, who was sick in bed with a high fever. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The cleansing of a leper | (An event in Galilee) | In one of the towns. | • A miracle where a man covered with leprosy came to Jesus and said, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." • Jesus, moved with compassion, reached out and touched the man, healing him instantly. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The calling of Matthew (Levi) | (An event in Capernaum) | At a tax collector's booth. | • The moment Jesus called a tax collector named Matthew (also called Levi) to be one of His twelve disciples. • Matthew immediately left his booth and followed Jesus, later holding a great banquet for Him. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The appointment of the Twelve Apostles | (An event on a mountain) | On a mountainside in Galilee. | • The occasion where Jesus, after a night of prayer, chose twelve of His disciples whom He designated as apostles, to be His closest followers and to send out to preach. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The parable of the sower | (An event by the Sea of Galilee) | Taught from a boat to a large crowd on the shore. | • A foundational parable taught by Jesus that explains the different ways people respond to the word of God, comparing them to seed falling on four different types of soil. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | The parable of the man with two sons | (A story told by Jesus) | (No specific location given) | • A famous parable about a son who squanders his inheritance but is welcomed back with open arms by his loving father, illustrating God's incredible grace and forgiveness. |
Biblical Journeys | 12. Travel of Jesus | Jesus's Transfiguration | (An event on a high mountain) | Traditionally Mount Tabor or Mount Hermon. | • The event where Peter, James, and John saw Jesus's appearance change, with His face shining like the sun and his clothes becoming dazzling white. • Moses and Elijah appeared and talked with Him. |
Biblical Journeys | 13. Journey of Paul | Damascus | A major city in Syria, northeast of Galilee. | • The city to which Saul (later Paul) was traveling to persecute Christians. • On the road to Damascus, he had a blinding vision of the risen Jesus and was converted. | |
Biblical Journeys | 13. Journey of Paul | Antioch (of Syria) | A major city in Syria, north of Israel. | • The city that became the headquarters for early Christian missionary work. • Where the followers of Jesus were first called "Christians." | |
Biblical Journeys | 13. Journey of Paul | Philippi | A major city in Macedonia (modern-day Greece). | • The first city in Europe where Paul preached the gospel. • Where Paul and Silas were miraculously freed from prison. | |
Biblical Journeys | 13. Journey of Paul | Athens | The intellectual capital of ancient Greece. | • The city where Paul preached his famous sermon about the "Unknown God" at the Areopagus (Mars Hill). | |
Biblical Journeys | 13. Journey of Paul | Corinth | Ornament | A wealthy and immoral port city in Greece. | • A city where Paul lived for a year and a half, establishing a major church. • He later wrote at least two letters to the church in this city. |
Biblical Journeys | 13. Journey of Paul | Rome | The capital city of the Roman Empire. | • The city to which Paul was taken as a prisoner to appeal his case to Caesar. • He was kept under house arrest here and continued to preach the gospel. | |
Biblical Journeys | 13. Journey of Paul | Lystra | (A regional name) | A city in the region of Lycaonia (modern Turkey). | • The city where Paul healed a man who was lame from birth. • The people tried to worship Paul and Barnabas as the gods Zeus and Hermes. |
Biblical Journeys | 13. Journey of Paul | Ephesus | A major port city in Asia Minor (modern Turkey). | • A city where Paul stayed for over two years, establishing a strong church. • The site of the great temple to the goddess Artemis (Diana). | |
Biblical Journeys | 13. Journey of Paul | Cyprus | Copper | A large island in the Mediterranean Sea. | • The first destination of Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. • It was the home country of Barnabas. |
Biblical Journeys | 13. Journey of Paul | The Areopagus (Mars Hill) | Hill of Ares | A prominent rock outcropping in Athens. | • The meeting place of the council of Athens, where Paul delivered his famous philosophical sermon to the Greek intellectuals about the "Unknown God." |
Biblical Journeys | 13. Journey of Paul | The meeting of apostles and elders in Jerusalem | (An event in Jerusalem) | At the church in Jerusalem. | • A critical meeting where the apostles and elders, including Peter, James, and Paul, met to decide whether Gentile believers needed to be circumcised and follow the Law of Moses. • They decided against it, opening the church to the Gentiles. |
Biblical Journeys | 13. Journey of Paul | The defense before Agrippa | (An event in Caesarea) | In the audience hall before King Agrippa and Bernice. | • Paul's final and most detailed defense, where he recounted his life story, his conversion, and his commission from Christ to preach to the Gentiles. • He famously challenged the king, leading Agrippa to say, "Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?" |
Lineage | 14. Anak ni Noe | Ham | One of the three sons of Noah. | • His descendants populated Africa and parts of the Arabian peninsula and Canaan. • Key descendants include the Egyptians, Canaanites, Philistines, and Cushites (Ethiopians). | |
Lineage | 14. Anak ni Noe | Shem | Name, "Renown" | One of the three sons of Noah. | • His descendants are the Semitic peoples, populating Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent. • Abraham and the nation of Israel are descended from him. |
Lineage | 14. Anak ni Noe | Japheth | May he have space or "Expansion" | One of the three sons of Noah. | • His descendants populated the coastlands and areas north of the Fertile Crescent. • Key descendants include the Greeks, Medes, and other peoples of Europe and Asia Minor. |
Lineage | 14. Anak ni Noe | The descendants of Canaan | Humbled or "Merchant" | A son of Ham. | • The collective term for the various tribes (Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, etc.) that inhabited the land of Canaan before the Israelite conquest. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | Pharaoh (of the Exodus) | Great House | The title for the king of Egypt. | • The ruler who refused to let the Israelites go, leading God to send the ten plagues. • His army was destroyed in the Red Sea. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | Nebuchadnezzar | O Nabu, protect my eldest son | The most powerful king of the Babylonian Empire. | • The king who conquered Jerusalem and took the people of Judah into exile. • He had the dream of the great statue and later threw Daniel's friends into the fiery furnace. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | Cyrus | The first king of the Persian Empire. | • The king who conquered Babylon and issued a decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple. | |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | Caesar Augustus | Exalted, "Venerable" | The first emperor of the Roman Empire. | • The ruler who issued the decree for a census that caused Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecy. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | Sennacherib | Sin (the moon god) has replaced brothers | A powerful and ruthless king of Assyria. | • The king who invaded Judah and besieged Jerusalem during the reign of King Hezekiah. • His army was miraculously struck down by the angel of the Lord. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | Herod the King | Heroic | The Roman-appointed king of Judea at the time of Jesus's birth. | • The king who tried to kill the baby Jesus by ordering the execution of all male children two years old and under in and around Bethlehem |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | Pontius Pilate | Armed with a javelin | The Roman governor of Judea during Jesus's ministry. | • The official who presided over the trial of Jesus. • He reluctantly condemned Jesus to be crucified, despite finding no fault in Him. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | Darius the Mede | He who holds firm the good | A ruler of Babylon after it was conquered. | • The king who, though he respected Daniel, was tricked by his officials into throwing Daniel into the lions' den. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | Belshazzar | Bel, protect the king | The last king of the Babylonian Empire. | • The king who held a great feast and drank from the sacred vessels from the Temple in Jerusalem. • He saw the mysterious handwriting on the wall, which Daniel interpreted as a judgment from God. The kingdom fell that very night. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | Ahasuerus | A powerful king of Persia. | • The king featured in the Book of Esther. • He married Esther and was manipulated by Haman, but ultimately saved the Jewish people from destruction. | |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | Haman the Agagite | A Persian name of uncertain meaning; "Agagite" signifies he was a descendant of Agag, king of the Amalekites. | A high-ranking official in the Persian court of King Ahasuerus. | • The villain of the Book of Esther who plotted to have all the Jews in the Persian Empire killed. • He was ultimately executed on the very gallows he had built for Mordecai. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | The Queen of Sheba | (A title and a place) | The ruler of a kingdom in southern Arabia (modern Yemen). | • A queen who traveled a great distance to Jerusalem to test King Solomon's famous wisdom with hard questions. • She was overwhelmed by his wisdom and the splendor of his kingdom. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | The Magi (Wise Men) | Magicians or "Astrologers" | A group of learned men from the East. | • They followed a star to find the newborn "king of the Jews." • They worshiped the young child Jesus and presented Him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | Jezebel | A Phoenician princess who became the wife of King Ahab of Israel. | • A wicked queen who promoted the worship of Baal in Israel and fiercely persecuted the prophets of the Lord, like Elijah. • She orchestrated the murder of Naboth to get his vineyard. | |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | The Pharaoh of Joseph's time | Great House | A king of Egypt, likely from the Hyksos dynasty. | • The king who had dreams about seven fat and seven skinny cows. • He elevated Joseph to second-in-command and wisely followed his plan to save Egypt from famine. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | The Pharaoh who knew not Joseph | (A title) | A new king over Egypt. | • The Pharaoh who began the oppression of the Israelites, enslaving them and ordering the Hebrew baby boys to be killed, because he feared their growing numbers. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | The Pharaoh of the exodus | Great House | The king of Egypt during the Exodus. | • The ruler who repeatedly hardened his heart and refused to obey God's command to let the Israelites go, resulting in the ten plagues upon Egypt. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | The Pharaoh of Joseph's time | Great House | A king of Egypt. | • The king who, after Joseph interpreted his dreams, had the wisdom to recognize God's spirit in Joseph and promote him to be the administrator over all of Egypt. |
People | 15. Famous Historical People | The "King of Nineveh" | (A title) | The ruler of the capital of Assyria. | • The king who, upon hearing the prophet Jonah's message of doom, humbled himself, decreed a city-wide fast for all people and animals, and led his city in repentance, causing God to relent from the promised destruction. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | Ittai the Gittite | From a Hebrew root meaning "with me" or "timely." | A loyal commander from the Philistine city of Gath. | • When David was fleeing from his own son Absalom, Ittai and his 600 men refused to leave David's side, showing incredible loyalty. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | Jethro | His Excellence | A priest of Midian and Moses' father-in-law. | • He gave Moses wise counsel to delegate his work by appointing judges to help lead the people, preventing Moses from burning out. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | Rahab | Wide, "Broad" | A Canaanite woman living in the walls of Jericho. | • She risked her life to hide the two Israelite spies. • Because of her faith, she and her family were saved when Jericho was destroyed. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | Jonathan | YHWH has given | The son of King Saul and David's best friend. | • He showed incredible loyalty and friendship to David, protecting him from his father Saul, even though David was his rival for the throne. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | Abigail | My Father is Joy | The wife of a foolish man named Nabal. | • She wisely intervened to prevent David and his men from taking revenge on her household. • Her wisdom and humility saved many lives, and she later became David's wife. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | Barnabas | Son of Encouragement | An early Christian leader from Cyprus. | • He vouched for the newly converted Saul (Paul) when the other apostles were afraid of him. • He was Paul's companion on the first missionary journey. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | A woman of Samaria. | (An unnamed Samaritan woman) | A woman from the region of Samaria. | • She had a long, personal conversation with Jesus at Jacob's well. • She went and told the people in her town about Jesus. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | A poor widow | (An unnamed woman) | A poor widow at the Temple in Jerusalem. | • A woman praised by Jesus for giving all she had (two small copper coins) to the Temple treasury, a greater gift in God's eyes than the large sums given by the rich. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | Joseph of Arimathea | (A personal name) | A wealthy member of the Sanhedrin (the Jewish council). | • A secret disciple of Jesus who bravely went to Pontius Pilate after the crucifixion and asked for Jesus's body. • He buried Jesus in his own new tomb. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | Nicodemus | Victor for the People | A Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin. | • He first came to Jesus by night to ask questions. • He later defended Jesus before the Sanhedrin and assisted Joseph of Arimathea in burying Jesus's body. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | The Man Born Blind | (An unnamed man) | A man who had been blind from birth in Jerusalem. | • He was healed by Jesus at the Pool of Siloam. • He bravely defended Jesus before the Pharisees who questioned him, even though it meant being thrown out of the synagogue. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | Simon of Cyrene | (A personal name) | A man from a city in North Africa. | • A man who was pulled from the crowd by the Roman soldiers and forced to carry Jesus's cross on the way to Golgotha. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | The Paralyzed Man's Four Friends | (Four unnamed men) | Friends of a paralytic in Capernaum. | • These men showed incredible faith and determination by carrying their paralyzed friend to Jesus. • When they couldn't get through the crowd, they dug a hole in the roof and lowered their friend down to Jesus. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | The Centurion with the Sick Servant | (An unnamed Roman officer) | In the city of Capernaum. | • A Roman centurion who showed remarkable faith by asking Jesus to heal his servant. • He told Jesus that he was not worthy for Jesus to come to his house, but believed Jesus could heal with just a word. Jesus marveled at his faith. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | The Woman with the Issue of Blood | (An unnamed woman) | A woman in the crowd following Jesus. | • A woman who had been suffering from bleeding for twelve years. • She showed great faith by thinking, "If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed," and was healed instantly when she did. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | The Man with the Legion of Demons | (An unnamed man) | A man living among the tombs in the region of the Gerasenes. | • A man of incredible strength whom no one could subdue, possessed by a multitude of demons. • After Jesus healed him, he begged to go with Jesus, but was instead told to go home and tell everyone what the Lord had done for him. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | The Philippian jailer | (An unnamed man) | The jailer in the city of Philippi. | • The man who was about to kill himself after an earthquake opened the prison doors, thinking Paul and Silas had escaped. • Paul stopped him, shared the gospel, and the jailer and his entire household believed and were baptized that very night. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | The centurion at the crucifixion. | (An unnamed Roman officer) | At Golgotha. | • The centurion in charge of the crucifixion who, seeing the events of the crucifixion, declared, "Surely this man was the Son of God!" (Mark 15:39) or "Surely this was a righteous man." (Luke 23:47). |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | The Boy with the Loaves and Fish | (An unnamed boy) | At the feeding of the 5,000. | • The boy (mentioned in John's Gospel) who willingly gave up his small lunch of five barley loaves and two fish. • Jesus used this humble gift to perform one of His most famous miracles. |
People | 16. Unsung Heroes | The thief on the cross who repented | (An unnamed man) | At Golgotha. | • One of the two criminals crucified with Jesus. • He rebuked the other thief and asked Jesus, "remember me when you come into your kingdom," to which Jesus promised, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." |
Old Testament | 27. The Twelve Tribes of Israel | Reuben | Behold, a Son | ||
Old Testament | 27. The Twelve Tribes of Israel | Simeon | Heard or "Hearing" | ||
Old Testament | 27. The Twelve Tribes of Israel | Levi | Joined or "Attached" | ||
Old Testament | 27. The Twelve Tribes of Israel | Judah | Praise | ||
Old Testament | 27. The Twelve Tribes of Israel | Dan | Judge | ||
Old Testament | 27. The Twelve Tribes of Israel | Naphtali | My Struggle or "My Wrestling" | ||
Old Testament | 27. The Twelve Tribes of Israel | Gad | Troop or "Good Fortune" | ||
Old Testament | 27. The Twelve Tribes of Israel | Asher | Happy or "Blessed" | ||
Old Testament | 27. The Twelve Tribes of Israel | Issachar | There is Recompense or "He is Wages" | ||
Old Testament | 27. The Twelve Tribes of Israel | Zebulun | Dwelling or "Honor" | ||
Old Testament | 27. The Twelve Tribes of Israel | Joseph | May He Add or "God will add" | ||
Old Testament | 27. The Twelve Tribes of Israel | Benjamin | Son of the Right Hand | ||
Old Testament | 28. Patriarchs | Abraham | Father of a Multitude or "Father of Many Nations" | ||
Old Testament | 28. Patriarchs | Isaac | He Laughs | ||
Old Testament | 28. Patriarchs | Jacob (Israel) | Jacob: "Supplanter"; Israel: "He Who Struggles with God" | ||
Old Testament | 29. Matriarchs | Sarah | Princess | ||
Old Testament | 29. Matriarchs | Rebekah | "to tie firmly" or "to bind" | ||
Old Testament | 29. Matriarchs | Leah | Weary | ||
Old Testament | 29. Matriarchs | Rachel | Ewe (a female sheep) | ||
Old Testament | 30. Major OT Prophets | Isaiah | Salvation of YHWH | ||
Old Testament | 30. Major OT Prophets | Jeremiah | YHWH Establishes or YHWH Appoints/Exalts | ||
Old Testament | 30. Major OT Prophets | Ezekiel | God Strengthens | ||
Old Testament | 30. Major OT Prophets | Daniel | God is My Judge | ||
Old Testament | 31. Minor OT Prophets | Hosea | Salvation | ||
Old Testament | 31. Minor OT Prophets | Joel | YHWH is God | ||
Old Testament | 31. Minor OT Prophets | Amos | Burden-bearer | ||
Old Testament | 31. Minor OT Prophets | Obadiah | Servant of YHWH | ||
Old Testament | 31. Minor OT Prophets | Jonah | Dove | ||
Old Testament | 31. Minor OT Prophets | Micah | Who is Like YHWH? | ||
Old Testament | 31. Minor OT Prophets | Nahum | Comforter or "Consolation" | ||
Old Testament | 31. Minor OT Prophets | Habakkuk | To embrace | ||
Old Testament | 31. Minor OT Prophets | Zephaniah | YHWH has Hidden | ||
Old Testament | 31. Minor OT Prophets | Haggai | Festive or "My Feast" | ||
Old Testament | 31. Minor OT Prophets | Zechariah | YHWH has Remembered | ||
Old Testament | 31. Minor OT Prophets | Malachi | My Messenger | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Othniel | Lion of God or "Force of God" | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Ehud | United | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Shamgar | Meaning uncertain; possibly "named a stranger" | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Deborah | Bee | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Gideon | Hewer or "Feller of Trees" | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Abimelech | My Father is King | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Tola | Worm or "Scarlet" | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Jair | He Shines | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Jephthah | He Opens | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Ibzan | "splendid" or "illustrious". | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Elon | Oak Tree | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Abdon | Servile or "Servant" | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Samson | Sunlike or "Like the Sun" | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Eli | My God or "Ascended" | ||
Old Testament | 32. Judges of Israel | Samuel | God Has Heard | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Abel | Breath or "Vapor" | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Enoch | Dedicated or "Initiated" | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Noah | Rest or "Comfort" | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Abraham | Father of a Multitude | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Sarah | Princess | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Isaac | He Laughs | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Jacob | Supplanter | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Joseph | May He Add | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Moses | Drawn Out | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Rahab | "wide" or "spacious" | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Gideon | Hewer | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Barak | Lightning | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Samson | Sunlike | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Jephthah | He Opens | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | David | Beloved | ||
Old Testament | 33. Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11) | Samuel | God Has Heard | ||
Old Testament | 34. Kings of the United Kingdom | Saul | Asked For or "Prayed For" | ||
Old Testament | 34. Kings of the United Kingdom | David | Beloved | ||
Old Testament | 34. Kings of the United Kingdom | Solomon | Peace or "Peaceful" | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Rehoboam | The People are Enlarged | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Abijah (Abijam) | My Father is YHWH | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Asa | "physician" or "healer" | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Jehoshaphat | YHWH has Judged | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Jehoram (Joram) | YHWH is Exalted | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Ahaziah | YHWH has Seized | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Athaliah (Queen) | YHWH is Exalted | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Joash (Jehoash) | YHWH has Given | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Amaziah | YHWH is Mighty | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Uzziah (Azariah) | Uzziah: "My Strength is YHWH"; Azariah: "YHWH has Helped" | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Jotham | YHWH is Perfect | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Ahaz | He has Possessed | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Hezekiah | YHWH Strengthens | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Manasseh | Causing to Forget | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Amon | "faithful" or "true" and "skilled workman" or "master workman" | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Josiah | YHWH Heals | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Jehoahaz | YHWH has Seized | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Jehoiakim | YHWH Raises Up | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Jehoiachin | YHWH Will Establish | ||
Old Testament | 35. Kings of Judah | Zedekiah | My Righteousness is YHWH | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Jeroboam | The People Increase | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Nadab | Generous or "Willing" | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Baasha | boldness | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Elah | Terebinth (a type of tree) | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Zimri | My Musician or "My Praise" | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Omri | "my life" or "servant of the Lord" | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Ahab | Brother of the Father | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Ahaziah | YHWH has Seized | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Jehoram (Joram) | YHWH is Exalted | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Jehu | YHWH is He | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Jehoahaz | YHWH has Seized | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Jehoash (Joash) | YHWH has Given | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Jeroboam II | The People Increase | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Zechariah | YHWH has Remembered | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Shallum | Recompense | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Menahem | Comforter | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Pekahiah | YHWH Opened His Eyes | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Pekah | Open-eyed | ||
Old Testament | 36. Kings of Israel | Hoshea | Salvation | ||
New Testament | 37. The Twelve Apostles | Simon Peter | Simon: "He has Heard"; Peter: "Rock" | ||
New Testament | 37. The Twelve Apostles | Andrew | Manly or "Brave" | ||
New Testament | 37. The Twelve Apostles | James (son of Zebedee) | he grasps the heel | ||
New Testament | 37. The Twelve Apostles | John (son of Zebedee) | YHWH is Gracious | ||
New Testament | 37. The Twelve Apostles | Philip | Lover of Horses | ||
New Testament | 37. The Twelve Apostles | Bartholomew (Nathanael) | Bartholomew: "Son of Talmai"; Nathanael: "God has Given" | ||
New Testament | 37. The Twelve Apostles | Thomas | Twin | ||
New Testament | 37. The Twelve Apostles | Matthew | Gift of God | ||
New Testament | 37. The Twelve Apostles | James (son of Alphaeus) | he grasps the heel | ||
New Testament | 37. The Twelve Apostles | Thaddeus (Jude) | Thaddeus: "Courageous Heart"; Jude: "Praise" | ||
New Testament | 37. The Twelve Apostles | Simon the Zealot | Simon: "He has Heard" | ||
New Testament | 37. The Twelve Apostles | Judas Iscariot | Judas: "Praise"; Iscariot: "Man from Kerioth" | ||
New Testament | 38. The Inner Circle of Apostles | Peter | Rock | ||
New Testament | 38. The Inner Circle of Apostles | James (son of Zebedee) | he grasps the heel | ||
New Testament | 38. The Inner Circle of Apostles | John (son of Zebedee) | YHWH is Gracious | ||
New Testament | 39. The Brothers of Jesus | James | he grasps the heel | ||
New Testament | 39. The Brothers of Jesus | Joses (Joseph) | May He Add | ||
New Testament | 39. The Brothers of Jesus | Simon | He has Heard | ||
New Testament | 39. The Brothers of Jesus | Judas (Jude) | Praise | ||
New Testament | 40. The Seven Chosen for Service | Stephen | Crown or "Wreath" | ||
New Testament | 40. The Seven Chosen for Service | Philip | Lover of Horses | ||
New Testament | 40. The Seven Chosen for Service | Prochorus | Leader of the Chorus | ||
New Testament | 40. The Seven Chosen for Service | Nicanor | Conqueror | ||
New Testament | 40. The Seven Chosen for Service | Timon | Honorable | ||
New Testament | 40. The Seven Chosen for Service | Parmenas | To Stand By or "Abiding" | ||
New Testament | 40. The Seven Chosen for Service | Nicolas | Victor of the People | ||
New Testament | 41. The Named Women at the Crucifixion | Mary Magdalene | Mary: "Beloved"; Magdalene: "from Magdala" | ||
New Testament | 41. The Named Women at the Crucifixion | Mary (mother of James/Joses) | Beloved | ||
New Testament | 41. The Named Women at the Crucifixion | Salome | Peaceful | ||
New Testament | 42. The Witnesses to the Empty Tomb | Mary Magdalene | Mary: "Beloved" Magdalene: "from Magdala" | ||
New Testament | 42. The Witnesses to the Empty Tomb | Joanna | The Lord is Gracious | ||
New Testament | 42. The Witnesses to the Empty Tomb | Mary (mother of James) | Beloved | ||
New Testament | 43. The "Pillars" of the Jerusalem Church | James | he grasps the heel | ||
New Testament | 43. The "Pillars" of the Jerusalem Church | Cephas (Peter) | Rock (Aramaic/Greek) | ||
New Testament | 43. The "Pillars" of the Jerusalem Church | John | YHWH is Gracious | ||
New Testament | 44. Co-Senders of 1 Corinthians | Paul | Small or "Humble" | ||
New Testament | 44. Co-Senders of 1 Corinthians | Sosthenes | Safe in Strength | ||
New Testament | 45. Paul's Co-Workers Greeted in Rome | Prisca (Priscilla) | Ancient | ||
New Testament | 45. Paul's Co-Workers Greeted in Rome | Aquila | Eagle | ||
New Testament | 46. Paul's Kinsmen Greeted in Rome | Andronicus | Man of Victory | ||
New Testament | 46. Paul's Kinsmen Greeted in Rome | Junia | Youthful | ||
New Testament | 47. Those Sending Greetings from Corinth | Timothy | Honoring God | ||
New Testament | 47. Those Sending Greetings from Corinth | Lucius | Light | ||
New Testament | 47. Those Sending Greetings from Corinth | Jason | healing | ||
New Testament | 47. Those Sending Greetings from Corinth | Sosipater | Savior of his Father | ||
New Testament | 47. Those Sending Greetings from Corinth | Tertius | Third | ||
New Testament | 47. Those Sending Greetings from Corinth | Gaius | To Rejoice | ||
New Testament | 47. Those Sending Greetings from Corinth | Erastus | Beloved | ||
New Testament | 47. Those Sending Greetings from Corinth | Quartus | Fourth | ||
New Testament | 48. Paul's Jewish Christian Companions in Colossians | Aristarchus | The Best Ruler | ||
New Testament | 48. Paul's Jewish Christian Companions in Colossians | Mark | Large Hammer | ||
New Testament | 48. Paul's Jewish Christian Companions in Colossians | Jesus called Justus | Jesus: "YHWH is Salvation"; Justus: "Just/Righteous" | ||
New Testament | 49. Recipients of the Letter to Philemon | Philemon | Affectionate | ||
New Testament | 49. Recipients of the Letter to Philemon | Apphia | "fruitful" or "increasing" | ||
New Testament | 49. Recipients of the Letter to Philemon | Archippus | Master of the Horse | ||
New Testament | 50. Paul's Fellow Workers Mentioned in Philemon | Epaphras | "charming" or "lovely" | ||
New Testament | 50. Paul's Fellow Workers Mentioned in Philemon | Mark | Large Hammer | ||
New Testament | 50. Paul's Fellow Workers Mentioned in Philemon | Aristarchus | The Best Ruler | ||
New Testament | 50. Paul's Fellow Workers Mentioned in Philemon | Demas | Popular | ||
New Testament | 50. Paul's Fellow Workers Mentioned in Philemon | Luke | From Lucania |