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Character Profiles

125 illustrations — In-depth profiles of biblical characters and figures

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Biblical Profile: Adam and Eve

Adam and Eve Adam was the first man, the father of the human race. God created the first couple in his image to populate the earth and rule the created order (Gen 1:26-31).

Genesis 2:7-4:2Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

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Biblical Profile: Judah

Judah Judah is remembered most often as the ancestor of King David and of Jesus Christ.

Genesis 44:14-44:34Universalbiblical_peopleworship

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Biblical Profile: Pontius Pilate

Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea from AD 26 to 36, including the time of Jesus’ death in AD 30 or 33. Pilate gave the official order for Jesus to be crucified.

Mark 15:1-15:15Universalbiblical_peopleworship

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Biblical Profile: Ephesus

Ephesus Ephesus stood at the crossroads of both north-south and east-west trade routes and was well known as the “guardian” of the temple of Artemis (Acts 19:35).

Ephesians 1:1-6:24Universalbiblical_peopleworship

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Biblical Profile: Absalom

Absalom Absalom, son of David, was a handsome prince (2 Sam 14:25-26). When his sister Tamar was raped by their half brother Amnon and then discarded, Absalom took her in (13:1-20). He might have expected David to punish Amnon, but David said nothing (13:21).

2 Samuel 13:1-19:10Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

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Biblical Profile: Satan

Satan The book of Job includes “the satan” among the heavenly court (Job 1:6; 2:1). The Hebrew word (satan) refers to an adversary or an accuser in court (see Job 1–2; Zech 3:1).

Job 1:6-2:7Universalbiblical_peoplesin

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Biblical Profile: The Amalekites

The Amalekites The Amalekites were the descendants of Amalek, a grandson of Esau (Gen 36:12; 1 Chr 1:36). They were nomadic herdsmen; their territory in the Negev ranged from south of Beersheba to the southeast as far as Elath and Ezion-geber.

1 Samuel 14:48Universalbiblical_peoplecovenant

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Biblical Profile: The Philistines

The Philistines The Philistines, situated on the southeast coastal plain of the Mediterranean, were part of a larger group of maritime immigrants from the Aegean area known by the Egyptians as the “Sea Peoples.” They settled on Palestine’s lower coastal...

Judges 13:1-16:31Universalbiblical_peoplesin

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Biblical Profile: Esther

Esther Esther was queen of Persia during the reign of Xerxes I (486–465 BC). She was a woman of the Diaspora (“scattering”), descended from Jews who had been scattered among the nations at the time of the Exile.

Esther 2:7-2:23Universalbiblical_peoplesin

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Biblical Profile: Matthew (Levi)

Matthew (Levi) Matthew was a tax collector for the Romans and became one of Jesus’ twelve apostles. According to early tradition, he was the author of the Gospel of Matthew.

Matthew 9:9-9:10Universalbiblical_peoplesin

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Biblical Profile: Arameans

Arameans The Arameans were a Semitic group, descendants of Shem (Gen 10:22-23; cp. Gen 22:20-21). Bethuel and Laban were known as Arameans (Gen 25:20; 28:1-7).

1 Kings 20:1-20:34Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

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Biblical Profile: Joshua

Joshua Joshua, son of Nun, was Moses’ assistant and successor as Israel’s leader. Joshua brought the young nation across the Jordan River into the Promised Land of Canaan, faithfully following God’s leadership. Before Israel reached Mount Sinai, Joshua led Israel’s...

Joshua 1:1-24:33Universalbiblical_peoplesalvation

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Biblical Profile: Hezekiah

Hezekiah Hezekiah, who reigned from 728 to 686 BC was one of Judah’s best kings. Hezekiah’s father, Ahaz, betrayed the Lord, but Hezekiah promoted true worship of God. Reversing the damage done by Ahaz, he repaired the Temple doors, had...

2 Kings 16:20Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

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Biblical Profile: John Mark

John Mark John Mark, writer of the earliest Gospel (the Gospel of Mark), was an assistant of three early missionaries—Barnabas, Paul, and Peter. Mark was taken along as an assistant by Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.

Acts 13:4-13:5Universalbiblical_peoplesin

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Biblical Profile: Abishai

Abishai Abishai was a powerful and successful warrior and a leader in David’s army. He was David’s nephew, a son of David’s sister Zeruiah and the brother of Joab and Asahel (1 Chr 2:13-16). Abishai was completely devoted to David...

2 Samuel 16:9-16:12Universalbiblical_peoplesalvation

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Biblical Profile: Ahaz

Ahaz Ahaz reigned in Judah during a turbulent period (743–715 BC). His father Jotham (2 Kgs 15:32-38; 2 Chr 27:1-9) and son Hezekiah (2 Kgs 18:1-8) were praised for their obedience to the Lord, but Ahaz was evil, even sacrificing...

2 Kings 15:38-16:20Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

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Biblical Profile: Egypt

Egypt Egypt was already a great and ancient civilization when Joseph rose to power (Gen 39–41) and Jacob’s family traveled there for food (chs 42–46; cp.

Genesis 39:1-47:31Universalbiblical_peopleworship

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Biblical Profile: Jacob

Jacob Jacob, the younger twin son of Isaac and Rebekah, struggled with his twin brother Esau in the womb and was born grasping Esau’s heel (Gen 25:21-26). God told Rebekah that the boys represented two nations and that the older...

Genesis 25:26-25:34Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

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Biblical Profile: Hellenistic Kingdoms

Hellenistic Kingdoms During the 300 years following the death of Alexander in 323 BC, Greek kings continued to rule in the lands he conquered, and Hellenistic religion, culture, and values expanded across civilization. Hellenism provided a context for both Jewish and Greek learning to flourish.

Daniel 11:4-11:45Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

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Biblical Profile: Priscilla and Aquila

Priscilla and Aquila Priscilla and Aquila were a Christian couple with whom Paul lived and worked during his early days in Corinth. They were later active in Christian ministry and instrumental in bringing Apollos to a true understanding of Christ.

Acts 18:1-18:3Universalbiblical_people

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Biblical Profile: Abiathar

Abiathar Abiathar was high priest during David’s reign and into Solomon’s reign. He first encountered David before David became king. When David fled from Saul, he stopped at the city of Nob. Pretending that he was acting on Saul’s orders,...

1 Samuel 22:20-22:23Universalbiblical_peopleholiness

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Biblical Profile: Nehemiah

Nehemiah Nehemiah was a powerful leader of God’s people living in Judea following the Exile. Nehemiah improved the morale and strength of God’s people in the midst of difficulty. Before Nehemiah returned to Judea, he was cup-bearer to Persian king Artaxerxes I (465–424 BC).

Nehemiah 1:1-8:12Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

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Biblical Profile: Solomon

Solomon Solomon was the third king of Israel, the second son of David and Bathsheba (2 Sam 12:13-25); he reigned forty years (971–931 BC). Solomon began his reign with promising confidence in God but ended his life as an idol-worshiper who destroyed his kingdom.

1 Kings 1:10-11:43Universalbiblical_peoplefaith

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Biblical Profile: Nicodemus

Nicodemus Nicodemus was a highly respected Jewish Pharisee (John 3:1), one of the prominent members of the high council, who appears to have become a convert of Jesus. He is mentioned only in the Gospel of John.

John 3:1-3:9Universalbiblical_peoplefaith