Aaron
Israel’s first high priest. Aaron was three years older than his brother, Moses. Aaron was Moses’s helper during the forty…
People
Abel
The second son of Adam and Eve, and the first person to die. Abel was murdered by his older brother,…
Abigail
The wise wife of a foolish sheepherder named Nabal, a mean and stingy man whose name means “fool.” When Nabal…
Abishai
David’s nephew by his sister Zeruiah and a member of David’s fighting forces. He is the brother of Joab. Abishai…
Abner
Saul’s cousin and commander of Saul’s army. When David defeated the giant Goliath, Abner brought David back to meet Saul.…
Abram/Abraham
The father of the Israelites, a man who was God’s friend. In the beginning, his name was Abram. His family…
Absalom
The third son of King David, Absalom was known for his long beautiful hair. After he murdered his older brother,…
Achan
An Israelite who disobeyed God and caused the Israelites to lose a battle. At the battle of Jericho, God commanded…
Adam and Eve
The first people God created. The name Adam means “all people” or “mankind,” and Eve means “life.” God formed Adam…
Adonijah
The handsome fourth son of King David. His three older brothers died while they were young men, leaving Adonijah the…
Ahab
The seventh and most evil king Israel ever had. He reigned from about 874 to 853 BC. He was a…
Ahaziah
Son of King Jehoram of Judah and Athaliah, whose brother was another Ahaziah, king of Israel. Ahaziah was also the…