Jacob/Israel
The younger of twin sons born to Isaac and Rebekah. Jacob’s name was later changed to Israel, and from that…
People
Jairus
The ruler of a synagogue whose twelve-year-old daughter was raised from death by Jesus. Jairus went to Jesus, seeking help…
James, brother of Jesus
The half brother of Jesus and writer of the book of James in the New Testament. James and his other…
James, the apostle
One of Jesus’s twelve disciples. His brother was the apostle John. James was a fisherman in Galilee when Jesus invited…
Jason
A Christian at Thessalonica who invited Paul and Silas to stay at his house while they were preaching. Some of…
Jehoiada
A high priest and uncle of Joash, a king of Judah. When Joash was a baby, Jehoiada and his wife,…
Jehoiakim
The eighteenth king of Judah, who ruled from 609 to 598 BC. He became king when his brother was taken…
Jehoshaphat
King of Judah and an ally of Ahab, king of Israel. Like his father, Asa, Jehoshaphat was one of the…
Jehovah
The Jews had a special name for God that was so sacred they would not even say it out loud.…
Jehu
The eleventh king of Israel. While serving in the army, Jehu was chosen by God to take the place of…
Jeremiah
One of the greatest Old Testament prophets and also the most unpopular. He was a prophet during the reigns of…