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Aaron

Israel’s first high priest. Aaron was three years older than his brother, Moses. Aaron was Moses’s helper during the forty…

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Abel

The second son of Adam and Eve, and the first person to die. Abel was murdered by his older brother,…

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Abigail

The wise wife of a foolish sheepherder named Nabal, a mean and stingy man whose name means “fool.” When Nabal…

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Abishai

David’s nephew by his sister Zeruiah and a member of David’s fighting forces. He is the brother of Joab. Abishai…

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Abner

Saul’s cousin and commander of Saul’s army. When David defeated the giant Goliath, Abner brought David back to meet Saul.…

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Abram/Abraham

The father of the Israelites, a man who was God’s friend. In the beginning, his name was Abram. His family…

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Absalom

The third son of King David, Absalom was known for his long beautiful hair. After he murdered his older brother,…

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Achan

An Israelite who disobeyed God and caused the Israelites to lose a battle. At the battle of Jericho, God commanded…

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Acts, book of

The fifth book in the New Testament. It was written by Luke, a doctor who traveled with Paul on Paul’s…

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Adam and Eve

The first people God created. The name Adam means “all people” or “mankind,” and Eve means “life.” God formed Adam…

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Adonijah

The handsome fourth son of King David. His three older brothers died while they were young men, leaving Adonijah the…

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Aegean Sea

The part of the Mediterranean Sea between Greece and Anatolia (Turkey). Paul sailed from Troas across the Aegean to the…