Jonah was the prophet of the northern kingdom of Israel in the 8th century BCE who was known as the man who ran away. Based on the Book of Jonah, he was called upon by God to travel to Nineveh to warn the residents to repent their sins or face divine wrath. … Read more
Joshua or Hosea was the central figure in the Book of Joshua in the Hebrew Bible. And based on the books of Exodus and Numbers, he was the assistant of Moses and the leader of the Israelite tribes after Moses died. Let us know more about Joshua and the major events that … Read more
Sarah is a matriarch in the Hebrew Bible. She was Abraham’s wife and Isaac’s mother. Her Hebrew name Sarah can be translated as “noblewoman”. Let us know more about Sarah, her family, and the major events that happened in her life. Name: Sarah Nicknames: Sarah means “princess” Original name was Sarai Family: … Read more
Amos was one of the Twelve Minor Prophets who came from the southern Kingdom of Judah but preached in the Kingdom of Israel. He was an older contemporary of Hosea and Isaiah and was active during the reign of Jeroboam II. Let us know more about Amos and the major events that … Read more
Ruth is the book heroine and the title character of the Book of Ruth. She was known to have lost her husband and decided to go back to Israel with her mother-in-law who had lost her husband as well. Let us know more about Ruth and the major events in her life. … Read more
Moses was the prophet in the Old Testament who was chosen to lead Israel out of Egyptian slavery. He was also the one who created Israel’s nationhood and who delivered the Ten Commandments. Let us know more about the events that happened in his life. Family: Jochebed (Mother), Amram (Father), Aaron (Brother), … Read more
Gideon was a military leader, a judge, and a prophet. He was the son of Joash from the Abiezrite clan in the tribe of Manasseh, and he lived in Ephra. He was a leader of the weakest clan in Israel and the youngest in their family. He’s not mighty but he won … Read more
Noah and the ark is one of almost everyone’s top ten Bible stories. Noah was known to be the tenth and last of the pre-Flood Patriarchs. He is remembered for having built an ark in preparation for a Great Flood that destroyed the world and only him, his family, and a boatload … Read more
Samson was the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites as mentioned in the Book of Judges in the Hebrew Bible. He was also the last of the leaders who judged Israel before the institution of the monarchy. He is considered as the biblical Hercules, a man with super-human strength who … Read more
Jezebel is a named almost universally abhorred. It is associated with many evil things like idolatry, prostitution, and other reprehensible activities. Jezebel was born the daughter of King Ethball of Phoenicia. From a young age, she received the best education. Due to her status as a princess in a pagan country, her … Read more