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This list contains persons named in the Bible of minor notability, about whom either nothing or very little is known, aside from any family connections.
In Jeremiah 36:26, Abdeel (Ab'dē el) ("Servant of God"), father of Shelemiah, one of three men that were commanded by King Jehoiakim to Seize the prophet Jeremiah and his secretary Baruch.[1] The Septuagint omits his name.[1]
Abijah was the name of eight Biblical individuals. (See Abijah.)
Abiasaph (meaning: "father of gathering") was a son of Korah of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:24, born in Egypt.
Abiel was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
In Genesis 10:28, Abimael is the ninth of the 13 sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem. He is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:22. Abimael means my father is God.
Adah (Hebrew: עָדָה, Standard ʿAda Tiberian ʿĀḏāh ; "Ornament"/"Dawn") is the name of two women in the Book of Genesis:
The Order of the Eastern Star considers Adah also to be the name of the daughter of Jephthah, although the Bible does not name her.
In I Chronicles 11:42, Adina (lit. Slender) is listed as one of the "mighty men" of David's army. Adina was the son of a chief of the Reubenites named Shiza.
Abitub, meaning Father of goodness, was a Benjamite in the Old Testament (1 Chronicles 8:11).
In Genesis 25:13, Adbeel is the third of the 12 sons of Ishmael. Some scholars believe Adbeel to also be the name of a tribe in northwest Arabia.
Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, was the father of Eliphelet, one of King David's Warriors (2 Samuel 23:34).
Ahiram was a son of Benjamin according to Numbers 26:38.
Ahisamach or Ahisamakh, also Ahis'amach (Hebrew: אחיסמך "brother of support"), of the tribe of Dan, was the father of Aholiab according to Exodus 31:6, Exodus 35:34, and Exodus 38:23.
Brother of song = singer, the officer who was “over the household” of Solomon (1 Kings 4:6).
In Genesis 36:24 and 1 Chronicles 1:40, Ajah is a son of Zibeon. Ajah means hawk. Alternative spelling: Aiah.
In Genesis 36:27 Akan is a son of Ezer and grandson of Seir the Horite. In 1 Chronicles 1:42 he is called Jaakan.
In Genesis 36:40, Alvah is a chief of Edom and a descendant of Esau. In 1 Chronicles 1:51 he is called Aliah.
In Genesis 36:23, Alvan is the eldest son of Shobal and a descendant of Seir the Horite. In 1 Chronicles 1:40 he is called Alian.
In 2 Chronicles 17:16, Amasiah (meaning burden of Jehovah) was the son of Zichri, a captain under King Jehoshaphat.
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Ammizabad was the son of Benaiah, who was the third and chief captain of the host under David (1 Chronicles 27:6).
'Amzi ('am-tsee') is a masculine Hebrew name meaning "my strength" or "strong." Two individuals with this name are mentioned in the Bible:
In the Book of Genesis, there are two men and one woman named Anah.
Aphiah, of the tribe of Benjamin, was an ancestor of King Saul and of his commander Abner. According to Saul, his family was the least of the tribe of Benjamin. (1 Samuel 9)
Ard was the tenth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21. It is relatively unusual among Hebrew names for ending in a cluster of two consonants instead of as a segholate.
Areli was a son of Gad according to Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:17. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Arodi or Arod was a son of Gad according to Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:17. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Ashbel (meaning=flowing)[1] is the third of the ten sons of Benjamin named in Genesis. He founded the tribe of Ashbelites. 46:21.
Asriel was a son of Manasseh according to Numbers 26:31, Joshua 17:2, and 1 Chronicles 7:14.
Assir was a son of Korah of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:24, born in Egypt.
Azzan was the father of Paltiel, a prince of the Tribe of Issachar. (Num. 34:26).
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Baanah the Netophathite was the father of Heleb, one of King David's Warriors (2 Samuel 23:29, 1 Chronicles 11:30).
Baara was one of the three wives of Shaharaim, according to 1 Chronicles 8:8.
Barachel was a Buzite, and was the father of Elihu, an antagonist of Job, according to Job 32:2.
Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim was 80 years old at the time of Absalom's revolt against King David. Barzillai supplied provisions for David's army at Mahanaim (2 Samuel 17:27-29). After the death of Absalom, Barzillai, being an old man, was unable to accompany the king back to Jerusalem, but brought Chimham to David for the return journey (2 Samuel 19:31-37).
Becher was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
Bechorath, son of Aphiah, of the tribe of Benjamin, was an ancestor of King Saul and of his commander Abner. According to Saul, his family was the least of the tribe of Benjamin. (1 Samuel 9)
Bela was the name of three individuals mentioned in the Bible:
Beriah is the name of four different Biblical individuals:
Birsha is the king of Gomorrah in Genesis 14 who joins other Canaanite city kings in rebelling against Chedorlaomer.
Bukki Prince of the tribe of Dan; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe (Num. 34:22).
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Carmi refers to two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
Chimham accompanied King David to Gilgal after the death of Absalom. (2 Samuel 19:37-40)
Chislon was the father of Elidad, a prince of the Tribe of Benjamin. (Num. 34:21)
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Dalphon was one of the ten sons of Haman, killed along with Haman by the Jews of Persia, according to Esther 9:7.
Deliah is the name of several Biblical persons:
Dibri of the house of Dan was the father of Shelomith according to Leviticus 24:11. Shelomith's son was stoned to death for blasphemy.
Diklah was a son of Joktan according to Genesis 10:27,1 Chronicles 1:21.
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Eglah was one of David's wives and the mother of Ithream according to II Samuel 3:4.
In Genesis 46:21, Ehi is the third son of Benjamin. In 1 Chronicles 8:1 he is called Ahahrah, and in Numbers 26:38 he is called Ahiram.
Eliasaph was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
Elidad Prince of the tribe of Benjamin; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe (Num. 34:21).
Elishama was a son of Ammihud and a prince of the house of Ephraim according to Numbers 1:10.
Elisheba ("God is my oath", cognate to the name Elizabeth) is the wife of Aaron and sister-in-law of Moses. Her sons were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazer and Ithamar. (Exodus 6:23).
Elizaphan Prince of the tribe of Zebulun; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe (Num. 34:25).
Elizur was a son of Shedeur and a prince of the house of Reuben according to Numbers 1:5.
Elon (Hebrew: אֵילֹן, Standard Elon Tiberian ʼÊlōn ; "Oak") was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible:
Elzaphan was a son of Uzziel of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:22, born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses. He and Mishael were asked by Moses to carry away Nadab’s and Abihu’s bodies to a place outside the camp. (Leviticus 10:4). In the wilderness of Sinai he was named chief of the house of Kohath (Numbers 3:30).
In Genesis 4:17-18, Enoch is the firstborn son of Cain and the father of Irad. Cain named the city of Enoch after his son.
Enan was a member of the house of Naphtali according to Numbers 1:15. He was the father of Ahira.
Ephod was the father of Hanniel, a prince of the Tribe of Manasseh. (Num. 34:23).
Ephron, son of Zohar, lived in Mamre among the children of Heth. He was the owner of the property that included the Cave of Machpelah, which he sold to Abraham for four hundred shekels of silver. (Genesis 23:8-17)
Eran was a son of Shuthelah of the Tribe of Ephraim according to Numbers 26:36.
In Genesis 46:16 Eri ("watchful") is the son of Gad. He was the progenitor of the Erites. (Numbers 26:16)
The 8th chapter of Acts of the Apostles relates the story of an 'Ethiopian, a eunuch, a man in power under Candace queen of the Ethiopians'. He had come to worship in Jerusalem and, while returning home in his chariot, was reading the book of the prophet Esaias. Philip was told by an angel of the Lord to approach and join him. The Ethiopian accepted Philip's offer to sit with him and explain the passage that he was reading, which he used as an opportunity to proclaim the christian gospel. The man then, upon learning that the scripture he read spoke of a saviour who suffered vicariously, asked to receive baptism and 'went on his way rejoicing'.[2]
Evi was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to Numbers 31:8 and Joshua 13:21.
Ezbon is the name of two people mentioned in the Bible:
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Gaddi, the son of Susi of the house of Manasseh, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:11.
Gaddiel, the son of Sodi of the house of Zebulun, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:10.
Gamul (Hebrew: גָמוּל; "rewarded" or "recompense") was head of the twentieth of twenty-four priestly divisions instituted by King David. (I Chr. 24:17)
Gemalli of the house of Dan was the father of Ammiel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:4.
In Genesis 46:21 Gera is the fourth of ten sons of Benjamin. He is the father of Shimei and Ehud.
Gera is also the name of two of the sons of Bela, making both nephews of the earlier Gera. (I Chronicles 8:3,5)
Geuel, the son of Machi of the Tribe of Gad, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:16.
Gideoni was a member of the house of Benjamin according to Numbers 1:11. He was the father of Abidan.
Guni was a son of Naphtali according to Genesis 46:24 and Numbers 26:48. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
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Haggi was a son of Gad according to Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:15. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Hakkoz is the name of two or three Biblical individuals:
Hamor was the father of Shechem. Shechem defiled Dinah according to Genesis 34
Hamul was a son of Pharez of the Tribe of Judah according to Genesis 46:12 and Numbers 26:21. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Hanniel Prince of the tribe of Manasseh; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe (Num. 34:23).
Harim (Hebrew: חָרִם; "destroyed" or "dedicated to God") was the name of three Biblical patriarchs:
Heber or Chéver (Hebrew: חֶבֶר / חָבֶר, Standard Ḥéver / Ḥáver Tiberian Ḥéḇer / Ḥāḇer ; "friend", "connected") is the grandson of the patriarch Asher mentioned at Genesis 46:17 and in Numbers 26:45. Heber probably should not be confused with the Eber who was Noah's descendant.
Helek was a son of Gilead of the Tribe of Manasseh according to Numbers 26:30 and Joshua 17:2.
Helon was a member of the house of Zebulun according to Numbers 1:9. He was the father of Eliab.
Hepher was a son of Manasseh according to Numbers 26:32 and Joshua 17:2.
Hezron or Hetzron (Hebrew: חֶצְרוֹן, Standard Ḥeẓron Tiberian Ḥeṣrôn ; "Enclosed") is the name of two men in Genesis.
Hobab was Moses' brother-in-law (Numbers 10:29) or father-in-law (Judges 4:11).
Hori of the house of Simeon was the father of Shaphat, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:5.
Huppim or Hupham was the ninth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.
Hushim or Shuham was a son of Dan according to Genesis 46:23 and Numbers 26:42. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
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Igal, the son of Joseph of the house of Issachar, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:7.
Ikkesh the Tekoite was the father of Ira, one of King David's Warriors (2 Samuel 23:26, 1 Chronicles 11:28).
In Genesis 4:18, Irad is the son of Enoch, the grandson of Cain and the father of Mehujael.
Iscah or Jesca (Jessica) was a daughter of Haran, sister of Lot and Milcah according to Genesis 11:29.
Ishui was a son of Saul according to I Samuel 14:49.
Isui or Jesui was a son of Asher according to Genesis 46:17 and Numbers 26:44. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Ithream was the son of David and Eglah, David's sixth son, according to II Samuel 3:5.
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In Genesis 4:20 Jabal is a descendant of Cain, the son of Lamech and Adah, brother of Jubal. His descendants lived in tents.
Jahleel was a son of Zebulun according to Genesis 46:14 and Numbers 26:26. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jahzeel was a son of Naphtali according to Genesis 46:24 and Numbers 26:48. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jamin was a son of Simeon according to Genesis 46:10, Exodus 6:15, and Numbers 26:12. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jeezer was a son of Gilead of the Tribe of Manasseh according to Numbers 26:30.
Jehoiarib ("God will contend") was the head of a family of priests, which was made the first of the twenty-four priestly divisions organized by King David. (I Chr. 24:7) This family lived in Jerusalem. (I Chr. 9:10)
Jemuel was a son of Simeon according to Genesis 46:10, Exodus 6:15, and Numbers 26:12. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jerah was a son of Joktan according to Genesis 10:26,1 Chronicles 1:20.
Jezer was a son of Naphtali according to Genesis 46:24 and Numbers 26:49. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jimnah or Jimna was a son of Asher according to Genesis 46:17 and Numbers 26:44. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Joash, an Abiezrite of the Tribe of Manasseh was the father of Gideon according to Judges 6 - 8. His family was poor and lived in Ophrah. After Gideon tore down the altar of Baal and cut down the grove, the men of Ophrah sought to kill Gideon. Joash stood against them, saying, "He that will plead for [Baal], let him be put to death whilst it is yet morning: if he be a god, let him plead for himself, because one hath cast down his altar."
Job or Jashub was a son of Issachar according to Genesis 46:13 and Numbers 26:24. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Jobab is the name of at least five men in the Hebrew Bible.
Joel son of Samuel was the firstborn son of the prophet Samuel. According to I Samuel chapter 8, Joel and his brother Abiah were appointed by Samuel to be judges in Beersheba. However, Joel and Abiah "walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment" prompting the Israelites to demand that Samuel give them a king.
Jogli was the father of Bukki, a prince of the Tribe of Dan. (Num. 34:22)
Joiarib ("God will contend") is the name of two Biblical persons:
Jonathan was a son of Abiathar the priest (2 Samuel 15:27), and served as a messenger during Absalom's rebellion. (2 Samuel 15:36, 17:17).
Joseph of the house of Issachar was the father of Igal, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:7.
Joshua the Bethshemite was the owner of the field in which the Ark of the Covenant came to rest when the Philistines sent it away on a driverless ox-drawn cart. (I Samuel 6:14)
In Genesis 4:21 Jabal is a descendant of Cain, the son of Lamech and Adah, brother of Jabal. His descendants were musicians. Author Robert A. Heinlein named one of the lead characters in his Stranger in a Strange Land "Jubal Harshaw".
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Kelita ("dwarf") was a Levite who assisted Ezra in expounding the law to the people. (Nehemiah 8:7,10:10) He was also known as Kelaiah. (Ezra 10:23)
Kemuel Prince of the tribe of Ephraim; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe (Num. 34:24).
Keren-happuch ("horn of the face-paint" or "cosmetic-box") is the name of Job's third daughter (Job 42:14), who was born after prosperity had returned to him.[3]
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Lael ("Of God") was a member of the house of Gershon according to Numbers 3:24. He was the father of Eliasaph.
Laadah or Ladah was a son of Shelah and a grandson of Judah. His son was Mareshah. (I Chr. 4:21)
Lehabim was a son of Mizraim according to Genesis 10:13,1 Chronicles 1:11.
Levi was the name of two minor figures mentioned in the Bible:
Libni was a son of Gershon of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:17. He was born in Egypt.
Leummim was the third son of Dedan, son of Jokshan, son of Abraham by Keturah. (Genesis 25:3) It is often conjectured that he was the head of an Arabian tribe.
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Hebrew for "Worker of Jehovah", one of the priests resident at Jerusalem at the Captivity I Chronicles 9:12
Hebrew for "Clad with a mantle, or bond of the Lord", one of the Gadite heroes who joined David in the wilderness I Chronicles 12:13
Machi of the Tribe of Gad was the father of Geuel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:15.
Mahali (also Mahli) was a son of Merari of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:19, born in Egypt.
Hebrew for "Grasping"
Heb. "Visions", a Kohathite Levite, chief of the twenty-third course of musicians I Chronicles 25:4,I Chronicles 25:30
Mahlah (“infirmity,” “a harp”, or “pardon”) is the name of two Biblical persons:
Heb. "Dance", the father of four sons Kg1. 4:31 who were inferior in wisdom only to Solomon.
Malchiel was a son of Asher according to Genesis 46:17 and Numbers 26:45. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Heb. "King of help", one of the four sons of Saul I Chronicles 8:33. He perished along with his father in the battle of Gilboa Sa1. 31:2.
Heb. "My fulness", a Kohathite Levite, one of the sons of Heman the Levite (I Chronicles 25:4), and chief of the nineteenth division of the temple musicians I Chronicles 25:26
Heb. "Reigned over, or reigning."