Joseph of Arimathaea
Joseph of Arimathaea was a member of the Jewish council (Sanhedrin) at the time of Jesus' ministry. His upright character was seen in his refusal to agree with the Jewish council:
Bible characters
Joab
A selection of verses showing what the Bible tells us about Joab, captain of king David’s army.
Joab was David’s nephew, son of his sister Zeruiah:
Rahab
Rahab lived in Jericho at the time when Israel were entering the promised land after 40 years wandering in the wilderness.
The spies sent by Joshua into the promised land went to Rahab's house:
Jacob
Jacob is one of the forefathers of Israel being grandson of Abraham. He is the son of Isaac and Rebekah. He was born after his twin brother Esau. They have contrasting characters.
Esau
A selection of verses telling us about Esau:
Esau is the elder twin brother of Jacob. There is rivalry between them throughout most of their lives:
Moses
Moses is commissioned by God to deliver the Israelites from their slavery in Egypt:
Saul
A selection of verses telling us about king Saul - Israel's first king.
Saul the son of a Benjamite, Kish, was selected by God to be the first king of Israel:
Gideon
A selection of verses showing some significant events in Gideon's life.
Gideon was a judge or ruler of Israel, under God, after the time of Joshua. He lived about 1200 BC.
It was a time when Israel’s fortunes were at a low point:
Elijah
A selection of verses about one of the great prophets of Israel during the time they were ruled by kings like the evil Ahab – about 800 BC.
We first meet Elijah when he tells king Ahab to expect a serious drought:
Joshua
A selection of verses showing some significant events in the life of Joshua.
Joshua was the leader of Israel under God, after the death of Moses. This was just before his people entered the the land of promise to be later known as Israel.
Joshua was first mentioned when he was leading the Israelites in battle: