Bible Names Beginning With J
This page lists Bible names beginning with J in the King James Version. It includes people, places, nations, and other named entities whose English form starts with that letter, along with verse counts and short descriptions. There are currently 315 names in this part of the KJV Bible names list. Follow any name for its references in Scripture, or return to the main database to search the complete list of names in the Bible.
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Names
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Jaakan
Person
Jaakan was a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies in the Book of Genesis.
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Jaakobah
Person
Jaakobah was a leader of the tribe of Simeon, mentioned in the genealogies in 1 Chronicles.
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Jaala
Person
Jaala was one of the Nethinim, a group of temple servants who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian…
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Jaalah
Person
Jaalah was one of the Nethinim, a group of temple servants who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian…
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Jaalam
Person
Son of Esau by Oholibamah, mentioned in Genesis and Chronicles.
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Jaanai
Person
Jaanai was a descendant of Gad, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe in 1 Chronicles.
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Jaareoregim
Person
Jaareoregim was the father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty warriors who killed Goliath's brother.
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Jaasau
Person
Jaasau was one of the men who had married foreign women during the time of Ezra and was…
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Jaasiel
Person
Jaasiel was one of David's mighty warriors, listed among the thirty men who served as his elite guard.
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Jaazaniah
Person
Name of several individuals, including a leader of the Rechabites, mentioned in Kings, Chronicles, and Jeremiah.
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Jaazer
Place
A location linked with the exodus or conquest narratives.
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Jaaziah
Person
Descendant of Merari, mentioned in Chronicles.
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Jaaziel
Person
Jaaziel was one of the Levites who helped teach the law to the people during the reign of…
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Jabal
Person
Jabal was a descendant of Cain, described as the father of those who live in tents and raise…
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Jabbok
Place
River in Jordan where Jacob wrestled with God, mentioned in Genesis.
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Jabesh
Place
A town in Gilead, whose inhabitants were rescued by Saul from the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:1-11, 2 Samuel…
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Jabeshgilead
Place
A place mentioned in the context of the division of the land.
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Jabez
Place
A man noted for his prayer to God for blessing and protection, mentioned in the genealogies of Judah…
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Jabin
Person
Canaanite king defeated by Deborah and Barak, mentioned in Judges.
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Jabneel
Place
A town on the border of Judah and later assigned to Naphtali, identified with modern Yavne (Joshua 15:11,…
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Jabneh
Place
A city or region involved in a significant biblical event.
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Jachan
Person
Jachan was a descendant of Simeon, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe in 1 Chronicles.
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Jachin
Person
Priestly family, also the name of one of the pillars of Solomon's temple, mentioned in Chronicles and Kings.
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Jachinites
Nation
A place in the territory of one of the Israelite tribes.
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Jacob
Person
Son of Isaac, father of the twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned in Genesis.
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Jada
Person
Descendant of Judah, mentioned in Chronicles.
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Jadau
Person
Jadau was one of the men who had married foreign wives during the time of Ezra and was…
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Jaddua
Person
High priest during the time of Nehemiah, mentioned in Nehemiah.
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Jadon
Person
Jadon was one of the builders of the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.
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Jael
Person
Woman who killed Sisera, commander of the Canaanite army, with a tent peg, mentioned in Judges.
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Jagur
Place
A town in the territory of Judah, mentioned in the tribal allotments (Joshua 15:21).
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JAH
God
A shortened form of Jehovah used in the Psalms, as in 'Extol him that rideth upon the heavens…
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Jahath
Person
Levite who assisted in the reforms of King Josiah, mentioned in Chronicles.
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Jahaz
Place
A location in the wilderness journey of the Israelites.
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Jahaza
Place
A person or place mentioned in the genealogies or lists.
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Jahazah
Place
A location described in the context of Israel's geography.
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Jahaziah
Person
Jahaziah was a Levite who supported King Josiah's religious reforms, mentioned in the Book of Chronicles.
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Jahaziel
Person
Levite who prophesied victory to King Jehoshaphat, mentioned in Chronicles.
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Jahdai
Person
Jahdai was a descendant of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe in 1 Chronicles.
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Jahdiel
Person
Jahdiel was a leader of the tribe of Manasseh, mentioned in the genealogies in 1 Chronicles.