Names of People in the Bible

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Names of People in the Bible

These are personal names found in the KJV: patriarchs, prophets, kings, disciples, and many lesser-known men and women. Each entry notes gender when the text makes it clear, testament coverage, and the verses where the name appears. This list currently includes 1,945 names of people in the Bible. Open a name to read its description and follow the references into the BibleAsk KJV Bible, or browse related categories such as men, women, and Old or New Testament names.

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  • Aaron Person 331 verses

    Brother of Moses, first high priest of Israel

  • Abagtha Person 1 verses

    Abagtha was one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus.

  • Abda Person 2 verses

    Servant of Solomon

  • Abdeel Person 1 verses

    Abdeel was one of the men commanded by King Jehoiakim to seize Baruch and Jeremiah.

  • Abdi Person 3 verses

    A Levite in the time of King Hezekiah

  • Abdiel Person 1 verses

    Abdiel was a leader of the tribe of Gad, a descendant of Guni.

  • Abdon Person 8 verses

    Judge of Israel

  • Abednego Person 14 verses

    One of the three Hebrew men in the fiery furnace

  • Abel Person 13 verses

    Second son of Adam and Eve, killed by Cain

  • Abi Person 1 verses

    Abi was the mother of King Hezekiah and the daughter of Zechariah.

  • Abi-albon Person 1 verses

    Abi-albon was one of David's mighty warriors.

  • Abia Person 3 verses

    Son of Samuel

  • Abiah Person 4 verses

    Son of Samuel

  • Abiasaph Person 1 verses

    Abiasaph was a son of Korah, a Levite, and ancestor of a prominent family of temple servants.

  • Abiathar Person 29 verses

    High priest during King David's reign

  • Abida Person 1 verses

    Abida was a son of Midian and a grandson of Abraham by Keturah.

  • Abidah Person 1 verses

    Abidah was another name for Abida, a son of Midian and a grandson of Abraham by Keturah.

  • Abidan Person 5 verses

    Leader of the tribe of Benjamin

  • Abiel Person 3 verses

    Ancestor of King Saul

  • Abiezer Person 7 verses

    One of David's mighty warriors

  • Abigail Person 17 verses

    Wife of King David

  • Abihail Person 6 verses

    Wife of Rehoboam

  • Abihu Person 12 verses

    Son of Aaron, consumed by fire from God

  • Abihud Person 1 verses

    Abihud was a descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogy of Saul.

  • Abijah Person 20 verses

    King of Judah

  • Abijam Person 4 verses

    King of Judah, son of Rehoboam

  • Abimael Person 2 verses

    Descendant of Shem

  • Abimelech Person 61 verses

    Philistine king who interacted with Abraham

  • Abinadab Person 12 verses

    Father of Uzzah, associated with the Ark of the Covenant

  • Abinoam Person 4 verses

    Father of Barak

  • Abiram Person 9 verses

    Rebelled against Moses, son of Eliab

  • Abishag Person 5 verses

    Servant to King David

  • Abishai Person 24 verses

    Son of Zeruiah, nephew of King David

  • Abishalom Person 2 verses

    Another name for Absalom, son of David

  • Abishua Person 5 verses

    Son of Phinehas, father of Bukki

  • Abishur Person 2 verses

    Descendant of Judah

  • Abital Person 2 verses

    One of David's wives

  • Abitub Person 1 verses

    Abitub was a descendant of Benjamin, a son of Shaharaim.

  • Abiud Person 1 verses

    Abiud was an ancestor of Jesus mentioned in the genealogy in Matthew.

  • Abner Person 53 verses

    Commander of Saul’s army