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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Names
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Abraham
Person
Patriarch of the Israelites
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Abram
Person
Original name of Abraham
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Absalom
Person
Son of King David
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Achaicus
Person
Achaicus was a Christian from Corinth who, along with Stephanas and Fortunatus, visited Paul in Ephesus.
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Achan
Person
Sinned during the conquest of Jericho
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Achar
Person
Achar, also known as Achan, was a man from the tribe of Judah who caused Israel to be…
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Achaz
Person
Achaz, also known as Ahaz, was a king of Judah known for his idolatrous practices.
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Achbor
Person
Father of Elnathan
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Achim
Person
Achim was an ancestor of Jesus mentioned in the genealogy in Matthew.
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Achish
Person
Philistine king of Gath
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Achsa
Person
Achsa was the daughter of Caleb who was given in marriage to Othniel for capturing the city of…
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Achsah
Person
Daughter of Caleb
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Adah
Person
Wife of Esau
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Adaiah
Person
Priestly figure in the time of Hezekiah
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Adalia
Person
Adalia was one of the ten sons of Haman who were killed by the Jews in the time…
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Adam
Person
First man created by God
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Adbeel
Person
Son of Ishmael
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Addan
Person
Addan was one of the families that returned from exile but could not prove their Israelite ancestry.
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Addar
Person
Addar was a descendant of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe.
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Addi
Person
Addi was an ancestor of Jesus mentioned in the genealogy in Luke.
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Addon
Person
Addon was one of the families that returned from exile but could not prove their Israelite ancestry.
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Ader
Person
Ader was a descendant of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe.
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Adiel
Person
Priestly family in Chronicles
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Adin
Person
Head of a family returning from exile
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Adina
Person
Adina was a warrior from the tribe of Reuben, one of David's mighty men.
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Adino
Person
Adino, also known as Josheb-Basshebeth, was the chief of David's mighty warriors.
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Adlai
Person
Adlai was the father of Shaphat, who was in charge of King David's herds.
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Admatha
Person
Admatha was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to King Ahasuerus.
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Adna
Person
Priest in the time of Joiakim
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Adnah
Person
Commander under King Jehoshaphat
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Adonibezek
Person
Canaanite king defeated by Israelites
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Adonijah
Person
Son of David who attempted to seize the throne
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Adonikam
Person
Head of a returning family from Babylon
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Adoniram
Person
In charge of forced labor under Solomon
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Adonizedec
Person
King of Jerusalem defeated by Joshua
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Adoram
Person
In charge of forced labor under Rehoboam
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Adriel
Person
Husband of Merab, daughter of Saul
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Aeneas
Person
Man healed by Peter in the New Testament
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Agabus
Person
Prophet in the New Testament
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Agag
Person
Amalekite king defeated by Saul