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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Names

  • Abraham Person 230 verses

    Patriarch of the Israelites

  • Abram Person 50 verses

    Original name of Abraham

  • Absalom Person 89 verses

    Son of King David

  • Achaicus Person 1 verses

    Achaicus was a Christian from Corinth who, along with Stephanas and Fortunatus, visited Paul in Ephesus.

  • Achan Person 6 verses

    Sinned during the conquest of Jericho

  • Achar Person 1 verses

    Achar, also known as Achan, was a man from the tribe of Judah who caused Israel to be…

  • Achaz Person 1 verses

    Achaz, also known as Ahaz, was a king of Judah known for his idolatrous practices.

  • Achbor Person 7 verses

    Father of Elnathan

  • Achim Person 1 verses

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

  • Achish Person 20 verses

    Philistine king of Gath

  • Achsa Person 1 verses

    Achsa was the daughter of Caleb who was given in marriage to Othniel for capturing the city of…

  • Achsah Person 4 verses

    Daughter of Caleb

  • Adah Person 8 verses

    Wife of Esau

  • Adaiah Person 9 verses

    Priestly figure in the time of Hezekiah

  • Adalia Person 1 verses

    Adalia was one of the ten sons of Haman who were killed by the Jews in the time…

  • Adam Person 27 verses

    First man created by God

  • Adbeel Person 2 verses

    Son of Ishmael

  • Addan Person 1 verses

    Addan was one of the families that returned from exile but could not prove their Israelite ancestry.

  • Addar Person 1 verses

    Addar was a descendant of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe.

  • Addi Person 1 verses

    Addi was an ancestor of Jesus mentioned in the genealogy in Luke.

  • Addon Person 1 verses

    Addon was one of the families that returned from exile but could not prove their Israelite ancestry.

  • Ader Person 1 verses

    Ader was a descendant of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe.

  • Adiel Person 3 verses

    Priestly family in Chronicles

  • Adin Person 4 verses

    Head of a family returning from exile

  • Adina Person 1 verses

    Adina was a warrior from the tribe of Reuben, one of David's mighty men.

  • Adino Person 1 verses

    Adino, also known as Josheb-Basshebeth, was the chief of David's mighty warriors.

  • Adlai Person 1 verses

    Adlai was the father of Shaphat, who was in charge of King David's herds.

  • Admatha Person 1 verses

    Admatha was one of the seven princes of Persia and Media who had access to King Ahasuerus.

  • Adna Person 2 verses

    Priest in the time of Joiakim

  • Adnah Person 2 verses

    Commander under King Jehoshaphat

  • Adonibezek Person 3 verses

    Canaanite king defeated by Israelites

  • Adonijah Person 26 verses

    Son of David who attempted to seize the throne

  • Adonikam Person 3 verses

    Head of a returning family from Babylon

  • Adoniram Person 2 verses

    In charge of forced labor under Solomon

  • Adonizedec Person 2 verses

    King of Jerusalem defeated by Joshua

  • Adoram Person 2 verses

    In charge of forced labor under Rehoboam

  • Adriel Person 2 verses

    Husband of Merab, daughter of Saul

  • Aeneas Person 2 verses

    Man healed by Peter in the New Testament

  • Agabus Person 2 verses

    Prophet in the New Testament

  • Agag Person 6 verses

    Amalekite king defeated by Saul