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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  • Agee Person 1 verses

    Agee was the father of Shammah, one of David's mighty warriors.

  • Agur Person 1 verses

    Agur was the author of Proverbs 30, known for his wisdom.

  • Ahab Person 82 verses

    King of Israel, husband of Jezebel

  • Aharah Person 1 verses

    Aharah was a descendant of Benjamin, possibly another name for Ahiram.

  • Aharhel Person 1 verses

    Aharhel was a descendant of Judah, mentioned in the genealogies.

  • Ahasai Person 1 verses

    Ahasai was a priest who lived in Jerusalem after the exile.

  • Ahasbai Person 1 verses

    Ahasbai was the father of Eliphelet, one of David's mighty warriors.

  • Ahasuerus Person 30 verses

    King, traditionally identified with Xerxes

  • Ahaz Person 40 verses

    King of Judah

  • Ahaziah Person 30 verses

    King of Judah, son of Ahab

  • Ahban Person 1 verses

    Ahban was a descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogies.

  • Aher Person 1 verses

    Aher was possibly another name for Aharah, a descendant of Benjamin.

  • Ahi Person 2 verses

    Descendant of Gad

  • Ahiah Person 4 verses

    Priest and prophet during Saul's reign

  • Ahiam Person 2 verses

    One of David's mighty warriors

  • Ahian Person 1 verses

    Ahian was a descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogies.

  • Ahiezer Person 6 verses

    Leader of the tribe of Dan

  • Ahihud Person 2 verses

    Descendant of Benjamin

  • Ahijah Person 19 verses

    Prophet during the reign of Jeroboam

  • Ahikam Person 20 verses

    Supporter of Jeremiah

  • Ahilud Person 5 verses

    Recorder under David and Solomon

  • Ahimaaz Person 15 verses

    Son of Zadok, a high priest

  • Ahiman Person 4 verses

    One of the three sons of Anak

  • Ahimelech Person 15 verses

    Priest, killed by Saul

  • Ahimoth Person 1 verses

    Ahimoth was a Levite mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Levi.

  • Ahinadab Person 1 verses

    Ahinadab was one of Solomon's officials, in charge of Mahanaim.

  • Ahinoam Person 7 verses

    Wife of King Saul and wife of David

  • Ahio Person 6 verses

    Son of Abinadab, associated with the Ark of the Covenant

  • Ahira Person 5 verses

    Leader of the tribe of Naphtali

  • Ahiram Person 1 verses

    Ahiram was a descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogies.

  • Ahisamach Person 3 verses

    Father of Aholiab, an artisan

  • Ahishahar Person 1 verses

    Ahishahar was a descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogies.

  • Ahishar Person 1 verses

    Ahishar was the officer in charge of the palace under King Solomon.

  • Ahithophel Person 17 verses

    Advisor of King David

  • Ahitub Person 15 verses

    High priest, descendant of Eli

  • Ahlai Person 2 verses

    Mother of Zabad

  • Ahoah Person 1 verses

    Ahoah was a descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogies.

  • Aholah Person 4 verses

    Symbolic name in Ezekiel

  • Aholiab Person 5 verses

    Skilled craftsman, helped build the Tabernacle

  • Aholibah Person 5 verses

    Symbolic name in Ezekiel