Bible figures.
Profiles of 29 of the most important figures in the Bible — patriarchs and matriarchs, kings and prophets, apostles and martyrs. Tap any name for life, key verses, and why they matter. A curated selection of the figures most-searched in Christian study.
Old Testament (20)
- AbrahamPatriarch · c. 2000 BC
- SarahMatriarch · c. 2000 BC
- IsaacPatriarch · c. 2000 BC
- JacobPatriarch · c. 1900 BC
- JosephPatriarch · c. 1800 BC
- MosesProphet & Lawgiver · c. 1450 or 1300 BC
- AaronHigh Priest · c. 1450 or 1300 BC
- JoshuaMilitary leader · c. 1400 or 1250 BC
- SamsonJudge · c. 1100 BC
- RuthForeigner who joins Israel · c. 1100 BC
- SamuelProphet & Judge · c. 1100 BC
- SaulFirst King · c. 1050–1010 BC
- DavidKing & Psalmist · c. 1010–970 BC
- SolomonKing · c. 970–930 BC
- ElijahProphet · c. 875–850 BC
- ElishaProphet · c. 850–800 BC
- IsaiahProphet · 8th c. BC
- JeremiahProphet · c. 626–586 BC
- DanielProphet & Statesman · 6th c. BC
- EstherQueen · 5th c. BC
New Testament (9)
- JesusMessiah · c. 4 BC – c. 30 AD
- Mary (mother of Jesus)Mother of the Messiah · c. 20 BC – c. 50 AD
- John the BaptistForerunner · c. 4 BC – c. 30 AD
- PeterApostle · c. 0 – c. 65 AD
- PaulApostle · c. 5 – c. 67 AD
- John (the apostle)Apostle · c. 0 – c. 100 AD
- James (brother of Jesus)Apostle & Bishop · c. 0 – c. 62 AD
- Mary MagdaleneDisciple · 1st c. AD
- StephenDeacon & Martyr · c. 30s AD
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