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| - | Adam: First Human. Good Person.\\ | + | Adam: First Human. Good Person. Husband of Eve. Born and lived in the Garden of Eden, was expelled after eating forbidden fruit from the one tree God told them not to. Tricked by a serpent to eat that fruit. See "Eve" the first woman. Adam and Eve had good genetics, no disease or ailments like todays mutated humans have.\\ |
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| - | Gad: Prophet. Good Person.\\ | + | Gad: Prophet. Good Person. Name means "Good fortune". Occupation was a Prophet of Israel. \\ |
| + | * The prophet who advised David as he fled from Saul (I Samuel 22:5) and brought God's options for punishment after David took a census of Israel (II Samuel 22:11-14). \\ | ||
| + | * Gad also brought David God's orders to build an altar, apparently on the site of the future Temple (II Samuel 24:18-19); and he assisted in showing David God's plan for Temple worship (II Chronicles 29:25).\\ | ||
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| - | Gideon: Farmer/Judge. Good Person.\\ | + | Gideon: Farmer/Judge. Good Person. Name means "Hewer" or "Smiter". \\ |
| + | * Also known as Jerubbaal ("Baal fighter" or "let Baal contend") and Jerubbesheth ("let shame contend").\\ | ||
| + | * Home is Ophrah, probably in the Valley of Jezreel.\\ | ||
| + | * Was the son of Joash; was the father of seventy sons by several wives and of Abimelech by his Canaanite concubine.\\ | ||
| + | * Occupation was Judge and wheat farmer. \\ | ||
| + | * The military leader of a small force of 300 Israelites whom God used to rout the Midianites.\\ | ||
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| - | Goliath: Warrior. Evil Person.\\ | + | Goliath: Warrior. VERY Evil Person. \\ |
| + | * Perhaps descended from the Anakim, warriors of Palestine known for their extraordinary height; possibly the father of four sons.\\ | ||
| + | * Home was Gath, a Philistine city.\\ | ||
| + | * Occupation was Warrior, described as a "champion."\\ | ||
| + | * He died by the weapon of a small man. The Philistine giant felled by a stone thrown from David's slingshot.\\ | ||
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| - | Gomer: Harlot. Evil Person.\\ | + | Gomer: Harlot. Evil Person. Name means "Complete, enough, or burning coal." Also known as Woman (Genesis 2:23). Occupation was being a Harlot. \\ |
| + | She was known as "A wife of whoredoms" (Hosea 1:2). Various explanations have been offered for that designation. Some have maintained that she was a common prostitute. Others have maintained that she was a cultic prostitute in the service of Baal. Some have suggested she symbolized Israel's worship of many gods.\\ | ||
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| - | God: Creator of existence. Father of Jesus Christ. Part of the Trinity.\\ | + | .\\ |
| + | //God//: Creator of existence. Father of Jesus Christ. Inspired the Holy Bible. Appeared as a burning bush. Part of the three parts of God sometimes referred to as a Trinity. Gave dream visions to numerous people. \\ | ||
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| - | Habakkuk: Musician/Prophet. Good Person.\\ | + | Habakkuk: Musician/Prophet. Good Person. Name means "Embraced by God". Occupation was Prophet of the Lord and possibly a temple musician or singer as well.\\ |
| + | The prophet whose "burden" is given in the Book of Habakkuk. He decided to trust God, no matter how desperate things appeared; even when Judah was about to fall to the idolatrous Babylonians.\\ | ||
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| - | Haman: Prince. Evil Person.\\ | + | Haman: Prince. Evil Person. Home town was Shushan (Susa), a royal city of the Persians.\\ |
| + | Was the son of Hammedatha, called "the Agagite," probably descended from Agag, king of Amalek.\\ | ||
| + | Second-in-command to King Ahasuerus until replaced by Mordecai, his enemy.\\ | ||
| + | Known for plotting the destruction of Mordecai and the Jews, only to have his evil intentions exposed by Esther, after which he was executed on the very gallows intended for Mordecai.\\ | ||
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| - | Hannah: Homemaker. Good Person.\\ | + | Hannah: Homemaker. Good Person. Name means "Grace".\\ |
| + | Home was Ramathaim Zophim (Ramah), said to be in the mountains of Ephraim.\\ | ||
| + | Was one of two wives of Elkanah of the tribe of Ephraim; mother of Samuel, three other sons, and two daughters.\\ | ||
| + | Occupation was a homemaker.\\ | ||
| + | The mother of Samuel, who was conceived after Hannah earnestly prayed for a son, vowing to dedicate him as a Nazirite to the Lord.\\ | ||
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| - | Holy Spirit: Part of the Trinity.\\ | + | Holy Spirit: Part of the three parts of God often referred to as a Trinity. The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost, are two names for the same person.\\ |
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| - | Hosea: Prophet. Good Person.\\ | + | Hosea: Prophet. Good Person. Name means "Deliverance". Home was Probably Israel, perhaps Samaria.\\ |
| + | Was the son of Beeri; husband of Gomer, a prostitute; father of two sons, Jezreel and Lo-Ammi, and a daughter, Lo-Ruhamah.\\ | ||
| + | Occupation was Prophet (c. 755-710 B.C.).\\ | ||
| + | The principle prophet to Israel in the years just prior to its fall to Assyria (c. 722 B.C.)\\ | ||
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| - | Huldah: Prophetess. Good Person.\\ | + | Huldah: Prophetess. Good Person. Name means "Weasel". Home was Jerusalem, in the Second Quarter (possibly meaning the western portion of the city).\\ |
| + | Was the wife of Shallum, and official of either the royal court or the temple.\\ | ||
| + | Being sought out by messengers from King Josiah who reported on the rediscovered Book of the Law and prophesying that judgment would come on Judah and Jerusalem following Josiah's death.\\ | ||
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| - | Hushai: Advisor. Good Person.\\ | + | Hushai: Advisor. Good Person. Name means "Quick". Occupation was Advisor, she was the Secretary of State.\\ |
| + | A friend of King David who was sent by David to deceive Absalom. His counsel to Absalom bought time for David to establish new headquarters and gather forces for new strategy.\\ | ||
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| - | James: Unknown Occupation. Good Person. There are many James's, so don't confuse them, some are James-the-son-of-Zebedee and James-the-son-of-Alphaeus. Two of the 12 disciples are James: James the Less was the son of Mary and brother of Joses; and also James the father of Judas. James's home was probably Nazareth. His father was probably Joseph; his mother was Mary; his older brother was Jesus; younger brothers were Joses, Judas, and Simon; he had sisters whom Scripture does not name. Occupation is unknown, but since his father and Jesus were carpenters, he may have been a carpenter also. Best known for leading the church at Jerusalem and writing the book of James. \\ | + | James: Unknown Occupation. Good Person. There are many James's, so don't confuse them, some are James-the-son-of-Zebedee and James-the-son-of-Alphaeus. Two of the 12 disciples are James: James the Less was the son of Mary and brother of Joses; and also James the father of Judas. James's home was probably Nazareth. His father was probably Joseph; his mother was Mary; his older brother was Jesus; younger brothers were Joses, Judas, and Simon; he had sisters whom Scripture does not name. Occupation is unknown, but since his father and Jesus were carpenters, he may have been a carpenter also. Best known for leading the church at Jerusalem and writing the book of James.\\ |
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| - | //Jesus Christ: Son of God. //Savior of humanity. Was beaten and tortured by humans, hung on a cross to pay for the bad things humanity has done against God. The only way to God. Was likely a carpenter in early life. Was highly wise even as a child. Healed many. Taught many. Died and defeated death on the third day, rose to Heaven. \\ | + | //Jesus Christ: Son of God. //Savior of humanity. Was beaten and tortured by humans, hung on a cross to pay for the bad things humanity has done against God. The only way to God. Was likely a carpenter in early life. Was highly wise even as a child. Healed many. Taught many. Died and defeated death on the third day, rose to Heaven.\\ |
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| - | Jezebel: Queen. Evil Person. Don't confuse with a prophetess of Thyatira who enticed Christians in that church to commit sexual sins and idolatry (Revelation 2:20). \\ | + | Jezebel: Queen. Evil Person. Don't confuse with a prophetess of Thyatira who enticed Christians in that church to commit sexual sins and idolatry (Revelation 2:20).\\ |
| - | Home was originally from Tyre and Sidon; lived in Samaria (I Kings 16:24) after marrying Ahab. Family was the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sidonians and priest of Melqart, the local name for Baal; married Ahab of Israel (I Kings 16:31) in what was probably a political marriage by Ahah's father Omri. Occupation was Queen of Israel. \\ | + | Home was originally from Tyre and Sidon; lived in Samaria (I Kings 16:24) after marrying Ahab. Family was the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sidonians and priest of Melqart, the local name for Baal; married Ahab of Israel (I Kings 16:31) in what was probably a political marriage by Ahah's father Omri. Occupation was Queen of Israel.\\ |
| - | Notorious for her devotion to Baal (or Melqart), as evidenced by the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah that she employed (I Kings 18:19); and for her influence over Ahab, as evidenced by the idols which she influenced him to set up (I Kings 16:32-33) and the murder of Naboth that she persuaded him to commit (I Kings 21:1-29). Best known for her determination to kill the prophet Elijah, which caused him to flee for his life to Mount Horeb (I Kings 19:1-8). \\ | + | Notorious for her devotion to Baal (or Melqart), as evidenced by the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah that she employed (I Kings 18:19); and for her influence over Ahab, as evidenced by the idols which she influenced him to set up (I Kings 16:32-33) and the murder of Naboth that she persuaded him to commit (I Kings 21:1-29). Best known for her determination to kill the prophet Elijah, which caused him to flee for his life to Mount Horeb (I Kings 19:1-8).\\ |
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| - | Joab: Military Commander . Good Person. Name means "Yahweh is Father." Home was Egypt. Family was the eldest son of Zeruiah, David's sister or half sister, making him David's nephew; brother of Abishai and Asahel. Occupation was Commander of David's army, a position he held for many years. Best known as David's cunning military strategist and ruthless field marshal. \\ | + | Joab: Military Commander . Good Person. Name means "Yahweh is Father." Home was Egypt. Family was the eldest son of Zeruiah, David's sister or half sister, making him David's nephew; brother of Abishai and Asahel. Occupation was Commander of David's army, a position he held for many years. Best known as David's cunning military strategist and ruthless field marshal.\\ |
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| Jochebed: Homemaker . Good Person. | Jochebed: Homemaker . Good Person. | ||
| - | Name means "The Lord is our glory." Home was Egypt. Family was from the tribe of Levi; wife of her nephew Amram; mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. Occupation was homemaker; later a servant to Pharoah's daughter. Best Known for finding a way to save her son from Pharoah's command to kill all Hebrew newborn boys, and then becoming his nanny under Pharoah's daughter. \\ | + | Name means "The Lord is our glory." Home was Egypt. Family was from the tribe of Levi; wife of her nephew Amram; mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. Occupation was homemaker; later a servant to Pharoah's daughter. Best Known for finding a way to save her son from Pharoah's command to kill all Hebrew newborn boys, and then becoming his nanny under Pharoah's daughter.\\ |
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| John Mark: Evangelist/Writer. Good Person. Often confused with John, one of the Twelve and a close friend of Jesus.\\ | John Mark: Evangelist/Writer. Good Person. Often confused with John, one of the Twelve and a close friend of Jesus.\\ | ||
| - | Family; he was the son of Mary, who owned a house in Jerusalem where the church often prayed; cousin to Barnabas. Peter referred to Mark as his "son." His family was wealthy enough to own a large home with at least one servant. They frequently hosted gatherings of believers. Best Known for leaving Paul and Barnabas on their first gospel tour after visiting Cyprus; later writing the Gospel that bears his name, Mark. \\ | + | Family; he was the son of Mary, who owned a house in Jerusalem where the church often prayed; cousin to Barnabas. Peter referred to Mark as his "son." His family was wealthy enough to own a large home with at least one servant. They frequently hosted gatherings of believers. Best Known for leaving Paul and Barnabas on their first gospel tour after visiting Cyprus; later writing the Gospel that bears his name, Mark.\\ |
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| John the Baptist: Prophet. Good Person. Name means "Yahweh has been gracious." Often confused with the Old Testament prophet Elijah.\\\ | John the Baptist: Prophet. Good Person. Name means "Yahweh has been gracious." Often confused with the Old Testament prophet Elijah.\\\ | ||
| - | Born and raised in a town of Judah, but lived most of his adult life in the Judean wilderness, near the Jordan River. Was the son of Zacharias and Elizabeth. Occupation was Preacher and prophet. Best known for preparing the way for Jesus the Messiah. \\ | + | Born and raised in a town of Judah, but lived most of his adult life in the Judean wilderness, near the Jordan River. Was the son of Zacharias and Elizabeth. Occupation was Preacher and prophet. Best known for preparing the way for Jesus the Messiah.\\ |
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