List of people in the bible. Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. « LIST OF PEOPLE:J » Aa-Ae, Ah-Am, An-Az / B / C / D / Ea-Em , En-Ez / F / G / Ha-He , Hi-Hz / I / Ja-Ji , Jo-Jz / K / L / Ma , Me-Mz / N / O / P / Q-R / Sa-Se , Sh-Sz / T / U-Y / Z Key: † Ancestor of Christ / Ω Prophet / ■ High Priest / ♦ King-Queen / ○ Judge or Ruler / + Female / BD = Bible Dictionary / GS = Guide to the Scriptures / JE = Jewish Encyclopedia J Israelite Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Dan Naphtali Gad Asher Issachar Zebulun Joseph Manasseh Ephraim Benjamin Canaan Midian Moab Edom Egypt Syria Greek Assyria Babylon Persia Rome Unknown J Jaa–Jal / Jam–Jas / Jea–Jehoa / Jehoi / Jehor–Jep / Jer–Jesse / Jesus–Ji / Joa–Joe / Joh–Joi / Jon–Jor / Jose / Josh–Jot / Ju–Jz Jaa-Jal יעקב – "Supplanter" Israelite Prophet & Patriarch ≈ 1832 – 1685 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Isaac & Rebekah (Gen. 25:24–26 ) | Younger twin of Esau | Husband of Leah , Rachel , Bilhah , & Zilpah | Father of Israelites & Twelve Tribes of Israel: Reuben , Simeon , Levi , Judah , Dan , Naphtali , Gad , Asher , Issachar , Zebulun , Joseph, Benjamin, and Dinah | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:2 ) Purchased the birthright from Esau (Gen. 25:31–34 ) Had a vision of ladder to heaven (Gen. 28 ) Worked for seven years for Laban to marry Rachel; deceived and given Leah first; worked another seven to marry Rachel (Gen. 29–31) The Lord changed his name to Israel (Gen. 32:28 ) Reconciled with Esau (Gen. 32–33) Favored Joseph over his brothers; gave him a coat of many colors; mourned when he was lost (Gen. 37 ) Sent older sons to Egypt during a famine where they reunited with Joseph; settled with family in Goshen , Egypt (Gen. 45–48 ) Died at 147yo (Gen. 47:28 ); buried in the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron (Gen. 49:29–50:13 ) Jacob (Israel) † Ω Jam-Jas ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יעקב – "Supplanter" Israelite: Manassite : Nephite Prophet ≈ 590 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Son of Lehi & Sariah (1 Ne. 18:7) | Father of Enos Born in the desert after family left Jerusalem (1 Ne. 18:7) Consecrated and ordained by Nephi as a priest and teacher with Joseph II (2 Ne. 5:26; 2 Ne. 6:2) Saw the Redeemer (2 Ne. 9:2) Kept records after Nephi (Jacob 1:1; 3:14) Contended with Sherem (Jacob 7) Jacob II ידוע – "Known" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim High Priest ≈ 371 – 320 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Johanan (Neh. 12:11) | Father of Onias I & Manasseh III Jaddua ■ Jairus Ιαειρος – "One Giving Light" Israelite : Jewish Ruler of Synagogue ≈ 30 AD Wikipedia | BD Father of only one daughter who was 12yo (Luke 8:42 ) Lived in Capernaum ; ruler of its synagogue (Mark 5:22 ) Sought Jesus for his daughter who was dying; when word came she had died, Jesus told him to "Fear not: believe only"; Jesus raised her from the dead (Mark 5:21–43 ) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Ιακωβος – "Supplanter" Israelite : Levite? Apostle ≈ 30 – 44 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | GS Son of Zebedee & Salome II | Brother of John ; called the "Sons of Thunder" by Jesus Fisherman (Matt. 4:21 ) One of the first disciples One of the inner three leaders with Peter and John privileged to be at the Transfiguration, Gethsemane , and other important events (Matt. 17:1–13 ; Mark 14:33 ) Killed by Herod Agrippa (Acts 12:2 ); first apostle to be martyred (about 44 AD ) Appeared with Peter and John to confer the Melchizedek Priesthood on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery James Ω Ιακωβος – "Supplanter" Israelite : Jewish Apostle ≈ 31 – 62 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-2 | GS Son of Alphaeus (possible brother of Matthew ) | Son of Cleophas? & Mary III Sometimes called "James the Less" Called as one of the 12 apostles (Matt. 10:3) James II Ω Ιακωβος – "Supplanter" Israelite : Judahite Bishop of Jerusalem ≈ 40 – 69 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-3 | GS Son of Mary & Joseph III | Brother of Jesus ( Matt. 13:55) Known as James the Just Sided with Peter and Paul at the Jerusalem Conference that Gentiles didn't have to convert to Judaism to become Christians (Acts 15 ) Bishop of Jerusalem Probably wrote the book of James ; Joseph Smith read from the epistle which sparked the Restoration James III ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יפת – "Expansion" Patriarch ≈ 2494 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Eldest son of Noah (Gen. 5:32) | Father of Magog and others | Ancestor of the Greeks , Anatolians , and other Indo-European peoples One of eight people saved on the ark (Gen. 6–9 ) Japheth ירד – "Descent" Jaredite Tribe descended from Jared II & Brother ≈ 2200 – 600 BC Wikipedia | GS Left Mesopotamia after the Tower of Babel and traveled to the Promised Land in the Americas (Ether 1:33) Many prophets were sent to teach them (Ether 7:23–25; 11:12–22) Grew to be a large civilization that was destroyed by war Famous people include the Brother of Jared , Ether , and Coriantumr Jaredites Ιασων – "The Lord Will Save" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim High Priest ≈ 175 – 172 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Simon II | Brother of Onias III (2 Macc. ) Outbid his brother to be appointed high priest by Antiochus IV Ephiphanes Introduced Greek customs into Jewish culture and built a gymnasium near Jerusalem Menelaus outbid him in 171 BC ; tried to retake the position but failed and was forced into exile Jason (Joshua) ■ Jea-Jehoa ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יהויכין – "The Lord Will Establish" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ 598 BC (for 3 months) Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Jehoiakim & Nehushta | Father of eight sons | Grandfather of Zerubbabel (1 Chr. 3:17–19 ) | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:11 ) Became king after his father was killed in Babylon's siege of Jerusalem ; Nebuchadnezzar worried he would retaliate so carried him captive to Babylon and put in Zedekiah (his uncle) on the throne (2 Kgs. 24:12–17 ) Released from prison after 37 years by Amel-marduk (2 Kgs. 25:27–30 ) Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) †♦ יהואחז – "Jehovah has Held" see Ahaziah II Jehoahaz I †♦ יהואחז – "Jehovah has Held" Israelite : Reubenite King of Israel ≈ 814 – 798 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Jehu II | Father of Jehoash II (2 Kgs. 10:35 ) Wicked king Reigned for 17 years Hazael and Benhadad III of Syria fought against him; asked the Lord for help but returned to his old ways after the victory (2 Kgs. 13:1–9 ) Jehoahaz II ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יהואחז – "The Lord Has Grasped" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ 609 BC (for 3 months) Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Josiah & Hamutal (daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah) (2 Kgs. 23:30 ) | Brother of Johanan, Jehoiakim , and Zedekiah Jews made him king after his father's death even though he was a younger son (2 Kgs. 23:30 ) "Did that which was evil" Pharaoh Necho II carried him captive to Egypt where he died (2 Kgs. 23:33 ); replaced him with his half-brother Jehoiakim Jehoahaz III (Shallum III) ♦ יהואש – "The Lord Has Given" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ 836 – 796 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Ahaziah II & Zibiah | Father of Amaziah | Ancestor of Jesus As a child, saved in the temple from Athaliah's wrath by uncle & aunt Jehoiada & Jehosheba (2 Kgs. 11 ) Reigned at 7 years old (2 Kgs. 11:21–12:1) for 40 years "Did that which was right in the sight of the Lord" as long as Jehoiada was alive, even repaired the temple, but later returned to idolatry; didn't take away the high places (2 Kgs. 12: 2–3; 2 Chr. 24 ) Attacked by Hazael of Syria (2 Kgs. 12:17 ) Lived to 47yo; killed by his own servants (2 Chr. 24:25 ) Jehoash (Joash I) † ♦ יהואש – "The Lord Has Given" Israelite : Reubenite King of Israel ≈ 798 – 782 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Jehoahaz II | Father of Jeroboam II Reigned 16 years (2 Kgs. 13:10 ) "Did that which was evil" Wept at Elisha's death (2 Kgs. 13:14–20 ) Warred with Amaziah of Judah and took him captive (2 Kgs. 14:13 ) Jehoash II (Joash II) ♦ Jehoi ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ see Jeconiah Jehoiachin †♦ יהוידע – "Jehovah Knows" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim High Priest ≈ 842 – 830 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Husband of Jehosheba | Brother-in-law of Ahaziah II of Judah With his wife, saved baby Jehoash of Judah in the temple from Athaliah's wrath until he was old enough to be king (2 Kgs. 11:4–16 ) Helped with religious reform & repairing the temple (2 Kgs. 11:17) Father of Zechariah Lived to 130yo (2 Chr. 24:15 ); buried with the kings of Judah Jehoiada ■ יהויקים – "Jehovah Raises Up" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ 609 BC – 598 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Second son of Josiah & Zebidah (2 Kgs. 23:34,36) | Brother of Johanan, Zedekiah , and Jehoahaz III | Husband of Nehushta | Father of Jeconiah and Zedekiah III | Ancestor of Jesus Pharaoh Necho II made him king after carrying away captive Jehoahaz III (2 Kgs. 23:34 ); required heavy taxes "Did that which was evil"; rabbinical literature claims he was an evil tyrant and committed the most heinous sins When Egypt was defeated by Babylon , he changed alliances to avoid the destruction of Jerusalem ; Nebuchadnezzar took temple goods and princes of the land (Daniel & friends) as tribute (2 Chr. 36:6–8; Dan. 1:1–4 ) He switched allegiance back to Egypt in 601 BC and in 598 , Babylon besieged Jerusalem and he was killed Jehoiakim (Eliakim) † ♦ Jehor-Jep ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יהורם – "The Lord is Above" Israelite : Ephraimite King of Israel ≈ 852 – 841 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-2 Son of Ahab & Jezebel ( 2 Kgs. 3 :1 ) Reigned 12 years Removed the pillar of Baal (2 Kgs. 3:2) Attacked Mesha of Moab with Jehoshaphat of Judah Tried to kill Elisha after Syria attacked Samaria Aligned with his nephew Ahaziah of Judah against Hazael (2 Kgs. 8:28–29; 9:14–15 ) Murdered by his general Jehu II after Jehu was anointed to be king by a prophet (2 Kgs. 9) Jehoram (Joram I) ♦ יהורם – "The Lord is Above" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ 849 – 842 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 Eldest son of Jehoshaphat | Husband of Athaliah | Son-in-law of Ahab of Israel (2 Chr. 21:6) | Father of Ahaziah II | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:8 ) Reigned at 32yo for 8 years (2 Kgs. 8:16) K illed his six brothers to secure his position (2 Chr. 21:2–4) Wicked king Edomites rebelled against him (2 Chr. 21:8–10) Elijah prophesied that God would put a plague on him and Judah for his wickedness (2 Chr. 21:12–15) Not buried with the kings of Judah (2 Chr. 21:20) Jehoram II (Joram II) †♦ יהושפט – "Jehovah Governs" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ 870 – 849 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Asa & Azubah ( 1 Kgs. 15:24; 22:42) | Father of Jehoram II | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:8 ) Mostly righteous king (2 Chr. 20:32–37) Reigned at 35yo for 25 years (1 Kgs. 22:42) Aligned with Ahab of Israel against Syria ; rebuked by Jehu for helping them (2 Chr. 18–19) He and his people pray and fast for deliverance from the Ammonites and Moabites (2 Chr. 20) Jehoshaphat (Josaphat) † ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יהושבע – "Jehovah Promised" Israelite : Judahite Princess of Judah ≈ 835 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Daughter of Jehoram II | Wife of Jehoiada With her husband, saved her nephew Jehoash of Judah in the Temple from Athaliah's wrath until he was old enough to reign (2 Kgs. 11:2 ) + Jehosheba (Jehoshabeath) יהוה – "Lord" God of Israel and the Old Testament see Jesus Wikipedia | BD | GS In the KJV, the name has been denoted with the words "LORD" or "GOD" in all caps Jesus is Jehovah (1 Cor. 10:1–4 ) Jehovah (Yahweh) ♦ יהוצדק – "Jehovah is Righteous" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim High Priest ≈ 587 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Seraiah | Father of Joshua II High Priest when Nebuchadnezzar II took the Jews captive to Babylon (1 Chr. 6:14–15 ) Jehozadak ■ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יהוא – "Jehovah is He" Israelite Prophet ≈ 909 BC Wikipedia Son of Hanani ( 1 Kgs. 16:1 ) Condemned Baasha and posterity for leading Israelites into idolatry (1 Kgs. 16:1–7 ) Rebuked Jehoshaphat for helping Ahab against the Syrians (2 Chr. 19:2–3) Jehu Ω יהוא – "Jehovah is He" Israelite : Reubenite King of Israel ≈ 841 – 814 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Jehoshaphat II | Father of Jehoahaz II Military commander of Jehoram of Israel ; anointed to become king by a prophet at the command of Elisha (2 Kgs. 9 ) K illed Jehoram of Israel and wounded Ahaziah of Judah who died at Megiddo (2 Kgs. 9 ) Commanded Jezebel's eunuch's to throw her out the window; ordered the rest of the "House of Ahab " killed, fulfilling Elijah's prophecy (2 Kgs. 9–10 ) Jehu II ♦ יפתח – "He Will Open" Israelite : Manassite Judge of Israel ≈ 1130 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Gilead II and a prostitute Born in Gilead but was kicked out by brothers for being illegitimate; lived in Tob Judged Israel for six years (Judg. 12:7) Prayed for help defeating the Ammonites; made a rash vow that meant killing his daughter and only child (Judg. 11) Battled against and killed 42,000 Ephraimites for their refusual to help against the Ammonites (Judg. 12 ) Jephthah ○ Jer-Jesse ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ ירמיה – "Jehovah Throws" Israelite : Levite Prophet ≈ 627 – 582 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Hilkiah ( Jer. 1:1) From Anathoth Ordained to be a prophet in the premortal life (Jer. 1:4–5 ) Prophesied for more than 40 years during the reigns of Josiah and his sons/grandson Jehoahaz III , Jehoiakim , Jeconiah , and Zedekiah until the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon Prophesied warnings about the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem Possibly mentored by Zephaniah (Jer. 29:29) Contemporary of Lehi; brass plates contained some of his prophecies; Lehi knew he was cast into prison (1 Ne. 5:13 ; 7:14 ) Wrote the book of Jeremiah, Lamentations , and possibly Kings with the assistance of his scribe Baruch Tradition states he was stoned to death by Jews who had fled to Egyp t (Jer. 43:5–6) Jeremiah Ω ירבעם – "May the People Increase" Israelite : Ephraimite King of Israel ≈ 931 – 910 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | GS Son of Nebat & Zeruah (1 Kgs. 11:26) | Father of Nadab Made a ruler over the "house of Joseph" by Solomon (1 Kgs. 11:28 ) Ahijah prophesied to him about the separation of the northern and southern tribes because of wickedness Solomon sought to kill him and he fled to Pharaoh Shishak in Egypt (1 Kgs. 11:29–40 ) Returned to Israel when Rehoboam became king; asked him to relieve their taxes; rebelled when Rehoboam refused (1 Kgs. 12 ) Ten tribes made him king (1 Kgs. 12:20 ) Reigned 22 years (1 Kgs. 14:20 ) Built Shechem and Penuel ; put golden calves in Bethel and Dan so his people wouldn't worship in Jerusalem; made non-Levites priests (1 Kgs. 12:25–33 ) Sent his wife with their ill son to be healed; Ahijah prophesied the son's death and the destruction of the house of Jeroboam (1 Kgs. 14 ) Jeroboam ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ ירבעם – "May the People Increase" Israelite : Reubenite King of Israel ≈ 786 – 746 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-2 Son of Jehoash II ( 2 Kgs. 13:13) | Father of Zachariah Reigned for 41 years during one of the Northern Kingdom's most prosperous time Hosea , Joel , Amos , and Jonah prophesied during his reign Jeroboam II ♦ ירבעל – "The Lord Contends" Name given to Gideon Jerubbaal (Jerubbesheth) ○ ישי – "Jehovah Exists" Israelite : Judahite Patriarch ≈ 1100 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Obed (Ruth 4:17) | Father of David and others | Ancestor of the kings of Judah | Ancestor of Jesus Samuel came to his home in Bethlehem to anoint a new king of Israel; made all his sons pass before the prophet before David was chosen (1 Sam. 16 ) Sent David to Saul and later with provisions to the war against the Philistines (1 Sam. 16:20; 17:17) Hid with wife in Moab from Saul at David's request (1 Sam. 22:3 ) Jesus was called the Stem of Jesse (Matt. 1:5 ; Isa. 11:1) Jesse † Jesus-Ji ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Jesus Christ †Ω■♦ ישוע or Ιησους – "Salvation" / משיח or Χριστος – "Anointed One" or "Sovereign" Israelite : Judahite King of Kings | The Great High Priest | Jehovah | Messiah ≈ 1 BC – 33 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of God & Mary | Stepson of Joseph III | Royal descendant of David (Luke 1:32) | Brother of Joses , James III , Jude , Simon , & sisters (Matt. 13:53–58 ) With God from the beginning; created all things (John 1:1–5 ) The God of the Old Testament (John 8:58 ; 1 Cor. 10:1–4 ; D&C 29:1 ) Annunciation to Mary (Luke 1:26–38 ) and Joseph III (Matt. 1:18–25 ) Born in Bethlehem (Luke 2:1–7 ); visited by the shepherds; visited the Temple (Luke 2:8–38 ) Visited by the wise men ; moved to Egypt to avoid Herod's wrath (Matt. 2:1–23 ) Raised in Nazareth (Matt. 2:23 ; Luke 2:39–40 ) Taught in the temple at 12yo (Luke 2:41–52 ) Baptized by John the Baptist (Matt. 3:13–17 ) Fasted and tempted of Satan for 40 days (Matt. 4:1–11 ) Taught the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5–7 ) Called and ordained the 12 Apostles (Mark 3:13–19 ) Walked on water (Matt. 14:22–36 ) Transfigured with Moses and Elijah on Mount Tabor (Matt. 17:1–13 ) Raised Lazarus from the dead after 4 days (John 11 ) Rode triumphantly into Jerusalem as King of Kings (Matt. 21:1–11 ) Ate Last Supper with apostles; instituted the sacrament (Matt. 26:20–30 ) Suffered in Gethsemane (Matt. 26:36–46 ) Crucified on Golgotha (Matt. 27:32–50 ) Resurrected (Matt. 28 ) Restored His gospel in latter-days (JSH 1 ) Will return to earth to reign as King of King and Lord of Lords ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יתרו – "Excellent" Midianite : Kenite Priest of Midian ≈ 1550 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Father of Zipporah and Hobab | Father-in-law of Moses (Ex. 2:21 ) Gave Moses the Melchizedek Priesthood (D&C 84:6) Taught Moses to wisdom of delegation ((Ex. 18:13–24) Jethro (Reuel) יהודים – "Gratitude"‎ Israelite : Jewish People from Israel ≈ 1600 BC – Present Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Ethnic and religious grouping Originally indicated someone from the tribe of Judah or the Southern Kingdom; today indicates someone who practice Judaism or descends from the Israelites Jews (Yehudim) איזבל – "Unexalted" Phoenician: Sidonian Queen of Israel ≈ 874 – 850 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Daughter of Ithobaal of Sidon | Wife of Ahab ( 1 Kgs. 16:31) | Mother of Ahaziah , Jehoram , and Athaliah | Ancestor of Jesus Influenced the Northern Kingdom to worship Baal Killed prophets of the Lord (1 Kgs. 18:4,13 ) Tried to kill Elijah (1 Kgs 19:1–3 ) Killed Naboth the Jezreelite so her husband could have his vineyard; Elijah prophesied of her gruesome death (1 Kgs. 21 ) Killed by two of her own eunuchs at the command of Jehu II of Israel (2 Kgs. 9 ) + Jezebel † Joa-Joe ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Ιωαννα – "Jehovah is Gracious" Israelite : Jewish Disciple ≈ 31 AD Wikipedia | BD Wife of Chuza, Herod Antipas' steward Ministered to Jesus with other women (Luke 8:3 ) Witnessed the empty tomb (Luke 24:10 ) + Joanna see Gideon's father or Jehoash I & II Joash I & II ♦ איוב – "The Persecuted" Prophet ≈ 1730 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS Father of seven sons and three daughters (Job 1:2) From Uz (Job 1: 1) Feared God and eschewed evil Very wealthy Satan claimed he was only righteous because he was so blessed; God allows Satan to try him Lost his children, possessions, and health but remained faithful to God Job Ω יוכבד – "Jehovah is Impressive" Israelite : Levite Matriarch ≈ 1600 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Daughter of Levi; born in Egypt (Num. 26:58–59 ) | Wife of Amram (Num. 26:59 ) | Mother of Miriam, Aaron, & Moses (Ex. 2:1) Saved Moses from Pharaoh's wrath by putting him in an ark on the Nile (Ex. 2 ) Nursed Moses for Pharoah's daughter until he was weaned (Ex. 2:7–10 ) + Jochebed יואל – "The Lord is God" Israelite: Judahite ? Prophet ≈ 800? BC Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Pethuel Prophecy was quoted by Peter and the angel Moroni to Joseph Smith (Joel 2:28–32; Acts 2:17 ; JSH 1:41 ) Joel II Ω יוחנן – "Jehovah is Gracious" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim High Priest ≈ 410 – 371 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Joiada (Neh. 12:11) | Father/grandfather of Jaddua Josephus claimed he murdered his brother Joshua in the Temple Johanan II (Jonathan III) ■ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Joh-Joi ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Ιωαννης – "Jehovah is Gracious" Israelite : Levite? Apostle ≈ 30 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Zebedee & Salome II (Mark 1:20 ) | Brother of James ; called the "Sons of Thunder" by Jesus Fisherman One of the first disciples One of the inner three leaders with Peter and James privileged to be at the Transfiguration, Gethsemane , and other important events (Matt. 17:1–13 ; Mark 14:33 ) Often refered to himself as the "disciple whom Jesus loved" Only known apostle at the cross during the Crucifixion; Jesus asked him to care for Mary (John 19:25–27 ) Mary Magdalene told him and Peter of the empty tomb and they ran to see (John 20:2–8 ) Permitted to "tarry" on earth until the Savior's Second Coming (John 21:20–23; D&C 7 ) Healed and taught in the Temple with Peter Author of the Gospel of John , 1–3 John, and Revelation ; only one permitted to write the vision of the end of the world (1 Ne. 14:18–27; Ether 4:16) Appeared with Peter and James to confer the Melchizedek Priesthood on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery John Ω Ιωαννης – "Jehovah is Gracious" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim : Jehoiarib High Priest & Prince of Judea ≈ 134 – 104 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Simon Thassi (1 Macc. 16:11 ) Compelled non-Jews from his military conquests to adopt Jewish customs and in some circumstances, forced their conversion; Herod the Great's ancestors in Idumea were part of this conversion Destroyed the Samaritan Temple on Mt Gerizim in 111 BC John Hyrcanus ■ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Ιωαννης – "Jehovah is Gracious" see Mark John Mark Ιωαννης – "Jehovah is Gracious" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim : Abijah/Abia Prophet & Priest ≈ b. 2 BC – d. 32 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Zacharias & Elisabeth in their old age (Luke 1:5–80) | Decendant of Eleazar ; father belonged to the Abijah/Abia division of Temple service | Cousin of Jesus L eaped in his mother's womb when a pregnant Mary visited (Luke 1:39–44 ) Ordained by an angel when 8 days old (D&C 84:28) Lived in the Judean Desert surving on locusts and wild honey and wearing "camel's hair" (Matt. 3:4 ) Called an Elias for preparing the way for Jesus (Matt. 17:11–13 ) Baptized Jesus and many others (Matt: 3:5–6 ; John 1:24–34 ) His disciples (Andrew ) were some of Jesus' first disciples (John 1:35–51 ) Jesus said "Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet" than him (Luke 7:28 ) Imprisoned and beheaded for denouncing Herod Antipas' marriage to Herodias (Matt. 14:1–12 ) Appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to restore the Aaronic Priesthood (D&C 13:1 ) John the Baptist Ω Jon-Jor ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יוידע – "Jehovah Knows" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim High Priest ≈ 433 – 410 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Eliashib ( Neh. 12:10) His son married the daughter of Sanballat the Horonite which led to him being driven from the Temple by Nehemiah (Neh. 13:28) Joiada (Jaddua I) ■ יויקים – "The Lord Raises Up" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim High Priest ≈ 490 - 470 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Joshua II ( Neh. 12:10) Joiakim ■ יונה – "Vexer" Israelite : Zebulunite or Asherite Prophet ≈ 780 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Amittai From Gath-hepher Prophesied of Jeroboam II's success in restoring lands (2 Kgs. 14:25 ) Called of God to preach to the Assyrians in Nineveh; tried to flee by ship; a tempest nearly destroyed the ship; mariners cast lots and determined Jonah was guilty; told them to toss him overboard; swallowed by a whale; spit out after three days; preached in Nineveh ; became angry when the people actually repented (Jonah 1–4 ) Jesus used the "sign of Jonah" as a metaphor for His future death, burial, and resurrection (Matt. 12:38–41 ) Jonah (Jonas) Ω ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יונתן – "Jehovah Has Given" Israelite : Benjamite Prince of Israel ≈ b. 1040 – d. 1010 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-2 | GS Eldest son of Saul & Ahinoam (1 Sam. 13:3) | Father of Mephibosheth II Smote the Philistines ; nearly killed by Saul when he ate honey instead of fasting; people saved him (1 Sam 14 ) Closest friend of David even though they should have been rivals for the throne; warned David against his father's wrath Killed with his father and brothers by the Philistines at Mt Gilboa; bodies fastened to the walls of Beth-shean (1 Sam. 31 ) David cared for his crippled son Mephibosheth II after his death Jonathan יונתן – "Jehovah Has Given" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim High Priest ≈ 36 – 37; 44 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Annas | Brother-in-law of Caiaphas At the trial of Peter and John (Acts 4:6) Jonathan III (John II) ■ יונתן – "Jehovah Has Given" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim : Jehoarib Prince of Judea & High Priest ≈ 160 – 143 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Youngest son of Mattathias ( 1 Macc. 2:2-5) Battled against the Seleucids Appointed high priest by Alexander I Balas; officiated the first time at the Feast of Tabernacles in 152 BC Ancestor of Josephus Jonathan Apphus ■ Jose ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יורם – "Jehovah is Exalted" see Jehoram I & II Joram I & II ♦ יוסף – "May He Add" Israelite : Josephite Prophet & Vizier of Egypt ≈ 1741–1631 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | GS Eldest son of Jacob & Rachel ( Gen. 30:22–24) | Husband of Asenath (Gen. 41:45 ) | Father of Ephraim & Manasseh (Gen. 41:50–52 ) and Josephites Obtained the birthright after Reuben sinned (1 Chr. 5:1–2 ); favored by his father who gave him a coat of many colors (Gen. 37:3 ) Dreamed he would lead his brothers; his brothers hated him and wanted to kill him because of it; Reuben planned to save him but brothers sold him as a slave to Ishmaelites (Gen. 37 ) Sold into Egypt as a slave at 17yo; worked for Potiphar until his wife tried to seduce him; thrown in prison for refusing her (Gen. 39 ) Interpretted the dreams of Pharaoh's butler and baker; eventually intepretted Pharaoh's dream of seven years of plenty and famine (Gen. 40–41 ) Pharaoh made him second in the land (vizier) (Gen. 41:40–44) Saved family from famine Prophesied of a latter-day seer with the same name (2 Ne. 3:6–21) Blessed by Jacob that he would be "a fruitful bough" and "The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren" (Gen. 49:1, 22–26 ) Lehi and the Nephites were descendants (1 Ne. 5:14 , Alma 10:3) Joseph Ω○ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יוסף – "May He Add" Israelite : Manassite: Nephite Patriarch ≈ 590 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Youngest son of Lehi & Sariah (1 Ne. 18:7) | Ancestor of Josephites II Born in the wilderness Blessed by father and taught the importance of his name (2 Ne. 3 ) Consecrated and ordained by Nephi as a priest and teacher with Jacob II (2 Ne. 5:26) Joseph II יוסף – "May He Add" Israelite : Judahite Carpenter ≈ 20 BC–20 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-2 | GS Son of Jacob III or Heli | Descendant of David (Luke 2:4 ) | Husband of Mary (Luke 1:27) | Father of Jesus (step) , Joses , James III , Jude , Simon, & daughters Carpenter or stone builder (Matt. 13:55) Planned to privately break off engagement to Mary until angel appeared; married her immediately (Matt. 1:18–25 ) Took Mary to his ancestral town of Bethlehem for Augustus ' census and to pay taxes (Luke 2:1–4 ) Jesus was born; visited by shepherds Took baby Jesus and Mary to the Temple to offer a sacrifice; met Anna and Simeon (Luke 2:21–38) Visited by the wise men ; warned by an angel to flee to Egypt to escape Herod's wrath; in another dream, angel told him to return to Israel; once in Israel , warned of God in a dream not to return to Judea ; returned to Nazareth (Matt. 2:1–23 ) Went to Jerusalem every year for Passover (Luke 2:41 ); lost Jesus when He was 12 after Passover; searched 3 days and found Him teaching in the Temple (Luke 2:41–52 ) Joseph III † ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יוסף – "May He Add" see Caiaphas Joseph ben Caiaphas ■ יוסף – "May He Add" Israelite : Ephraimite Prophet = b. 1805 – d. 1844 AD Wikipedia | GS Son of Joseph Sr . and Lucy Mack Smith | Husband of Emma and others | Father of 11 children; only 5 lived to adulthood: Julia Murdock , Joseph III , Frederick Granger Williams, Alexander Hale , David Hyrum At 14yo, desired to know which church to join; prayed; visited by God the Father and Jesus Christ in the Sacred Grove (JS–H 1:15–20) At 17yo, visited by Angel Moroni and told of gold plates; four years received the plates and translated them into the Book of Mormon With Oliver Cowdery , was visited by John the Baptist , Peter , James , and John to receive the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods Published the Book of Mormon in Palmyra, NY Started the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 6, 1830, a restoration of Christ's original church Built and dedicated the Kirtland Temple where he was given more keys of the priesthood from Moses , Elijah , and Elias (D&C 110) Restored Temple ordinances Martyred June 27, 1844 with his brother Hyrum in Carthage Jail, Illinois Joseph Smith Ω Josh-Jot ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יוסף – "May He Add" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Roman -Jewish Historian ≈ b. 37 – d. 100 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Matthias | Descendant of Maccabees through Jonathan Apphus Military leader during the Jewish-Roman wars; many consider him a traitor to the Jews for surrendering and siding with the Romans Was granted Roman citizenship; became an advisor to Titus and translated for him during the siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD Recorded the siege of Masada Wrote extensive histories of the Jews for the Romans (Josephus ); proivde an independent extra-biblical historical source for many events in the Bible Josephus ישוע – "Salvation" Israelite : Ephraimite Prophet ≈ 1445 – 1335 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Nun Born in Egypt Fought the Amalekites (Ex. 17:13–14) Led the twelve men to spy the land of Canaan ; only he and Caleb gave a good report; allowed to live to enter the land (Num. 13–14) Successor of Moses Led Israelite conquest of Canaan (Josh .) The Jewish Midrash claims he married Rahab of Jericho ; Christians lean towards her marrying Salmon (Matt. 1:5) Lived to 110 years old; buried in Timnath-serah (Josh. 24:29–30; Judg 2:8–9 ) Name is Hebrew version of "Jesus " Joshua Ω ○ ישוע – "Salvation" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim High Priest ≈ 515 – 490 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Jehozadak | Father of Joiakim ( Ezra 3:2) High Priest during the Second Temple building and return of the Jews to Jerusalem Zechariah III had a vision telling him to walk in obdience so he could govern in the Temple (Zech. 3:6–10 ) With Zerubbabel, obeyed Haggai and the voice of the Lord to began work on the Temple (Haggai 1) Joshua II (Jeshua) ■ Ju-Jz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יאשיה – "Despair of Jehovah" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ b. 648 – d. 609BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Amon (2 Kgs. 22:1) | Husband of Zebudah and Hamutal | Father of Jehoiakim, Zedekiah , & Jehoahaz III | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:10 ) Reigned at 8yo for 31 years With the help of Hilkiah , made religious reformations; restored the Temple ; destroyed idols; celebrated Passover Book of the law found in the Temple (2 Kgs. 22) Killed at the Battle of Megiddo with Pharaoh Necho II , bringing Israel under Egyptian rule for the first time since the Exodus (2 Kgs 23 ) Josiah (Josias) † ♦ יותם – "Jehovah is Perfect" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ 740 – 732 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Uzziah & Jerushah (2 Kgs. 15:32) | Father of Ahaz | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:9 ) Reigned at 25yo for 16 years Defeated the Ammonites (2 Chr. 27:5) Isaiah , Hosea , and Micah all prophesied during his reign Jotham II (Joatham) † ♦ יהודה – "Praised" Israelite : Judahite Patriarch ≈ 1745 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Fourth son of Jacob & Leah (Gen. 29:35) | Father of Er , Onan , Shelah , Pharez , Zerah | Ancestor of Judahites and the kings | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:2 ) Had idea to sell Joseph as a slave instead of killing him (Gen. 37:26–27 ) Sinned with daughter-in-law Tamar II Offered himself in Egypt in place of Benjamin (Gen. 44 ) Judah (Judas I) † ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יהודה – "Praised" see Kingdom of Judah Judah, Kingdom of יהודה –"Praised" Israelite : Judahite One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Descendants of Judah Blessed by Jacob that "thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father’s children shall bow down before thee. Judah is a lion’s whelp...The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be..." (Gen. 49:8–12 ); and by Moses that Hear, Lord, the voice of Judah, and bring him unto his people: let his hands be sufficient for him; and be thou an help to him from his enemies" (Deu. 33:7 ). Territory was in Judea and included Bethlehem and Hebron; also bordered Jerusalem (see map ) Sided with Rehoboam after the division to form the Southern Kingdom of Judah Jesus descended from the line of kings (Matt. 1:2 ) Will return to their lands in Israel (D&C 109:64) Famous people include David and the kings of Judah , Isaiah , Daniel , Mulekites , and Jesus Judahites (Tribe of Judah) Ιουδας – "Praised" see Jude or Thaddaeus Lebbaeus Judas II & III ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Ιουδας – "Praised" Israelite : Jewish Apostle ≈ 30 – 33 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-2 | GS Son of Simon One of the apostles (Matt. 10:4); the only one not from Galilee Keeper of the bag; bothered at the expense of Mary II anointing Jesus (John 12:1–8 ) Satan entered into him (Luke 22:3) Betrayed Jesus to the Chief Priests for 30 pieces of silver; tried to return the money; cast it down in the Temple ; hung himself (Matt. 27:3–10 ) Judas Iscariot Ω Ιουδας – "Praised" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim : Jehoairib Leader of Maccabees ≈ 167 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Mattathias Took over as leader for his father (1 Macc.) Removed the statues of Greek gods in the Temple and purified it, celebrated today as Hanukkah Judas Maccabaeus ○ Ιουδας – "Praised" Israelite : Judahite Author of Jude ≈ 33 – 65 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Mary & Joseph III (Matt. 13:55) | Brother of Jesus Probably wrote the book of Jude Jude (Judas II) « Previous / Next » J Jaa-Jal Jam-Jas Jea-Jehoa Jehoi Jehor-Jep Jer-Jesse Jesus-Ji Joa-Joe Joh-Joi Jon-Jor Jose Josh-Jot Ju-Jz Suggested Resources To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

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Chronological Scripture Reading Chart Chronological Scripture Reading Chart Download a FREE PDF reading chart here Download IN THE BEGINNING ≈ 4000 BC – 1600 BC PRE-MORTAL LIFE John 1:1–5; 1 Pet. 1:19–20 Abr. 3:22–28 Isa. 14:12–15; Rev. 12:4–11; 2 Ne. 2:17–18; 76:25–28; Moses 4:1–4 Job 38:4–7; Jer. 1:5; Eph. 1:4; D&C 138:56 THE CREATION & GARDEN OF EDEN Gen. 1; Moses 2; Abr. 4 Col. 1:16; 3 Ne. 9:15; Moses 7:30 Gen. 2; Moses 3; Abr. 5 THE FALL OF ADAM & EVE Gen. 3; Moses 4:5–32 2 Ne. 2:18b–26; Alma 42:2–15; D&C 29:34–44 FAMILY OF ADAM & EVE Moses 5:1–15 Gen. 4:1–15; Moses 5:16–40; Heb. 11:4 Gen. 4:16–24; Moses 5:41–6:1 Gen. 4:25–5:17; Moses 6:2–20 ENOCH & ZION Gen. 5:18–21; Moses 6:21–25 Moses 6:26—7:67 Gen. 5:22–24; Moses 7:68–8:1; Heb. 11:5–6 Gen. 5:25–27; Moses 8:2–7 D&C 107:40–57 NOAH & THE ARK Gen. 5:28–29; Moses 8:8–9; D&C 107:50–52 Gen. 5:30–6:12; Moses 8:10–30 Gen. 6:13–9:29 Heb. 11:7; Luke 17:26; 1 Pet. 3:20–21 Gen. 10 TOWER OF BABEL & BROTHER OF JARED Gen. 11:1–9 Ether 1:1–4:1; 6 Gen. 11:10–26 Ether 7–9 ABRAHAM & SARAH Abr. 1 Gen. 11:27–32; Abr. 2:1–11 Gen. 12:1–20; Abr. 2:12–25 Abr. 3:1–21 Gen. 13:1–14:17 MELCHIZEDEK Gen. 14:18–20; JST Gen. 14 Heb. 7:1–3; Alma 13:14–19; D&C 84:14–15 ABRAHAMIC COVENANT / SODOM & GOMORRAH Gen. 14:21–19:38 Deu. 29:23–24; Luke 17:27–29, 32; 2 Pet. 2:6–10 Gen. 20 ISAAC & REBEKAH Gen. 21–23; Heb. 11:8–19 Gen. 24:1–25:20 JACOB & ESAU / 12 TRIBES / JOB'S SUFFERING Gen. 25:21–36:43 Job JOSEPH IN EGYPT Gen. 37:1–50:21 2 Ne. 3:4–22; 4:1–2 Gen. 50:22–26 Ex. 1:1–7 MOSES TO JUDGES ≈ 1600 BC – 1050 BC MOSES & PHARAOH Ex. 1:8–2:25 Ex. 3:1–4:17; Moses 1 Ex. 4:18–31 Ex. 5:1–6:27 THE TEN PLAGUES & PASSOVER Ex. 6:28–12:36 THE EXODUS & CROSSING RED SEA Ex. 12:37–14:4; Num. 33:1–8 Ex. 14:1–17:16; Num. 33:9–15 Ex. 18; Deu. 1:9–18 10 COMMANDMENTS & LAW OF MOSES Ex. 19; Deu. 4:10–13; 5:1–3 Ex. 20; Deu. 5:4–33 Ex. 21–23; Lev. 19; Deu. 22–25 Ex. 24–40 Lev. 1–27 Num. 1:1–10:10 JOURNEY TO THE PROMISED LAND Deu. 1:6–8 Num. 10:11–12:16; Deu. 18:15–22; Num. 33:16–36 Num. 13–14; Deu. 1:19–46 Num. 15:1–20:13 BALAK, BALAAM, & DEATH OF MOSES Num. 20:14–22:1; Deu. 2:1–3:11; 8:2–5; Num. 33:37–55 Num. 22:2–36:13 Deu. 1, 3–4, 6–21, 26:1–32:47 Ps. 90, 105–106 Deut. 32:48–34:12 JOSHUA & THE CONQUEST Josh. 1–12 Josh. 13–24 JUDGES, DEBORAH, & GIDEON Judg. 1:1–3:11 Judg. 17–21 Judg. 3:12–9:57 Ps. 83 RUTH & NAOMI Ruth 1–4 Judg. 10–12 SAMUEL, ELI, & SAMSON 1 Sam. 1–3 Judg. 13–16 1 Sam. 4–7 Ether 10:1-11:10 THE UNITED MONARCHY ≈ 1050 BC – 930 BC KING SAUL 1 Sam. 8–15 YOUNG DAVID & GOLIATH 1 Sam. 16–20 Ps. 9, 11, 59 DAVID FLEES SAUL & MARRIES ABIGAIL 1 Sam. 21–22 Ps. 17, 34–35, 52, 56, 64, 109, 140, 142 1 Sam. 23–24 Ps. 31, 54, 57–58, 63 1 Sam. 25–30 Ps. 141 GENEALOGIES LISTED & SAUL KILLED 1 Chr. 1–9 1 Sam. 31; 1 Chr. 10 2 Sam. 1–4 DAVID ANOINTED KING OVER ALL ISRAEL 2 Sam. 5:1–10; 1 Chr. 11–12 2 Sam. 5:11–25; 1 Chr. 14 ARK OF THE COVENANT & DESIRE FOR TEMPLE 2 Sam. 6–7; 1 Chr. 13, 15–17 Ps. 2, 16, 22, 45, 68, 96, 110, 118, 132, 139 2 Sam. 8–10; 1 Chr. 18–19 Ps 20–21, 60, 108 DAVID & BATHSHEBA 2 Sam. 11–12; 1 Chr. 20 Ps. 32–33, 51, 103 2 Sam. 13:1–15:6 ABSALOM'S REBELLION 2 Sam. 15:7–19:43 Ps. 3–5, 7, 42–43, 55, 62, 70–71, 143–144 2 Sam. 20–21 2 Sam. 22; Ps. 18 2 Sam. 23 2 Sam. 24; 1 Chr. 21 Ps. 30 TEMPLE PREPARATIONS & DEATH OF DAVID 1 Chr. 22:1–29:22 1 Kgs. 1 1 Kgs. 2:1–11; 1 Chr. 29:26–30 Ps. 6, 8, 12, 19, 23–24, 28–29, 38–41, 61, 65, 69, 72, 78, 86, 91, 95, 101, 104, 120–122, 124, 131, 133, 145 KING SOLOMON 1 Kgs. 2:12–46; 1 Chr. 29:23–25 1 Kgs. 3–4; 2 Chr. 1 THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON 1 Kgs. 5:1–9:9; 2 Chr. 2–7 Ps. 47, 97–100, 135–136 SOLOMON'S PROVERBS, IDOLATRY, & DEATH Prov. 1–31; Song 1–8 1 Kgs. 9:10–10:29; 2 Chr. 8:1–9:28 Eccl. 1–12 1 Kgs. 11:1–40 1 Kgs. 11:41–43; 2 Chr. 9:29–31 THE DIVIDED KINGDOMS ≈ 930 BC – 720 BC REHOBOAM & JEROBOAM 1 Kgs. 12:1–24; 14:21–31; 2 Chr. 10–12 1 Kgs. 12:25–14:18 1 Kgs. 15:1–8; 14:19–20; 2 Chr. 13 ASA PURGES IDOLATRY 1 Kgs. 15:9–15; 2 Chr. 14–15 1 Kgs. 15:25–31 1 Kgs. 15:32–34, 16–22; 16:1–7; 2 Chr. 16:1–10 1 Kgs. 16:8–28 AHAB & JEZEBEL 1 Kgs. 16:29–34 1 Kgs. 15:23–24; 2 Chr. 16:11–14 2 Chr. 17 ELIJAH & PRIESTS OF BAAL 1 Kgs. 17–21 Ps 46, 82–83, 115 1 Kgs. 22:1–50; 2 Chr. 18:1–20:34 1 Kgs. 22:51; 2 Chr. 20:35–37 2 Kgs. 1 ELISHA, THE WIDOW'S OIL, & NAAMAN 2 Kgs. 2:1–8:15 2 Kgs. 8:16–24; 2 Chr. 21 QUEEN ATHALIAH, JEHOSHEBA, & JEHOASH 2 Kgs. 8:25–29; 2 Chr. 22:1–6 Obad. 1 2 Kgs. 9–10; 2 Chr. 22:7–9 2 Kgs. 11-12; 2 Chr. 22:10–24:27 2 Kgs. 13 PROPHETS WARN ISRAEL & JUDAH Joel 1–3 2 Kgs. 14:1–20; 2 Chr. 25 2 Kgs. 14:21–22; 15:1–7; 2 Chr. 26 2 Kgs. 14:23–29 JONAH & THE WHALE / ISRAEL REBELS Jonah 1–4 Amos 1–9 2 Kgs. 15:8–22 Hosea 1–14 2 Kgs. 15:23–26 ISAIAH PROPHESIES Isa. 1 Isa. 2–5; 2 Ne. 12–15 2 Kgs. 15:27–31 Isa. 6; 2 Ne. 16 JOTHAM & AHAZ REIGN IN JUDAH 2 Kgs. 15:32–38; 2 Chr. 27 Micah 1–7 2 Kgs. 16:1–4; 2 Chr. 28:1–15 ASSYRIA ADVANCES 2 Kgs. 16:5–20; 2 Chr. 28:16–27; Isa. 7; 2 Ne. 17 Isa. 8–12; 2 Ne. 18–22; 30:9–15 2 Kgs. 17:1–4 HEZEKIAH REIGNS IN RIGHTEOUSNESS 2 Kgs. 18:1–8; 2 Chr 29–31 Isa. 13:1–14:27; 2 Ne. 23:1–24:27 END OF THE NORTHERN KINGDOM 2 Kgs. 17:5–41; 18:9–12 Isa. 14:28–32; 2 Ne. 24:28–32 Isa. 15–28 Isa. 29; 2 Ne. 27 Isa. 30–35 JUDAH & THE SCATTERING OF ISRAEL ≈ 720 BC – 586 BC HEZEKIAH & ASSYRIA 2 Kgs. 20:1–19; 2 Chr. 32:24–27; Isa. 38–39 2 Kgs. 18:13–19:37; Isa. 36–37; 2 Chr. 32:1–23 Ps. 44; 73; 75–76 2 Kgs. 20:20–21; 2 Chr. 32:27–33 ISAIAH'S PROPHECIES OF CAPTIVITY OF RESTORATION Isa. 40–47 Isa. 48; 1 Ne. 20 Isa. 49; 1 Ne. 21; 2 Ne. 6:6–7,16–18 Isa. 50–51; 2 Ne. 7–8 Isa. 52; 3 Ne. 20:32,34–45 Isa. 53; Mosiah 14 Isa. 54; 3 Ne. 22 Isa. 55–6 WICKED & RIGHTEOUS KINGS OF JUDAH 2 Kgs. 21:1–18; 2 Chr. 33:1–20 2 Kgs. 21:19–26; 2 Chr. 33:21–25 2 Kgs. 22:1–2; 2 Chr. 34:1–7 JEREMIAH & PROPHETS CRY REPENTANCE Jer. 1:1–3:5 Zeph. 1–3 Nahum 1–3 Jer. 3:6–6:30 JOSIAH READS THE BOOK OF THE LAW 2 Kgs. 22:3–23:20; 2 Chr. 34:8–33 2 Kgs. 23:21–28; 2 Chr. 35:1–19 Hab. 1–3 Jer. 7–10 BATTLE OF MEGIDDO & JUDAH LOSES INDEPENDENCE 2 Kgs. 23:29–30; 2 Chr. 35:20–36:4 2 Kgs. 23:30b–34; 2 Chr. 36:1–4 2 Kgs 23:35–37; 2 Chr. 36:5 Jer. 11–15, 26 SCATTERING OF ISRAEL / LEHI & NEPHI Jer. 16–20 1 Ne. 1:1–16:8 Jer. 25, 35:1–36:8; 45 FIRST CAPTIVES TAKEN / DANIEL & NEBUCHADNEZZAR 2 Chr. 36:6–8; Dan. 1:1–17 Dan. 1:18–2:49 Jer. 36:9–32; 46:1–49:33 1 Ne. 16:9–39 JUDAH FALLS TO BABYLON 2 Kgs. 24:1–7 2 Kgs. 24:8–11; 2 Chr. 36:9–10 Jer. 22–23 2 Kgs. 24:12–17; 2 Chr. 36:10 2 Kgs. 24:17–20; 2 Chr. 36:11–14; Jer. 52:1–3 Jer. 24; 49:34–3 EZEKIEL'S VISIONS & NEPHITE TRAVELS Ezek. 1–7 1 Ne. 17–18 Jer. 27–31; 50–5 Ether 11:11–16 Ezek. 8–23 JERUSALEM IS DESTROYED 2 Kgs. 25:1–2; Jer. 39:1; 52:4; Ezek. 24 Jer. 21; 37–38; 32–34 Ezek. 29:1–16; 25–28; 30–31 2 Kgs. 25:3–7; Jer. 39:2–7; 52:5–1 Omni 1:15–18; Hel. 8:20–22 2 Kgs. 25:8–21; 2 Chr. 36:15–21; Jer. 52:12–28; 39:8–18 Ps. 74, 79, 83, 9 2 Kgs. 25:22–26; Jer. 40–41 THE EXILE & RETURN ≈ 586 BC – 400 BC LAMENTATIONS & VISIONS Lam. 1–5 Ezek. 32–39 Jer. 42–44, 52:30 Ps. 10; 13–15; 25–27; 36–37; 49–50; 53; 67; 77; 80; 89; 92–93; 123; 130 NEBUCHADNEZZAR & DANIEL / SHADRACH, MESCHACH, & ABEDNEGO Dan. 3–4 Ezek. 40–48 Ezek. 29:17–21 2 Kgs. 25:27–30; Jer. 52:31–34 NEPHI & JACOB / END OF THE JAREDITES 1 Ne. 19–22 2 Ne. 1–6, 9–11; 24–33 Ether 11:17–12:5; 13-15 Omni 1:20–21 Jacob 1–6 DANIEL'S VISIONS & THE LION'S DEN Dan. 7–8, 5 Dan. 6; 9; 11–12 Ps. 137 DECREE OF CYRUS & RETURN OF THE JEWS 2 Chr. 36:22–23; Ezra 1:1–4 Ps. 85 & 126 Ezra 1:5–3:13 Ps. 66; 84; 87–88; 107; 111–114; 116–117; 125; 127–128; 134 Dan. 10 Ezra 4:1–5:1 Ps. 129 TEMPLE OF ZERUBBABEL / JACOB & SHEREM Hag. 1–2 Zech. 1–8 Ezra 5:2–6:22 Ps. 48; 81; 138; 146–150 Jacob 7 QUEEN ESTHER / EZRA'S RETURN TO JERUSALEM Esther 1–10 Zech. 9–14 Ezra 7–10 Neh. 1:1–13:5 Ps. 1 & 119 MALACHI / NEHEMIAH RESTORES LAW Mal. 1–2 Mal. 3–4; 3 Ne. 24–25; D&C 2 Neh. 13:6–31 IN THE AMERICAS ≈ 400 BC – 5 BC ENOS PRAYS & GENERATIONS PASS Enos 1 Jarom 1 Omni 1:1–11 FROM THE APOCRYPHA - MACCABEAN REVOLT 1 Macc. 1–16; 2 Macc. 1–15 ZENIFF, NOAH, & LIMHI RULE / ABINADI & ALMA Omni 1:12–22; 27–30 Mosiah 9–17 Mosiah 18; 23:1–15; 19 KING BENJAMIN & MOSIAH Omni 1:23–26 W of M 1 Mosiah 1–6 Mosiah 20:1–21:1 Mosiah 7–8; 21:2–22:16 Mosiah 23:16–27:7 ALMA THE YOUNGER & SONS OF MOSIAH Mosiah 27:8–31; Alma 36:5–24 Mosiah 27:32–Alma 1:33 Alma 17:2–23:18 Alma 2–16 Alma 24–27; 17:1 Alma 28–42 CAPTAIN MORONI, WARS, & SAMUEL THE LAMANITE Alma 43–63 Hel. 1–16 LIFE OF CHRIST ≈ 2 BC – 33 AD PREFACE OF CHRIST'S LIFE / JOHN THE BAPTIST Luke 1:1–4; John 1:1–14 Luke 1:5–80 Matt. 1:1–17; Luke 3:23–38 Matt. 1:18–25 3 Ne. 1:1–21 BIRTH OF JESUS Luke 2:1–38 Matt. 2:1–23 Luke 2:39–52 3 Ne. 1:22–7:26 JOHN'S MINISTRY / BAPTISM OF CHRIST / TEMPTATIONS Matt. 3:1-12; Mark 1:1–8; Luke 3:1–18; John 1:15–31 Matt. 3:13–17; Mark 1:9–11; Luke 3:21–22; John 1:32–34 Matt. 4:1–11; Mark 1:12–13; Luke 4:1–13 John 1:35–51 MIRACLES / FIRST PASSOVER / SAMARITAN WOMAN / FISHERS OF MEN John 2–4 Matt. 4:12–17; Mark 6:17–20; 1:14-15; Luke 3:19–20; 4:14–15 John 4:45–54 Luke 4:16–30 Matt. 4:18–22; Mark 1:16–20; Luke 5:1–11 TEACHING & HEALING Mark 1:21–28; Luke 4:31–37 Matt. 8:14–17; 4:23–25; Mark 1:29–39; Luke 4:38–44 SERMON ON THE MOUNT Matt. 5:1–12; Luke 6:17–26; 3 Ne. 12:1–12 Matt. 5:13–20; Luke 14:34–35; 11:33; 16:17; 3 Ne. 12:13–20 Matt. 5:21–48; Luke 12:58–59; 16:18; 6:27-36; 3 Ne. 12:21–48 Matt. 6:1–15; Luke 11:1–8; 3 Ne. 13:1–15 Matt. 6:16–34; Luke 11:34–36; 12:22–34; 3 Ne. 13:16–34 Matt. 7:1–12; Luke 6:37–42; 11:9–13; 3 Ne. 14:1–12 Matt. 7:13–29; Luke 13:23–30; 6:43–49; 3 Ne. 14:13–27 TEACHING & HEALING / 12 APOSTLES CALLED Matt. 8:1–4; 9:1–17; Mark 1:40–2:22; Luke 5:12–39 John 5 Matt. 12:1–21; Mark 2:23–3:12; Luke 6:1–11 Matt. 10:1–4; Mark 3:13–19; Luke 6:12–16 Matt. 8:5–13; Luke 7:1–17 JOHN THE BAPTIST / SIGN OF JONAH / PARABLES Matt. 11:2–19; Luke 7:18–35 Luke 7:36–8:3 Matt. 12:22–50; Mark 3:20–35; Luke 11:14–32; 8:19–21 Matt. 13:1–52; Mark 4:1–34; Luke 8:4–18; 13:18–21 MIRACLES: STORM / LEGION / RAISES DAUGHTER FROM THE DEAD Matt. 8:23–34; Mark 4:35–5:20; Luke 8:22–40 Matt. 9:18–34; Mark 5:21–43; Luke 8:41–56 Matt. 13:53–58; Mark 6:1–6a Matt. 9:35–38; 10:5–11:1; Mark 6:6b–13; Luke 9:1–6, 12:1–12 HEROD & JOHN / 5,000 FED / WALKS ON WATER Matt. 14:1–12; Mark 6:14–16, 21–29; Luke 9:7–9 Matt. 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–14 Matt. 14:22–36; Mark 6:45–56; John 6:15–21 DISCOURSES & HEALINGS John 6:22–71 Matt. 15:1–31; Mark 7:1–37 Matt. 15:32–16:12; Mark 8:1–26; Luke 12:54–57 PETER SEALING KEYS / HEALING / DISCOURSES Matt. 16:13–17:13; Mark 8:27–9:13; Luke 9:18–36 Matt. 17:14–27; Mark 9:14–32; Luke 9:37–45, 17:5–6 Matt. 18:1–35; Mark 9:33–50; Luke 9:46–50, 17:1–4 Matt. 8:18–22; Luke 9:51–10:12 Matt. 11:20–30; Luke 10:13–16 FEAST OF TABERNACLES / ADULTEROUS WOMAN / LIGHT OF THE WORLD / PARABLES John 7:1–10:21 Luke 10:17–42 Luke 12:13–21, 35–53 Luke 13:1–9 FEAST OF DEDICATION / HEALINGS / PARABLES John 10:22–42 Matthew 19:1–12; Mark 10:1–12 Luke 13:10–17, 22, 31–33; 14:1–14 Matt. 22:1–14; Luke 14:15–24 Luke 15:1–16:16. 19–31 Luke 17:7–18:14 TEACHING / ZACCHAEUS / RAISING LAZARUS Matt. 19:13–30; Mark 10:13–31; Luke 18:15–30 Matt. 20:1– 34; Mark 10:32–52; Luke 18:31–43 Luke 19:1–10 John 11:1–54 LAST WEEK OF CHRIST'S LIFE / TRIUMPHAL ENTRY / TEMPLE / SCRIBES & PHARISEES Matt. 26:6–13; Mark 14:3–9; John 11:55–12:11 Matt. 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–40; John 12:12–19 John 12:20–50 Matt. 21:12–46; Mark 11:12-12:12; Luke 19:45–20:20 Matt. 22:15–33; Mark 12:13–27; Luke 20:21–40 Matt. 22:34–46; Mark 12:28–37; Luke 20:41–44 Matt. 23:1–36; Mark 12:38–40; Luke 20:45–47, 11:37–54 LAMENT OVER JERUSALEM / SECOND COMING Matt. 23:37–39; Luke 13:34–35, 19:41–44 Mark 12:41–44; Luke 21:1–4 Matt. 24; JSM 1; Mark 13; Luke 21:5–38 Matt: 25:1–46; Luke 19:11–27 LAST 24 HOURS / LAST SUPPER / GETHSEMANE Matt. 26:1–5, 14–19; Mark 14:1–2, 10–16; Luke 22:1–13; John 13:1–2 Matt. 26:20–35; Mark 14:17–31; Luke 22:14–39; John 13:3–38 John 14–17 Matt. 26:36–46; Mark 14:32–42; Luke 22:40–46; John 18:1 ARREST & TRIAL Matt. 26:47–27:14; Mark 14:43–15:5; Luke 22:47–23:12; John 18:2–38 Matt. 27:15–31; Mark 15:6–20; Luke 23:13–25; John 18:38–19:16 CRUCIFIXION / DEATH / BURIAL Matt. 27:32–50; Mark 15:21–37; Luke 23:26–44, 46; John 19:17–30 Matt. 27:51–56; Mark 15:38–41; Luke 23:45, 47–49; John 19:31–37 Matt. 27:57–66; Mark 15:42–47; Luke 23:50–56; John 19:38–42 3 Ne. 8–10 1 Pet. 3:18–20; 4:6; D&C 138 RESURRECTION / HE IS RISEN / ASCENSION Matt. 28:1–15; Mark 16:1–11; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–18 Mark 16:12–13; Luke 24:13–35 Mark 16:14; Luke 24:36–49; John 20:19–31 John 21:1–23; D&C 7 Matt. 28:16–20; Mark 16:15–20; Luke 24:50–53; John 21:24–25 Acts 1:1–11 THE APOSTOLIC AGE ≈ 33 AD – 421 AD NEW APOSTLE CALLED / DAY OF PENTECOST Acts 1:12–2:47 CHRIST VISITS THE AMERICAS 3 Ne. 11–30 4 Ne. 1:1–5 APOSTLES TEACH & HEAL / MARTYRDOM OF STEPHEN Acts 3–5 Acts 6–8 PAUL'S CONVERSION / GOSPEL TO GENTILES Acts 9:1–31; Acts 22:1–21; Acts 26:9–23 Acts 9:32–11:18 MARTYRDOM OF JAMES/PETER IN PRIESON Acts 11:19–12:25 James 1–5 PAUL'S FIRST MISSION/JERUSALEM CONFERENCE Acts 13–14 Acts 15:1–35 Galatians 1–6 PAUL'S SECOND MISSION Acts 15:36–17:34 1 Thes. 1–2 Thes. 3 Acts 18:1–22 1 Cor. 1–16 PAUL'S THIRD MISSION Acts 18:23–20:1 2 Cor. 1–13 Rom. 1–16 Acts 20:2–21:25 PAUL'S ARREST & TRIALS Acts 21:26–23:35 Acts 24–28 PAUL'S LETTERS Philem. 1 Col. 1–4 Eph. 1–6 Philip. 1–4 Heb. 1–13 LETTERS TO THE SAINTS 1 Pet. 1–2 Pet. 3 1 Tim. 1–2 Tim. 4 Titus 1–3 Jude 1 WRITINGS OF JOHN 1 John 1–3 John 1 Rev. 1–22 1 Ne. 14:14–28 D&C 77 MORMON & END OF THE NEPHITES 4 Ne. 1:6–49 Morm. 1–6 W. of M. 1:1–9 3 Ne. 5:10–26 Moro. 7–9 Morm. 7 MORONI: THE LAST NEPHITE PROPHET Morm. 8–9 Ether 1:1–5; 5; 12:6–41 Moro. 1–6, 10 THE RESTORATION = 1820 AD – PRESENT THE FIRST VISION JS-H 1:1–26 THE BOOK OF MORMON JS-H 1:27–54 Mal. 4:1–6; Isa. 11:11–12; Acts 3:21–23; Joel 2:28–32 JS-H 1:55–65 D&C 2–13 JS-H 1:66–75 D&C 14–19 CHRIST'S CHURCH IS RESTORED D&C 20–23, 74 D&C 24–40 KIRTLAND, OHIO & MISSIOURI D&C 41–66 D&C 1 D&C 67–70 D&C 133 D&C 71–83 D&C 99 D&C 84–87 THE KIRTLAND TEMPLE D&C 88–107 D&C 134 D&C 108 D&C 137 D&C 109–123 NAUVOO, ILLINOIS D&C 124–128 Articles of Faith D&C 129–132 MARTYRDOM OF JOSEPH SMITH / GOING WEST D&C 135–136 OD 1 D&C 138 OD 2 « Previous / Next » Suggested Resources To play, press and hold the enter key. 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Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. « LIST OF PEOPLE:K–M » Aa-Ae, Ah-Am, An-Az / B / C / D / Ea-Em , En-Ez / F / G / Ha-He , Hi-Hz / I / Ja-Ji , Jo-Jz / K / L / Ma , Me-Mz / N / O / P / Q-R / Sa-Se , Sh-Sz / T / U-Y / Z Key: † Ancestor of Christ / Ω Prophet / ■ High Priest / ♦ King-Queen / ○ Judge or Ruler / + Female / BD = Bible Dictionary / GS = Guide to the Scriptures / JE = Jewish Encyclopedia Israelite Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Dan Naphtali Gad Asher Issachar Zebulun Joseph Manasseh Ephraim Benjamin Canaan Midian Moab Edom Egypt Syria Greek Assyria Babylon Persia Rome Unknown K K קטורה – "Incense" Matriarch ≈ 1850 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Wife of Abraham after the death of Sarah (Gen. 25:1 ; 1 Chr. 1:32 ) | Mother of Midian & 5 others (Gen. 25:2–4 ) + Keturah ממלכת יהודה Israelite Southern Kingdom ≈ 930 - 587 BC Family Trees | Wikipedia | BD Descendants of Judah & Benjamin with some Levi Southern division of the Twelve Tribes of Israel; f ollowed Rehoboam after division ( 1 Kgs. 12 ) Eventually called Jews/Jewish Overall more righteous than the Northern Kingdom Became a vassal to Egypt with the death of Josiah; conquered by Babylon A later Kingdom of Judea emerged during the Hasmonean period Famous people include Rehoboam , Isaiah , Hezekiah , Josiah , Daniel , and Zedekiah Kingdom of Judah (Southern Kingdom) ממלכת ישראל Israelite Northern Kingdom ≈ 930 - 721 BC Family Trees | Wikipedia | BD Descendants of Reuben , Simeon , Dan , Naphtali , Gad , Asher , Issachar , Zebulun , Ephraim , & Manasseh with some Levi Ten tribes after the division of the Twelve Tribes of Israel ; the northern tribes followed Jeroboam (1 Kgs. 12 ) Majority carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC ; became the "Lost 10 tribes" (2 Kgs. 17 ) Famous people include Jeroboam , Elijah , and Ahab Kingdom of Israel (Northern Kingdom) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ קהת – "Obedient" Israelite : Levite : Kohathite Priest ≈ 1714 – 1581 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Levi (Gen. 46:11) | Father of Amram , Izhar , Hebron , Uzziel (Ex. 6:18 ), and Kohathites | Grandfather of Miriam , Aaron, & Moses Lived to 133 years old (Ex. 6:18 ) Kohath קהת – "Obedient" Israelite : Levite : Kohathite Tribe of Priests ≈ 1500 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Descendants of Kohath & Levi ( Num. 3:21) Famous people are Aaron, John the Baptist , and the Kohanim-High Priests Kohathites כהן – "Priest" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Priests/High Priests ≈ 1500 BC – 70 AD Wikipedia | GS Descendants of Aaron Performed the Temple sacrificial offerings Lev. 21 One kohen was chosen to serve as High Priest During David's reign, 24 divisions were created for service in the temple (1 Chr. 24); Zacharias II , father of John the Baptist was in the 8th course of Abijah (Luke 1:5 ) Aaronic Priesthood Famous people include Aaron , Eleazar , John the Baptist , the Maccabees , and High Priests Kohen (Cohen, Kohanim, Aaronites) L La / Le / Li–Lz L La לבן – "White" Syrian Patriarch ≈ 1930 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Bethuel | Brother of Rebekah | Father of Leah & Rachel | Ancestor of Jesus H elped with negotiations of Rebekah's marriage to Isaac (Gen. 24:29–60); Rebekah sent Jacob to visit after Esau's fury (Gen. 27:43 ) Bartered with Jacob for daughters and provisions (Gen. 29–30 ) Pursued Jacob after he fled; made a covenant (Gen. 31 ) לבן – "White" Israelite : Josephite Keeper of Brass Plates ≈ 606 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Descendant of Joseph Kept the record of the Jews /brass plates and genealogy of Lehi (1 Ne. 3:2 ) Refused to give Nephi and brothers the brass plates; tried to kill them (1 Ne. 3 ) Killed by Nephi (1 Ne. 4 ) Servant, Zoram, went with Lehi's family to the Promised Land למן – "To Be Loyal" Israelite : Manassite : Lamanite Father of Lamanites ≈ 606 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Eldest son of Lehi & Sariah (1 Ne. 2:5) | Husband of daughter of Ishmael II | Ancestor of the Lamanites Tried with brothers to obtain the brass plates from Laban II (1 Ne. 3) Rebelled against Lehi and Nephi; beat Nephi and Sam with a rod; later bound Nephi with cords Traveled with family to the Promised Land Laban † Laban II Laman ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ למן – "To Be Loyal" Tribe/group in the Americas ≈ 580 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Lamanite Descendants of Laman , Lemuel , & others (2 Ne. 5:14) Often fought against the Nephites Famous people include Lamoni, the Anti-Nephi-Lehies , and Samuel the Lamanite Lamanites למני – "To Be Loyal" King of Lamanites ≈ 90 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Lamanite : Anti-Nephi-Lehite Alma 17:21 Lamoni ♦ Λαζαρος – "God Has Helped" Disciple ≈ 33 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS Israelite : Jewish John 11:1–44 From Bethany Brother of Martha & Mary II Possibly the subject of parable with rich man (Luke 16:1–31 ) Raised from the dead by Jesus (John 11 ) Lazarus Le ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ לאה – "Wearied" Matriarch ≈ 1775 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Daughter of Laban (Gen. 29:16) First wife of Jacob (Gen. 29:25 ) Mother of Reuben , Simeon , Levi , Judah , Issachar , Zebulun , and Dinah + Leah † לחי – "Jawbone" Prophet ≈ 606 – 570 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Manassite (Alma 10:3 ) Husband of Sariah (1 Ne. 1:5) Father of Laman , Lemuel , Sam , Nephi , Jacob II , Joseph II , & daughters Lehi Ω לחי – "Jawbone" Nephite military commander ≈ 74 BC Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Nephite Alma 43:35 Lehi II ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ לחי – "Jawbone" Missionary ≈ 45 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Nephite Hel. 3:21 Son of Helaman II Brother of Nephi II Lehi III למואל – "Devoted to God" Lamanite ≈ 606 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Manassite : Lamanite 1 Ne. 2:5 Son of Lehi & Sariah Rebelled against Lehi and Nephi Lemuel לוי – "Joined" Patriarch ≈ 1746 – 1609 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Israelite : Levite Gen. 29:34 Son of Jacob & Leah Father of Gershon , Kohath , Merari , Jochebed , & Levites Part of slaughter of Shechem with Simeon for Dinah's sake Lived to be 137 years old (Ex. 6:16 ) Levi Li-Lz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ לוי – "Joined" One of Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Israelite : Levite Descended from Levi Divided into Gershonites , Kohathites , Merarites , & Kohanim/Aaronites Blessed by Jacob that "I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel" (Gen. 49:7 ); and by Moses that " Let thy Thummim and thy Urim be with thy holy one...They shall teach Jacob thy judgments, and Israel thy law: they shall put incense before thee, and whole burnt sacrifice upon thine altar. Bless, Lord, his substance, and accept the work of his hands: smite through the loins of them that rise against him, and of them that hate him, that they rise not again" (Deu. 33:8-11 ) Instead of a territory like the other tribes were given, they were given 48 cities throughtout the land and were supported off tithing Famous people include Aaron and the high priests , Samuel , Jeremiah , and John the Baptist When John the Baptist restored the priesthood to Joseph Smith , he mentioned that "this shall never be taken again from the earth, until the sons of Levi do offer again an offering unto the Lord in righteousness (D&C 13:1 ) Levites (Tribe of Levi) King of Nephites ≈ 130 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Nephite Son of Noah II (Mosiah 19:16 ) Limhi ♦ לוט – "Covering" Patriarch ≈ 1950 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Ancestor of Ammonites & Moabites Son of Haran Nephew of Abraham Left Ur of Chaldees with family to move to Haran and Canaan ( Gen. 11:27, 31; 12:4–5 ) Separated from Abraham and lived in Sodom (Gen. 13:5–13 ) Rescued by Abraham (Gen. 14:12–16 ) Warned by two angels to flee Sodom before it was destroyed; wife turned to pillar of salt (Gen. 19 ) Two daughters became pregnant by him and had Moab & Ben-Ammi (Gen. 19:30–38 ) Jesus recounted story in Second Coming Discourse ( Luke 17:29, 32 ) Ancestor of Jesus Lot † ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Wife of Lot ≈ 1893 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Turned to pillar of salt when fleeing Sodom (Gen. 19:26 ) Jesus recounted story in Second Coming Discourse (Luke 17:29, 32 ) Ancestor of Jesus + Lot's wife † Λουκας – "Light" Author of Gospel & Acts ≈ 40 – 80 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Greek Col.4:14 Physician from Antioch Mission companion of Paul Wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles Luke Λυσανιας – "End of Sorrow" Tetrarch of Abilene ≈ 30 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Syrian? Luke 3:1 Son of Ptolemy son of Mennaeus & Alexandra II the Maccabee Lysanias ○ M M Maa–Mal / Man–Mart / Mary / Mat / Mea–Mer / Mes–Met / Mia–Mip / Mir–Mop / Mor / Mos / Mu–Mz Maa-Mal Maccabees (Hasmoneans) Magog Mahonri Moriancumer מכבים Leaders of the Hasmonean Dynasty ≈ 170 – 37 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Israelite : Levite: Kohanim : Jehoiarib Took control of Judea from the Seleucid Empire Reestablished the Jewish religion and rededicated the Temple (Hanukkah ) 1 & 2 Macc. מגוג – "Place of Gog" Patriarch or tribe of people ≈ 2200 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Ancestor of Scythians ? Ezek. 38-39 Son of Japheth (and possibly his descendants) see Brother of Jared Man-Mart ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Malachi Ω מלאכי – "Messenger of the Lord" Prophet ≈ 420 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS Israelite : Zebulunite Mal. 1:1 Last Prophet of the Old Testament Manasseh מנשה – "Forgetting" Patriarch ≈ 1709 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Manassite Oldest son of Joseph & Asenath (Gen. 41:51 ) Father of Machir As eldest son of Joseph, he was heir to the birthright of Abraham , Isaac , and Jacob , but Jacob gave it to his younger brother Ephraim (Gen. 48 ) Manasseh II (Manasses) †♦ מנשה – "Forgetting" King of Judah ≈ 687 – 643 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Israelite : Ju dahite 2 Kgs. 21:1 Son of Hezekiah Father of Amon Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:10 ) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Manassites (Tribe of Manasseh) מנשה – "Forgetting" One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Israelite : Manassite Gen. 50:23 Descendants of Manasseh Blessed by Jacob to grow into a multitude in the midst of the arth (Gen. 48:16 ) and by Moses that they would be fruitful and "His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh" (Deu. 33:13–17 ) Territory was split, half was located east of the Jordan River , and the other half was west, including cities like Shechem , Megiddo , all the way to the Mediterranean Sea (see map ) Joined the Northern Kingdom of Israel Some worshipped Hezekiah's Passover (2 Chr. 30:10–18 ) Majority carried away captive by Assyrians in 732 and 722 BC ; one of the "Lost 10 tribes" (2 Kgs. 17 ) Some Samaritans today claim descent from Manasseh, as do the Bnei Menashe , an Indian Jewish group Famous people include Gilead , Gideon , Lehi , Lamanites , and Nephites Mark (John Mark) Μαρκος – "Hammer" Writer of the Gospel ≈ 43 – 68 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS Israelite : Levite Son of Mary IV Acts 12:12 From Cyrene, Libya Missionary companion of Paul Writer of the Gospel of Mark + Martha Μαρθα – "Myrrh" Disciple ≈ 32 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Jewish Luke 10:38–41 From Bethany Sister of Mary II & Lazarus Mary ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Martin Harris Ω One of Three Witnesses & Apostle = 1783 – 1875 AD Wikipedia | GS American JS–H Son of Nathan & Rhoda Harris One of the Three Witnesses & Apostle = 1829 – 1838 AD + Mary † Μαρια – "Beloved" Matriarch ≈ 20 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Israelite : Ju dahite Luke 1:36 From Nazareth Daughter or daughter-in-law of Heli and/or Jacob IV (see Genealogies ) Wife of Joseph III Mother of Jesus , Joses , James III , Jude , Simon, & Daughters Angel Gabriel visited her and told her of Jesus' birth (Luke 1:26–38 ) Visited her cousin Elisabeth (Luke 1:39–56 ) Gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem ; visited by shepherds and took Jesus to the Temple where Anna and Simeon prophesied (Luke 2 ) Visited by the Wise Men ; fled with Joseph and baby to Egypt to escape Herod's wrath (Matt. 2:1–23 ) Couldn't find 12yo Jesus after Passover; found Him teaching in the Temple (Luke 2:41–52 ) Asked Jesus to help at the marriage in Cana (John 2:1–12 ) Stayed at the cross during the Crucifixion; asked John to take care of her (John 19:25–27 ); helped with burial (Mark 15:46–47 ) Was gathered with the apostles after the Resurrection (Acts. 1:12–14 ) + Mary II Μαρια – "Beloved" Disciple ≈ 32 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Jewish Luke 10:38–41 From Bethany Sister of Martha & Lazarus Sat at Jesus' feet while her sister served (Luke 10:38–42 ) Mourned for her brother Lazarus' death and rejoiced at Jesus miracle of raising him from the dead (John 11:1–54 ) Anointed Jesus' feet with costly ointment and spikenard; Judas Iscariot was upset (John 12:1–8 ) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ + Mary III Μαρια – "Beloved" Disciple ≈ 34 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Israelite : Jewish John 19:25 Wife of Cleopas Mother of James II and Joses Followed Jesus and ministered to Him in Galilee (Mark 15:40–43 ) Stayed at the cross during the Crucifixion ( John 19:25 ); helped with burial ( Mark 15:46–47 ) On Easter morning, was at the tomb when the stone was rolled away; two angels announced the Savior's resurrection; Jesus appeared to them on the road (Matt. 28:1–10 ) Probably one of the women gathered with the apostles after the Resurrection (Acts. 1:12–14 ) + Mary IV Μαρια – "Beloved" Disciple ≈ 34 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Jewish Mother of Mark Many gathered at her house to pray for Peter in prison; Peter went to meet the saints (Acts 12 ) + Mary Magdalene Μαρια – "Beloved" Disciple ≈ 31 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Jewish From Magdala Jesus cast out seven devils; she followed and ministered to Him ( Luke 8:1–3 ) Stayed at the cross during the Crucifixion ( John 19:25 ); helped with burial ( Mark 15:46–47 ) On Easter morning, was at the tomb when the stone was rolled away; two angels announced the Savior's resurrection (Matt. 28:1–8 ) First person to see the resurrected Lord (John 20:11–18 ) Probably one of the women gathered with the apostles after the Resurrection ( Acts. 1:12–14 ) Mat ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Mattanyahu ♦ see Zedekiah Mattathias Ματταθιας – "Gift of the Lord" Head of Maccabees/Hasmoneans ≈ 170 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Israelite : Levite: Kohanim : Jehoairib 1 Macc. 2:1 Descendant of Phinehas Father of Simon Thassi , Judas Maccabeus , Jonathan Apphus , & others From Modi'in With his sons, led the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucids which led to the rededication of the Temple , celebrated during Hanukkah ( 1 Macc. ) Matthew Levi Ω Ματταθιας – "Gift of the Lord" Apostle ≈ 31 – 68 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Israelite : Levite Matt. 9:9 Son of Alphaeus Publican /Tax Collector Jesus saw him at the receipt of custom and asked him to follow, which he did immediately (Matt. 9:9 ) Held a feast at his home for Jesus, disciples, other publicans, and "sinners"; Pharisees complained (Matt. 9:10–13 ) Ordained as an apostle (Mark 3:13–19 ) Author of the Gospel of Matthew Tradition states he was martyred in Ethiopia around 68 AD Mea-Mer ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Matthias (Tolmai) Ω Ματθιας – "Gift of the Lord" Apostle ≈ 33 – 80 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Israelite : Jewish Acts 1:15–26 Followed Jesus from the baptism of John the Baptist (Acts 1:21 ) Ordained apostle to replace Judas Iscariot (Acts 1:21–26 ) Tradition states he taught the gospel in Cappadocia and around the Caspian Se a Melchizedek (Shem?) Ω ■ ♦ מלכי־צדק – "King of Righteousness" Prophet & King of Salem/Jerusalem ≈ 1908 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Family relationships unknown, leading many to believe he is the same person as Shem son of Noah Abraham paid tithes to (Gen. 14:18–20; Heb. 7:1–3) Priesthood is higher than L evitical ( Heb. 7 ) and shows that as the "Great High Priest" , there were High Priests other than descendants of Aaron (JST Gen. 14:25–40; Alma 13:14–19 ) Jesus was called a high priest after order of ( Heb. 5:6, 10 ) Menahem ♦ מנחם – "Comforter" King of Israel ≈ 752 – 742 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | JE Israelite : Gadite Son of Gadi Father of Pekahiah of Israel Killed Shallum of Israel and took the throne (2 Kgs. 15:14) Destroyed Tiphsah and area around Tirzah , brutally killing all the inhabitants (2 Kgs. 15:16 ) Heavily taxed his people to pay 1,000 talents of silver tribute to Tiglath-Pileser III of Assyria (2 Kgs. 15:18–20 ) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Menelaus ■ מנלאוס – "Power of the People" High Priest ≈ 172 – 162 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Israelite : Benjamite or Levite According to 2 Macc.13 he was a Benjamite who was given the position of high priest as a bribe from the Seleucids; but according to Josephus , he was a Levite s on of Simon II and b rother of Onias III & Jason Outbid Jason for position of High Priest ; the two continued to fight for power afterward Invited Antiochus IV into the Temple in violation of Jewish law; raided the Temple Treasury to pay the Seleucids Somewhat responsible for the Maccabean Revolt Mephibosheth II (Merib-baal) מפיבשת – "One Who Destroys Shame" Prince of Israel ≈ 1010 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Israelite : Benjamite Son of Jonathan (2 Sam. 4:4) Grandson of Saul Five years old when father and grandfather will killed; when his nurse heard, she fled and dropped him; he became lame in the feet (2 Sam. 4:4 ) Taken in by David (2 Sam. 9 ) מררי – "Bitterness" Leader ≈ 1710 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Israelite : Levite : Merarite Son of Levi (Gen. 46:11) Brother of Kohath and Gershon Father of Mahali and Mushi (Ex. 6:19) & Merarites Merari Mes-Met ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Merarites מררי – "Bitterness" Levitical Tribe ≈ 1500 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Israelite : Levite : Merarite Descended from Merari (Num. 3:21) Responsible for Tabernacle's structure, pillars, sockets, and surrounding court (Num. 3:36–37 ) Merodach-Baladan (Marduk-apla-iddina II) ♦ 𒀭𒀫𒌓𒌉𒍑𒋧𒈾 – "Marduk Has Given an Heir" King of Babylon ≈ 722 – 710 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Babylonian Sent letter to Hezekiah of Judah asking about his illness; Hezekiah revealed his wealth and Isaiah prophesied of the Babylonian captivity ( Isa. 39; 2 Kgs 20:12–19 ) Mesha ♦ 𐤌𐤔𐤏 – "Retreat" King of Moab ≈ 870 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Moabite Son of Chemosh-yat Sheepmaster that sent thousands of lambs and rams to Ahab of Israel ( 2 Kgs. 3:4 ) Rebelled against Jehoram of Israel who conspired with Jehoshaphat of Judah and the king of Edom ; Elisha promised them victory and the Moabites were defeated (2 Kgs 3 ) Offered his son and heir for a burnt offering after their defeat (2 Kgs. 3:27 ) In archeology, the Mesha Stele describes how his god Chemosh helped him throw off the yoke of bondage to the Kingdom of Israel and the "House of Omri "; con tains one of the earliest extrabiblical references to the Israelite God Jehovah/Yahweh ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Meshach (Mishael) "The Shadow of the Prince" Prince of Judah ≈ 605 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS | BLB Israelite : Ju dahite Friend of Daniel , Shadrach , and Abed-nego (Dan. 1:6) One of the young royals carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 1:3–4 ) Refused the king's meat and wine (Dan. 1:5–17 ) Thrown with friends in fiery furnace for not worshiping idol (Dan. 3 ) Messiah † Ω ■ ♦ משיח – "Anointed One" see Jesus Christ Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Dan. 9:25-26 Methuselah (Mathusala) † Ω מתושלח – "Man of a Javelin" Prophet ≈ 3313 – 2344 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Enoch Father of Lamech Ordained Noah to the Priesthood (D&C 107:50–52 ) Left when the City of Enoch taken to heaven (Moses 8:3-4 ) Longest recorded living person at 969 years old (Gen. 5:21–27) Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:37 ) Mia-Mip ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Micah Ω מיכה – "Who is Like God" Prophet ≈ 735 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite: Judahite : Morasthite Micah 1:1 Prophesied during the reigns of Jotham , Ahaz , and Hezekiah , making him a contemporary with Isaiah (Micah 1:1 ) Prophesied of the downfall of Samaria and Jerusalem, that Christ would be born in Bethlehem, the gathering of Israel and a temple to be built in the last days Micaiah Ω מיכיה – "Who is Like God" Prophet ≈ 855 BC Wikipedia | BLB Israelite : Ephraimite? Son of Imlah From Samaria Ahab of Israel hates him and his prophecies Jehoshaphat of Judah defends him; he prophesies of Ahab's defeat and death ( 1 Kgs. 22) Michael Ω מיכה – "Who is Like God" Archangel – See Adam Wikipedia | BD | GS Will stand in the last days as the great prince Will gather his armies and fight Satan ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ + Michal מיכל – "Who is Like God?" Queen of Israel ≈ 1008 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Israelite : Benjamite Youngest daughter of Saul & Ahinoam (1 Sam. 14:49) Sister of Jonathan , Merab , Ish-bosheth, and others Wife of David and Palti; Saul married her to Palti when David left; David demanded she be returned to him (2 Sam. 3:13–16 ) Helped David escape Saul's wrath (1 Sam. 19:12 ) Loved David but chastised him for dancing when the Ark of the Covenant was transported (2 Sam. 6:14–23 ) Never had children (2 Sam. 6:23 ) Midian מדין – "Strive" Patriarch ≈ 1750 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Midianite Son of Abraham & Keturah (Gen. 25:2) Father of Midianites Midianites מדין – "Strive" Abrahamic tribe near the Gulf of Aqaba ≈ 1650 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Midianite Descended from Midian ( Gen. 37:8) Israelites destroyed all males and married women (Num. 31) Gideon defeated them with 300 men (Judg. 6 ) Famous people include Jethro and Zipporah Mir-Mop ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ + Milcah † מלכה – "Queen" Matriarch ≈ 1700 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | JE Daughter of Haran Wife of Nahor Mother of Bethuel and seven other sons ( Gen. 22:20–22 ) Left Ur of Chaldees with family to move to Haran ( Gen. 11:26–29 ) Ancestor of Jesus + Miriam Ω מרים – "Beloved" Prophetess ≈ 1500 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Levite Ex. 2:4–8 Daughter of Amram & Jochebed Sister of Aaron & Moses Watched over the ark until baby Moses was found by Pharaoh's daughter; suggested Jochebed could nurse him (Ex. 2:1–7 ) Led women in song and dance after crossing the Red Sea (Ex. 15:20–21 ) Murmured with Aaron against Moses and Ethiopian wife; struck with leprosy (Num. 12:1–15 ) Died in Kadesh-barnea (Num. 20:1 ) Mishael see Meshach Mor ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Moab † מואב – "Who is Your Father?" Patriarch ≈ 1890 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Moabite Son of Lot and Lot's daughter ( Gen. 19:30–38 ) Father of Moabites Ancestor of Jesus Moabites מואב – "Who is Your Father?" Tribe from east of Dead Sea ≈ 1750 – 400 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Moabite Descended from Moab Often at war with the Israelites Isaiah prophesied its destruction (Isa. 15 ) Famous people include Ruth , Balak , and Mesha Mormon II Ω "More Good" Prophet & Military General ≈ 311 – 385 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Son of Mormon I ; direct descendant of Nephi (Mormon 1:5) Father of Moroni II Led the army at 15yo (Morm. 2:1–2 ) Asked by Ammaron to take charge of the history of the Nephites ( Morm. 1:2–5; 2:17–18) Abidged the large plates of Nephi which comprises most of the Book of Mormon Gave the records to his son Mos ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Moroni Ω Captain of Nephites & Prophet ≈ 100 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Made captain of Nephite army at 25 years old (Alma 43:16) Raised a title of liberty and inspired Nephites to fight for freedom (Alma 43, 46 ) Righteous man of God (Alma 48:11–18 ) Israelite : Nephite Father of Moronihah Asked Pahoran to strengthen Helaman II's army; chastised him for neglect (Alma 59 ) Moroni II Ω Prophet ≈ 400 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Son of Mormon II; direct descendant of Nephi Last Nephite prophet; buried the gold plates Appeared to Joseph Smith as an angel; showed him location of the gold plates (JSH ) Moses (Moshe) Ω משה – "Drawn From the Water" Prophet ≈ 1525 – 1405 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Levite Ex. 2:10 Son of Amram & Jochebed ; step-son of the Daughter of Pharaoh Husband of Zipporah and Ethiopian (possibly same person as Zipporah) Father of Gershom & Eliezer Spoke to Jehovah on Mt. Sinai Received the 10 commandments and "Law of Moses" Led the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage; parted the Red Sea Lived to 120 years old; shown the Promised land before his death/translation on Mount Pisgah/Nebo (Deu. 34:1–8 ) Mu-Mz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Mosiah I ♦ משיה – "Champion of Justice" King of Nephites ≈ 270 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Descendant of Nephi (Mosiah 25:13 ) Father of Benjamin II Warned by the Lord to leave the Land of Nephi; joined the people of Zarahemla /Mulekites who were descended from Zedekiah (Omni 1:12–19) Interpretted a stone that told story of Coriantumr and Jaredites (Omni 1:20–22 ) Mosiah II Ω ♦ משיה – "Champion of Justice" King of Nephites & Prophet ≈ 124 – 91 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Son of Benjamin II (Mosiah 1:2) Brother of Helorum and Helaman Descendant of Nephi (Mosiah 25:13 ) Father of Ammon III , Aaron II , Omner , & Himni Translated 24 gold plates containing Jaredite history (Mosiah 28:17 ) Last king of the Nephites before the reign of the judges because none of his sons wanted to reign (Mosiah 29 ) Mulek מלך – "King" Prince of Judah ≈ 587 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Ju dahite : Mulekite Son of Zedekiah of Judah Possibly imprisoned Jeremiah (Jer. 38:6); "Hammelech" means "the king" and some translations render the passage "and cast Jeremiah into the dungeon of Malchiah ( מל ך יה ) the son of the king" (Zedekiah) Father of Mulekites Left Jerusalem and sailed to the Promised Land (Omni 1:15–16 ; Hel. 8:20-22 ) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Mulekites (People of Zarahemla) מלךי – "King" People of Zarahemla ≈ 587 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Judahite : Mulekite Descendants of Mulek (Hel. 8:20-22) Left Jerusalem and sailed to the Promised Land ; corrupted their language and forgot God ( Omni 1:15–16) Joined with Mosiah I and the Nephites (Omni 1:19 ) Famous people are Zarahemla and Ammon II « Previous / Next » K L La Le Li-Lz M Maa-Mal Man-Mart Mary Mat Mea-Mer Mes-Met Mia-Mip Mir-Mop Mor Mos Mu-Mz Suggested Resources To play, press and hold the enter key. 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Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. « LIST OF PEOPLE:F–I » Aa-Ae, Ah-Am, An-Az / B / C / D / Ea-Em , En-Ez / F / G / Ha-He , Hi-Hz / I / Ja-Ji , Jo-Jz / K / L / Ma , Me-Mz / N / O / P / Q-R / Sa-Se , Sh-Sz / T / U-Y / Z Key: † Ancestor of Christ / Ω Prophet / ■ High Priest / ♦ King-Queen / ○ Judge or Ruler / + Female / BD = Bible Dictionary / GS = Guide to the Scriptures / JE = Jewish Encyclopedia F Israelite Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Dan Naphtali Gad Asher Issachar Zebulun Joseph Manasseh Ephraim Benjamin Canaan Midian Moab Edom Egypt Syria Greek Assyria Babylon Persia Rome Unknown F Φηλιξ – "Fruitful" Roman Procurator of Judea ≈ b.5 – d. 70 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Husband of Drusilla Heard Paul's defense at the time of his arrest; hoped for a bribe but left Paul in prison for two years (Acts 24 ) Procurator of Judea from ≈ 52 – 60 AD Felix Antonius ○ Φηστος – "Festive" Roman Procurator of Judea ≈ b. 20 – d. 70 AD Wikipedia | BD Procurator of Judea after Felix , from ≈ 60 – 62 AD Paul had his final hearing before him; wanted to send Paul to Jerusalem and the Sanhedrin , but Paul appealed to Caesar Herod Agrippa II and Berenice II came to "salute" him; heard Paul's testimony (Acts 25–26) Acts 24:27 Festus Porcius ○ G G Ga / Ge–Gh / Gi / Go–Gz Ga גבריאל – "Man of God" Angel | see also Noah Wikipedia | BD | GS Appeared to Daniel (Dan. 8:15–17; 9:20–22 ) Announced John the Baptist's birth to Zacharias (Luke 1:18–20 ) Announced Jesus ' birth to Mary (Luke 1:26–27 ) Gabriel גד – "Good Fortune" Israelite : Gadite Patriarch ≈ 1744 – 1620 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | GS Son of Jacob & Zilpah (Gen. 30:11 ) | Father of 7 sons and Gadites Gad גד – "Good Fortune" Israelite Prophet ≈ 1012 BC Wikipedia | BD-2 | GS Friend and prophet of David (1 Sam. 22:5) Wrote a lost book of scripture about David but parts may have been included in the books of Samuel The Lord sends him to David to choose a punishment for numbering Israel; tells David to build an altar (2 Sam. 24:11–19 ) Gad II Ω ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Israelite : Nephite Secret society ≈ 50 BC – 420 AD Wikipedia | GS Secret oath-bound secret society (Hel. 2:12-13) Gadianton Robbers גד – "Good Fortune" Israelite : Gadite One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Descendants of Gad Blessed by Jacob that "a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last" (Gen. 49:19 ); and by Moses that "he dwelleth as a lion, and teareth the arm with the crown of the head, and he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the Lord, and his judgments with Israel (Deu. 33:20–21 ) Territory was east of the Jordan River near Moabite territory (see map ) Joined the Northern Kingdom of Israel after split Majority carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC ; one of the "Lost 10 tribes" (2 Kgs. 17 ) Famous people included Elijah Gadites (Tribe of Gad) גמליאל – "Investment of God" Israelite : Jew Sanhedrin Leader/Teacher ≈ 30 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS Pharisee and doctor of the law (Acts 5:34 ) Leader of the Sanhedrin who convinced them to release Peter and John (Acts 5:35–40 ) Paul was his student (Acts 22:3 ) Gamaliel Ge-Gh ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ גדליה – "The Lord Has Made Great" Israelite : Jewish Governor of Judea Province ≈ 585 – 582 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Ahikam Appointed Governor of Judea by Nebuchadnezzar II (2 Kgs. 25:22) Assassinated by Ishamel ben Nethaniah (Jer. 41:2–3) Gedaliah II ○ גוים – "Nation" Gentile Non-Israelites ≈ 1700 BC – Present Wikipedia | BD | GS Named as descendants of Japheth (Gen. 10:5 ) Often designated non-Israelites or nations without the gospel Cornelius was the first Gentile baptized into the Christian Church without converting to Judaism first (Acts 10 ) Famous people who converted or seemed to have join the Israelites are Ruth , Rahab , Cornelius , and Jethro Gentiles גרשון – "To Drive Out" Israelite : Levite : Gershonite Patriarch ≈ 1716 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Eldest son of Levi (Gen. 46:11 ) | Father of Libni & Shimi (Ex. 6:17 ) and Gershonites Gershon Gi גרשון – "To Drive Out" Israelite : Levite : Gershonite Levitical tribe ≈ 1500 BC – 70 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia Descendants of Gershon (Num. 3:25-26) Responsible for caring for the Tabernacle's outer coverings Gershonites גדעון – "Hewer" Israelite : Manassite: Abi-ezrites Judge of Israel ≈ b. 1210 – d. 1144 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Son of Joash ( Judg. 6:11) | Father of Jether , Abimelech II , Jotham , and 67 others Judge of Israel from ≈ 1184 – 1144 BC Gideon (Jerubbaal, Jerubbesheth) ○ גדעון – "Hewer" Israelite : Nephite Nephite Leader ≈ 145 BC Wikipedia | GS Enemy to Noah II (Mosiah 19:4–8) Counseled with Limhi and created plan to escape Lamanites Killed by Nehor Gideon II ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Go-Gz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ גלעד – "Heap of Testimony" Israelite : Manassite : Gileadite Patriarch ≈ 1400 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BH Son of Machir (Num. 26:29 ) | Grandson of Manasseh B rought up "on Joseph's knee" (Gen. 50:23 ) Either named for the land of Gilead east of the Jordan River or the land was named after him Gilead אלוהים האב – "Elohim" Heavenly Father Wikipedia | BD | GS Father and creator of our spirits (Num. 16:22 ; Heb. 12:9 ) | Father of Jesus Visited Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3 ) Testified of Jesus as a voice from heaven at Jesus' baptism and Mount of Transfiguration (Matt. 3:17; Mark 9:7 ) Stephen saw Jesus standing on the right hand of God (Acts. 7:55–56 ) Appeared to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove (JSH 1:17 ) God the Father (Heavenly Father) †Ω■♦ גוג – "Rooftop" King of Magog ≈ Future AD Wikipedia | BD | GS Ezek. 38-39 Gog ♦ גלית – "To Uncover" Canaanite : Philistine Giant Warrior ≈ 1020 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS From Gath Killed by David with a stone from a slingshot (1 Sam. 17:50 ) Goliath Έλληνες – "Steadfast" Jews with Greek culture ≈ 300 BC – 70 AD Wikipedia | BD Complained to the disciples that their widows were being neglected (Acts 6:1 ) Grecians (Hellenists) Έλληνες – "Steadfast" Greek People from Greece ≈ 2200 BC – Present Wikipedia Descendants of Javan (Gen. 10:2 ) A group wished to see Jesus (John 12:20 ) Famous people include Timothy , Titus II , and Alexander the Great Greeks ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ H H Haa–Hal / Ham–Haz / Hea–Hep / Her / Hi / Ho–Hz Haa-Hal חבקוק – "Mint" Israelite : Levite Prophet ≈ 611 – 605 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Joshua Prophesied of Judah's captivity to the Babylonians (Hab. 1 ) הדד – "Thunder" see Baal הדדעזר – "Hadad is Help" Syrian King of Aram Damascus ≈ 865 – 842 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-2 | BLB Warred against Ahab 1 Kgs. 20:1–34 Habakkuk Ω Hadad Hadadezer (Benhadad II) ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ הדסה – "Myrtle" see Esther + Hadassah ♦ הגר – "Flight" Egyptian Matriarch ≈ 1820 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Handmaid of Sarah | Wife of Abraham (Gen. 16 ) | Mother of Ishmael Despised Sarah after she conceived and fled; angel visited and prophesied birth of Ishmael (Gen. 16 ) After birth of Isaac , Sarah sent her away; visited again by angel who promised a great nation would descend from her (Gen. 21:9–21 ) + Hagar חגי – "Circle" Israelite : Levite Prophet ≈ 520 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS Contemporary of Zechariah III (Ezra 5:1) Hag. 1 Haggai Ω Ham-Haz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ חם – "Hot" Patriarch ≈ 2444 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Noah (Gen. 5:29) | Father of Canaan, Cush , Mizraim , and Phut | Ancestor of the Egyptians and Canaanites One of eight saved on the ark (Gen. 6–9 ) Ham חנני – "My Grace" Israelite Prophet ≈ 909 BC Wikipedia Father of Jehu 2 Chr. 16:7 Hanani Ω חנה – "Gracious" Israelite : Ephraimite? Matriarch ≈ 1100 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Wife of Elkanah | Mother of Samuel and others (1 Sam. 2:21 ) Barren for many years; prayed and fasted at the Tabernacle in Shiloh and promised she would dedicate her son to the Lord; Eli thought she was drunk; when she explained, he prophesied that her prayer would be answered (1 Sam. 1 ) Kept Samuel with her until he was weaned; then sent him to the tabernacle to be raised unto the Lord (1 Sam. 1 ); visited him every year (1 Sam. 2:19 ) "Song of Hannah" (1 Sam. 2:1–10 ) + Hannah ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ הרן – "Mountainous" Mesopotamian Patriarch ≈ 1980 – 1940 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Terah | Brother of Abraham | Father of Lot, Milcah, and Iscah (probably Sarah ) Died young (Gen. 11:26) City named after him where Abraham and family dwelt (Gen. 11:31 ) חשמוֹנאים – "Nobles" see Maccabees חזהאל – "God Has Seen" Syrian King of Aram Damascus ≈ 842 – 796 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Anointed by Elijah to be king of Aram Damascus-Syria (1 Kgs. 19:15, 17) Murdered Benhadad (2 Kgs. 8:15) Started a war with Israel & Judah (2 Kgs. 8:28–29; 9:14–15) Fought against Jehoahaz II of Israel (2 Kgs. 13:3 ) Haran Hasmoneans Hazael ♦ Hea-Hep ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ הילמן – "God is Salvation" Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Prophet & Military Leader ≈ 74 – 57 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Son of Alma II (Alma 31:7) | Father of Helaman III Given records and added to them (Alma 37:1–2, 21; 45–62) Reestablished the church (Alma 45) Led the 2,000 stripling warriors into battle (Alma 57) Helaman II Ω הילמן – "God is Salvation" Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Prophet & Chief Judge ≈ 53 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Son of Helaman II (Hel. 2:2) | Father of Nephi II & Lehi III Served as chief judge (Hel. 2:2; 3:20) Wrote the book of Helaman with Nephi II Helaman III Ω see Grecians Hellenists Herod ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Ηρωδης – "Wanderer" Idumaean : Herodian King of Judea ≈ b. 75 – d. 4/1BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Antipater & Cypros I | Husband of Mariamne I (Hasmonean princess ) & several others (see Family Tree ) | Father of Herod II Philip , Herod Archelaus , Herod Antipas , Philip I , and others, establishing the Herodian dynasty Originally made governor of Judea by Julius Caesar ; named Tetrarch by Mark Antony Appointed king of Judea by the Roman senate and Augustus ; served from ≈ 37 - 4/1 BC; conquered Jerusalem in 37 BC and ordered execution of King Antigonus II His ancestors converted to Judaism , but he was still hated by the Jews Killed many in his own family including 2 wives, 3 sons, a brother-in-law, and mother-in-law Rebuilt the Temple and Temple Mount Visited by the Wise men looking for Jesus ; ordered the deaths of all babies in Bethlehem (Matt. 1:1–20 ); Joseph III warned by angel to flee with Mary and baby Jesus ; stayed in Egypt until after his death (Matt. 1:13–20 ) At his death, Caesar Augustus divided up the kingdom and made Herod Archelaus ethnarch of Judea, Samaria , and Idumea (Edom) ; Herod Antipas tetrarch of Galilee and Perea ; Philip I tetrarch of the territories east of the Jordan River , and Salome I toparch of Iamnia , Azotus (Ashdod ), and Phasaelis . Herod the Great ♦ Ηρωδης – "Wanderer" Herodian Prince of Judea ≈ 27 BC – 33 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Herod the Great & Mariamne II | First husband of Herodias Called "Philip" in the gospels even though his brother was Philip the Tetrarch John the Baptist publicly denounced Herodias for divorcing him, leading to John's death (Mark 6 :17–20 ; Matt. 14:3 ) Father of Salome III Herod II (Herod Philip) Ηρωδης Αγριππα – "Wanderer Cultivated" Herodian King of Judea ≈ 10 – 44 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Aristobulus IV & Berenice I | Grandson of Herod the Great | Father of Herod Agrippa II , Berenice II , & Drusilla King of Judea from 37/38 – 44 AD Executed James and imprisoned Peter (Acts. 12:2–3 ) Killed and eaten by worms for not giving God the glory (Acts. 12:20–23 ) Herod Agrippa ♦ Ηρωδης Αγριππα – "Wanderer Cultivated" Herodian King of part of Judea ≈ b. 27 – d. 92 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Herod Agrippa I & Cypros III | Brother of Berenice II & Drusilla King of parts of Galilee , Perea , Syria , and Chalcis from 47–92/100 AD Heard Paul's defense and testimony after arrest; "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" (Acts. 25–26 ) Herod Agrippa II ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Ηρωδης Αντιπας – "Wanderer Against the Father" Herodian Tetrarch of Galilee & Perea ≈ b. 25 BC – d. 40 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Herod the Great & Malthace | Husband of Phasaelis & Herodias (his brother Herod II's wife) Tetrarch of Galilee & Perea from 6/1 BC – 39 AD John the Baptist publicly denounced his marriage to Herodias, leading to John's death (Mark 6:17–20 ; Matt. 14:1–12 ) Called a "fox" by Jesus (Luke 13:32 ) Interrogated Jesus before His death, but Jesus "answered him nothing"; mocked Jesus and arrayed him in a "gorgeous robe" for his crucifixion (Luke 23:7–11 ) Became friends with Pilate after Jesus' crucifixion (Luke 23:12 ) Herod Antipas (Herod the Tetrarch) ○ Ηρωδης Αρχελαος – "Wanderer Chief" Herodian Ethnarch of Judea, Samaria, & Idumaea ≈ b. 23 BC – d. 18 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Herod the Great & Malthace Ethnarch of Samaria, Judea, and Idumea from 4 BC – 6 AD ; succeeded his father after his death, but not as king; Rome divided up father's the kingdom Joseph III warned by angel not to return to Judea because of his reign; instead took to Mary and baby Jesus to Nazareth (Matt. 2:22) Hated by the Jews Jesus' parable about the rich nobleman might be about him (Luke 19:12–27 ) Deposed by Augustus Caesar ; lived out remainder of life in Gaul; Rome took over control of Judea with non-Jewish prefects and governors Herod Archelaus ○ Ηρωδης – "Wanderer" Herodians Political Party ≈ 1BC – 100 AD Wikipedia | BD Some were descendants of Herod the Great Political party who wanted to restore a Herod to the throne (Mark 3:6) Herodians ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Ηρωδιάς – "Wanderer" Herodian Princess of Judea ≈ 15 BC – 40 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Daughter of Aristobulus IV & Berenice I | Granddaughter of Herod the Great | Wife of two of her uncles, Herod II & Herod Antipas | Mother of Salome III John the Baptist publicly denounced her divorce from Herod II to marry Antipas; in retribution, she called for her daughter Salome to dance for Antipas and win John's head as a prize (Mark 6:17–20 ; Matt. 14:3 ) + Herodias חזקיה – "The Lord Strengthens" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ b. 739/741 – d. 687 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Ahaz and Abijah III ( 2 Kgs. 18:2) | Father of Manasseh II | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:9 ) Reigned at 25yo for 29 years from ≈ 729 – 687 BC (possible coregency with son and/or father) He reformed the government and religion with the help of Isaiah ; purified Temple worship and reformed the priesthood Defeated the Philistines Restored the Passover pilgrimage; invited Ephraim and Manasseh to Jerusalem to celebrate; some from Asher and Zebulun came Witnessed the destruction of the Northern Kingdom of Israel Refused to pay tribute to Assyria ; Sennacherib of Assyria laid seige to Jerusalem in 701 BC; 185,000 Assyrians killed with Rabshakeh in one night One of the most well documented kings in archeology Hezekiah (Ezekias) † ♦ Hi ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ כהן גדול Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Head of the Levitical Priesthood ≈ 1500 BC – 70 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE First patriarchs and high priests were ordained from Adam down (D&C 107:40–57 ) Descendants of Aaron could serve as the leader of the Levitical Priesthood (Ex. 28) Only one allowed in Holy of Holies of ancient Tabernacle & Temple on Yom Kippur , the Day of Atonement Famous people include Aaron , Zadok , Hilkiah , Caiaphas , and Annas High Priest (Kohen Gadol) ■ חלקיה – "Portion of the Lord" Israelite : Levite: Kohanim High Priest ≈ 641 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Shallum | Father of Azariah VI & possibly Jeremiah ( 2 Kgs. 22) Hilkiah ■ חירם – "High Born" Phoenician King of Tyre ≈ 980 – 947 BC Wikipedia | BD Son of Abibaal Supplied building materials for David's palace and the Temple of Solomon (2 Sam. 5:11 ; 1 Kgs. 5:1) Hiram ♦ Ho-Hz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ חתי – "One Who is Broken" Hittite Tribe from Asia Minor ≈ 1650 – 1100 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Descendants of Heth & Canaan (Gen. 15:20 ) Famous people include Uriah Hittites Member of the Godhead/Trinity Wikipedia | BD Personage of Spirit Bears witness of God the Father and Jesus Christ Holy Ghost (Comforter, Spirit) חפרע – "Heart of Ra Endures" see Apries Hophra ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ הושע – "Salvation" Israelite : Issacharite Prophet ≈ 750 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Beeri Prophet for the Northern Kingdom Prophesied during Jeroboam II 's reign (Hosea 1) Hosea (Hoshea I) Ω הושע – "Salvation" Israelite : Issacharite Last King of Northern Kingdom ≈ 732 – 722 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Elah Advisor of Pekah of Israel ; assassinated him (2 Kgs. 15:30) ; Tiglath-Pileser III installed him as king Last king of the Northern Kingdom ; stopped paying tribute to Assyria ; Shalmaneser V and Sargon II conquered Samaria and took Northern Kingdom captive; not known if he was taken or killed Hoshea II ♦ חלדה – "To Abide" Israelite : Ephraimite Prophetess ≈ 622 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Wife of Shallum Prophetess during Josiah of Judah's reign (2 Kgs. 22:14) Authenticated the book of the law Prophesied of the destruction of Jerusalem and a message from God to Josiah (2 Kgs. 22) + Huldah Ω I I Ia–Isa / Ish / Isr–Iz Iddo Ω Ia-Isa אדו – "Strong" Israelite Prophet ≈ 930 BC Wikipedia | JE Mentioned to have written prophesies (2 Chr. 9:29; 13:22) Probably same as "man of God" in 1 Kgs. 13 who prophesied against Jeroboam see Edomites יצחק – "He laughs" Grandfather of Israelites Prophet ≈ 1892 – 1712 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Abraham & Sarah | Husband of Rebekah | Father of Jacob and Esau (Gen. 25:20–26 ) | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:2 ) Born in his parents' old age (Gen. 21:2–3) Taken by Abraham to Mount Moriah for sacrifice in similitude of Christ (Gen. 22 ) Loved Rebekah (Gen. 24) Prayed for her to conceive in her bareness; she had twins (Gen. 25:21 ) Shepherd Covenanted with the Lord (Gen. 26:1–5 ) Said Rebekah was his sister so Abimelech wouldn't kill him (Gen. 26:6–11 ) Blind in old age and blessed Jacob over Esau (Gen. 27 ) Forbade Jacob from marrying Canaanite (Gen. 28:1 ) Lived to 180 years (Gen. 35:28–29 ) Idumaeans Isaac † Ω Ish ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ ישעיה – "Jehovah Saves" Israelite : Judahite Prophet ≈ 740 – 680 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Amoz (Isa. 1) | Husband of "the prophetess" (Isa. 8:3) | Father of Shear-Jashub & Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz (Isa. 7:3; 8:4) Prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah , Jotham , Ahaz , and Hezekiah Majority of prophecies are about Jesus ' first and second coming Helped Hezekiah with religous reforms Most quoted prophet in the scriptures; quoted often by Jesus (Luke 4:16–21 ) Isaiah (Esaias) Ω איש־בשת – "Man of Shame" Israelite : Benjamite King of Israel ≈ 1012 –1010 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Saul & Ahinoam (2 Sam. 2:8) After Saul and Jonathan's death, the tribe of Judah anointed David king, but Abner anointed Ish-bosheth (2 Sam. 2:8–10) Killed by Rechab and Baanah who were in turn killed by David in punishment (2 Sam. 4:5–9 ); David became sole ruler over a united Israel Ish-bosheth (Eshbaal) ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ ישמעאל – "God Heareth" Part-Egyptian Patriarch ≈ 1906 – 1769 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Abraham & Hagar ( Gen. 16:11–16 ) | Husband of an Egyptian (Gen. 21:21 ) | Father of 12 sons & Ishmaelites (Gen. 25:13–18 ) Sent away from Abraham after his mother mocked Sarah & Isaac (Gen. 21:9–21 ) An archer (Gen. 21:20 ) Lived to 137 years old (Gen. 25:17 ) Ishmael ישמעאל – "God Heareth" Israelite : Ephraimite Patriarch ≈ 650 – 592 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Father-in-Law of Laman , Lemuel , and Nephi Joined Lehi's family in the wilderness (1 Ne. 7:2 ) Died in Nahom (Arabia) (1 Ne. 16:34 ) Ishmael II ישמעאל – "God Heareth" Ishmaelite Tribe/group living in Arabia ≈ 1700 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Descendants of Ishmael (who was part Egyptian ) ( Gen. 21:18 ) Group of traders bought Joseph and sold him to Egypt (Gen. 35:27–28 ) Paul taught about the children of the bondwoman vs. the children of the free (Gal. 4 ) Ishmaelites Israelites-Iz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ ישראל – "Let God Prevail" see Jacob or the place Israel †Ω ישראל – "Let God Prevail" Israelite Twelve Tribes of Israel ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Descendants of Jacob/Israel & his twelve sons | Tribes are Reuben , Simeon , Levi , Judah , Dan , Naphtali , Gad , Asher , Issachar , Zebulun , Joseph (Ephraim , Manasseh ), Benjamin God's covenant people in ancient times and today Israelites ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ יששכר – "Man of Reward" Israelite : Issacharite Patriarch ≈ 1743 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Jacob & Leah (Gen. 30:18 ) | Father of Tola, Phuvah, Jashub, Shimron , and Issacharites Issachar יששכר – "Man of Reward" Israelite: Issacharite One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Descendants of Issachar Blessed by Jacob that they are "a strong ass couching down between two burdens: and he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute" (Gen. 49:14–15); and by Moses that "They shall call the people unto the mountain; there they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness: for they shall suck of the abundance of the seas, and of treasures hid in the sand" (Deu. 33:18–19 ) Territory included parts of the Galilee area including Jezreel and Mt. Tabor (see map ) Joined the Northern Kingdom of Israel after split Majority carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC ; one of the "Lost 10 tribes" (2 Kgs. 17 ) Famous people include the judge Tola , kings Baasha , Elah , and Hoshea II , and the prophet Elisha Issacharites (Tribe of Issachar) אתבעל – "With the Lord" Phoenician King of Tyre ≈ 896 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Father of Jezebel (1 Kgs. 16:31 ) | Father-in-law of Ahab of Israel | Ancestor of Jesus Influenced the Northern Kingdom to worship Baal Ithobaal †♦ « Previous / Next » F G Ga Ge-Gh Gi Go-Gz H Haa-Hal Ham-Haz Hea-Hep Herod Hi Ho-Hz I Ia-Isa Ish Israelites-Iz Suggested Resources To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

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Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. « LIST OF PEOPLE:A » Aa-Ae, Ah-Am, An-Az / B / C / D / Ea-Em , En-Ez / F / G / Ha-He , Hi-Hz / I / Ja-Ji , Jo-Jz / K / L / Ma , Me-Mz / N / O / P / Q-R / Sa-Se , Sh-Sz / T / U-Y / Z Key: † Ancestor of Christ / Ω Prophet / ■ High Priest / ♦ King-Queen / ○ Judge or Ruler / + Female / BD = Bible Dictionary / GS = Guide to the Scriptures / JE = Jewish Encyclopedia A Israelite Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Dan Naphtali Gad Asher Issachar Zebulun Joseph Manasseh Ephraim Benjamin Canaan Midian Moab Edom Egypt Syria Greek Assyria Babylon Persia Rome Unknown A Aa–Abe / Abi / Abr–Ac / Ad–Ag / Aha / Ahi / Al / Ama–Ame / Amm / Amn–Amu / An / Ap–Ar / As–At / Au–Az Aa-Abe אהרן – "Strength" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ b. 1529 – d. 1406 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Son of Amram & Jochebed | Brother of Miriam & Moses (Ex. 4:14) | Husband of Elisheba | Father of Nadab, Abihu , Eleazar , & Ithamar | Ancestor of Kohanim Called to be Moses' spokesman and helper Made first high priest of Israel around 1440 BC; his sons and descendants also called to serve as high priests Made a golden calf Lived to 123 years old; died on Mount Hor (Num. 20:24–29; 33:39 ) אהרן – "Strength" Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Missionary & Prince ≈ 92 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Son of Mosiah II | Brother of Ammon , Omner , and Himni Tried to destroy the Church with his brothers and Alma II before an angel appeared and he was converted (Mosiah 27 ) Refused kingship to be a missionary to the Lamanites (Mosiah 27 ) Taught and converted Lamanite king and his people (Alma 21–22 ) עבד נגו – "Work of Light" Israelite : Judahite Prince of Judah ≈ 605 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Descendant of Royal Judahite Friend of Daniel , Shadrach , and Meshach One of the young royals carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 1:3–4 ) Refused the king's meat and wine (Dan. 1:5–17 ) Thrown with friends in fiery furnace for not worshiping idol (Dan. 3 ) Abed-nego (Azariah) Aaron II Aaron ■ Abi–Abn ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ הבל – "Breath" Son of Adam & Eve ≈ 3900 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Son of Adam & Eve (Gen 4:2) | Brother of Cain , Seth , & others Shepherd Offered firstling of flock to the Lord (Gen. 4:4 ) Murdered by Cain (Gen. 4:8 ) Abel אביתר – "Father of Plenty" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 1010 – 970 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Son of Ahijah or Ahimelech Escaped Saul's wrath (1 Sam. 22:20) Served as priest (possibly High Priest) during David's reign; brought ark of the covenant to Jerusalem (2 Sam 15 ) Supported Adonijah to be king after David (1 Kgs 1:7 ); in consequence, Solomon removed him from being a priest (1 Kgs. 2:27 ) Abiathar ■ אביגל – "My Father is Joy" Israelite : Judahite? Queen of Israel ≈ 1005 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | JE-2 Wife of Nabal & David | Mother of Chileab-Daniel Prevented a battle between her husband Nabal and David; after Nabal's death, married David (1 Sam. 25 ) + Abigail ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אבים – "Father of the Sea" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ b. 950 – d. 911 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | JE-3 Son of Rehoboam & Maachah III ( 1 Kgs. 14:31 ) | Father of Asa | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:7 ) Served as King of Judah for 2 years from 913 – 911 BC Abijam (Abijah II, Abia) †♦ אבימלך – "My Father is King" Canaanite : Philistine King of Gerar ≈ 1893 BC Wikipedia | BD-1 | JE-3 King of Gerar , a Philistine town in central Israel Desired to have Sarah to wife; warned by God in a dream that she was Abraham's wife; the Lord blessed his household (Gen. 20 ) According to tradition, he built Jerusalem for Melchizedek Abimelech ♦ אבימלך – "My Father is King" Israelite : Manassite King of Israel/Shechem ≈ 1170 – 1167 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-3 | JE-1 Son of Gideon Killed his 70 brothers so he could be King of Israel; only Jotham escaped who cursed him (Judg. 9:5–21, 57 ) Made king in Shechem (Judg. 9:6 ) Almost killed by a woman, but asked his armourbearer to finish him off (Judg. 9:53–55 ) Abimelech II ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אבינדי – "My Father is With You" Israelite : Nephite Prophet ≈ 150 – 148 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Called to preach repentance to Noah II 's people; imprisoned and eventually burned to death by Noah II (Mosiah 11–17 ) Alma converted because of his teachings (Mosiah 17:2 ) Abinadi Ω אבישוע – "Father of Salvation" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 1320 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | JE Son of Phinehas (1 Chr. 6:4) | Father of Bukki Abishua ■ אבנר – "My Father is a Lamp" Israelite : Benjamite Captain of Army ≈ 1020 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Ner | Cousin of Saul Introduced David to Saul (1 Sam. 17:55–58 ) Made Ish-bosheth king (2 Sam. 2:8–9) Defeated by Joab ; later killed by him (2 Sam 3:27 ); David mourned for him Abner Abraham-Ac ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אברהם – "Father of Nations" Chaldean; from Ur of Chaldees Prophet ≈ 1992 – 1817 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Son of Terah | Brother of Haran & Nahor | Husband of Sarah, Hagar , & Keturah | Father of Ishmael & Isaac (Gen. 16:15–16 ; 21:2–3 ); then Midian & others (Gen. 25:1–5 ) | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:1 ) Name changed from Abram (Gen. 11:26 ) Promised all nations of earth would be blessed through his descendants (Gen. 12:2–3 ) Famine drove him to Egypt where Pharaoh desired Sarah (Gen. 12 ) Rescued nephew Lot (Gen. 14 ) Paid tithes to Melchizedek and received priesthood (Gen. 14:18–20; D&C 84:14 ) Offered Isaac as a sacrifice (Gen. 22:1–18 ) Abraham (Abram) †Ω Ad-Ag ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אבשלם – "Father of Peace" Israelite : Judahite Prince & possibly King of Israel ≈ 998 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Son of David & Maacah II (2 Sam. 3:3) Born in Hebron Hated his older brother Amnon for raping his sister Tamar II ; hated David for not punishing him; killed Amnon for it (2 Sam 13 ) Conspired against David; fled to his mother's father Talmai of Geshur ; Killed by Joab ; mourned for by David (2 Sam 15–18 ) Absalom ♦ אכיש – "Angry" Canaanite : Philistine King of Gath ≈ 1010 BC Wikipedia | BD | BLB Son of Maoch (1 Sam. 21:10) Sheltered David from Saul for over a year (1 Sam. 21:10–15 ) Achish (Akish) ♦ אדם – "Man/Humanity" Prophet & Patriarch ≈ 4000 – 3070 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Created by God (Gen. 1:26-28 ) | Husband of Eve | Father of Cain , Abel , & Seth | Ancestor of all mankind (Gen. 4) | Ancestor of Jesus Lived with Eve in the Garden of Eden before the Fall; then lived in fallen world (Gen. 2-3 ) Called righteous posterity together before his death (D&C 107:53–57 ) Lived to 930 years old (Gen. 5:5 ) Called the Ancient of Days or Michael (Dan. 7:9; 10:13; Rev. 12:7; D&C 27:11) He will return to earth before the Second Coming to gather the human family (Dan. 7:9-14 ; D&C 29:26 ; 116 ) Adam (Michael, Ancient of Days) †Ω ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אדניה – "My Lord is Jehovah" Israelite : Judahite Prince of Israel ≈ 980 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | JE-1 Son of David & Haggith (2 Sam. 3:4) Born in Hebron Tried to take the throne during David's illness; eventually ceded the throne to Solomon (1 Kgs. 1 ) Solomon eventually had him killed (1 Kgs 2:13–25 ) Adonijah אגג – "Warlike" Edomite : Amalekite King of Amalekites ≈ 1030 BC Wikipedia | BD | JE Saul spared him while killing rest of the people; Samuel reproved Saul for sparing him: "to obey is better than to sacrifice (1 Sam. 15:8) Killed by Samuel (1 Sam. 15:33 ) Agag ♦ Αγριππα – "Cultivated" see Herod Agrippa I & II Agrippa I & II ♦ Aha ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אחאב – "Father's Brother" Israelite : Ephraimite King of Israel ≈ 874 – 853 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | GS | JE Son of Omri of Israel (1 Kgs. 16:29) | Husband of Jezebel of Tyre | Father of Ahaziah , Jehoram , & Athaliah | Ancestor of Jesus Reigned over the Northern Kingdom for twenty-two years in wickedness Elijah showed God's power against his 450 priests of Baal (1 Kgs 18 ) Freed Hadadezer of Syria against the will of the Lord (1 Kgs 20 ) Killed in a battle after he and Jehoshaphat of Judah tried to recapture Ramoth-Gilead In archeology, the Mesha Stele describes how Mesha of Moab's god Chemosh helped him throw off the yoke of bondage to the Kingdom of Israel and the "House of Omri "; mention's Omri's son; con tains one of the earliest extrabiblical references to the Israelite God Jehovah/Yahweh Ahab †♦ אחשׁורושׁ – "Ruler Among Kings" Persian King of Achaemenid Empire Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-3 | JE Husband of Vashti & Esther Banished his first wife Vashti when she refused to appear at his banquet (Esther 1 ); looked for new wife Chose Esther to be new queen without realizing she was a Jew Tricked by Haman to put all Jews to death; Esther convinced him not to Made Mordecai second in command Probably same as Xerxes I or Artaxerxes I or II Ahasuerus ♦ אחז – "Possessor" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ 732 – 716 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Son of Jotham of Judah ( 2 Kgs. 16:1) | Father of Hezekiah of Judah | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:9 ) Wicked king who offered his son in pagan sacrifice (2 Kgs 16:3 ) Made an alliance with Tiglath-pileser III of Assyria to fight off Syria and the Northern Kingdom ; paid tribute with temple treasures; changed temple worship (2 Kgs 16 ) Isaiah prophesied against him and Samaria (Isa. 7 ) Ahaz (Achaz) †♦ Ahi ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אחזיה – "The Lord Holds" Israelite : Ephraimite King of Israel ≈ 853 – 852 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | JE Son of Ahab of Israel & Jezebel of Tyre | Brother of Jehoram & Athaliah (1 Kgs. 22:40 ) Joined with Jehoshaphat of Judah to build a feet of trading ships (2 Chr. 20:35–37 ) Moab rebelled against him (2 Kgs. 3:5–7 ); see Mesha stele Fell from a roof and consulted Baal-zebub, god of Ekron , about his recovery; Elijah prophesied he would not recover, and he died (1 Kgs 22:51 ) Ahaziah ♦ אחזיה – "The Lord Holds" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ 842 – 841 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-2 | JE Youngest son of Jehoram II of Judah & Athaliah of Israel (2 Kgs. 8:25–29; 2 Chr. 21:17) | Father of Jehoash of Judah | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:8 ) Wicked king who introduced pagan worship in Judea he learned from his mother Aligned with his uncle Jehoram of Israel against Hazael the Aramean (2 Kgs. 8:28–29 ) Jehu II, general of Jehoram I, plotted to take over Northern Kingdom ; both Ahaziah II and his uncle Jehoram were killed (2 Kgs. 9:27 ) Ahaziah II (Jehoahaz I, Ozias) † ♦ אחיה – "Brother of Jehovah" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 1020 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia-7 Son of Ahitub The Lord's priest in Nob and Shiloh (1 Sam. 14:3) Saul asked him to bring the ark of God during war with Philistines (1 Sam. 14:18–19, 36 ) Ahiah (Ahijah I) ■ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אחיה – "Brother of Jehovah" Israelite : Levite Prophet ≈ 970 – 946 BC Wikipedia | BD From Shiloh ("the Shilonite") Prophesied to Jeroboam the separation of the northern and southern tribes because of wickedness (1 Kgs. 11:29–39) Prophesied to Jeroboam's wife the death of their child Abjiah II and the downfall of the House of Jeroboam (1 Kgs. 14 ) Ahijah II Ω אחימעץ – "Brother of Anger" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 970 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-2 | JE-3 Son of Zadok | Husband of Basemath | Son-in-law of Solomon Messenger for David ; a swift runner Remained loyal to David during Absalom's rebellion along with Jonathan ben Abiathar , but couldn't deliver the news of Absalom's death (2 Sam. 17–18) Became high priest under Solomon's reign (1 Chr. 6:8 ) Ahimaaz ■ אחימלך – "My Brother is King" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 1012 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | JE-1 Son of Ahitub Priest at Nob Gave David and his companions five loaves of holy shewbread when they fled from Saul (1 Sam. 21:1–6 ) Saul ordered his death with eighty-five other priests for helping David (1 Sam. 22:9 ) Story referenced by Jesus (Luke 6:3–5 ) Ahimelech ■ Al ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אחיטוב – "My Brother is Goodness" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 1040 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | JE-1 Son of Phinehas II | Grandson of Eli | Father of Ahiah & Ahimelech ( 1 Sam. 14:3 ) Ahitub ■ see Achish Akish ♦ 𝜆𝜅𝜄𝜇𝜊𝜍 – "God Will Rise" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 162 – 159 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | JE Hellenizer who opposed Maccabees ( 1 Macc. 7:4 ) Ordered the execution of 60 Jews /Hasideans His last act was to remove the wall of the Temple dividing the Gentiles and Jews Alcimus ■ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Αλεξανδρος – "Defender of Mankind" Greek: Macedonian King of Macedonia ≈ 336 – 323 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-6 | BLB Son of Philip II of Macedonia | Husband of Roxana , Stateira , and Parysatis II | Father of Alexander IV and Heracles Ruled over a wide empire; considered one of history's greatest military commanders (1 Macc. 1) According to Josephus , the High Priest Jaddua visited him in a dream and showed him Jerusalem ; Jaddua assured him victory over the Persians He conquered Jerusalem and Judea in 332 BC but honored the city and its practices, allowing Jews to retain their customs, even offering a sacrifice to Jehovah at the Temple according to Jaddua's direction Daniel prophesied of his empire (Dan. 8:20–22; 11:4 ) His death marked the beginning of the Hellenistic period Alexander the Great ♦ אלמע – "Youth" Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Prophet & High Priest ≈ 148 – 91 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Direct descendant of Nephi (Mosiah 17:2 ) | Father of Alma II Wicked priest of Noah II; converted by Abinadi's teachings (Mosiah 17 ) Baptized a group of believers at the Waters of Mormon (Mosiah 18 ) Served as High Priest and established a church (Mosiah 23:16 ) Persecuted by Amulon and Lamanites ; escaped to Zarahemla to reunite with Mosiah II 's people (Mosiah 23–24 ); organized the church for all the Nephites Alma the Elder Ω אלמע – "Youth" Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Prophet, High Priest , & First Chief Judge ≈ 95 – 73 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Son of Alma the Elder | Father of Helaman II , Shiblon , & Corianton Tried to destroy the church with the four sons of Mosiah II ; an angel appeared and they were converted (Mosiah 27 ) Devoted his life to sharing the gospel Gave up his position as chief judge to preach the gospel full time (Alma 4:11–20) Consecrated as high priest (Alma 4:4) Preached with Amulek in Ammonihah; cast into prison and freed (Alma 9–14) Healed and baptized Zeezrom and many others (Alma 15) Testified to Korihor and the Zoramites (Alma 30–35) Taught his sons (Alma 36–42) Possibly translated like Moses (Alma 45:19) Alma II the Younger Ω ○ Ama-Ame ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ עמלק – "One Who Wrings" Edomite : Amalekite Patriarch ≈ 1600 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Grandson of Esau | Ancestor of Amalekites (Ex. 17:8) Amalek עמלקי – "One Who Wrings" Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Record Keeper ≈ 270 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Abinadom ( Omni 1:12) Wrote of Mosiah I and Benjamin II's reign Had no children, so gave records to Benjamin Amaleki עמלק – "One Who Wrings" Edomite : Amalekite Tribe in the Negev /Sinai ≈ 1500 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Descendants of Amalek & Esau Lived in the desert of Negev and the Sinai Peninsula Often at war with Israelites (Ex. 17:8 ; 1 Sam. 14:48–15:33 ) Balaam son of Beor prophesied against them (Num. 24:20–24 ) Famous people include Agag Amalekites Amm ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אמציה – "Strength of Jehovah" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ 796 – 767 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | JE Son of Jehoash of Judah & Jehoaddan (2 Kgs. 12:21) | Father of Uzziah of Judah | Ancestor of Jesus Executed his father's murderers (2 Kgs. 14:5 ) Conquered the Edomites (2 Chr. 25 ) Worshipped false gods Defeated by Jehoash II of Israel and the Northern Kingdom who looted the Temple Killed by assassins (2 Chr. 25 ) Amaziah †♦ 𒁹𒇽𒀭𒀫𒌓 – "Man of Marduk" Babylonian King of Babylon ≈ 562 – 560 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Son of Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon Showed favor to Jeconiah of Judah ; removed him from prison in Babylon (2 Kgs. 25:27 ) Amel-marduk (Evil-Merodach) ♦ "Bitter" Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Prophet ≈ 300 AD Family Tree | IT Son of Amos II | Brother of Amos III Hid gold plates and all records (4 Nephi 1:48 ); told Mormon how to retrieve them (Mormon 1:2–4 ) Ammaron Ω ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ עמון – "Hidden One" see Ben-Ammi Ammon עמון – "Hidden One" Israelite : Judahite : Mulekite Freed Limhi's people ≈ 121 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Descendant of Zarahemla Sent on expedition by Mosiah II to find the group of Nephites who had gone south (Mosiah 7:1-16 ) Helped free Limhi's people from the Lamanites (Mosiah 22 ) Ammon II עמון – "Hidden One" Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Missionary & Prince ≈ 91 – 77 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Son of Mosiah II Tried to destroy the Church before an angel appeared and he was converted (Mosiah 27 ) Refused kingship to be a missionary to the Lamanites (Mosiah 28:10 ) Taught and converted Lamoni and his people (Alma 17–21 ) Ammon III Amn-Amu ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ עמון – "Hidden Ones" Ammonite Tribe from east of Jordan River ≈ 1700 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Descendants of Ben-Ammi & Lot ( Gen. 19:38) Dwelt east of the Jordan River Worshipped Molech Often warred against the Israelites Famous people include Nahash Ammonites אמנון – "Faithful" Israelite : Judahite Prince of Israel ≈ 1010 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | JE-1 Eldest son of David & Ahinoam; ( 2 Sam. 3:2) Born in Hebron Murdered by his brother Absalom for raping his sister Tamar II (2 Sam. 13 ) Amnon אמון – "Workman" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ 642 – 641 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | JE Son of Manasseh II of Judah & Meshullemeth | Father of Josiah of Judah | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:10 ) Wicked king who worshiped pagan idols (2 Kgs. 21:18–22 ) Assassinated by his servants (2 Kgs. 21:23 ) Amon †♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ עמוס – "To Carry" Israelite : Judahite? Prophet ≈ 760 – 755 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Shepherd from Tekoa Prophesied during Uzziah of Judah & Jeroboam II of Israel 's reigns; warned Israel to repent (Amos ) Amos Ω עמרם – "Exalted people" Israelite : Levite Patriarch ≈ 1650 – 1513 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Son of Kohath | Grandson of Levi ( Ex 2:1) | Husband of Jochebed | Father of Miriam , Aaron , & Moses Lived to 137 years old (Ex. 6:20 ) Amram עמלך –"King" Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Missionary ≈ 82 – 74 BC Wikipedia | GS Son of Giddonah | Descendant of Nephi (Alma 10:2–3) Visited by an angel ( Alma 8:20 ) Welcomed Alma II and became a mission companion to him, preaching and testifying (Alma 8–11 ) Imprisoned with Alma II; saved by faith (Alma 14 ) Amulek An ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Ανανιας – "Gift of the Lord" Israelite: Jewish Disciple ≈ 34 AD Wikipedia | BD-2 | GS From Damascus Had vision to seek out Paul ; healed and baptized him (Acts 9 ) Ananias Ανανιας – "Gift of the Lord" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 47 – 52 AD Wikipedia | BD-3 | JE Son of Nedebeus | Brother of Hezekiah III Appointed by Herod V of Chalcis Served as High Priest from 47 to 59 AD Known for his liberal use of violence and pro-Roman position; hated by Jewish nationalists Paul described him as a "whitewashed wall" Presided at the trial of Paul in Jerusalem and Caesarea : accused him before Felix (Acts 23:2–5) Initially supported by Herod Agrippa II but later removed from office by him Killed during 1st Jewish-Roman war by Jewish nationalists Ananias ben Nedebeus ■ Ανδρεας – "Strong" Israelite: Jewish Apostle ≈ 30 – 60 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Son of Jona | Brother of Peter Fisherman from Bethsaida (John 1:44 ) Originally a disciple of John the Baptist; introduced Peter to Jesus (John 1:40) Called to be a "fisher of men" (Matt. 4:18 ) and later an apostle (Matt 10:2 ) Tradition states he was crucified in Patras around 60 AD Andrew Ω ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ "Messenger" Heavenly Beings Wikipedia | BD | GS Messengers of the Lord Jacob saw angels ascending and descending a ladder (Gen. 28:12 ) An angel helped Elijah (1 Kgs. 19:5–7) Daniel saw the angel Gabriel in vision (Dan. 8) Gabriel appeared to Mary ; an angel (possibly Gabriel) appeared at least three times to Joseph III (Matt. 1–2; Luke 1–2 ) Michael is called an archangel (D&C 107:54) Famous angels include Gabriel , Moroni , and Elijah Angels ענה – "Grace" Israelite : Asherite Prophetess ≈ 1 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Daughter of Phanuel Called a prophetess (Luke 2:36 ) Lived with husband 7 years before she was a widow for 84 years Departed not from serving the Lord in the Temple with fasting and prayers Saw Jesus at the Temple as an infant and "spake of him to all that looked for redemption in Jerusalem " (Luke 2:36–38) + Anna Ω Αννας – "Grace" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 6 – 15 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Son of Seth | Father of several High Priests : Eleazar III , Caiaphas (FIL) , Jonathan II , Theophilus , Matthias II , & Ananus II Appointed High Priest by Quirinus in 6 AD; later deposed by Valerius Gratus in 15 AD, although he continued to influence the office through his sons and son-in-law (Luke 3:2); Acts 4:6 referred to him as High Priest several years later Oversaw the trial of Jesus before crucifixion along with Caiaphas (John 18:13 ) Peter and John stood trial before him and his kindred (Acts 4:6 ) Annas (Ananus, Ananias) ■ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ "Those of Nephi and Lehi" Israelite : Lamanite: Anti-Nephi-Lehite Tribe/group of Lamanite converts ≈ 80 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Thousands converted by the sons of Mosiah II (Alma 21:23 ) Changed name from Lamanite to Anti-Nephi-Lehies (Alma 23:16–17 ) Called the People of Ammon (Alma 27:26 ) Would rather die than take up weapons (Alma 43:11 ) Sons helped defeat Lamanites without loss of life (Alma 56 ) Famous people include Helaman's 2,000 stripling warriors, and Lamoni and family Anti-Nephi-Lehies (People of Ammon) Ἀντίοχος Ἐπιφανής – "Unwavering" Seleucid King of Seleucids/Syria ≈ 175 – 164 BC Wikipedia | BD | JE Son of Antiochus III the Great | Brother of Seleucus IV Philopator Considered a cruel tyrant Deposed Jason as High Priest and replaced with Menelaus who had bribe him and wasn't a Levite Ordered the murder and enslavement of many Jews , 40,000 killed and 40,000 captured (2 Macc. 5:11–14 ) Made Jerusalem a Greek colony that worshipped Zeus Abolished Jewish worship, sabbaths, and festivals; plundered the Temple, offered swine on the altar, put out the lamp that burned continually, and forced the High Priest to eat swine; forced Jews to offer sacrifices to pagan idols; many consider this the Abomination of Desolation prophesied by Daniel His persecution led to Maccabean revolt which gave Jews control of their government for 100 years (1 Macc. 1:11) Antiochus IV Epiphanes ♦ Αντιπας – "Against the Father" see Herod Antipas Antipas ♦ Ap-Ar ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ see Felix Antonius Antonius Felix ○ απόστολος – "One Sent Forth" Israelite Special Witness of Christ ≈ 30 – Present Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE | BLB The original twelve were Peter , James , John , Andrew , Matthew , Philip II , Bartholomew , Thomas , James II , Thaddeus , Simon the Zealot , Judas Iscariot Jesus ordained them with power to preach, heal sicknesses, and cast out unclean spirits (Matt. 10:1–4 ) Jesus ordained 12 Nephites to the same office including Nephi III in 1835, 12 men were ordained in the modern church Apostles Ω "Jubilant is the Heart" Egyptian Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 589 – 570 BC Wikipedia | BD-8 Son of Psamtik II Marched to assist Zedekiah of Judah against Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon but withdrew quickly (Jer. 34:21 ; 37:5–11 ) Apries (Hophra) ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Αρχελαος – "Chief of the People" see Herod Archelaus Archelaus ♦ Αριστοβουλος – "Best Counselor" Herodian Prince of Judea ≈ 40 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Aristobulus IV & Berenice Possibly the "Aristobulus" greeted by Paul (Rom. 16:10) Aristobulus Minor 𐎠𐎼𐎫𐎧𐏁𐏂 – "Whose Reign is Truth" Persian King of Achaemenid Empire ≈ 465 – 424 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Xerxes I and Amestris | Possibly husband of Esther; see Ahasuerus | Father of Xerxes II Stopped the Jews from rebuilding Jerusalem and the Temple (Ezra 4:7–23 ) Gave Ezra an edict to restore the Temple , help exiles return to Jerusalem, and to apoint government leaders (Ezra 7–10 ) Appointed Nehemiah to be governor of Judea and rebuild Jerusalem (Neh. 1 ) Artaxerxes ♦ As-At ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ 𐎠𐎼𐎫𐎧𐏁𐏂 – "Whose Reign is Truth" Persian King of Persia ≈ 405 – 359 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Son of Darius II and Parysatis | Father of Artaxerxes III | Possibly husband of Esther; see Ahasuerus Artaxerxes II (Ahasuerus?) ♦ אסא – "Healer" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ 911 – 870 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | GS | JE Son of Abijam of Judah | Father of Jehoshaphat of Judah | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:7 ) Righteous king (1 Kgs. 15:8 ) Under the direction of the prophet Azariah II , rebuilt cities and removed pagan idols (2 Chr. 14–15 ); removed the queen-mother Maachah V (1 Kgs. 15:13 ) Made alliance with Benhadad of Syria against Baasha of Israel; Hanani the prophet rebuked him for relying on Syria instead of God (2 Chr. 16:7 ) Asa †♦ אסף – "Collector" Israelite : Levite : Gershonite Musician ≈ 1000 BC Wikipedia | BD | JE-1 | BLB Son of Berechiah Musician and leader of David's choir (1 Chr. 6:9) He and descendants set aside to worship God through music Authored Psalms 50 and 73-83 Asaph ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אסנת – "She Who Belongs to Neith" Egyptian Matriarch ≈ 1710 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Daughter of Poti-pherah (Gen. 41:45) | Wife of Joseph | Mother of Ephraim & Manasseh + Asenath אשרי – "Happy" Israelite : Asherite Patriarch ≈ 1743 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Son of Jacob & Zilpah (Gen. 30:13) | Father of Jimnah, Ishuah, Isui, Beriah, Serah and Asherites Asher אשרי – "Happy" Israelite : Asherite One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Descendants of Asher Blessed by Jacob that "his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties" (Gen. 49:20 ) and by Moses that he "be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil. Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be" (Deu. 33:24–25 ) Territory was located north on the Mediterranean Sea and at one point included Tyre & Sidon (see map ) Joined the Northern Kingdom of Israel Some worshipped at Hezekiah's Passover (2 Chr. 30:10–18 ) Majority carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC; one of the "Lost 10 tribes" (2 Kgs. 17 ) Famous people include Anna the prophetess and possibly Jonah Asherites (Tribe of Asher) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ 𒀸𒋩𒆕𒀀 – "Ashur is Creator of the Heir" Assyrian King of Assyria ≈ 669–631 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Son of Esarhaddon & Esharra-hammat Constructed the Library of Ashurbanipal Collected tribute from Manasseh II of Judah who assisted his campaign against Egypt Considered the last great king of Assyria but also one of the most brutal Ashurbanipal (Asnappar) ♦ 𒆳𒋾𒅗𒀀𒀀 – "People of Assur" Assyrian Tribe/group from Mesopotamia ≈ 2200 – 609 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS Ancient empire that was often at war with neighboring Babylon ; known for its brutality Ruled much of the Levant through Old Testament times Jonah preached repentance and was angered when the people actually changed (Jonah ) Isaiah warned Israelites that the Assyrians were the "rod of God's anger" Conquered the Northern Kingdom in 721 BC; attacked the Southern Kingdom soon after; forced resettlement in Samaria , creating the Samaritan tribe The Fall of Nineveh in 612 BC and the defeat of Ashur-ubalit II in 609 BC marked the end of the empire Famous people are Ashurbanipal , Esarhaddon , Sennacherib , Tiglath-Pileser III , Shalmaneser V , and Sargon II Assyrians עתליה – "God is Exalted" Israelite : Ephraimite Queen of Judah ≈ 841 – 835 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Daughter of Ahab of Israel & Jezebel of Tyre (2 Kgs. 8:18, 26) | Wife of Jehoram II of Judah | Mother of Ahaziah II of Judah | Ancestor of Jesus Wicked queen who introduced Baal worship to Judah and the Temple (2 Chr. 24:7 ) Killed the royal heirs to solidify her position as queen; Jehoash of Judah was saved and hidden in the Temple by Jehosheba and her husband, the High Priest Jehoiada (2 Kgs. 11:1–3 ) Killed by the people (2 Kgs. 11:13–16 ) + Athaliah †♦ Au-Az ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Αυγουστος – "Majestic" Roman Emperor of Rome ≈ b. 63 BC – d. 14 AD Wikipedia | BD-1 | JE Son of Gaius Octavius & adopted son of Julius Caesar | Adopted father of Tiberius First Roman Emperor, served from ≈ 27 BC – 14 AD Defeated Marc Antony at which point Herod the Great pledged allegiance to him; confirmed Herod as King of Judea Herod built Caesarea in honor of him At Herod's death, divided up his kingdom and made Herod Archelaus ethnarch of Judea , Samaria , and Idumea (Edom) ; Herod Antipas tetrarch of Galilee and Perea ; Philip I tetrarch of the territories east of the Jordan River; and Salome toparch of Iamnia , Azotus (Ashdod ), and Phasaelis Sent out a decree that all the world should be taxed (Luke 2:1 ) Deposed Herod Archelaus in 6 AD and added Judea to the province of Syria Augustus Caesar (Octavian) ♦ עזריה – "Helped by God" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 960 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE-1 Son of Zadok or Ahimaaz Served in Solomon's Temple (1 Kgs. 4:2) Azariah ■ עזריה – "Helped by God" Israelite Prophet ≈ 910 BC Wikipedia | BD | JE-21 Son of Oded Prophesied that Judah would prosper if the people were righteous Helped with Asa of Judah's reforms (2 Chr. 15:1) Azariah II Ω ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ עזריה – "Helped by God" see Abed-nego or Uzziah Azariah III & IV עזריה – "Helped by God" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 790 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE-3 Descendant of Johanan Opposed Uzziah of Judah who tried to burn incense in the Temple ; Uzziah was struck with leprosy (2 Chr. 26:17) Azariah IV ■ עזריה – "Helped by God" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 620 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | JE-7 Son of Hilkiah | Father of Seraiah | Ancestor of Ezra Helped with Josiah of Judah's reformation (1 Chr. 6:13) Azariah VI ■ « Previous / Next » A Aa-Abe Abi–Abn Abraham-Ac Ad-Ag Aha Ahi Al Ama-Ame Amm Amn-Amu An Ap-Ar As-At Au-Az Suggested Resources To play, press and hold the enter key. 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Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. « LIST OF PEOPLE:B–E » Aa-Ae, Ah-Am, An-Az / B / C / D / Ea-Em , En-Ez / F / G / Ha-He , Hi-Hz / I / Ja-Ji , Jo-Jz / K / L / Ma , Me-Mz / N / O / P / Q-R / Sa-Se , Sh-Sz / T / U-Y / Z Key: † Ancestor of Christ / Ω Prophet / ■ High Priest / ♦ King-Queen / ○ Judge or Ruler / + Female / BD = Bible Dictionary / GS = Guide to the Scriptures / JE = Jewish Encyclopedia B Israelite Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Dan Naphtali Gad Asher Issachar Zebulun Joseph Manasseh Ephraim Benjamin Canaan Midian Moab Edom Egypt Syria Greek Assyria Babylon Persia Rome Unknown B Baa–Bap / Bar–Baz / Bea–Benh / Benj–Bez / Bi–Bz Baa-Bap בעל – "Lord" Sun or Storm God ≈ 2000 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Storm/sun god worshipped in many religions by many different names; often worshipped with Ashtoreth the goddess Israelites were constantly warned away from his worship (1 Kgs. 16:31) Phoenicia = Baal Moab = Baal-peor Shechem = Baal-berith Ekron = Baal-zebub Babylon = Bel Greece = Zeus Rome = Jupiter Egypt = Horus Sumer = Hadad בעשא – "Revolting" Israelite : Issacharite King of Israel ≈ 909 – 886 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE | BLB Son of Ahijah II | Father of Elah of Israel Probably a military leader Conspired against and killed Nadab of Israel , taking the throne (1 Kgs. 15:27 ) Killed all the house of Jeroboam (1 Kgs. 15:29 ) Constantly warred against Asa of Judah (1 Kgs. 15:32 ); Benhadad assisted the Southern Kingdom against him (1Kgs. 15:20 ) Jehu prophesied against him and his posterity (1 Kgs 16:1–7 ) 𒆳𒆍𒀭𒊏𒆠 – "Gate of the Gods" Babylonian Tribe/group from Mesopotamia ≈ 2000 – 539 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Ancient kingdom from present-day Iraq and parts of Syria and Iran Nimrod was an early founder (Gen. 10:10–12 ) Often at war with neighboring Assyrians Prided themselves on education in Astronomy, Mathematics, and Philosophy Became a symbol for the Israelites of wickedness After conquering the Jews , Nebuchadnezzar carried them away captive to Babylon The empire was absorbed into the Persian/Achaemenid Empire in 539 BC by Cyrus the Great Famous people include Nebuchadnezzar II and Amel-marduk Babylonians Baasha ♦ Baal (Bel, Hadad, Jupiter, Set, Zeus) Bar-Baz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ בלעם – "Destroyer of People" Mesopotamian Prophet ≈ 1400 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Son of Beor From Pethor , Mesopotamia Bribed by Balak of Moab to curse the Israelites (Num. 22–23) His donkey saw an angel and tried to avoid it on the road; when he struck the beast, it spoke to him (Num. 22:22–35 ) The Lord commanded him to bless Israel instead; he saw a vision of the destiny of Israel and the Messiah , the Star out of Jacob and Scepter (Num 23–24 ) Prophesied against the Amalekites and Kenites (Num. 24:20–24 ) Slain with Midianites (Num. 31:8 ) Story mentioned often in scripture (Josh. 13:22 ; Micah 6:5 ; 2 Pet. 2:15 ; Jude 1:11 ; Rev. 2:14 ) Balaam Ω בלק – "To Lay Waste" Moabite King of Moab ≈ 1400 BC Wikipedia | BLB Son of Zippor King of Moabites during Israel' s wanderings in the desert; summoned Balaam to curse them but he blessed them instead (Num. 22–24 ) Balak ♦ ברק – "Lightning" Israelite : Naphtalite? General and Judge? ≈ 1200 – 1160 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE | BLB Son of Abinoam From Kedesh-naphtali (Judg. 4:6 ) Agreed to fight Sisera , captain of Jabin of Hazor , only if Deborah went (Judg. 4:8) Defeated them with 10,000 men from Mount Tabor ; pursued Sisera when he fled, but he was killed by Jael , Heber's wife (Judg. 4) Sang a song with Deborah of praise (Judg. 5) Possibly served as Judge of Israel with Deborah Mentioned for his faith by Paul (Heb. 11:32 ) Barak ○ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Βαρναβας –"Son of Consolation" Israelite : Levite Apostle & Companion of Paul ≈ 34 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Cousin or nephew of Mark (Col. 4:10 ) From Cyprus (Acts 4:36–37 ) Sold his land and gave the money to the apostles (Acts 4:36–37 ) Witnessed to the apostles that Paul had been converted (Acts 9:27 ) Made an apostle (Acts 14:14 ) Served several missionary journeys (Acts 11; 12; 1 Cor. 9:6; Gal. 2:1, 9; Col. 4:10) Tradition states he was martyred in Cyprus Barnabas (Joseph, Joses) Ω Βαρθολομαιος – "Son of Talmai" Israelite: Jewish Apostle ≈ 31 – 69 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB From Cana Considered same person as Nathanael since they are never mentioned in the same list of apostles When his friend Philip II spoke of finding the Messiah , he questioned "Can any good thing come out of Nazareth ?" (John 1:45–46) Jesus called him "An Israelite...in whom is no guile!" and he asked how He knew him; Jesus said He saw him under a fig tree and he immediately believed (John 1:45–46) Ordained an apostle (Matt. 10:2–4 ) Bartholomew (Nathanael) Ω ברוך –"Blessed" Israelite : Jewish Scribe of Jeremiah ≈ 600 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Son of Neriah Scribe who wrote the prophesies of Jeremiah ; read them in the Temple and later to the Jewish leaders who burned them; had to rewrite (Jer. 36) Taken to Egypt with the remnant of Judah Baruch Bea-Benh ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ בת־שבע – "Daughter of an oath" Israelite : Jewish Queen of Israel ≈ 980 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Daughter of Eliam | Wife of Uriah the Hittite & David | Mother of Solomon , Nathan II , & others | Ancestor of Jesus through Solomon and Nathan II (Matt. 1:6; Luke 3:31 ) David lusted after her; when she became pregnant by him, he arranged for her husband Uriah to be killed in battle (1 Sam. 11 ); they were married after Uriah's death Her first son died (2 Sam. 12:20 ); she gave birth to other sons, including Solomon (2 Sam. 12:24 ) With the prophet Nathan, she convinced David to make Solomon king over Adonijah (1 Kgs. 1 ) + Bathsheba †♦ Βεελζεβουλ – "Lord of the Fly" see Baal Beelzebub 𒁍𒊏𒋼𒊏𒀭𒊏𒁲 – "Bel Protects the King" Babylonian Prince of Babylon ≈ 545 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Son of Nabonidus Last ruler before Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon Made a great feast using the vessels stolen from the Temple in Jerusalem ; saw mid-feast a finger writing a message on the wall; none of his wise men could read the message, but the queen suggested Daniel could; Daniel prophesied the kingdom's downfall; king was killed that evening (Dan. 5) Belshazzar ○ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ see Daniel Belteshazzar Ω בן־עמי – "Son of My People" Ammonite Father of Ammonites ≈ 1890 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Son of Lot and Lot's daughter | Brother of Moab (Gen. 19:30–38 ) Ben-Ammi (Ammon) בן־הדד – "Son of Thunder" Syrian King of Syria/Aram Damascus ≈ 885 – 865 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 Son of Tabrimmon Allied with Asa of Judah against Baasha of Israel (1 Kgs. 15:18–20 ) Benhadad ♦ Benj-Bez ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ בן־הדד – "Son of Thunder" see Hadadezer Benhadad II ♦ בן־הדד – "Son of Thunder" Syrian King of Syria/Aram Damascus ≈ 796 – 792 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-3 | BLB Son of Hazael Fought against Jehoahaz II of Israel (2 Kgs. 13:3 ); defeated by Jehoash II of Israel who took back cities (2 Kgs. 13:25) Amos prophesied the Lord's judgements (Amos 1:4 ) Benhadad III ♦ בנימן – "Son of the Right Hand" Israelite : Benjamite Patriarch ≈ 1733 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Youngest son of Jacob & Rachel | Father of 10 sons, 1 daughter | Ancestor of Benjamites Rachel died giving birth to him in Bethlehem ; named him "Ben-oni" (Gen. 35:16-20) Stayed with Jacob when brothers went to Egypt ; Joseph demanded they bring him too; Joseph gave him special gifts (Gen. 42–45 ) Benjamin (Ben-oni) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ בנימן – "Son of the Right Hand" Israelite : Mannasite : Nephite Prophet ≈ 140 – 121 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Son of Mosiah I | Father of Mosiah II, Helorum , and Helaman Righteous king of Nephites Drove Lamanites out of the land with the sword of Laban II (Omni 1:24; WoM 1:13) Amaleki gave the small plates of Nephi which he put with other plates (Omni 1:25; WoM 1:10) Gathered his people for final address; recorded names of those who entered covenant; appointed priests (Mosiah 2–6 ) Benjamin II Ω♦ בנימן – "Sons of the Right Hand" Israelite : Benjamite One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Descendants of Benjamin Blessed by Jacob that they "shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil" (Gen. 49:27) ; and by Moses that "The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by him; and the Lord shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders" (Deut. 33:12 ) Territory was west of the Jordan River and parts of Judea around Jerusalem, including Jericho (see map ) Tribe was nearly destroyed after the men of Gibeah abused and killed a Levite's concubine (Judg. 19-21 ) Majority ended up in the Southern Kingdom of Judah; after the Babylonian captivity, many lost their distinction from the tribe of Judah Famous people include King Saul , Queen Esther , and the apostle Paul Benjamites (Tribe of Benjamin) Βερνικη – "Bringer of Victory" Herodian Princess/Queen? of Judea ≈ 39 – 92 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | JE Daughter of Herod Agrippa & Cypros III | Wife of Marcus Julius Alexander , Herod V of Chalcis , Polemon II of Pontus , and mistress of Roman Emperor Titus ; Josephus and others also implied she had an incestuous relationship with her brother Herod Agrippa II | Mother of Berenicianus and Hyrcanus Seemed to have been co-ruler with her brother Agrippa II Paul stood trial before her and Agrippa II in Caesarea (Acts 25:13 ) Begged governor Florus to spare Jerusalem and the Jews in 66 AD, but she was nearly killed and the Jews burned down her palace After the Jewish-Roman war and destruction of Jerusalem, she moved to Rome to be with Emperor Titus, conqueror of Jerusalem; he eventually dismissed her + Berenice II (Bernice) ♦ Bi-Bz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ see Merodach-Baladan Berodach-Baladan ♦ בתואל – "House of God" Aramean Patriarch ≈ 1900 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Son of Nahor & Milcah ; nephew of Abraham (Gen. 22:22) | Father of Rebekah & Laban (Gen. 22:23; 24 ) | Ancestor of Jesus From Haran Took part of negotiations for Isaac and Rebekah to marry (Gen. 22:50 ) Bethuel † בלהה – "Calamity" Israelite Matriarch ≈ 1768 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Handmaid of Rachel ( Gen. 29:29) | Wife/concubine of Jacob | Mother of Dan & Naphtali (Gen. 30:5–8 ) Rachel gave her as a wife to Jacob after Rachel was unable to have children (Gen. 30:3–4 ) After Rachel's death, Reuben slept with her and lost his birthright (1 Chr. 5:1 ) + Bilhah ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ επίσκοπος – "Overseer" Israelite Religious Leader ≈ 40 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS Qualifications for (1 Tim. 3:1–7) Jesus is the "Bishop of our souls" (1 Pet. 2:25 ) Must be ordained (D&C 20:67 ) and a high priest (D&C 68:19) Should care for the poor (D&C 84:112 ) A judge in Israel (D&C 107:74 ) Presides over the Aaronic Priesthood (D&C 107:87–88 ) Bishop בעז – "Strength" Israelite : Judahite: Ephrathite Patriarch ≈ 1200 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Son/descendant of Salmon & Rahab ; wealthy relative of Elimelech & Naomi (Ruth 2:1 ) | Husband of Ruth (Ruth 4:13 ) | Father of Obed (Ruth 4:17) | Great-grandfather of David (Ruth 4:22 ) | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:5 ) Showed charity to Ruth by deliberately leaving grain for her and allowing her to eat with him and workers (Ruth 2 ) Accepted Ruth's offer of marriage after confirming his right as kinsman-redeemer (Ruth 3–4 ) Boaz † "Bridge Homestead" Israelite : Ephraimite? Prophet & Governor of Utah = b.1801 – d. 1877 AD Wikipedia | GS Son of John & Abigail Howe Young | Husband of many | Father of many From Whitingham, Vermont Carpenter, glazier, and painter by trade Converted to the restored gospel in 1832 Marched with members of Zion's Camp to the aid of the Missouri Saints Called to be an apostle in 1835 by the Three Witnesses; appointed president of the twelve in 1841 (D&C 124:127) Worked on the Kirtland Temple and spoke in tongues at its dedication in 1836 Served missions to spread the gospel in the eastern states and the United Kingdom After expulsion from Missouri and then Illinois, he led groups of saints to safety (D&C 136) Became prophet after the death of Joseph Smith and succession crisis in 1847–1877 Governor of Utah from 1850–1857 Among the choice ones in the spirit world (D&C 138:53 ) Brigham Young Ω ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ "Gift of God" Jaredite Prophet ≈ 2100 BC Wikipedia | GS Brother of Jared II Asked Lord to not confound the language of his family and friends at the Tower of Babel (Ether 1:33) Saw the Lord in vision (Ether 2–3 ) Built eight barges (Ether 2–3 ) Shown the history of the world (Ether 3:25 ) Sailed with family to Promised Land/Americas (Ether 6 ) Moved a mountain (Ether 12:30 ) Founder of the Jaredites Brother of Jared (Mahonri Moriancumer) Ω בקי – "Emptied" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 1280 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Son of Abishua | Father of Uzzi (1 Chr. 6:5) Bukki ■ C C Ca–Ce / Ch–Cz Ca-Ce Καιαφας – "Basket Man" Israelite : Levite: Sadducee High Priest ≈ 18 – 36 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son-in-law of Annas Possibly served as joint High Priest with Annas (Luke 3:2 , see also John 18) After the resurrection of Lazarus , conspired to kill Jesus (John 11 ) Jesus' trial was held at the Palace of Caiaphas (Matt. 26:3 ) Questioned Peter & John after their arrest (Acts 4 ) קין – "Spear " Patriarch ≈ 3900 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Adam & Eve (Gen 4:1) | Father of Enoch II Tiller of the ground; offering was rejected by the Lord (Gen. 4:3–7 ) Killed younger brother Abel (Gen. 4:8–14 ) Made a covenant with Satan (Moses 5:29–31 ) Had wicked descendants who lived separately from other descendants of Adam (Gen. 4 ) כלב – "Devoted" Israelite : Judahite Prince/Head of Judah ≈ 1400 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Jephunneh | Father of Achsah | Father-in-law of Othniel Sent by Moses when 40yo to search the land of Canaan;he and Joshua gave a true report and were only ones of the older generation permitted to survive to the conquest (Num. 13:6, 30; 26:65) Given Hebron for an inheritance (Josh. 14:13–14 ) Gave daughter Achsah to nephew Othniel to wife; gave her land and springs (Josh. 15 ) Caiaphas (Joseph ben Caiaphas) ■ Cain Caleb II ○ Ch-Cz כנען – "Purple" Canaanite Patriarch ≈ 2300 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Fourth son of Ham | Brother of Cush , Mizraim , and Phut ( Gen. 9:18) | Grandson of Noah | Father of Sidon and Heth | Ancestor of the Canaanites Noah cursed him and his descendants to be the servants of Israelites (Gen. 9:24–27 ) Canaan כנען – "Purple" Canaanite Tribes in the Levant ≈ 2000 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | JE Descended from Canaan (Gen. 10:18) | Split into Sidonians/Phoenicians , Hittites , Jebusites , Amorites , Girgashites , Hivites, Arkites , Sinites , Arvadites , Zemarites , and Hamathites Joshua commanded to drive them out of the land Often at war with Israelites Canaanites ἀρχιερεῖς Israelite: Levite Priests ≈ 1600 BC – 70 AD Wikipedia Group of priests who oversaw in the Temple; included the High Priest During the Second Temple period, many served on the Great Sanhedrin Often argued with Jesus; tried to arrest Him (John 7 ); ultimately participated in His arrest and trial (Matt. 27:1 ); Jesus prophesied of their part (Matt. 16:21 ) Continued to oppose early Christians including Peter and John (Acts 4 ); Paul had authority from them to arrest Christians (Acts 9:14 ) Chief Priests ○ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Χριστος – "Anointed One" see Jesus Christ Christ † Κλαυδιος – "Shut in" Roman Emperor of Rome ≈ 41 –54 AD Wikipedia | BD | BLB Son of Nero Claudius Drusus Agabus prophesied of a famine during his reign (Acts 11:28) Claudius ♦ Κορνηλιος – "Little Horn" Roman Roman Centurion ≈ 39 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS God-fearing Roman Centurion stationed in Caesarea After an angelic vision and visit from Peter, became first Gentile convert to Christianity without first joining Judaism (Acts 10) ; many of his householdd also converted H is baptism marked a new beginning in preaching the gospel Cornelius ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ כוש – 𓎡𓄿𓈙𓈉 Cushite Patriarch ≈ 2200 BC Wikipedia | BD | JE Son of Ham (Gen. 10:6–7) | Grandson of Noah | Father of Nimrod | Ancestor of Cushites/Kushites From ancient Nubia /Sudan Cush see Quirinius Cyrenius ○ 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 – "The Sun" Persian King of Achaemenid Empire ≈ b. 600 – d. 530 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Cambyses | Father of Cambyses II , Bardiya | Father-in-law of Darius the Great King of Achaemenid Empire from ≈ 550 – 530 BC Conquered Babylon and all of Mesopotamia to create the largest empire in history to that point Fulfilled Isaiah's prophesy (Isa. 44:28 ) and allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple (2 Chr. 36:22) Returned the vessels of the Temple (Ezra 1:7–11 ) Daniel lived through part of his reign (Dan. 1, 6, 10 ) Cyrus the Great ♦ D D Daa–Dau / Dav–Dz Daa-Dau דן – "Judge" Israelite : Danite Patriarch ≈ 1745 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Jacob & Bilhah ( Gen. 30:5-6) | Father of Hushim | Ancestor of Danites Dan דן – "Judge" Israelite : Danite One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Descendants of Dan Blessed by Jacob that he would judge his people and "be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward. I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord" (Gen. 49:16–18 ); and by Moses that he is a "lion's whelp: he shall leap from Bashan " (Deu. 33:24–25 ) Territory located along Mediterranean coastline and eastward which included Joppa and Ekron (see map ) Joined the Northern Kingdom of Israel Majority carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC ; one of the "Lost 10 tribes" (2 Kgs. 17 ) For an unknown reason, tribe was excluded from the 144,000 sealed Israelites mentioned by John (Rev. 7:4–8) Famous people include Samson Danites (Tribe of Dan) דנאל – "God is My Judge" Israelite : Judahite Prince of Judah & Prophet ≈ 605 – 530 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Descendant of Royal Judahite Friend of Shadrach , Meshach , and Abed-nego One of the young royals carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 1:3–4 ) Refused the king's meat and wine (Dan. 1:5–17 ) Interpreted Nebuchadnezzar's dreams (Dan. 2, 4, 6) and the handwriting on the wall (Dan. 5) Thrown in lion's den for praying (Dan. 6 ) Prophesied much, including signs preceding the Second Coming (Dan. 7–12) Daniel (Belteshazzar) Ω ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁 – "He Who Possesses Good" Babylonian King of Babylon ≈ 540 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | GS Dan. 5:31 Darius the Mede ♦ 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁 – "He Who Possesses Good" Persian King of Achaemenid Empire ≈ 522 – 486 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-2 Son of Hystaspes | Son-in-law of Cyrus the Great | Father of Xerxes I Ezra 4:5, 24 Darius the Great ♦ 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁 – "He Who Possesses Good" Persian Last King of Achaemenid Empire ≈ 336 – 330 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-3 Son of Arsames Neh. 12:22 Darius III Codomannus ♦ David-Dz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ דוד – "Beloved" Israelite : Judahite King of Israel ≈ b. 1040 – 970 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BM Youngest of eight sons of Jesse (1 Samuel 16:12) | Great-grandson of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:17–22 ) | Husband of Michal , Ahinoam II , Abigail , Maacah IV , Haggith , Abital , Eglah , Bathsheba , & others | Father of Amnon , Absalom , Tamar II , Adonijah , Solomon , Nathan II , & others | Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:6 ) Killed a lion and bear in his youth (1 Sam. 17:32–37 ) Anointed by Samuel to be a new king over Israel (1 Sam. 16 ) Musician for Saul (1 Sam 16:14–23 ) Defeated Goliath the giant Philistine (1 Sam. 17 ) Befriended Jonathan (1 Sam. 18:1–4 ) Made a military leader by Saul; had to flee Saul's jealousy and wrath; spared Saul's life twice (1 Sam. 18–27) After hearing of Saul and Jonathan's deaths, anointed king over Judah at Hebron (2 Sam. 2:3–4); and eventually made king over all Israel (2 Sam. 5:4–5); made Jerusalem his capital Brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem ; wanted to build a Temple but was denied by the Lord Sinned with Bathsheba; had her husband Uriah killed; Nathan condemned him (2 Sam. 11–12 ) Two sons (Absalom and Adonijah) openly rebelled against him Wrote many psalms, including many about his contrition; obtained forgiveness in all except in the murder of Uriah (D&C 132:39) His reign is considered Israel's "golden age"; he united all of Israel under a holy government of God who awaited the coming of the Messiah; and he conquered a large portion of the Levant Jesus often called "Son of David" (Matt. 22:41–46 ) David †♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ דוד – "Beloved" American One of Three Witnesses & Apostle = b. 1805 – d. 1888 AD Wikipedia | GS JS–H One of the Three Witnesses & Apostle from = 1829 – 1838 AD David Whitmer Ω דברה – "Bee" Israelite : Ephraimite Judge of Israel & Prophetess ≈ 1200 – 1160 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Wife of Lapidoth Prophetess and Judge of Israel (Judg. 4:4 ) Summoned Barak to fight Sisera , captain of Jabin of Hazor's army; he agreed only if she went (Judg. 4:8) They defeated them with 10,000 men from Mount Tabor ; pursued Sisera when he fled, but he was killed by Jael , Heber's wife (Judg. 4) Sang a song with Barak of praise (Judg. 5) Served as Judge of Israel +Deborah II Ω○ דלילה – "One Who Hangs" Canaanite : Philistine Temptress of Samson ≈ 1060 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Judg. 16 +Delilah ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ דינה – "Judgment" Israelite Daughter of Jacob & Leah ≈ 1670 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Daughter of Jacob & Leah (Gen. 30:21 ) Shechem the Canaanite desired to marry her; her brothers Levi and Simeon slew all the men of Shechem and retrieved her (Gen. 34 ) +Dinah μ αθητής – "Follower" Israelite Follower ≈ 30 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS John the Baptist had disciples before Jesus began His ministry Sometimes used interchangeably with Apostle Matt. 10:1 Disciples Δρουσιλλα – "Freshness" Israelite : Herodian Princess of Judea ≈ 38 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Daughter of Herod Agrippa & Cypros III | Wife of Felix and Aziz of Emesa Acts 24:24 +Drusilla E E Ea–Ek / Ela–Elie / Elij–Em / En–Ep / Es / Et–Ez Ea-Ek אדום – Red Edomite Tribe/group from south of Dead Sea ≈ 1800 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Descendants of Esau (Gen. 25:30) Territory was south of the Dead Sea Spoke a language similar to Hebrew Famous people include Agag , Eliphaz , the Amalekites , and Herod the Great and his family Egyptian Matriarch ≈ 2300 BC Wikipedia | GS Wife of Ham | Also name of her daughter who discovered Egypt (Abr. 1:23-25) אהוד – "I Shall Praise" Israelite : Benjaminite Judge of Israel ≈ 1300 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Gera (Judg. 3:15–4:1) Edomites (Idumeans) + Egyptus Ehud ○ Ela-Elie ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אלה – Oak Tree Israelite : Issacharite King of Israel ≈ 886 – 885 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Baasha His captain of chariots Zimri conspired against him ; killed him and posterity, fulfilling Jehu's prophecy (1 Kgs. 16:6–14 ) Elah ♦ אלעזר – "God Has Helped" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 1400 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Aaron (Ex. 6:23) | Brother of Nadab, Abihu , and Ithamar | Father of Phinehas Eleazar ■ עלי – My God Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Judge & High Priest ≈ 1080 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Father of Hophni & Phinehas II (1 Sam. 1:3) Eli ■○ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אליקים – "God Sets Up" see Jehoiakim Eliakim †♦ אליה – "My God is Yahweh" Forerunner BD | GS See also Elijah or John the Baptist Matt. 17:12 Elias אלישיב – God Causes to Run" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 470 – 433 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Son of Joiakim (Neh. 3:1) Eliashib ■ Elijah-Em ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אלעזר – "God Has Helped" Israelite : Judahite Prophet ≈ 852 BC Wikipedia | BD-3 Son of Dodavah (2 Chr. 20:37) From Mareshah Eliezer II Ω אליה – "My God is Yahweh" Israelite : Gadite? or Benjamite ? Prophet ≈ 870 – 842 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS the Tishbite (1 Kgs. 17:1 ) Elijah (Elias) Ω Ελισαβετ – "God is an Oath" Israelite : Levite Matriarch ≈ 2 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Descendant of Aaron (Luke 1:5–60) | Wife of Zacharias | Cousin or relative of Mary | Mother of John the Baptist Unable to have children until an angel told Zacharias in their old age that she would conceive Mary visited her (Luke 1:5–60) + Elisabeth ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אלישע – "God is Salvation" Israelite : Issacharite Prophet ≈ 865 – 780 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Shaphat (1 Kgs. 19:16–21) Elisha (Eliseus) Ω אלהים - "Gods" or "Godhood" see God the Father Elohim †Ω■♦ אילן – "Oak" Israelite : Zebulunite Judge of Israel ≈ 1150 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Judged Israel for 10 years (Judg. 12:11–12 ) Elon II ○ En-Ep ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ "Whole" Israelite : Ephraimite? Wife of Joseph Smith ≈ b. 1804 – d. 1879 AD Wikipedia | GS Daughter of Isaac Hale and Elizabeth Lewis | Wife of Joseph Smith Served as scribe for the Book of Mormon for a time Asked to compile a book of hymns (D&C 25) First Relief Society President JSH 1:55 + Emma Hale Smith חנוך – "Follower" Prophet & Patriarch ≈ b. 3378 – d. 2948 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Jared | Father of Methuselah | Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:37 ) Walked in righteousness (Gen. 5:18–24) Ordained to the priesthood (D&C 84:15-16; 107:48 ) Preached repentance (Moses 6:37 ) The Lord called his people Zion (Moses 7:18 ) Prophesied of the Lord coming (Jude 1:14 ) He and his city were translated (Heb. 11:5; Moses 7:69 ) Enoch †Ω אנוש – "Mortal Man" Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Prophet ≈ 420 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Son of Jacob II (Enos 1:1) | Father of Jarom Enos II Ω Es ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אפרים – "Fruitful" Israelite : Ephraimite Patriarch ≈ 1707 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Joseph & Asenath (Gen. 41:52) | Grandson of Jacob | Brother of Manasseh | Father of Shuthelah , Tahan , Beriah-Becher (Num. 26:35 ) | Ancestor of Ephraimites Jacob he made them equal to his sons (Gen. 48:5 ) Born in Egypt Given the birthright of Abraham , Isaac , and Jacob over his older brother Manasseh (Gen. 48:13–20 ) Ephraim אפרים – "Fruitful" Israelite : Ephraimite One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Descendants of Ephraim Blessed by Jacob that they would grow into a "multitude in the midst of the earth" and greater than Manasseh in that "his seed shall become a multitude of nations" (Gen. 48 ); and by Moses that they would be fruitful and "His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh " (Deu. 33:13–17 ) Territory included some of the richest land in the country and had several important highways and cities, including Shechem , Ebal , and Gerizim (modern-day West Bank and Samaria ) (see map ) Part of (and often led) the Northern Kingdom of Israel Majority carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC ; one of the "Lost 10 tribes (2 Kgs. 17 ) Samaritans claim descent partially from their tribe Promised to bear the message of the Restored gospel to the world and help gather Israel (D&C 133:26–34 ; Isa. 11:12–13) Famous people include Joshua , Deborah II , Jeroboam , Ahab , Ishmael II , and Joseph Smith Ephraimites (Tribe of Ephraim) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ 𒀭𒊹𒉽𒀸 – "Ashur Has Given a Brother" Assyrian King of Assyria ≈ 681 – 669 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Sennacherib | Father of Ashurbanipal 2 Kgs. 19:37 Esarhaddon ♦ עשו – "Hairy" Edomite Patriarch ≈ 1832 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Isaac & Rebekah | Older twin of Jacob | Husband of 4 | Father of Eliphaz , Reuel , Jeush , Jaalam , and Korah | Ancestor of Edomites/Idumaeans Sold his birthright to Jacob (Gen. 25:29–34); Rebekah helped Jacob secure it from Isaac (Gen. 27 ) Married three Canaanite women to the disappointment of his parents (Gen. 26:34–35 ); later married Ishmael's daughter Mahalath (Gen. 28:9 ) Hated Jacob so Rebekah sent Jacob to Haran for safety; (Gen. 27:41–28:5 ) when Jacob and his family returned, they reuinited on friendly terms (Gen. 32–33 ) Esau אשבעל – "Man of the Lord" see Ish-bosheth Eshbaal ♦ Et-Ez ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ אסתר – "Star" Israelite : Benjamite Queen of Persia ≈ 480 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Niece of Mordecai | Wife of Ahasuerus (Xerxes I or Artaxerxes II?) Esth. 2:7 Saved the Jews + Esther (Hadassah) ♦ אתבעל – "With the Lord" see Ithobaal Ethbaal ♦ Jaredite Prophet ≈ 550 BC Wikipedia | GS Son of Coriantor Ether 11:23 Ether Ω ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ εὐαγγελιστής – "Bringer of Good News" Israelite: Christian Missionary | Patriarch ≈ 33 AD – Present Wikipedia | BD | GS One who preaches gospel Eph 4:11 Evangelist חוה – "Life" Mother of all mankind ≈ 4000 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Created by God (Gen. 1:26-27 ) | Wife of Adam | Mother of Cain , Abel , Seth , and others (Gen. 4 ) Tempted by Satan and ate the forbidden fruit (Gen. 3 ) Lived in the Garden of Eden before the Fall and after in the fallen world (Gen. 2-3 ) + Eve † יחזקאל – "God Will Strengthen" Israelite : Levite Prophet ≈ 593 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Buzi | Descendant of Zadok One of the Jews carried captive to Babylon Prophesied about the Israelites and return of the Jews to Jerusalem Ezek. 1:3 Ezekiel Ω ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ עזרא – "Helper" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest & Prophet ≈ 458 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Descendant of Seraiah Artaxerxes of Persia gave him edict to restore the Temple , help exiles return to Jerusalem, and to apoint government leaders (Ezra 7–10 ) Ezra Ω ■ « Previous / Next » B Baa-Bap Bar-Baz Bea-Benh Benj-Bez Bi-Bz C Ca-Ce Ch-Cz D Daa-Dau David-Dz E Ea-Ek Ela-Elie Elijah-Em En-Ep Es Et-Ez Suggested Resources To play, press and hold the enter key. 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Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. « LIST OF PEOPLE:N–R » Aa-Ae, Ah-Am, An-Az / B / C / D / Ea-Em , En-Ez / F / G / Ha-He , Hi-Hz / I / Ja-Ji , Jo-Jz / K / L / Ma , Me-Mz / N / O / P / Q-R / Sa-Se , Sh-Sz / T / U-Y / Z Key: † Ancestor of Christ / Ω Prophet / ■ High Priest / ♦ King-Queen / ○ Judge or Ruler / + Female / BD = Bible Dictionary / GS = Guide to the Scriptures / JE = Jewish Encyclopedia N N Naa–Nam / Nao–Nat / Ne / Ni–Nz Israelite Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Dan Naphtali Gad Asher Issachar Zebulun Joseph Manasseh Ephraim Benjamin Canaan Midian Moab Edom Egypt Syria Greek Assyria Babylon Persia Rome Unknown Naa-Nam Naaman ○ נעמן – "Pleasant" Commander ≈ 845 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Syrian Commander of Hadadezer's army Contracted leprosy; his wife's servant was an Israelite and told him about the prophet Elisha, but Jehoram of Israel rent his clothes; Elisha told the king he could heal him and sent Naaman to wash in the Jordan River seven times; he was healed (2 Kgs. 5) Nadab II ♦ נדב – "Willing" King of Israel ≈ 910 – 909 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Israelite : Ephraimite Son of Jeroboam (1 Kgs. 15:25) Wicked king Killed by Baasha along with all the kindred of Jeroboam (1 Kgs. 15:27–30 ) Nahash ♦ נחש – "Serpent" King of Ammon ≈ 1030 – 1000 BC Wikipedia | BLB Ammonite Father of Hanun Attacked Jabesh-Gilead (Gadites and Reubenites ) and threatened to gouge all their eyes out; they sought help from Saul who defeated him (1 Sam. 11 ) Showed kindness to David (1 Chr. 19:2 ) Nao-Nat ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Nahor † נחור – "Scorched" Patriarch ≈ 1900 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Son of Terah Brother of Abraham and Haran Husband of Milcah and Reumah Father of Bethuel and eleven others (Gen. 22:20–22 ) Left Ur of Chaldees with family to move to Haran (Gen. 11:26–29 ) Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:34 ) Nahum Ω נחום – "Consolation" Prophet ≈ 615 BC? Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Simeonite? : Elkoshite Nahum 1:1 Possibly from Galilee Prophesied of the destruction of Nineveh and the Assyrians + Naomi נעמי – "My Delight" Matriarch ≈ 1140 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Judahite : Ephrathite Wife of Elimelech (Ruth 1:2) Mother of Mahlon & Chilion ; mother-in-law of Ruth & Orpah ( Ruth 1 ) Moved to Moab with husband and sons because of famine in Bethlehem (Ruth 1 ) Returned to Bethlehem and encouraged Ruth to pursue Boaz (Ruth 2–4 ) Helped raise Obed (Ruth 4:16–17 ) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Naphtali נפתלי – "My Wrestlings" Patriarch ≈ 1744 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Naphtalite Son of Jacob & Bilhah (Gen. 30:8 ) Father of Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, Shillem , and Naphtalites Naphtalites (Tribe of Naphtali) נפתלי – "My Wrestlings" One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Naphtalite Descendants of Naphtali Blessed by Jacob that he "is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words" (Gen. 49:21 ) and by Moses that he is "satisfied with favour, and full with the blessing of the Lord: possess thou the west and the south" (Deu. 33:23 ) Territory was located west and north of the Sea of Galilee (see map ) Fought with Deborah II and Barak (Judg. 4 ) Joined the Northern Kingdom of Israel Majority carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC; one of the "Lost 10 tribes" (2 Kgs. 17 ) Famous people include Barak and Pekah Nathan Ω נתן – "Given" Prophet ≈ 992 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS Israelite : Judahite Prophet during the time of David Instructed David not to build a Temple (2 Sam. 7 ) Told David the parable of the rich and poor man after David had Uriah the Hittite killed; prophesied that David's son with Bathsheba would die (2 Sam. 12 ) David and Bathsheba seemed to name one of their sons after him Worked with Bathsheba to have Solomon anointed instead of Adonijah; anointed Solomon king with Zadok at the Gihon Spring in the City of David (1 Kgs. 1:32–40 ) Ne ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Nathan II † נתן – "Given" Prince of Israel ≈ 960 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Israelite : Judahite Son of David & Bathsheba (2 Sam. 5:14) Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:31 ) Nathanael Ω Ναθαναηλ – "God Has Given" see Bartholomew Nebuchadnezzar II ♦ 𒀭𒀝𒃻𒁺 সৌমিত্র – "Nabu Protects My Heir" King of Babylon ≈ b. 642 – d. 562 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Babylonian Son of Nabopolassar Father of Amel-Marduk King of Neo-Babylonian Empire from ≈ 605 – 562 BC Conquered Jerusalem; carried Jehoiakim captive to Babylon ; ransacked the Temple ; removed Jeconiah as well and made Zedekiah king In 587 BC , destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple of Solomon; took Jews captive to Babylon Daniel interpreted his dreams (Dan. 2, 4 ) Threw Shadrach , Meschach , and Abed-nego in fiery furnace for not worshipping his idol (Dan. 3 ) Jer. 46:2–12 Necho II ♦ 𓈖𓂓𓅱 – "Reed" Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 610 – 595 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Egyptian Son of Psamtik I Father of Psamtik II Killed Josiah of Judah at the Battle of Megiddo (2 Kgs. 23:29 ); brought Southern Kingdom under Egyptian rule Removed Jehoahaz III as Judah's king and replaced with Jehoiakim Defeated by Nebuchadnezzar II in Battle of Carchemish Nehemiah ○ נחמיה – "The Lord Comforts" Governor of Judea ≈ 445 – 432 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Judahite? Son of Hachaliah Neh. 1:1 Cupbearer for Artaxerxes Comissioned to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem Book of Nehemiah is a continuation of the book of Ezra Nephi Ω נפי – "Goodly" Prophet ≈ 606 – 545 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Son of Lehi & Sariah (1 Ne. 1:1) Left Jerusalem with family but returned for brass plates and Ishmael II 's family Saw vision of tree of life, Jesus ' life and future events (1 Ne. 10–15) Built ship to travel to the Promised Land (1 Ne. 17–18) Separated from the Lamanites (2 Ne. 5) Founder of Nephites ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Nephi II Ω נפי – "Goodly" Prophet & Chief Judge ≈ 39 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Son of Helaman III (Hel. 3:21 ); direct descendant of Nephi Brother of Lehi II Father of Nephi III & Timothy II Chief judge (Hel. 3:37) Converted many Lamanites with brother (Hel. 5) Inprisoned and encircled with fire (Hel. 5) Exposed plot to murder chief judge (Hel. 8) Nephi III Ω נפי – "Goodly" Apostle ≈ 1 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Son of Nephi II (3 Ne. 1:2) Father of Amos II Prayed for the signs of Christ's birth so his people would be saved (3 Ne. 1) Cast out devils; raised brother Timothy II from the dead Chosen by Jesus to be an apostle Nephites נפי – "Goodly" Tribe/group in the Americas ≈ 580 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Nephite Descended from Nephi & others (2 Ne. 5:14 ) Often at war with the Lamaanites Famous people include Nephi , Benjamin II , Mosiah II , Alma I & II , Helaman , Mormon , and Moroni Ni-Nz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Nicodemus Νικοδημος – "Victory of the People" Pharisee on the Sanhedrin ≈ 30 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS Israelite : Jewish Visited Jesus at night and learned about being born again (John 3 ) Helped with Jesus' burial (John 19:39–40 ) Noah (Noe) † Ω נח – "Rest" Prophet & Patriarch ≈ 2944 – 1994 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Lamech ( Gen. 5:28) Father of Shem , Ham , & Japheth Ordained at ten years old by Methuselah (D&C 107:52 ) Preached repentance (Moses 8:20 ) Built an ark; saved family and animals from the flood (Gen. 6–9 ) Visited Mary , Joseph III , and others as the Angel Gabriel (article ) Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:36 ) Noah II ♦ נח – "Rest" King of Nephites ≈ 160 – 145 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Nephite Son of Zeniff (Mosiah 11:1) Father of Limhi Led his people to wickedness and idolatry; had many wives and concubines (Mosiah 11 ) Killed Abinadi (Mosiah 17:11–20 ) Killed by his own priests (Mosiah 19:20 ) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Northern Kingdom see Kingdom of Israel O O Obadiah II Ω עבדיה – "Servant of Jehovah" Prophet ≈ 840 or 630 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Jewish Obad. 1:21 Prophesied of the destruction of Edom and Jesus would stand on Mount Zion Oliver Cowdery Ω "Olive Tree" One of Three Witnesses & Apostle = b. 1806 – d. 1850 AD Wikipedia | GS American JS–H Son of William & Rebecca Cowdery One of Three Witnesses & Apostle from = 1829 – 1838 AD Ordained to Aaronic Priesthood by John the Baptist and the Melchizedek Priesthood by Peter , James , and John Second elder of the Church Scribe for the Book of Mormon Omni עמני Record Keeper ≈ 323 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Israelite : Nephite Son of Jarom Father of Amaron & Chemish Called himself a wicked man (Omni 1:2) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Omri †♦ עמרי – "Bound" King of Israel ≈ 885 – 874 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Israelite : Ephraimite Father of Ahab Captain of the Host; made king by the people (1 Kgs. 16:16) Built Samaria (1 Kgs. 16:24) In archeology, the Mesha Stele describes how Mesha of Moab's god Chemosh helped him throw off the yoke of bondage to the Kingdom of Israel and the "House of Omri "; con tains one of the earliest extrabiblical references to the Israelite God Jehovah/Yahweh Onias III ■ חוניו – "God is Gracious" High Priest ≈ 185 – 175 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Israelite : Levite Son of Simon II (2 Macc. 3:1) Brother of Jason & Menelaus Opposed the Hellenization of Judea Forced out of position as High Priest for Jason Osorkon IV (So) ♦ Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 730 – 716 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Egyptian Son of Shoshenq V ? Hoshea II of Israel sent messengers to him (2 Kgs. 17:4) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Othniel ○ עתניאל – "God is Force" Judge of Israel ≈ 1360 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Israelite : Judahite Son of Kenaz Husband of Achsah (Judg. 1:13) and son-in-law (and nephew) of Caleb Conquered Kiriath-sepher and Chushanrishathaim of Mesopotamia (Judg. 3:10 ) Early judge of Israel P P Pa–Pe / Ph / Pi–Pz Pa-Pe Patriarch Paul (Saul II) Ω Pekah ♦ אבות – "Fathers" Father/Ruler of family or ordained office in priesthood (evangelist) ≈ 4000 BC – Present Wikipedia | BD | GS Acts 2:29 Famous people are Adam , Enoch , Noah , Abraham , Isaac , and Jacob Παυλος – "Extraordinary" Apostle ≈ 34 – 64 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Benjamite Roman citizen from Tarsus Opposed early Christians; assisted in the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7:58) Pharisee taught by Gamaliel (Acts 22:3) Jesus appeared to him on the road to Damascus ; he was converted (Acts 9 ) Went on several missionary journeys, spreading the gospel around the Mediterranean Sea Arrested and testified before Herod Agrippa II Authored much of the New Testament Tradition states he was martyred in Rome around 64 AD פקח – "Open-eyed" King of Israel ≈ 740 – 732 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Israelite : Naphtalite Son of Remaliah Royal officer; killed Pekahiah of Israel and took the throne (2 Kgs. 15:25–32) Attacked Judah and besieged Jerusalem with Rezin of Syria (2 Kgs. 15:37 ; 16:5 ); killed 120,000 Judahites , and deported another 200,000 to Samaria (1 Chr. 28:6, 8 ) Tiglath-Pileser III started assault of Israel during his reign (2 Kgs. 15:29 ) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Pekahiah ♦ Peleg (Phalec) † Peter (Simon) Ω פקחיה – "Jehovah Opens Eyes" King of Israel ≈ 742 – 740 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Israelite : Gadite Son of Menahem of Israel Killed by royal officer Pekah (2 Kgs. 15:25) פלג – "Division" Patriarch ≈ 2250 – 2000 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Son of Eber (Gen. 10:25) Brother of Joktan Earth was divided in his lifetime Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:35 ) Πετρος – "Rock" Chief Apostle ≈ 30 – 64AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Jewish Son of Jona (John 1:40) Brother of Andrew Fisherman from Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee ; lived at Capernaum One of the first disciples One of the inner three leaders with James and John privileged to be at the Transfiguration, Gethsemane , and other important events (Matt. 17:1–13 ; Mark 14:33 ) Mother-in-law was healed by Jesus (Mark 1:29–31) Walked on water Given the keys of the kingdom (Matt. 16:13–19 ) Witnessed the Transfiguration (Matt. 17:1–9 ) Cut off ear of Caiaphas ' servant Malchus Denied Jesus 3 times before being asked to feed His sheep 3 times Mary Magdalene told him and John of the empty tomb and they ran to see (John 20:2–8 ) Chief apostle and leader of the early Church after the Resurrection (Acts 1–5 ); healed and taught with John , was arrested and miraculously released Had vision of the gospel to the Gentiles and baptized Cornelius (Acts 10–11 ) Wrote 2 epistles Traditon says he was crucified upside down in Rome around 64 AD Appeared with James and John to confer the Melchizedek Priesthood on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery Ph ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Pharisees פרושים – "Expounders" Religious Political Party ≈ 160 – 73 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Israelite : Jewish Matt. 3:7 Prided themselves on strict observance of the Law of Moses Sat on the Sanhedrin with the the Sadducees with whom they had much conflict Often quarreled with Jesus over observances of the law, usually sabbath day observance or His spending time with "sinners" Jesus condemned their behavior and pride (Matt. 23 ) After the destruction of the Temple by the Romans in 70 AD, their beliefs became the foundation for Rabbinic Judaism Famous people were Nicodemus, Gamaliel, Paul Philemon Φιλημων – "Affectionate" Disciple ≈ 62 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Colossian Philem. 1 From Colossae Wealthy Christian; converted by Paul Philip ○ Φιλιππος – "Lover of Horses" Tetrarch of Iturea & Trachonitus ≈ 4 BC – 33 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-4 | BLB Herodian Son of Herod the Great & Cleopatra of Jerusalem (Luke 3:1) Husband of Salome III Tetrarch of the area west and north of the Sea of Galilee Founder of Caesarea Philippi ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Philip II Ω Philip III Philistines Φιλιππος – "Lover of Horses" Apostle ≈ 31 – 54 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | GS | BLB Israelite : Jewish From Bethsaida ( John 1:44); same village on the Sea of Galilee as Andrew and Peter Told Nathanael that they had found the Messiah (John 1:45 ) Jesus asked him where to buy bread before feeding the 5,000 (John 6:5–7 ) Greeks asked him for an audience with Jesus (John 12:20–22 ) Asks Jesus to show them the Father (John 14:8–9 ) Tradition says he was martyred either in 54 or 80 AD in Asia Φιλιππος – "Lover of Horses" One of the seven leaders ≈ 34 AD Wikipedia | BD-2 | GS Israelite : Jewish Chosen to help the apostles with seven others - Evangelist (Acts 6:5) Lived in Caesarea Preached and bap tized in Samaria (Acts 8:5–13 ) Taught and baptized a eunuch of Candace of Ethiopia (Acts 8:26–40 ) פלשי – "Griever" Tribe/group in the Levant ≈ 1200 – 604 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Canaanite : Philistine Judg. 13 Lived along the Mediterranean Sea, west of the Israelites ; their five main cities were Gaza , Ashdod , Ashkelon , Gath , Ekron Famous people include Goliath , Achish , Abimelech , and Delilah The Greeks later called the land Palestine, although many modern Palestinians claim descendancy from Abraham and not the Philistines Pi-Pz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Phinehas ■ פינחס – "Bronze-colored" High Priest ≈ 1350 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Son of Eleazar and a daughter of Putiel (Ex. 6:25) Father of Abishua Stayed the plague on the Israelites with Baal-peor , killing Zimri and Cozbi (Num. 25 ) Given a hill in Mt. Ephraim to live (Josh. 24:33 ) Phinehas II פינחס – "Bronze-colored" Priest ≈ 1050 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Israelite : Levite 1 Sam. 1:3 Son of Eli Father of Ahitub Pilate, Pontius ○ Prefect/Governor of Judea ≈ 26 – 36 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS Luke 3:1 Roman Oversaw trial and crucifixion of Jesus ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Porcius Festus ○ Prophet / Prophetess Ω Publicans see Festus Porcius God's messenger on earth ≈ 4000 BC – Present Wikipedia | BD | GS Num. 11:29 Preacher of righteousness Seer Well-known prophets include Noah , Abraham , Jacob/Israel , Joseph , Elijah , Isaiah , Jeremiah , Nephi , John the Baptist , and Joseph Smith The scriptures name a few women as prophetesses including Miriam , Huldah , Deborah , and Anna (see BD ) Tax collectors for Rome ≈ 37 BC – 70 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS Israelite : Jewish Luke 3:12 Q & R Q & R Q / Ra–Ret / Reu–Rz Q-Ret Quirinius (Cyrenius) ○ Rabshakeh ○ + Rachab † Governor of Syria & Judea ≈ 6 BC – 12 AD Wikipedia | BLB Luke 2:2 Roman Son of Publius Sulpicius Quirinius Chief or Vizier ≈ 701 BC Wikipedia | BLB 2 Kgs. 18:17 Assyrian see Rahab ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ + Rachel + Rahab (Rachab) † + Rebekah † Matriarch ≈ 1774 – 1733 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Gen. 29:6 Daughter of Laban Wife of Jacob Mother of Joseph & Benjamin Died giving birth to Benjamin in Bethlehem Harlot of Jericho ≈ 1400 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | JE Josh 2:1 Canaanite Assisted Israelite spies; protected when they conquered Jericho Wife of Salmon ? Ancestor of Jesus? (Matt. 1:5 ) Matriarch ≈ 1800 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB "Secured" Daughter of Bethuel and sister of Laban (Gen. 22:23 ) Wife of Isaac; willingly followed Abraham's servant to marry him (Gen. 24 ) Barren until she had twins Jacob & Esau (Gen. 25:20–28 ) Helped Jacob receive blessing from Isaac; told him to flee Esau's wrath to Laban ( Gen. 27 ) Ancestor of Jesus ( Matt. 1 :2 ) Reu-Rz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Rehoboam (Roboam) † ♦ King of Judah ≈ 931 – 913 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Israelite : Judahite 1 Kgs. 14:21 Son of Solomon & Naamah Father of Abijam and others Ancestor of Jesus ( Matt. 1 :7 ) Reuben Patriarch ≈ 1748 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Gen. 29:32 Israelite /Reubenite Son of Jacob & Leah Father of Reubenites Reubenites (Tribe of Reuben) One of the Twelve Tribes of Israel ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Gen. 49 Reubenite Descended from Reuben ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Reuel ■ see Jethro Rezin ♦ King of Syria/Aram Damascus ≈ 754 – 732 BC Wikipedia | BD | BLB 2 Kgs. 15:37 Syrian Romans People from the Roman Empire ≈ 753 BC – 1453 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS Luke 2:1 Roman At the time of Jesus , the Roman Empire stretched across Africa, Asia, and Europe ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ + Ruth † Matriarch ≈ 1150 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Ruth 1:4 Moabite Wife of Mahlon ( Ruth 1:4 ) & Boaz ( Ruth 4:13 ) Daughter-in-law of Naomi Jewish convert (Ruth 1:16 ) Returned with Naomi to Bethlehem where she gleaned from the fields of Boaz (Ruth 2 ) At advice from Naomi, proposed marriage to Boaz, which he accepted (Ruth 3–4 ) Great-grandmother of David (Ruth 4:22 ) Ancestor of Jesus ( Matt. 1 :5 ) « Previous / Next » N Naa-Nam Nao-Nat Ne Ni-Nz O P Pa-Pe Ph Pi-Pz Q & R Q-Ret Reu-Rz Suggested Resources Suggested Resources To play, press and hold the enter key. 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List of people in the bible. Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. « LIST OF PEOPLE:S–Z » Aa-Ae, Ah-Am, An-Az / B / C / D / Ea-Em , En-Ez / F / G / Ha-He , Hi-Hz / I / Ja-Ji , Jo-Jz / K / L / Ma , Me-Mz / N / O / P / Q-R / Sa-Se , Sh-Sz / T / U-Y / Z Key: † Ancestor of Christ / Ω Prophet / ■ High Priest / ♦ King-Queen / ○ Judge or Ruler / + Female / BD = Bible Dictionary / GS = Guide to the Scriptures / JE = Jewish Encyclopedia Saa-Sams S Israelite Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Dan Naphtali Gad Asher Issachar Zebulun Joseph Manasseh Ephraim Benjamin Canaan Midian Moab Edom Egypt Syria Greek Assyria Babylon Persia Rome Unknown S Saa–Sams / Samu–Sav / Sc–Se / Sha / She–Sho / Si–Sn / So–Sz Sadducees ○ Priestly Jewish Aristocratic Party ≈ 167 BC – 73 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Matt. 3:7 Levite + Salome II Disciple ≈ 30 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 Mark 15:40-41 Jewish / Levite ? Wife of Zebedee Mother of James & John Ministered to Jesus , was at the cross, and anointed His body for burial Angel appeared and told her and other women that Christ was risen + Salome III Princess of Judea ≈ 30 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-2 Matt. 14:3–11 Herodian Daughter of Herod II & Herodias; step-daughter of Herod Antipas Danced at the request of her mother for Herod Antipas ; she requested head of John the Baptist Wife of Philip I ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Sam Samaritans Samson ○ Nephite ≈ 606 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS 1 Ne. 2:5 Manassite /Nephite Son of Lehi I & Sariah Tribe from Samaria ≈ 720 BC – Present Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB 2 Kgs. 17:24 Samaritan Descended from a mix of "lost" Northern tribes of Israel (primarily Ephraim & Manasseh ) and other Mesopotamians Jews rejected them and went out of way to avoid them Jesus spent time there and spoke to woman at well (John 4 ); Later He was rejected (Luke 9:52 ) Jesus used them in teachings, like the parable of Good Samaritan Religion today is similar to Judaism Judge of Israel ≈ 1060 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Judg. 13:24–16:30 Danite Son of Manoah Samuel-Saz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Samuel Ω ○ Judge & Prophet ≈ 1070 – 1012 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB 1 Sam. 1:20 Levite (or possibly Ephraimite) Son of Elkanah & Hannah Father of Joel & Abiah Samuel the Lamanite Ω Prophet ≈ 6 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Hel. 13:2 Lamanite Sanhedrin (Chief Rulers, Council) ○ Jewish Senate ≈ 57 BC – 425 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Acts 5:34 Jewish Governing body in Israel and Judea The central government in Jerusalem was made up of the High Priest plus 70 elders; local governments had 23 elders. Included the High Priest , Chief Priests , Pharisees , Sadducees , Scribes , & others Met in the Temple every day except holy days ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ + Sarah (Sarai) † Matriarch ≈ 1983 – 1856 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB "Princess" Either daughter of Haran ( Iscah? ) or granddaughter of Terah Wife of Abraham who was barren for many years (Gen. 11:29) Pharaoh desired her because of her beauty (Gen. 12:11–20 ) Visited by holy men who prophesy of Isaac' s birth (Gen. 18 ) Mother of Isaac at 90 years old (Gen. 21:2 ) Sent Hagar and Ishmael away (Gen. 21:9–21 ) Lived to 127 years old (Gen. 23:1–2) Ancestor of Jesus ( Matt. 1:2 ) Sargon II ♦ King of Neo-Assyrian Empire ≈ 770 – 705 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Isa. 20:1 Assyrian Son of Tiglath-Pileser III Father of Sennacherib King of Neo-Assyrian Empire from ≈ 722 – 705 BC + Sariah Matriarch ≈ 606 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS 1 Ne. 2:5 Nephite Wife of Lehi Mother of Laman , Lemuel , Sam , Nephi, Jacob II , Joseph II , and daughters ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Saul ♦ Saul II Ω Savior † Ω ■ ♦ King of Israel ≈ 1032 – 1012 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB 1 Sam. 9:2 Benjaminite Son of Kish Father of Jonathan , Michal , & Ish-bosheth & others see Paul see Jesus Christ Sc-Se ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Scribes Copiers of manuscripts ≈ 1040 BC – 70 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS 2 Sam. 8:17 Typically were Levite Sometimes called lawyers because they were experts on the Law of Moses Ezra was a scribe Some served on the Great Sanhedrin Jesus often called out their hypocrisy for being "experts" on the law of Moses but not living it themselves Seer Ω One who sees ≈ 4000 BC – Present Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB 1 Sam. 9:9 Another name for a revelator or prophet Sennacherib ♦ King of Neo-Assyrian Empire ≈ 745 – 681 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB 2 Kgs. 18:13 Assyrian Son of Sargon II Father of Esarhaddon King of Neo-Assyrian Empire from ≈ 705 – 681 BC ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Seraiah ■ High Priest ≈ 600 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | JE#2 1 Chr. 6:14 Levite Son of Azariah VI Father of Jehozadak Put to death by Nebuchadnezzar II Seth † Patriarch ≈ 3870 – 2958 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Son of Adam & Eve ( Gen. 4:26) Righteous like his brother Abel (Moses 6:3 ) Father of Enos I Ancestor of Jesus ( Luke. 3:38 ) Seventy Elders Group of 70 leaders ≈ 1500 BC - Present GS | BLB Num. 11:16-30 70 men called to serve the Kingdom of God throughout many dispensations, including: under Moses , the Great Sanhedrin , those appointed by Jesus , and the modern-day Quorum of the Seventy Seventy nations are named as descendants of Noah in Gen. 10 Sha ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Shadrach (Hananiah) Prince of Judah ≈ 605 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS | BLB Dan. 1:6 Judahite Friend of Daniel, Meshach , and Abed-nego One of the young royals carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 1:3–4 ) Refused the king's meat and wine (Dan. 1:5–17 ) Thrown with friends in fiery furnace for not worshiping idol (Dan. 3 ) Shallum ♦ King of Israel ≈ 752 BC (for 1 month) Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB 2 Kgs. 15:10 Gileadite/Manassite Son of Jabesh Shallum II ■ High Priest ≈ 670 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB 1 Chr. 6:12 Levite Son of Zadok II ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Shallum III † ♦ Shalmaneser V ♦ Shamgar ○ see Jehoahaz III King of Neo-Assyrian Empire ≈ 727 – 722 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB 2 Kgs. 17:3 Assyrian Son of Tiglath-Pileser III; brother of Sargon II After a siege of Samaria for 3 years, conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel and carried the ten tribes captive to Assyria Judge of Israel ≈ 1270 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Judg. 3:31 Israelite /possibly Naphtalite Son of Anath She-Shy ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Shechem Shem (Melchizedek?) † Ω Shishak ♦ Prince of Shechem ≈ 1650 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Gen. 34:2 Hivite Son of Hamor the Hivite Defiled and wanted to marry Dinah (Gen. 34:4 ) Simeon and Levi killed him and others for defiling their sister (Gen. 34:25 ) Patriarch ≈ 2452 - 1842 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Son of Noah (Gen. 5:32) Father of Arphaxad , Elam , Ashur , Lud , & Aram One of eight saved on the ark (Gen. 6–9 ) Ancestor of Semitic peoples, including the Hebrews, Arabs, Babylonians, Syrians, and Assyrians Probably same person as Melchizedek Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:36 ) see Shoshenq Si-Sn ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Shoshenq (Shishak) ♦ Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 943 – 922 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB 1 Kgs. 11:40 Egyptian Son of Nimlot A Father of Osorkon I Siamun ♦ Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 986 – 967 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia 1 Kgs. 3:1 Egyptian Possible father-in-law of Solomon Simeon (Shimon) Patriarch ≈ 1747 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Gen. 29:33 Israelite /Simeonite Son of Jacob & Leah Father of Simeonites ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Simeonites (Tribe of Simeon) One of the Twelve Tribes of Israel ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Gen. 49:5 Simeonite Descendants of Simeon Simon Peter Ω see Peter Simon Thassi ■ ○ High Priest & Prince of Judea ≈ 142 – 134 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia 1 Macc. 2:1 Israelite : Levite : Kohanim : Joiarib Son of Mattathias Father of John Hyrcanus & others So-Sz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Simon the Zealot Ω Apostle ≈ 31 – 65 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Matt. 10:4 Canaanean Zealot So ♦ see Osorkon IV Solomon (Jedidiah) † ♦ King of Israel ≈ 970 – 931 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BM | BLB 2 Sam. 5:14 Judahite Son of David & Bathsheba Father of Rehoboam & others Ancestor of Jesus ( Matt. 1:6 ) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Southern Kingdom Stephen Syrians see Kingdom of Judah One of Seven Leaders ≈ 34 – 35 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS Acts 6:5 Jewish Testified to the Sanhedrin and Caiaphas (Acts 6:12–7:53) Stoned to death with Paul consenting (Acts 7:57–8:1) People of Semitic origin north of Palestine ≈ 2000 BC – Present Wikipedia | BD 2 Sam. 8:5 Syrian Descended from Aram son of Shem Often warred with Israelites Ta-Th T T Ta–Th / Ti / To–Tz + Tamar † Matriarch ≈ 1720 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB Gen. 38 Descendant of Shem? Wife of Er & Onan Daughter-in-Law of Judah Mother of Pharez & Zerah by Judah Ancestors of Jesus ( Matt. 1:3 ) + Tamar II Princess of Israel ≈ 978 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB 2 Sam. 13:1 Jewish/Geshurite/Aramean Daughter of David & Maacah Taharqa (Tirhakah) ♦ Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 690 – 664 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB 2 Kgs. 19:9 Egyptian Son of Piye ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Terah † Thaddaeus Lebbaeus (Judas III) Ω Thomas Didymus Ω Patriarch ≈ 2100 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Gen. 11:24 Assyrian Son of Nahor Father of Haran , Nahor , and Abraham Apostle ≈ 31 – 65 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Matt. 10:3 Jewish Apostle ≈ 31 – 72 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS | BLB Matt. 10:3 Jewish Ti ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Tiberius Caesar ♦ Emperor of Rome ≈ 14 – 37 AD Wikipedia | BLB Luke 3:1 Roman Son of Tiberius Claudius Nero & Augustus (adopted) Tibni ♦ King of Israel ≈ 885 – 880 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB 1 Kings 16:21 Israelite /possibly Ephraimite Son of Ginath Tiglath-pileser III (Pul) ♦ King of Neo-Assyrian Empire ≈ 795 – 727 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | BLB 2 Kgs. 15:19 Assyrian Son of Adad-nirari Father of Shalmaneser V & Sargon II King of Neo-Assyrian Empire from ≈ 745 – 727 BC Invaded Israel ; forced Menahem to pay tribute Started capture and deportation of the northern 10 tribes Helped Ahaz against Pekah & Rezin Τιμοθεος – "Honoring God" Greek Companion of Paul ≈ 50 – 97 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS From Lystra Son of Greek father and Jewish mother Eunice (Acts 16:1); grandson of Lois (2 Tim. 1\ Paul called him his own "son in the faith" One of Paul's most trusted companions and is mentioned often Timothy see Taharqa Tirhakah ♦ Τιτος – Greek Companion of Paul ≈ 63 – 96 AD Wikipedia | BD | GS Attended the Jerusalem Conference (Gal. 2:1) Paul wrote the Epistle of Titus to him (Titus 1:4) Delivered Paul's epistle to the Corinthians (2 Cor. 7) Accompanied Paul on his third missionary journey Preached in Dalmatia (2 Tim. 4:10) Tradition states he died on Crete as a bishop Titus II To-Tz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ שנים עשר שבטי ישראל – Israelites 12 Sons of Jacob & their descendants ≈ 1650 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS | BM Tribes are Reuben , Simeon , Levi , Judah , Dan , Naphtali , Gad , Asher , Issachar , Zebulun , Joseph (Ephraim , Manasseh ), Benjamin They lived united from the time of Egypt until the division of Rehoboam and Jeroboam ; became the Southern Kingdom of Judah (tribes of Judah and Benjamin) and the Northern Kingdom of Israel (other 10 tribes) Ancestors of Jesus (Matt. 1:2 ) Warned that they would be scattered among the nations (Lev. 26:33; Deu. 28:25; 1 Ne. 22:3–8); this began with the Assyrians in the 8th century BC; the Babylonians in the 6th century BC; the Ptolemies in the 3rd century BC; and finally the Romans in the 1st century AD Promised they would be gathered in the last days (Isa. 54:7; Ezek. 28:25; Eph. 1:10) which is being fulfilled with the Restoration of the Gospel (D&C 39:11) Twelve Tribes of Israel (Israelites) † U–Y U–Y אוריה – "Jehovah is Light" Hittite David's Mighty Man ≈ 980 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB First husband of Bathsheba (2 Sam. 11:3 ) Refused to leave when David tried to se nd him home to cover up Bathsheba's pregnancy David sent him to the front lines where he was killed Nathan condemned David for his murder Uriah (Urias) אוריה – "Jehovah is Light" Israelite Prophet ≈ 609 BC Wikipedia Son of Shemaiah (Jer. 26:20-23) Urijah (Uriah II) Ω עזיה – "Strength of the Lord" Israelite : Judahite King of Judah ≈ b. 799 – d. 742 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Amaziah & Jecoliah 2 Kgs. 14:21 Father of Jotham Began reign at 16yo for 40 years from ≈ 783 – 742 BC Fought the Philistines (2 C hr. 26:6) Smitten with leprosy (2 Kgs. 15:5) Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:8 ) Uzziah (Azariah III, Ozias) † ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ μάγοι – "Wise Men"" Mesopotamian? Wise Men ≈ 1 BC Wikipedia | BD From the East (possibly from Mesopotamia ) Followed the star to Bethlehem to worship Jesus Met with Herod in Jerusalem who claimed he wanted to worship the baby also (Matt. 2:1–8 ) Brought Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh; fell down and worshipped Him (Matt. 2:11 ) Warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they returned home (Matt. 2:12 ); in a rage, Herod killed all the babies of Bethlehem 2yo and under (Matt. 2:16–18 ) The Wise Men (Magi) 𐎧𐏁𐎹𐎠𐎼𐏁𐎠 – "Ruling Over Heroes" Persian King of Persia ≈ b. 518 – d. 465 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Darius the Great and Atossa Father of Artaxerxes I Ezra 4:6 Possible husband of Esther , see Ahasuerus King of the Achaemenid Empire and Pharaoh of Egypt from ≈ Oct. 486 – Aug. 465 BC Xerxes (Ahasuerus?) ♦ Z Z Za / Zea–Zec / Zed–Zez / Zi–Zz Za זכריה – "Jehovah Remembers" Israelite : Reubenite King of Israel ≈ 752 BC (for 6 months) Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 Son of Jeroboam II Wicked king (2 Kgs. 14:29) Killed by Shallum of Israel Ζαχαριας – "Jehovah Remembers" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim : Abijah/Abia Priest ≈ 3 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Husband of Elisabeth ( Luke 1:5) Father of John the Baptist Decended from Eleazar and belonged to the Abijah/Abia division of Temple service (Luke 1:5 ) Angel appeared in temple and prophesied he would have a son; struck dumb for disbelief; restored to health once John was born (Luke 1 ) צדוק – "Righteous" Israelite : Levite : Kohanim High Priest ≈ 990 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Son of Ahitub (2 Sam. 8:17) Father of Azariah & Ahimaaz II High Priest during the reigns of David and Solomon Served at Gibeon and the Tabernacle Remained faithful to David during rebellion of Abiathar (1 Kgs. 1:8, 26 ) and took the Ark of the Covenant during Absalom's rebellion (2 Sam. 15:24–37 ) Anointed Solomon as king with Nathan at the Gihon Spring in the City of David (1 Kgs. 1:32–40 ) Zea-Zec Zadok ■ Zacharias II Zachariah (Zechariah II) ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Israelite : Judahite : Mulekite King of Mulekites ≈ 180 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Leader of the people of Zarahemla Merged with Nephites and Mosiah to form one people (Omni 1:14–18 ) Zarahelma ♦ see Mulekites Zarahelma, people of Ζηλωτης – "Hot Head" Israelite : Jewish Group of Jews against Rome ≈ 6 – 70 AD Wikipedia | BD Hated the Romans and resisted any foreign power in Israel Luke 6:15 Famous people include Judas of Gamala and Simon the Zealot Zealots ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Ζεβεδαιος – "Gift of Jehovah" Israelite : Levite? Disciple ≈ 10 AD Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD Husband of Salome II Father of James & John (Mark 1:19) Left with the fishing boats when sons followed Jesus (Mark 1:19–20) Zebedee זבלון – "Instance of Exaltation" Israelite : Zebulunite Patriarch ≈ 1742 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Youngest son of Jacob & Leah (Gen. 30:20) Father of Zebulunites Zebulun זבלון – "Instance of Exaltation" Israelite : Zebulunite One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Descended from Zebulun (Gen. 49:13 ) Blessed by Jacob that "shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon " (Gen. 49:13 ) and by Moses to "Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out" (Deu. 33:18 ) Territory was small and located west of the Sea of Galilee and possibly included part of the Jezreel Valley (see map ) Fought with Deborah II and Barak (Judg. 4 ) Joined the Northern Kingdom of Israel Some worshipped at Hezekiah's Passover (2 Chr. 30:10–18 ) Majority carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC; one of the "Lost 10 tribes" (2 Kgs. 17 ) Famous people include Elon II , Ibzan , and possibly Jonah Zebulunites (Tribe of Zebulun) ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ זכריה – "Jehovah Remembers" Israelite : Levite Prophet ≈ 783 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-2 Son of Jehoiada Censured the people and Jehoash of Judah who ordered him stoned to death in the court of the Temple (2 Chr. 24:20–22 ) Referenced by Jesus (Matt. 23:35 ) Zechariah זכריה – "Jehovah Remembers" see Zachariah Zechariah II ♦ זכריה – "Jehovah Remembers" Israelite : Levite Prophet ≈ 520 – 518 BC Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Berechiah Zech. 1 Contemporary of Haggai (Ezra 5:1) Author of the Book of Zechariah which has a series of visions of the future people of God and the Messiah's Coming Zechariah III (Zacharias I) Ω Zed-Zh ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ צדקיה – "Jehovah is Righteous" (Jer. 23:6) Israelite : Judahite Last King of Judah ≈ b. 618 – d. after 586 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Josiah & Hamutal ; grandson of Jeremiah of Libnah (2 Kgs. 24:18) Father of Mulek & others Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon removed Jeconiah as king; made Mattaniah king and changed his name to Zedekiah Began reign at 21yo and reigned 11 years from 597 – 586 BC (2 Kgs. 24:18) Many prophets prophesied during the first year of his reign to warn Jerusalem (1 Ne. 1:4 ) Jeremiah warned him and was imprisooned (Jer. 21; 32; 34; 37–39) Rebelled against Babylon (2 Kgs. 24:20); Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem until it was destroyed, including the Temple (2 Kgs. 24:20) Sons were killed before him (except Mulek; see Hel. 8:21 ) and they put out his eyes; taken captive to Babylon (2 Kgs. 25:7 ) Last King of Judah Zedekiah (Mattanyahu) ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Israelite : Nephite King of Nephites ≈ 200 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | GS Father of Noah II and others (Mosiah 11:1) Led group of Nephites back to the Land of Nephi and became their king (Mosiah 9 ) Covenanted with the King Laman to live in peace (Mosiah 9:6); Lamanites went back on covenant; he prevailed over them (Mosiah 10) Zeniff ♦ צפניה – "The Lord Hides" Israelite : Judahite Prophet ≈ 624 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD-1 | GS Son of Cushi Descendant of Hezekiah Zeph. 1 Prophesied during the reign of Josiah Wrote the Book of Zephaniah Zephaniah Ω זרבבל – "Born in Babylon" Israelite : Judahite Governor of Judea ≈ 539 – 520 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Son of Salathiel or Pedaiah Grandson of Jeconiah Father of Abiud , Rhesa , & others After Cyrus of Persia's decree, appointed Governor (Ezra 1:8) Made altar in Jerusalem and rebuilt the Temple , often called the Second Temple or the Temple of Zerubbabel (Ezra 3–5) Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:12 ) Zerubbabel (Sheshbazzar) †○ Zi-Zz ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Ζευσ – "God" see Baal Zeus זלפה – "A Drop" Israelite Matriarch ≈ 1768 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia Handmaid of Leah Wife of Jacob ( Gen. 30:9 ) Mother of Gad & Asher + Zilpah זמרי – "Song of Jehovah" Israelite : Simeonite ? King of Israel ≈ 885 BC (for 7 days) Family Tree | Wikipedia | BLB Commander of Elah of Israel (1 Kgs. 16:9 ) Murdered him and family at Tirzah Shortest reign for king of Israel of 7 days; army chose Omri as king over him Zimri ♦ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ צפרה – "Bird" Midianite Matriarch ≈ 1480 BC Family Tree | Wikipedia | BD | GS Daughter of Jethro (Ex. 2:21) Wife of Moses Mother of Gershom & Eliezer Circumcised her son (Ex. 4:25 ) + Zipporah צורם – Israelite : Jewish Servant of Laban II ≈ 600 BC Family Tree | GS Servant of Laban II ; ( 1 Ne. 4:20) Helped Nephi get the brass plates; was convinced to join the Nephites in exchange for his freedom (1 Ne. 4:31–38) Received blessing from Lehi that his seed would prosper (2 Ne. 1:30–32) Father of Zoramites (Jacob 1:13) Zoram « Previous / Next » S Saa-Sams Samuel-Saz Sc-Se Sha She-Shy Si-Sn So-Sz T Ta-Th Ti To-Tz U–Y Z Za Zea-Zec Zed-Zh Zi-Zz Suggested Resources To play, press and hold the enter key. 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Family tree of Abraham, Isaac, and the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. « FAMILY TREES II » Abraham & Sarah / Isaac & Rebekah / Jacob / Twelve Tribes of Israel / Moses, Miriam, & Aaron / Joshua & Caleb / Deborah & Barak / Gideon / Ruth & Naomi / Samson Key: † Ancestor of Christ / Ω Prophet or Prophetess / ■ High Priest / ♦ King or Queen / ○ Judge or Other Ruler / ~ Not Married / ( ) Non-biblical Name / + Daughter Israelite Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Dan Naphtali Gad Asher Issachar Zebulun Joseph Manasseh Ephraim Benjamin Canaan Midian Moab Edom Egypt Syria Greek Assyria Babylon Persia Rome Unknown Abraham's Descendants Download or view FREE PDF Names in ( ) are from non-biblical sources and are included as a possibility Abraham's Family (continued) Terah † (Amthelo) † Haran † unknown † Nahor II † i. Milcah † ii. Reumah Abraham Ω† Eliezer i. Sarah † ii. Hagar iii. Keturah i. Milcah † ii. Reumah i. Sarah † ii. Hagar iii. Keturah +Milcah † Nahor † Lot † i. Lot's wife +Iscah/Sarah Abraham Ω† ~ii. daughters ~ii. dau. † i. Lot's wife † ~iii. dau. Jacob/Israel 2. Isaac Ω† Rebekah † 1. Uz 2. Buz 4. Kesed 5. Chazo 6. Pildash 7. Jidlaph 3. Kemuel unknown 8. Bethuel † unknown † Aram 9. Tebah 10. Gaham 11. Tahash 12. Maacah 1. Ishmael i. (Meribah) ii. (Malchuth) 3. Zimran 5. Medan 4. Jokshan unknown 6. Midian unknown 7. Ishbak 8. Shuah +daughters sons-in-law +dau † ~ Lot † +dau. Moab † Ben-Ammi ~ Lot † Laban † (Adinah) † +Rebekah † Deborah Isaac Ω† Zilpah +Leah † Jacob Ω† Jacob Ω† +Rachel † Jacob Ω† Bilhah i. Jacob Ω† ~ii. Reuben Esau i. Adah ii. Judith iii. Mahalath iv. Aholibamah Jacob/Israel Ω† i. Leah † ii. Rachel † iii. Bilhah iv. Zilpah 1. Nebaioth 2. Kedar 1. Sheba 1. Ephah 3. Adbeel 4. Mibsam 2. Dedan 2. Epher 5. Mishma 6. Dumah 3. Henoch 7. Massa 8. Hadad 9. Tema 10. Jetur 11. Naphish 4. Abida 5. Eldaah 12. Kedemah & +Mahalath i. Adah-Basemath iii. Mahalath-Basemath iv. Aholibamah Moabites † Ammonites Eliphaz i. unk. ii. Timna Reuel Jeush Jaalam Korah unknown Ishmaelites Arabs Arabs Midianites Twelve Tribes of Israel Edomites Jethro unknown +Zipporah Hobab Moses Ω Teman Omar Zepho Gatam Kenaz Amalek Nahath Zerah Shammah Mizzah Kenizzites Amalekites i. Leah † ii. Rachel † iii. Bilhah iv. Zilpah 1. Reuben 2. Simeon 3. Levi +Dinah 4. Judah † 9. Issachar 10. Zebulun 11. Joseph †Ω 12. Benjamin 5. Dan 6. Naphtali 7. Gad 8. Asher i. (Eliuram) i. unk. (Dinah) (Adinah) ~i. Shechem i. (Aliyath) bat Shua (Aridah) (Merishah) Asenath † i. (Mechalia) (Aphlaleth) (Merimah) (Uzith) i. (Adon) Moses, Miriam, & Aaron Joshua & Caleb i. unknown † 6 sons Nemuel Dathan Abiram Jerahmeel i. Ahijah ii. Atarah ii. Abiah Segub unk. Jair Ram † unk. † Deborah & Judges Abishua ■ unknown Laadan unknown Ammihud Ahisamach unknown unknown Elishama unknown Aholiab Nun unknown Joshua Ω○ 1. Jeezer 2. Rakem 1. Ulam unk. Bedan 2. Helek 3. Asriel 4. Shechem II 5. Shemida 2. Abiezer unknown 1. Ishod 3. Mahalah Joash Zelophehad unknown 1. +Mahlah 2. +Noah III 3. +Hoglah 4. +Milcah II 5. +Tirzah Ashur i. Helah ii. Naarah Tekoa 1. Jesher 2. Shobab 3. Ardon 4. Hur unk. Uri unk. Bezaleel Chelubai-Caleb i. Azubah ii. Jerioth iii. Ephratah 6. Hepher unknown ~ii. Tamar † +Abiah Hezron Gilead unk. +Hammoleketh Peresh unknown Sheresh unk. Amminadab † unknown † +Elisheba Aaron ■ Nashon † unknown † 1. Mishael 2. Elzaphan 3. Zithri Abinoam unknown Shamgar ○ Anath unknown Gera unknown Ehud ○ i. (Aliyath) Hebron Uzziel unknown 2. Phallu unknown Eliab unk. 1. Zabdi-Zimri unknown 2. Ethan 3. Heman 4. Calcol 5. Dara Er Tamar † Onan Tamar † Shelah unk. Merari unk. +Jochebed Amram Mahali Mushi 1. Hanoch 3. Hezron 4. Carmi Hezron II † Hamul i. unknown † ii. Abiah Pharez † unk. † Zerah II unk. Kohath unknown Gershon unknown Libni Shimi Nepheg Zichri Korah II unknown Amram Jochebed Izhar unk. Telah unknown Tahan unknown Ashriel Machir Maachah II Eran Shuthelah unknown Tahan Rephah unknown Sherah Beriah unknown 1. Belah 2. Becher 3. Ashbel 4. Gera 9. Huppim 10. Ard 5. Naaman 6. Ehi +Maachah II 7. Rosh 8. Muppim ~ii. Bilhah ii. (Bunah) ii. (Simeon) ~ii. Tamar † ii. (Aribath) 1. Jemuel 2. Jamin 3. Ohad 4. Jachin 5. Zohar 6. Shaul 1. Tola 2. Phuvah 3. Jashub 4. Shimron 1. Sered 2. Elon 3. Jahleel Hushim unknown 1. Jahzeel 2. Guni 3. Jezer 4. Shillem 1. Ziphion 2. Haggi 3. Shuni 4. Ezbon 5. Eri 6. Arodi 7. Areli 1. +Serah 2. Jimnah 5. Beriah II unknown 3. Ishuah 4. Isui Heber Malchiel ii. (Hadurah) Salu unknown Zimri ~ Cozbi 1. Assir 2. Elkanah 3. Abiasaph unknown Zuph-Zophai unknown Jephunneh unknown Caleb II ○ unknown 1. Iru 3. Naam 2. Elah unk. +Achsah Othniel ○ Kenaz II Kenaz unknown Othniel ○ Achsah Hathath Seraiah unknown Joab II Salmon † Rachab † Aaron ■ Elisheba Moses Ω i. Cushite ii. Zipporah 1. Gershom 2. Eliezer +Miriam Ω Nadab Abihu Eleazar ■ dau. of Putiel Ithamar unknown Phinehas ■ unknown Carmi unk. Achan Manasseh Aramitess Ephraim † unknown unknown Tohu-Nahath Deborah II Ω○ Lapidoth Barak ○ Ruth & Naomi unknown Bukki ■ unknown Gideon ○ many wives Shechemite Uzzi ■ unknown Elihu-Eliab unknown many wives Shechemite 70 sons Jotham Abimelech II ♦ Samson Manoah (Hazelelponi) Samson ○ i. Philistine ~ii. Delilah Zerahiah ■ unknown Jeroham unknown Eli ■ ○ unknown Meraioth unknown (continued) (continued) (continued) Elkanah II i. Hannah ii. Peninnah Aphiah unknown Bechorath unknown Zeror unknown Abiel Maachah III (continued) Hillel unknown Abdon ○ Jair II ○ Gilead II i. unk. others ~ii. harlot Jephthah ○ unknown +daughter unk. 30 sons Ibzan ○ unk. 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The last week of Christ's life and His Atonement in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, including the Triumphal Entry, the Last Supper, Gethsemane, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. « LAST WEEK & ATONEMENT III LIFE OF CHRIST » ≈ 33 AD : Crucifixion / Death on Cross / Burial / He is Risen / Mary Magdalene / Road to Emmaus / Appears to Disciples / Feed My Sheep / Great Commission / Ascension Key: ≈ All Dates Are Approximate / * Mentioned But Not Present / >> Ancestor-Descendant / > Parent-Child / & Husband-Wife / ~ Not Married / – Siblings The Crucifixion The Crucifixion TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover: 3rd Hour / Good Friday : 9am PEOPLE: * God the Father and Mary > Jesus / Disciple : John / * Cleophas & Mary III / Mary Magdalene / Salome II / * Prophet / Thieves / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests / Simon the Cyrene > Alexander – Rufus / Pontius Pilate / Roman Soldiers PLACES: Jerusalem: Golgotha-Calvary Matt. 27:32–38 27:32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. 33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha , that is to say, a place of a skull, 34 ¶ They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet , They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. (Ps. 22:18 ) 36 And sitting down they watched him there; 37 And set up over his head his accusation written, This Is Jesus the King of the Jews. 38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. Mark 15:21–28 15:21 And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus , to bear his cross. 22 And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull. 23 And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not. 24 And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. 25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. 26 And the superscription of his accusation was written over, The King of the Jews. 27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left. 28 And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors. (Isa. 53:12 ) Luke 23:26–34 23:26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. 27 ¶ And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. 28 But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem , weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. 29 For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. 30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us. (Hos. 10:8 ) 31 For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary , there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 ¶ Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. John 19:17–27 19:17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: 18 Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. 19 ¶ And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, Jesus of Nazareth the King of the Jews. 20 This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. 21 Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. 22 Pilate answered, What I have written I have written. 23 ¶ Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. 24 They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. (Ps. 22:18 ) These things therefore the soldiers did. 25 ¶ Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother , and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas , and Mary Magdalene . 26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! 27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. Mockings & Railings Mockings & Railings TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover - Good Friday : 9am–Noon PEOPLE: * God the Father and Mary > Jesus / Salome II > John / Mary III / Mary Magdalene / Thieves / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests , Scribes, Elders / Roman Soldiers PLACES: Jerusalem: Golgotha-Calvary, * Temple Matt. 27:39–44 27:39 ¶ And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, 40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple , and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. 41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders , said, 42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. 43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. 44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth. Mark 15:29–32 15:29 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, 30 Save thyself, and come down from the cross. 31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes , He saved others; himself he cannot save. 32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him. Luke 23:35–43 23:35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. 36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, 37 And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. 38 And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, This Is the King of the Jews. 39 ¶ And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. Death on the Cross Darkness & Death on the Cross TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover : 6th Hour–9th Hour / Good Friday : Noon–3pm PEOPLE: * God the Father and Mary > Jesus / Salome II > John / Mary III / Mary Magdalene / Thieves / * Elijah or Elias / Roman Soldiers PLACES: Jerusalem: Golgotha-Calvary Matt. 27:45–50 27:45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Ps. 22:1) 47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias . 48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. 49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. 50 ¶ Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. Mark 15:33–37 15:33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Ps. 22:1 ) 35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias. 36 And one ran and filled a sponge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down. 37 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost. Luke 23:44, 46 23:44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 46 ¶ And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: (Ps. 31:5 ) and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. John 19:28–30 19:28 ¶ After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. . Veil of Temple/Pierced Veil of Temple / Watchers Near Cross / Pierced But Not Broken TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover : 9th Hour / Good Friday : 3pm PEOPLE: * God the Father and Mary > Jesus / * Zebedee & Salome II > John / Mary III > * James II & *Joses / Mary Magdalene / Jews / Thieves / Pontius Pilate / Roman Centurion and Soldiers PLACES: * Galilee / Jerusalem: Golgotha-Calvary, Temple : Veil Matt. 27:51–56 27:51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; 52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city , and appeared unto many. 54 Now when the centurion , and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. 55 And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: 56 Among which was Mary Magdalene , and Mary the mother of James and Joses , and the mother of Zebedee’s children . Mark 15:38–41 15:38 And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. 39 ¶ And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. 40 There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; 41 (Who also, when he was in Galilee , followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem . Luke 23:45, 47–49 23:45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. 48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. 49 And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. John 19:31–37 19:31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. 32 Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. 33 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: 34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. 35 And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. 36 For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. (Ps. 34:20 ) 37 And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced. (Zech. 12:10 ) Earthquakes & Tempests Destroy the Land TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Passover - Good Friday PEOPLE: * Jacob I >> Jesus / * Joseph >> * Lehi >> Nephites – Lamanites / * Prophets : * Samuel the Lamanite , * Zenos , * Zenock / * Jacob III PLACES: Americas-Promised Land : Zarahemla , Moroni , Moronihah , Land Southward, Land Northward, Gilgal , Onihah , Mocum , Jerusalem , Gadiandi , Gadiomnah , Jacob , Gimgimno , Jacobugath , Laman , Josh , Gad , Kishkumen / * Jerusalem Earthquakes & Tempests 3 Ne. 8-10 8:1 And now it came to pass that according to our record, and we know our record to be true, for behold, it was a just man who did keep the record—for he truly did many miracles in the name of Jesus; and there was not any man who could do a miracle in the name of Jesus save he were cleansed every whit from his iniquity—2 And now it came to pass, if there was no mistake made by this man in the reckoning of our time, the thirty and third year had passed away; 3 And the people began to look with great earnestness for the sign which had been given by the prophet Samuel, the Lamanite, yea, for the time that there should be darkness for the space of three days over the face of the land. 4 And there began to be great doubtings and disputations among the people, notwithstanding so many signs had been given. 5 And it came to pass in the thirty and fourth year, in the first month, on the fourth day of the month, there arose a great storm, such an one as never had been known in all the land. 6 And there was also a great and terrible tempest; and there was terrible thunder, insomuch that it did shake the whole earth as if it was about to divide asunder. 7 And there were exceedingly sharp lightnings, such as never had been known in all the land. 8 And the city of Zarahemla did take fire. 9 And the city of Moroni did sink into the depths of the sea, and the inhabitants thereof were drowned. 10 And the earth was carried up upon the city of Moronihah, that in the place of the city there became a great mountain. 11 And there was a great and terrible destruction in the land southward. 12 But behold, there was a more great and terrible destruction in the land northward; for behold, the whole face of the land was changed, because of the tempest and the whirlwinds, and the thunderings and the lightnings, and the exceedingly great quaking of the whole earth; 13 And the highways were broken up, and the level roads were spoiled, and many smooth places became rough. 14 And many great and notable cities were sunk, and many were burned, and many were shaken till the buildings thereof had fallen to the earth, and the inhabitants thereof were slain, and the places were left desolate. 15 And there were some cities which remained; but the damage thereof was exceedingly great, and there were many in them who were slain. 16 And there were some who were carried away in the whirlwind; and whither they went no man knoweth, save they know that they were carried away. 17 And thus the face of the whole earth became deformed, because of the tempests, and the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the quaking of the earth. 18 And behold, the rocks were rent in twain; they were broken up upon the face of the whole earth, insomuch that they were found in broken fragments, and in seams and in cracks, upon all the face of the land. 19 And it came to pass that when the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the storm, and the tempest, and the quakings of the earth did cease—for behold, they did last for about the space of three hours; and it was said by some that the time was greater; nevertheless, all these great and terrible things were done in about the space of three hours—and then behold, there was darkness upon the face of the land. 20 And it came to pass that there was thick darkness upon all the face of the land, insomuch that the inhabitants thereof who had not fallen could feel the vapor of darkness; 21 And there could be no light, because of the darkness, neither candles, neither torches; neither could there be fire kindled with their fine and exceedingly dry wood, so that there could not be any light at all; 22 And there was not any light seen, neither fire, nor glimmer, neither the sun, nor the moon, nor the stars, for so great were the mists of darkness which were upon the face of the land. 23 And it came to pass that it did last for the space of three days that there was no light seen; and there was great mourning and howling and weeping among all the people continually; yea, great were the groanings of the people, because of the darkness and the great destruction which had come upon them. 24 And in one place they were heard to cry, saying: O that we had repented before this great and terrible day, and then would our brethren have been spared, and they would not have been burned in that great city Zarahemla. 25 And in another place they were heard to cry and mourn, saying: O that we had repented before this great and terrible day, and had not killed and stoned the prophets, and cast them out; then would our mothers and our fair daughters, and our children have been spared, and not have been buried up in that great city Moronihah. And thus were the howlings of the people great and terrible. 9:1 And it came to pass that there was a voice heard among all the inhabitants of the earth, upon all the face of this land, crying: 2 Wo, wo, wo unto this people; wo unto the inhabitants of the whole earth except they shall repent; for the devil laugheth, and his angels rejoice, because of the slain of the fair sons and daughters of my people; and it is because of their iniquity and abominations that they are fallen! 3 Behold, that great city Zarahemla have I burned with fire, and the inhabitants thereof. 4 And behold, that great city Moroni have I caused to be sunk in the depths of the sea, and the inhabitants thereof to be drowned. 5 And behold, that great city Moronihah have I covered with earth, and the inhabitants thereof, to hide their iniquities and their abominations from before my face, that the blood of the prophets and the saints shall not come any more unto me against them. 6 And behold, the city of Gilgal have I caused to be sunk, and the inhabitants thereof to be buried up in the depths of the earth; 7 Yea, and the city of Onihah and the inhabitants thereof, and the city of Mocum and the inhabitants thereof, and the city of Jerusalem and the inhabitants thereof; and waters have I caused to come up in the stead thereof, to hide their wickedness and abominations from before my face, that the blood of the prophets and the saints shall not come up any more unto me against them. 8 And behold, the city of Gadiandi, and the city of Gadiomnah, and the city of Jacob, and the city of Gimgimno, all these have I caused to be sunk, and made hills and valleys in the places thereof; and the inhabitants thereof have I buried up in the depths of the earth, to hide their wickedness and abominations from before my face, that the blood of the prophets and the saints should not come up any more unto me against them. 9 And behold, that great city Jacobugath, which was inhabited by the people of king Jacob, have I caused to be burned with fire because of their sins and their wickedness, which was above all the wickedness of the whole earth, because of their secret murders and combinations; for it was they that did destroy the peace of my people and the government of the land; therefore I did cause them to be burned, to destroy them from before my face, that the blood of the prophets and the saints should not come up unto me any more against them. 10 And behold, the city of Laman, and the city of Josh, and the city of Gad, and the city of Kishkumen, have I caused to be burned with fire, and the inhabitants thereof, because of their wickedness in casting out the prophets, and stoning those whom I did send to declare unto them concerning their wickedness and their abominations. 11 And because they did cast them all out, that there were none righteous among them, I did send down fire and destroy them, that their wickedness and abominations might be hid from before my face, that the blood of the prophets and the saints whom I sent among them might not cry unto me from the ground against them. 12 And many great destructions have I caused to come upon this land, and upon this people, because of their wickedness and their abominations. 13 O all ye that are spared because ye were more righteous than they, will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you? 14 Yea, verily I say unto you, if ye will come unto me ye shall have eternal life. Behold, mine arm of mercy is extended towards you, and whosoever will come, him will I receive; and blessed are those who come unto me. 15 Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name. 16 I came unto my own, and my own received me not. And the scriptures concerning my coming are fulfilled. 17 And as many as have received me, to them have I given to become the sons of God; and even so will I to as many as shall believe on my name, for behold, by me redemption cometh, and in me is the law of Moses fulfilled. 18 I am the light and the life of the world. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. 19 And ye shall offer up unto me no more the shedding of blood; yea, your sacrifices and your burnt offerings shall be done away, for I will accept none of your sacrifices and your burnt offerings. 20 And ye shall offer for a sacrifice unto me a broken heart and a contrite spirit. And whoso cometh unto me with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, him will I baptize with fire and with the Holy Ghost, even as the Lamanites, because of their faith in me at the time of their conversion, were baptized with fire and with the Holy Ghost, and they knew it not. 21 Behold, I have come unto the world to bring redemption unto the world, to save the world from sin. 22 Therefore, whoso repenteth and cometh unto me as a little child, him will I receive, for of such is the kingdom of God. Behold, for such I have laid down my life, and have taken it up again; therefore repent, and come unto me ye ends of the earth, and be saved. 10:1 And now behold, it came to pass that all the people of the land did hear these sayings, and did witness of it. And after these sayings there was silence in the land for the space of many hours; 2 For so great was the astonishment of the people that they did cease lamenting and howling for the loss of their kindred which had been slain; therefore there was silence in all the land for the space of many hours. 3 And it came to pass that there came a voice again unto the people, and all the people did hear, and did witness of it, saying: 4 O ye people of these great cities which have fallen, who are descendants of Jacob, yea, who are of the house of Israel, how oft have I gathered you as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and have nourished you. 5 And again, how oft would I have gathered you as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, yea, O ye people of the house of Israel, who have fallen; yea, O ye people of the house of Israel, ye that dwell at Jerusalem, as ye that have fallen; yea, how oft would I have gathered you as a hen gathereth her chickens, and ye would not. 6 O ye house of Israel whom I have spared, how oft will I gather you as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, if ye will repent and return unto me with full purpose of heart. 7 But if not, O house of Israel, the places of your dwellings shall become desolate until the time of the fulfilling of the covenant to your fathers. 8 And now it came to pass that after the people had heard these words, behold, they began to weep and howl again because of the loss of their kindred and friends. 9 And it came to pass that thus did the three days pass away. And it was in the morning, and the darkness dispersed from off the face of the land, and the earth did cease to tremble, and the rocks did cease to rend, and the dreadful groanings did cease, and all the tumultuous noises did pass away. 10 And the earth did cleave together again, that it stood; and the mourning, and the weeping, and the wailing of the people who were spared alive did cease; and their mourning was turned into joy, and their lamentations into the praise and thanksgiving unto the Lord Jesus Christ, their Redeemer. 11 And thus far were the scriptures fulfilled which had been spoken by the prophets. 12 And it was the more righteous part of the people who were saved, and it was they who received the prophets and stoned them not; and it was they who had not shed the blood of the saints, who were spared—13 And they were spared and were not sunk and buried up in the earth; and they were not drowned in the depths of the sea; and they were not burned by fire, neither were they fallen upon and crushed to death; and they were not carried away in the whirlwind; neither were they overpowered by the vapor of smoke and of darkness. 14 And now, whoso readeth, let him understand; he that hath the scriptures, let him search them, and see and behold if all these deaths and destructions by fire, and by smoke, and by tempests, and by whirlwinds, and by the opening of the earth to receive them, and all these things are not unto the fulfilling of the prophecies of many of the holy prophets. 15 Behold, I say unto you, Yea, many have testified of these things at the coming of Christ, and were slain because they testified of these things. 16 Yea, the prophet Zenos did testify of these things, and also Zenock spake concerning these things, because they testified particularly concerning us, who are the remnant of their seed. 17 Behold, our father Jacob also testified concerning a remnant of the seed of Joseph. And behold, are not we a remnant of the seed of Joseph? And these things which testify of us, are they not written upon the plates of brass which our father Lehi brought out of Jerusalem? 18 And it came to pass that in the ending of the thirty and fourth year, behold, I will show unto you that the people of Nephi who were spared, and also those who had been called Lamanites, who had been spared, did have great favors shown unto them, and great blessings poured out upon their heads, insomuch that soon after the ascension of Christ into heaven he did truly manifest himself unto them—19 Showing his body unto them, and ministering unto them; and an account of his ministry shall be given hereafter. Therefore for this time I make an end of my sayings. . Tomb & Burial Tomb & Burial TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover & Sabbath / Good Friday & Saturday PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciple : Joseph of Arimathaea / Mary III > *Joses / Mary Magdalene / Jews / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests , Pharisees : Nicodemus / Pontius Pilate / Roman Centurion PLACES: * Galilee / Jerusalem: Golgotha-Calvary, Garden Tomb Matt. 27:57–66 27:57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathæa, named Joseph , who also himself was Jesus’ disciple : 58 He went to Pilate , and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. 59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. 61 And there was Mary Magdalene , and the other Mary , sitting over against the sepulchre. 62 ¶ Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, 63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. 64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first. 65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can. 66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch. Mark 15:42–47 15:42 ¶ And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, 43 Joseph of Arimathæa, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. 44 And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion , he asked him whether he had been any while dead. 45 And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. 46 And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre. 47 And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid. Luke 23:50–56 23:50 ¶ And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just: 51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. 52 This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. 53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. 54 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. 55 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee , followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. 56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment. John 19:38–42 19:38 ¶ And after this Joseph of Arimathæa, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. 39 And there came also Nicodemus , which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. 40 Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. 41 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden ; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. 42 There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand. Christ Visits the Spirit World TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week (Oct. 3, 1 918) PEOPLE: Adam-Ancient of Days & Eve > Daughters – Abel – Seth >> Noah >> Shem - Melchizedek >> Abraham > Isaac > Jacob I >> Jesus / Daniel / Elijah / Ezekiel / Isaiah / Malachi / Moses / Peter / Messengers / Spirits of the Just / * Moroni (* Joseph Smith – *Hyrum > *Joseph F. Smith / * Brigham Young / *John Taylor / *Wilford Woodruff ) PLACES: The Spirit World: Paradise / * Asia Minor : * Pontus, * Galatia, * Cappadocia / * Temples Christ Visits the Spirit World 1 Peter 3:18–20a; 4:6 3:18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; 20 Which sometime were disobedient. 4:5–6 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ D&C 138 138:1 On the third of October, in the year nineteen hundred and eighteen, I sat in my room pondering over the scriptures; 2 And reflecting upon the great atoning sacrifice that was made by the Son of God, for the redemption of the world; 3 And the great and wonderful love made manifest by the Father and the Son in the coming of the Redeemer into the world; 4 That through his atonement, and by obedience to the principles of the gospel, mankind might be saved. 5 While I was thus engaged, my mind reverted to the writings of the apostle Peter, to the primitive saints scattered abroad throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, and other parts of Asia, where the gospel had been preached after the crucifixion of the Lord. 6 I opened the Bible and read the third and fourth chapters of the first epistle of Peter, and as I read I was greatly impressed, more than I had ever been before, with the following passages: 7 “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 8 “By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; 9 “Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.” (1 Peter 3:18–20.) 10 “For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.” (1 Peter 4:6.) 11 As I pondered over these things which are written, the eyes of my understanding were opened, and the Spirit of the Lord rested upon me, and I saw the hosts of the dead, both small and great. 12 And there were gathered together in one place an innumerable company of the spirits of the just, who had been faithful in the testimony of Jesus while they lived in mortality; 13 And who had offered sacrifice in the similitude of the great sacrifice of the Son of God, and had suffered tribulation in their Redeemer’s name. 14 All these had departed the mortal life, firm in the hope of a glorious resurrection, through the grace of God the Father and his Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ. 15 I beheld that they were filled with joy and gladness, and were rejoicing together because the day of their deliverance was at hand. 16 They were assembled awaiting the advent of the Son of God into the spirit world, to declare their redemption from the bands of death. 17 Their sleeping dust was to be restored unto its perfect frame, bone to his bone, and the sinews and the flesh upon them, the spirit and the body to be united never again to be divided, that they might receive a fulness of joy. 18 While this vast multitude waited and conversed, rejoicing in the hour of their deliverance from the chains of death, the Son of God appeared, declaring liberty to the captives who had been faithful; 19 And there he preached to them the everlasting gospel, the doctrine of the resurrection and the redemption of mankind from the fall, and from individual sins on conditions of repentance. 20 But unto the wicked he did not go, and among the ungodly and the unrepentant who had defiled themselves while in the flesh, his voice was not raised; 21 Neither did the rebellious who rejected the testimonies and the warnings of the ancient prophets behold his presence, nor look upon his face. 22 Where these were, darkness reigned, but among the righteous there was peace; 23 And the saints rejoiced in their redemption, and bowed the knee and acknowledged the Son of God as their Redeemer and Deliverer from death and the chains of hell. 24 Their countenances shone, and the radiance from the presence of the Lord rested upon them, and they sang praises unto his holy name. 25 I marveled, for I understood that the Savior spent about three years in his ministry among the Jews and those of the house of Israel, endeavoring to teach them the everlasting gospel and call them unto repentance; 26 And yet, notwithstanding his mighty works, and miracles, and proclamation of the truth, in great power and authority, there were but few who hearkened to his voice, and rejoiced in his presence, and received salvation at his hands. 27 But his ministry among those who were dead was limited to the brief time intervening between the crucifixion and his resurrection; 28 And I wondered at the words of Peter—wherein he said that the Son of God preached unto the spirits in prison, who sometime were disobedient, when once the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah—and how it was possible for him to preach to those spirits and perform the necessary labor among them in so short a time. 29 And as I wondered, my eyes were opened, and my understanding quickened, and I perceived that the Lord went not in person among the wicked and the disobedient who had rejected the truth, to teach them; 30 But behold, from among the righteous, he organized his forces and appointed messengers, clothed with power and authority, and commissioned them to go forth and carry the light of the gospel to them that were in darkness, even to all the spirits of men; and thus was the gospel preached to the dead. 31 And the chosen messengers went forth to declare the acceptable day of the Lord and proclaim liberty to the captives who were bound, even unto all who would repent of their sins and receive the gospel. 32 Thus was the gospel preached to those who had died in their sins, without a knowledge of the truth, or in transgression, having rejected the prophets. 33 These were taught faith in God, repentance from sin, vicarious baptism for the remission of sins, the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, 34 And all other principles of the gospel that were necessary for them to know in order to qualify themselves that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 35 And so it was made known among the dead, both small and great, the unrighteous as well as the faithful, that redemption had been wrought through the sacrifice of the Son of God upon the cross. 36 Thus was it made known that our Redeemer spent his time during his sojourn in the world of spirits, instructing and preparing the faithful spirits of the prophets who had testified of him in the flesh; 37 That they might carry the message of redemption unto all the dead, unto whom he could not go personally, because of their rebellion and transgression, that they through the ministration of his servants might also hear his words. 38 Among the great and mighty ones who were assembled in this vast congregation of the righteous were Father Adam, the Ancient of Days and father of all, 39 And our glorious Mother Eve, with many of her faithful daughters who had lived through the ages and worshiped the true and living God. 40 Abel, the first martyr, was there, and his brother Seth, one of the mighty ones, who was in the express image of his father, Adam. 41 Noah, who gave warning of the flood; Shem, the great high priest; Abraham, the father of the faithful; Isaac, Jacob, and Moses, the great law-giver of Israel; 42 And Isaiah, who declared by prophecy that the Redeemer was anointed to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that were bound, were also there. 43 Moreover, Ezekiel, who was shown in vision the great valley of dry bones, which were to be clothed upon with flesh, to come forth again in the resurrection of the dead, living souls; 44 Daniel, who foresaw and foretold the establishment of the kingdom of God in the latter days, never again to be destroyed nor given to other people; 45 Elias, who was with Moses on the Mount of Transfiguration; 46 And Malachi, the prophet who testified of the coming of Elijah—of whom also Moroni spake to the Prophet Joseph Smith, declaring that he should come before the ushering in of the great and dreadful day of the Lord—were also there. 47 The Prophet Elijah was to plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to their fathers, 48 Foreshadowing the great work to be done in the temples of the Lord in the dispensation of the fulness of times, for the redemption of the dead, and the sealing of the children to their parents, lest the whole earth be smitten with a curse and utterly wasted at his coming. 49 All these and many more, even the prophets who dwelt among the Nephites and testified of the coming of the Son of God, mingled in the vast assembly and waited for their deliverance, 50 For the dead had looked upon the long absence of their spirits from their bodies as a bondage. 51 These the Lord taught, and gave them power to come forth, after his resurrection from the dead, to enter into his Father’s kingdom, there to be crowned with immortality and eternal life, 52 And continue thenceforth their labor as had been promised by the Lord, and be partakers of all blessings which were held in reserve for them that love him. 53 The Prophet Joseph Smith, and my father, Hyrum Smith, Brigham Young, John Taylor, Wilford Woodruff, and other choice spirits who were reserved to come forth in the fulness of times to take part in laying the foundations of the great latter-day work, 54 Including the building of the temples and the performance of ordinances therein for the redemption of the dead, were also in the spirit world. 55 I observed that they were also among the noble and great ones who were chosen in the beginning to be rulers in the Church of God. 56 Even before they were born, they, with many others, received their first lessons in the world of spirits and were prepared to come forth in the due time of the Lord to labor in his vineyard for the salvation of the souls of men. 57 I beheld that the faithful elders of this dispensation, when they depart from mortal life, continue their labors in the preaching of the gospel of repentance and redemption, through the sacrifice of the Only Begotten Son of God, among those who are in darkness and under the bondage of sin in the great world of the spirits of the dead. 58 The dead who repent will be redeemed, through obedience to the ordinances of the house of God, 59 And after they have paid the penalty of their transgressions, and are washed clean, shall receive a reward according to their works, for they are heirs of salvation. 60 Thus was the vision of the redemption of the dead revealed to me, and I bear record, and I know that this record is true, through the blessing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, even so. Amen. . Earthquake/Women/"He is Risen" Earthquake / Women at Tomb / "He is Risen" / Peter & John TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : After Sabbath / First Easter Sunday PEOPLE: Angels / * Jesus / Mary Magdalene / Mary III > * James II / Joanna / Salome II > John / Disciples : Apostles : Peter PLACES: * Galilee: Nazareth / Jerusalem : Garden Tomb Matt. 28:1–8 28:1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. 2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee ; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. 8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. Mark 16:1–8 16:1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James , and Salome , had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. 3 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? 4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. 5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. 6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth , which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. 7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. 8 And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid. Luke 24:1–12 24:1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8 And they remembered his words, 9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna , and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles . 11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. 12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. John 20:1–10 20:1 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. 2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple , whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. 3 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. 4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. 5 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. 6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, 7 And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. 8 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. 9 For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. 10 Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. . Appears to Mary Magdalene TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : First Easter Sunday PEOPLE: Jesus / Angels / Mary Magdalene / Disciples PLACES: Jerusalem : Garden Tomb Appears to Mary Magdalene Mark 16:9–11 16:9 ¶ Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene , out of whom he had cast seven devils. 10 And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. 11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not. John 20:11–18 20:11 ¶ But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. 14 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. 16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. 17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. 18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her. . Appears to Women/Officials Bribe Appears to the Women / Officials Bribe TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : First Easter Sunday PEOPLE: Jesus / Mary Magdalene / Mary III / Other women? / Disciples / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests , Elders / Governor: Pontius Pilate / Roman Soldiers PLACES: *Galilee / Jerusalem Matt. 28:9–15 28:9 ¶ And as they went to tell his disciples , behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. 10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee , and there shall they see me. 11 ¶ Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city , and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. 12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, 13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. 14 And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. 15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day. Appears to Two Disciples Appears to Two Disciples on Road to Emmaus TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : First Easter Sunday PEOPLE: Jesus / Israelites > Disciples: Cleopas , One Other / Apostles : Peter / Prophets : * Moses / *Women / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests / Governor: Pontius Pilate / Roman Soldiers PLACES: Road to Emmaus / * Jerusalem : * Garden Tomb Mark 16:12–13 16:12 ¶ After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. 13 And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them. Luke 24:13–35 24:13 ¶ And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus , which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas , answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth , which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel : and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. 22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; 23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. 24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. 25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. 28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon . 35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. . Appears to 11 Disciples/Thomas Appears to 11 Disciples / Thomas Doubts TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : First Easter Sunday PEOPLE: Jesus / Holy Ghost / Disciples: Cleopas , One Other / Apostles : Thomas / Prophets : * Moses PLACES: * Jerusalem : * Upper Room Mark 16:14 16:14 ¶ Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. Luke 24:36–49 24:36 ¶ And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. 43 And he took it, and did eat before them. 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses , and in the prophets , and in the psalms , concerning me. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem . 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 ¶ And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. John 20:19–31 20:19 ¶ Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. 21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: 23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. 24 ¶ But Thomas , one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. 26 ¶ And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. 30 ¶ And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. . Peter/Feed My Sheep Peter: "I Go a Fishing" / "Feed My Sheep" TIME: ≈ 33 AD PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples: Thomas , Nathanael - Bartholomew , James – John / * Jonas > Peter PLACES: Galilee : * Cana, Sea of Galilee-Tiberias John 21:1–23 21:1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias ; and on this wise shewed he himself. 2 There were together Simon Peter , and Thomas called Didymus , and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee , and the sons of Zebedee , and two other of his disciples. 3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. 4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. 5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. 6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. 7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea. 8 And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. 11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. 12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. 13 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. 14 This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. 15 ¶ So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. 19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me. 20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? 21 Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. 23 Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ D&C 7 7:1 And the Lord said unto me: John, my beloved, what desirest thou? For if you shall ask what you will, it shall be granted unto you. 2 And I said unto him: Lord, give unto me power over death, that I may live and bring souls unto thee. 3 And the Lord said unto me: Verily, verily, I say unto thee, because thou desirest this thou shalt tarry until I come in my glory, and shalt prophesy before nations, kindreds, tongues and people. 4 And for this cause the Lord said unto Peter: If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? For he desired of me that he might bring souls unto me, but thou desiredst that thou mightest speedily come unto me in my kingdom. 5 I say unto thee, Peter, this was a good desire; but my beloved has desired that he might do more, or a greater work yet among men than what he has before done. 6 Yea, he has undertaken a greater work; therefore I will make him as flaming fire and a ministering angel; he shall minister for those who shall be heirs of salvation who dwell on the earth. 7 And I will make thee to minister for him and for thy brother James; and unto you three I will give this power and the keys of this ministry until I come. 8 Verily I say unto you, ye shall both have according to your desires, for ye both joy in that which ye have desired. . Great Commission The Great Commission TIME: ≈ 33 AD PEOPLE: Jesus / Holy Ghost / Disciples: Apostles PLACES: Galilee: Mountain / *The World Matt. 28:16–20 28:16 ¶ Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee , into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 ¶ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost : 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Mark 16:15–18 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Ascension Ascension TIME: ≈ 33 AD: 40 days after Resurrection PEOPLE: God the Father > Jesus / Holy Ghost / Disciples: Apostles : John / * John the Baptist / Luke / Theophilus PLACES: * Galilee / Judea : Bethany, Jerusalem : Temple / * Samaria / *Uttermost Part of the Earth Mark 16:19–20 16:19 ¶ So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. Luke 24:50–53; Acts 1:1–11 24:50 ¶ And he led them out as far as to Bethany , and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53 And were continually in the temple , praising and blessing God. Amen. Acts 1: 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus , of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem , but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. 8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa , and in Samaria , and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee , why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. John 21:24–25 21:24 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. 25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen. « Previous / Next » The Crucifixion Mockings & Railings Death on the Cross Veil of Temple/Pierced Earthquakes & Tempests Tomb & Burial Christ Visits the Spirit World Earthquake/Women/"He is Risen" Appears to Mary Magdalene Appears to Women/Officials Bribe Appears to Two Disciples Appears to 11 Disciples/Thomas Peter/Feed My Sheep Great Commission Ascension Suggested Resources To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Read from different scriptures about the Creation of the World, the Fall of Adam, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. « IN THE BEGINNING I » ≈ 4000 BC–2000 BC : Pre-mortal / The Creation / Garden of Eden / The Fall of Adam / Cain & Abel / Enoch & Zion / Noah & the Ark / Tower of Babel / Brother of Jared Key: ≈ All Dates Are Approximate / * Mentioned But Not Present / >> Ancestor-Descendant / > Parent-Child / & Husband-Wife / ~ Not Married / – Siblings / + Daughter Pre-mortal Life Pre-Mortal Life TIME: Pre-Earth PEOPLE: God the Father > Jesus Christ / Abraham / Noble and Great Spirits / Michael - Adam / Satan PLACES: Heaven John 1:1–5 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 1 Pet. 1:19–20 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Abr. 3:22–28 3:22 Now the Lord had shown unto me, Abraham, the intelligences that were organized before the world was; and among all these there were many of the noble and great ones; 23 And God saw these souls that they were good, and he stood in the midst of them, and he said: These I will make my rulers; for he stood among those that were spirits, and he saw that they were good; and he said unto me: Abraham, thou art one of them; thou wast chosen before thou wast born. 24 And there stood one among them that was like unto God, and he said unto those who were with him: We will go down, for there is space there, and we will take of these materials, and we will make an earth whereon these may dwell; 25 And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them; 26 And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever. 27 And the Lord said: Whom shall I send? And one answered like unto the Son of Man: Here am I, send me. And another answered and said: Here am I, send me. And the Lord said: I will send the first. 28 And the second was angry, and kept not his first estate; and, at that day, many followed after him. ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Satan Falls From Heaven Isa. 14:12–15 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. 15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. Rev. 12:4–11 12:4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. 5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne. 6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days. 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. 9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. 10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. 2 Ne. 2:17–18a 2:17 And I, Lehi, according to the things which I have read, must needs suppose that an angel of God, according to that which is written, had fallen from heaven; wherefore, he became a devil, having sought that which was evil before God. 18 And because he had fallen from heaven, and had become miserable forever, he sought also the misery of all mankind. D&C 29:36b–37 29:36 For, behold, the devil was before Adam, for he rebelled against me, saying, Give me thine honor, which is my power; and also a third part of the hosts of heaven turned he away from me because of their agency; 37 And they were thrust down, and thus came the devil and his angels; D&C 76:25–28 76:25 And this we saw also, and bear record, that an angel of God who was in authority in the presence of God, who rebelled against the Only Begotten Son whom the Father loved and who was in the bosom of the Father, was thrust down from the presence of God and the Son, 26 And was called Perdition, for the heavens wept over him—he was Lucifer, a son of the morning. 27 And we beheld, and lo, he is fallen! is fallen, even a son of the morning! 28 And while we were yet in the Spirit, the Lord commanded us that we should write the vision; for we beheld Satan, that old serpent, even the devil, who rebelled against God, and sought to take the kingdom of our God and his Christ— Moses 4:1–4 4:1 And I, the Lord God, spake unto Moses, saying: That Satan, whom thou hast commanded in the name of mine Only Begotten, is the same which was from the beginning, and he came before me, saying—Behold, here am I, send me, I will be thy son, and I will redeem all mankind, that one soul shall not be lost, and surely I will do it; wherefore give me thine honor. 2 But, behold, my Beloved Son, which was my Beloved and Chosen from the beginning, said unto me—Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever. 3 Wherefore, because that Satan rebelled against me, and sought to destroy the agency of man, which I, the Lord God, had given him, and also, that I should give unto him mine own power; by the power of mine Only Begotten, I caused that he should be cast down; 4 And he became Satan, yea, even the devil, the father of all lies, to deceive and to blind men, and to lead them captive at his will, even as many as would not hearken unto my voice. ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Job 38:4–7 38:4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. 5 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? 6 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; 7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Jer. 1:5 1:5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Eph. 1:4 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: D&C 138:56 138:56 Even before they were born, they, with many others, received their first lessons in the world of spirits and were prepared to come forth in the due time of the Lord to labor in his vineyard for the salvation of the souls of men. The Creation The Creation & Garden of Eden TIME: Creation of Earth – ≈ 4000 BC PEOPLE: God the Father > Jesus / Adam & Eve PLACES: Heaven / Garden of Eden Gen. 1 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. 5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. 6 ¶ And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. 7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. 8 And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day. 9 ¶ And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so. 10 And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good. 11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 13 And the evening and the morning were the third day. 14 ¶ And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: 15 And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. 16 And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. 17 And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth, 18 And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. 19 And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. 20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. 21 And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 22 And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth. 23 And the evening and the morning were the fifth day. 24 ¶ And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so. 25 And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 26 ¶ And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. 28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. 29 ¶ And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. 30 And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. 31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. Moses 2 2:1 And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto Moses, saying: Behold, I reveal unto you concerning this heaven, and this earth; write the words which I speak. I am the Beginning and the End, the Almighty God; by mine Only Begotten I created these things; yea, in the beginning I created the heaven, and the earth upon which thou standest. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and I caused darkness to come up upon the face of the deep; and my Spirit moved upon the face of the water; for I am God. 3 And I, God, said: Let there be light; and there was light. 4 And I, God, saw the light; and that light was good. And I, God, divided the light from the darkness. 5 And I, God, called the light Day; and the darkness, I called Night; and this I did by the word of my power, and it was done as I spake; and the evening and the morning were the first day. 6 And again, I, God, said: Let there be a firmament in the midst of the water, and it was so, even as I spake; and I said: Let it divide the waters from the waters; and it was done; 7 And I, God, made the firmament and divided the waters, yea, the great waters under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament, and it was so even as I spake. 8 And I, God, called the firmament Heaven; and the evening and the morning were the second day. 9 And I, God, said: Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and it was so; and I, God, said: Let there be dry land; and it was so. 10 And I, God, called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters, called I the Sea; and I, God, saw that all things which I had made were good. 11 And I, God, said: Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, the fruit tree yielding fruit, after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed should be in itself upon the earth, and it was so even as I spake. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, every herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed should be in itself, after his kind; and I, God, saw that all things which I had made were good; 13 And the evening and the morning were the third day. 14 And I, God, said: Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven, to divide the day from the night, and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and for years; 15 And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth; and it was so. 16 And I, God, made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night, and the greater light was the sun, and the lesser light was the moon; and the stars also were made even according to my word. 17 And I, God, set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth, 18 And the sun to rule over the day, and the moon to rule over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness; and I, God, saw that all things which I had made were good; 19 And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. 20 And I, God, said: Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl which may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. 21 And I, God, created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind; and I, God, saw that all things which I had created were good. 22 And I, God, blessed them, saying: Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the sea; and let fowl multiply in the earth; 23 And the evening and the morning were the fifth day. 24 And I, God, said: Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping things, and beasts of the earth after their kind, and it was so; 25 And I, God, made the beasts of the earth after their kind, and cattle after their kind, and everything which creepeth upon the earth after his kind; and I, God, saw that all these things were good. 26 And I, God, said unto mine Only Begotten, which was with me from the beginning: Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and it was so. And I, God, said: Let them have dominion over the fishes of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 And I, God, created man in mine own image, in the image of mine Only Begotten created I him; male and female created I them. 28 And I, God, blessed them, and said unto them: Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. 29 And I, God, said unto man: Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree in the which shall be the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. 30 And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to everything that creepeth upon the earth, wherein I grant life, there shall be given every clean herb for meat; and it was so, even as I spake. 31 And I, God, saw everything that I had made, and, behold, all things which I had made were very good; and the evening and the morning were the sixth day. Abr. 4 4:1 And then the Lord said: Let us go down. And they went down at the beginning, and they, that is the Gods, organized and formed the heavens and the earth. 2 And the earth, after it was formed, was empty and desolate, because they had not formed anything but the earth; and darkness reigned upon the face of the deep, and the Spirit of the Gods was brooding upon the face of the waters. 3 And they (the Gods) said: Let there be light; and there was light. 4 And they (the Gods) comprehended the light, for it was bright; and they divided the light, or caused it to be divided, from the darkness. 5 And the Gods called the light Day, and the darkness they called Night. And it came to pass that from the evening until morning they called night; and from the morning until the evening they called day; and this was the first, or the beginning, of that which they called day and night. 6 And the Gods also said: Let there be an expanse in the midst of the waters, and it shall divide the waters from the waters. 7 And the Gods ordered the expanse, so that it divided the waters which were under the expanse from the waters which were above the expanse; and it was so, even as they ordered. 8 And the Gods called the expanse, Heaven. And it came to pass that it was from evening until morning that they called night; and it came to pass that it was from morning until evening that they called day; and this was the second time that they called night and day. 9 And the Gods ordered, saying: Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the earth come up dry; and it was so as they ordered; 10 And the Gods pronounced the dry land, Earth; and the gathering together of the waters, pronounced they, Great Waters; and the Gods saw that they were obeyed. 11 And the Gods said: Let us prepare the earth to bring forth grass; the herb yielding seed; the fruit tree yielding fruit, after his kind, whose seed in itself yieldeth its own likeness upon the earth; and it was so, even as they ordered. 12 And the Gods organized the earth to bring forth grass from its own seed, and the herb to bring forth herb from its own seed, yielding seed after his kind; and the earth to bring forth the tree from its own seed, yielding fruit, whose seed could only bring forth the same in itself, after his kind; and the Gods saw that they were obeyed. 13 And it came to pass that they numbered the days; from the evening until the morning they called night; and it came to pass, from the morning until the evening they called day; and it was the third time. 14 And the Gods organized the lights in the expanse of the heaven, and caused them to divide the day from the night; and organized them to be for signs and for seasons, and for days and for years; 15 And organized them to be for lights in the expanse of the heaven to give light upon the earth; and it was so. 16 And the Gods organized the two great lights, the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night; with the lesser light they set the stars also; 17 And the Gods set them in the expanse of the heavens, to give light upon the earth, and to rule over the day and over the night, and to cause to divide the light from the darkness. 18 And the Gods watched those things which they had ordered until they obeyed. 19 And it came to pass that it was from evening until morning that it was night; and it came to pass that it was from morning until evening that it was day; and it was the fourth time. 20 And the Gods said: Let us prepare the waters to bring forth abundantly the moving creatures that have life; and the fowl, that they may fly above the earth in the open expanse of heaven. 21 And the Gods prepared the waters that they might bring forth great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters were to bring forth abundantly after their kind; and every winged fowl after their kind. And the Gods saw that they would be obeyed, and that their plan was good. 22 And the Gods said: We will bless them, and cause them to be fruitful and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas or great waters; and cause the fowl to multiply in the earth. 23 And it came to pass that it was from evening until morning that they called night; and it came to pass that it was from morning until evening that they called day; and it was the fifth time. 24 And the Gods prepared the earth to bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle and creeping things, and beasts of the earth after their kind; and it was so, as they had said. 25 And the Gods organized the earth to bring forth the beasts after their kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after its kind; and the Gods saw they would obey. 26 And the Gods took counsel among themselves and said: Let us go down and form man in our image, after our likeness; and we will give them dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So the Gods went down to organize man in their own image, in the image of the Gods to form they him, male and female to form they them. 28 And the Gods said: We will bless them. And the Gods said: We will cause them to be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it, and to have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. 29 And the Gods said: Behold, we will give them every herb bearing seed that shall come upon the face of all the earth, and every tree which shall have fruit upon it; yea, the fruit of the tree yielding seed to them we will give it; it shall be for their meat. 30 And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, behold, we will give them life, and also we will give to them every green herb for meat, and all these things shall be thus organized. 31 And the Gods said: We will do everything that we have said, and organize them; and behold, they shall be very obedient. And it came to pass that it was from evening until morning they called night; and it came to pass that it was from morning until evening that they called day; and they numbered the sixth time. Col. 1:16 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Moses 7:30 7:30 And were it possible that man could number the particles of the earth, yea, millions of earths like this, it would not be a beginning to the number of thy creations; and thy curtains are stretched out still; and yet thou art there, and thy bosom is there; and also thou art just; thou art merciful and kind forever; 3 Ne. 9:15 9:15 Behold, I am Jesus Christ the Son of God. I created the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are. I was with the Father from the beginning. I am in the Father, and the Father in me; and in me hath the Father glorified his name. Garden of Eden ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Gen. 2 2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. 3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. 4 ¶ These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens, 5 And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the Lord God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground. 6 But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground. 7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. 8 ¶ And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. 9 And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. 10 And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads. 11 The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold; 12 And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone. 13 And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia. 14 And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goeth toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is Euphrates. 15 And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: 17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. 18 ¶ And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. 19 And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. 20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. 21 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. 25 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. Moses 3 3:1 Thus the heaven and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day I, God, ended my work, and all things which I had made; and I rested on the seventh day from all my work, and all things which I had made were finished, and I, God, saw that they were good; 3 And I, God, blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it; because that in it I had rested from all my work which I, God, had created and made. 4 And now, behold, I say unto you, that these are the generations of the heaven and of the earth, when they were created, in the day that I, the Lord God, made the heaven and the earth, 5 And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew. For I, the Lord God, created all things, of which I have spoken, spiritually, before they were naturally upon the face of the earth. For I, the Lord God, had not caused it to rain upon the face of the earth. And I, the Lord God, had created all the children of men; and not yet a man to till the ground; for in heaven created I them; and there was not yet flesh upon the earth, neither in the water, neither in the air; 6 But I, the Lord God, spake, and there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground. 7 And I, the Lord God, formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul, the first flesh upon the earth, the first man also; nevertheless, all things were before created; but spiritually were they created and made according to my word. 8 And I, the Lord God, planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there I put the man whom I had formed. 9 And out of the ground made I, the Lord God, to grow every tree, naturally, that is pleasant to the sight of man; and man could behold it. And it became also a living soul. For it was spiritual in the day that I created it; for it remaineth in the sphere in which I, God, created it, yea, even all things which I prepared for the use of man; and man saw that it was good for food. And I, the Lord God, planted the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and also the tree of knowledge of good and evil. 10 And I, the Lord God, caused a river to go out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads. 11 And I, the Lord God, called the name of the first Pison, and it compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where I, the Lord God, created much gold; 12 And the gold of that land was good, and there was bdellium and the onyx stone. 13 And the name of the second river was called Gihon; the same that compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia. 14 And the name of the third river was Hiddekel; that which goeth toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river was the Euphrates. 15 And I, the Lord God, took the man, and put him into the Garden of Eden, to dress it, and to keep it. 16 And I, the Lord God, commanded the man, saying: Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat, 17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it, nevertheless, thou mayest choose for thyself, for it is given unto thee; but, remember that I forbid it, for in the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. 18 And I, the Lord God, said unto mine Only Begotten, that it was not good that the man should be alone; wherefore, I will make an help meet for him. 19 And out of the ground I, the Lord God, formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and commanded that they should come unto Adam, to see what he would call them; and they were also living souls; for I, God, breathed into them the breath of life, and commanded that whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that should be the name thereof. 20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but as for Adam, there was not found an help meet for him. 21 And I, the Lord God, caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam; and he slept, and I took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh in the stead thereof; 22 And the rib which I, the Lord God, had taken from man, made I a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said: This I know now is bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of man. 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife; and they shall be one flesh. 25 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. Abr. 5 5:1 And thus we will finish the heavens and the earth, and all the hosts of them. 2 And the Gods said among themselves: On the seventh time we will end our work, which we have counseled; and we will rest on the seventh time from all our work which we have counseled. 3 And the Gods concluded upon the seventh time, because that on the seventh time they would rest from all their works which they (the Gods) counseled among themselves to form; and sanctified it. And thus were their decisions at the time that they counseled among themselves to form the heavens and the earth. 4 And the Gods came down and formed these the generations of the heavens and of the earth, when they were formed in the day that the Gods formed the earth and the heavens, 5 According to all that which they had said concerning every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew; for the Gods had not caused it to rain upon the earth when they counseled to do them, and had not formed a man to till the ground. 6 But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground. 7 And the Gods formed man from the dust of the ground, and took his spirit (that is, the man’s spirit), and put it into him; and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul. 8 And the Gods planted a garden, eastward in Eden, and there they put the man, whose spirit they had put into the body which they had formed. 9 And out of the ground made the Gods to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food; the tree of life, also, in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. 10 There was a river running out of Eden, to water the garden, and from thence it was parted and became into four heads. 11 And the Gods took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden, to dress it and to keep it. 12 And the Gods commanded the man, saying: Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat, 13 But of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it; for in the time that thou eatest thereof, thou shalt surely die. Now I, Abraham, saw that it was after the Lord’s time, which was after the time of Kolob; for as yet the Gods had not appointed unto Adam his reckoning. 14 And the Gods said: Let us make an help meet for the man, for it is not good that the man should be alone, therefore we will form an help meet for him. 15 And the Gods caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam; and he slept, and they took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in the stead thereof; 16 And of the rib which the Gods had taken from man, formed they a woman, and brought her unto the man. 17 And Adam said: This was bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; now she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of man; 18 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife, and they shall be one flesh. 19 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. 20 And out of the ground the Gods formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air, and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them; and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that should be the name thereof. 21 And Adam gave names to all cattle, to the fowl of the air, to every beast of the field; and for Adam, there was found an help meet for him. . Fall of Adam & Eve The Fall of Adam & Eve TIME: ≈ 4000 BC PEOPLE: God the Father > Jesus / Adam & Eve / Cherubim / Satan PLACES: Garden of Eden / Outside Eden Gen. 3 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. 4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: 5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. 6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. 7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. 8 And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. 9 And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? 10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. 11 And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? 12 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. 13 And the Lord God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. 14 And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: 15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. 16 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. 17 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; 18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; 19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. 20 And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. 21 Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them. 22 ¶ And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: 23 Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. 24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. Moses 4:5–32 4:5 And now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which I, the Lord God, had made. 6 And Satan put it into the heart of the serpent, (for he had drawn away many after him,) and he sought also to beguile Eve, for he knew not the mind of God, wherefore he sought to destroy the world. 7 And he said unto the woman: Yea, hath God said—Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? (And he spake by the mouth of the serpent.) 8 And the woman said unto the serpent: We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden; 9 But of the fruit of the tree which thou beholdest in the midst of the garden, God hath said—Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. 10 And the serpent said unto the woman: Ye shall not surely die; 11 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. 12 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it became pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make her wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and also gave unto her husband with her, and he did eat. 13 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they had been naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons. 14 And they heard the voice of the Lord God, as they were walking in the garden, in the cool of the day; and Adam and his wife went to hide themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. 15 And I, the Lord God, called unto Adam, and said unto him: Where goest thou? 16 And he said: I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I beheld that I was naked, and I hid myself. 17 And I, the Lord God, said unto Adam: Who told thee thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldst not eat, if so thou shouldst surely die? 18 And the man said: The woman thou gavest me, and commandest that she should remain with me, she gave me of the fruit of the tree and I did eat. 19 And I, the Lord God, said unto the woman: What is this thing which thou hast done? And the woman said: The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. 20 And I, the Lord God, said unto the serpent: Because thou hast done this thou shalt be cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life; 21 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, between thy seed and her seed; and he shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. 22 Unto the woman, I, the Lord God, said: I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception. In sorrow thou shalt bring forth children, and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. 23 And unto Adam, I, the Lord God, said: Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the fruit of the tree of which I commanded thee, saying—Thou shalt not eat of it, cursed shall be the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life. 24 Thorns also, and thistles shall it bring forth to thee, and thou shalt eat the herb of the field. 25 By the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, until thou shalt return unto the ground—for thou shalt surely die—for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou wast, and unto dust shalt thou return. 26 And Adam called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all living; for thus have I, the Lord God, called the first of all women, which are many. 27 Unto Adam, and also unto his wife, did I, the Lord God, make coats of skins, and clothed them. 28 And I, the Lord God, said unto mine Only Begotten: Behold, the man is become as one of us to know good and evil; and now lest he put forth his hand and partake also of the tree of life, and eat and live forever, 29 Therefore I, the Lord God, will send him forth from the Garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken; 30 For as I, the Lord God, liveth, even so my words cannot return void, for as they go forth out of my mouth they must be fulfilled. 31 So I drove out the man, and I placed at the east of the Garden of Eden, cherubim and a flaming sword, which turned every way to keep the way of the tree of life. 32 (And these are the words which I spake unto my servant Moses, and they are true even as I will; and I have spoken them unto you. See thou show them unto no man, until I command you, except to them that believe. Amen.) 2 Ne. 2:18b–26 2:18 Wherefore, he said unto Eve, yea, even that old serpent, who is the devil, who is the father of all lies, wherefore he said: Partake of the forbidden fruit, and ye shall not die, but ye shall be as God, knowing good and evil. 19 And after Adam and Eve had partaken of the forbidden fruit they were driven out of the garden of Eden, to till the earth. 20 And they have brought forth children; yea, even the family of all the earth. 21 And the days of the children of men were prolonged, according to the will of God, that they might repent while in the flesh; wherefore, their state became a state of probation, and their time was lengthened, according to the commandments which the Lord God gave unto the children of men. For he gave commandment that all men must repent; for he showed unto all men that they were lost, because of the transgression of their parents. 22 And now, behold, if Adam had not transgressed he would not have fallen, but he would have remained in the garden of Eden. And all things which were created must have remained in the same state in which they were after they were created; and they must have remained forever, and had no end. 23 And they would have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin. 24 But behold, all things have been done in the wisdom of him who knoweth all things. 25 Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy. 26 And the Messiah cometh in the fulness of time, that he may redeem the children of men from the fall. And because that they are redeemed from the fall they have become free forever, knowing good from evil; to act for themselves and not to be acted upon, save it be by the punishment of the law at the great and last day, according to the commandments which God hath given. Alma 42:2–15 42:2 Now behold, my son, I will explain this thing unto thee. For behold, after the Lord God sent our first parents forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground, from whence they were taken—yea, he drew out the man, and he placed at the east end of the garden of Eden, cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the tree of life—3 Now, we see that the man had become as God, knowing good and evil; and lest he should put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat and live forever, the Lord God placed cherubim and the flaming sword, that he should not partake of the fruit— 4 And thus we see, that there was a time granted unto man to repent, yea, a probationary time, a time to repent and serve God. 5 For behold, if Adam had put forth his hand immediately, and partaken of the tree of life, he would have lived forever, according to the word of God, having no space for repentance; yea, and also the word of God would have been void, and the great plan of salvation would have been frustrated. 6 But behold, it was appointed unto man to die—therefore, as they were cut off from the tree of life they should be cut off from the face of the earth—and man became lost forever, yea, they became fallen man. 7 And now, ye see by this that our first parents were cut off both temporally and spiritually from the presence of the Lord; and thus we see they became subjects to follow after their own will. 8 Now behold, it was not expedient that man should be reclaimed from this temporal death, for that would destroy the great plan of happiness. 9 Therefore, as the soul could never die, and the fall had brought upon all mankind a spiritual death as well as a temporal, that is, they were cut off from the presence of the Lord, it was expedient that mankind should be reclaimed from this spiritual death. 10 Therefore, as they had become carnal, sensual, and devilish, by nature, this probationary state became a state for them to prepare; it became a preparatory state. 11 And now remember, my son, if it were not for the plan of redemption, (laying it aside) as soon as they were dead their souls were miserable, being cut off from the presence of the Lord. 12 And now, there was no means to reclaim men from this fallen state, which man had brought upon himself because of his own disobedience; 13 Therefore, according to justice, the plan of redemption could not be brought about, only on conditions of repentance of men in this probationary state, yea, this preparatory state; for except it were for these conditions, mercy could not take effect except it should destroy the work of justice. Now the work of justice could not be destroyed; if so, God would cease to be God. 14 And thus we see that all mankind were fallen, and they were in the grasp of justice; yea, the justice of God, which consigned them forever to be cut off from his presence. 15 And now, the plan of mercy could not be brought about except an atonement should be made; therefore God himself atoneth for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just God, and a merciful God also. D&C 29:34–44 29:34 Wherefore, verily I say unto you that all things unto me are spiritual, and not at any time have I given unto you a law which was temporal; neither any man, nor the children of men; neither Adam, your father, whom I created. 35 Behold, I gave unto him that he should be an agent unto himself; and I gave unto him commandment, but no temporal commandment gave I unto him, for my commandments are spiritual; they are not natural nor temporal, neither carnal nor sensual. 36 And it came to pass that Adam, being tempted of the devil—for, behold, the devil was before Adam, for he rebelled against me, saying, Give me thine honor, which is my power; and also a third part of the hosts of heaven turned he away from me because of their agency; 37 And they were thrust down, and thus came the devil and his angels; 38 And, behold, there is a place prepared for them from the beginning, which place is hell. 39 And it must needs be that the devil should tempt the children of men, or they could not be agents unto themselves; for if they never should have bitter they could not know the sweet—40 Wherefore, it came to pass that the devil tempted Adam, and he partook of the forbidden fruit and transgressed the commandment, wherein he became subject to the will of the devil, because he yielded unto temptation. 41 Wherefore, I, the Lord God, caused that he should be cast out from the Garden of Eden, from my presence, because of his transgression, wherein he became spiritually dead, which is the first death, even that same death which is the last death, which is spiritual, which shall be pronounced upon the wicked when I shall say: Depart, ye cursed. 42 But, behold, I say unto you that I, the Lord God, gave unto Adam and unto his seed, that they should not die as to the temporal death, until I, the Lord God, should send forth angels to declare unto them repentance and redemption, through faith on the name of mine Only Begotten Son. 43 And thus did I, the Lord God, appoint unto man the days of his probation—that by his natural death he might be raised in immortality unto eternal life, even as many as would believe; 44 And they that believe not unto eternal damnation; for they cannot be redeemed from their spiritual fall, because they repent not; . Cain & Abel Cain & Abel TIME: ≈ 3950 BC PEOPLE: Jesus / Adam & Eve > 1. Cain & Wife / 2. Abel / Satan PLACES: Outside Eden Moses 5:1–16a 5:1 And it came to pass that after I, the Lord God, had driven them out, that Adam began to till the earth, and to have dominion over all the beasts of the field, and to eat his bread by the sweat of his brow, as I the Lord had commanded him. And Eve, also, his wife, did labor with him. 2 And Adam knew his wife, and she bare unto him sons and daughters, and they began to multiply and to replenish the earth. 3 And from that time forth, the sons and daughters of Adam began to divide two and two in the land, and to till the land, and to tend flocks, and they also begat sons and daughters. 4 And Adam and Eve, his wife, called upon the name of the Lord, and they heard the voice of the Lord from the way toward the Garden of Eden, speaking unto them, and they saw him not; for they were shut out from his presence. 5 And he gave unto them commandments, that they should worship the Lord their God, and should offer the firstlings of their flocks, for an offering unto the Lord. And Adam was obedient unto the commandments of the Lord. 6 And after many days an angel of the Lord appeared unto Adam, saying: Why dost thou offer sacrifices unto the Lord? And Adam said unto him: I know not, save the Lord commanded me. 7 And then the angel spake, saying: This thing is a similitude of the sacrifice of the Only Begotten of the Father, which is full of grace and truth. 8 Wherefore, thou shalt do all that thou doest in the name of the Son, and thou shalt repent and call upon God in the name of the Son forevermore. 9 And in that day the Holy Ghost fell upon Adam, which beareth record of the Father and the Son, saying: I am the Only Begotten of the Father from the beginning, henceforth and forever, that as thou hast fallen thou mayest be redeemed, and all mankind, even as many as will. 10 And in that day Adam blessed God and was filled, and began to prophesy concerning all the families of the earth, saying: Blessed be the name of God, for because of my transgression my eyes are opened, and in this life I shall have joy, and again in the flesh I shall see God. 11 And Eve, his wife, heard all these things and was glad, saying: Were it not for our transgression we never should have had seed, and never should have known good and evil, and the joy of our redemption, and the eternal life which God giveth unto all the obedient. 12 And Adam and Eve blessed the name of God, and they made all things known unto their sons and their daughters. 13 And Satan came among them, saying: I am also a son of God; and he commanded them, saying: Believe it not; and they believed it not, and they loved Satan more than God. And men began from that time forth to be carnal, sensual, and devilish. 14 And the Lord God called upon men by the Holy Ghost everywhere and commanded them that they should repent; 15 And as many as believed in the Son, and repented of their sins, should be saved; and as many as believed not and repented not, should be damned; and the words went forth out of the mouth of God in a firm decree; wherefore they must be fulfilled. 16 And Adam and Eve, his wife, ceased not to call upon God. Gen. 4:1–15 4:1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord. 2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord. 4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering: 5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. 6 And the Lord said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? 7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. 8 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. 9 ¶ And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper? 10 And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto me from the ground. 11 And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother’s blood from thy hand; 12 When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth. 13 And Cain said unto the Lord, My punishment is greater than I can bear. 14 Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me. 15 And the Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the Lord set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him. Moses 5:16b–40 5:16 And Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bare Cain, and said: I have gotten a man from the Lord; wherefore he may not reject his words. But behold, Cain hearkened not, saying: Who is the Lord that I should know him? 17 And she again conceived and bare his brother Abel. And Abel hearkened unto the voice of the Lord. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 18 And Cain loved Satan more than God. And Satan commanded him, saying: Make an offering unto the Lord. 19 And in process of time it came to pass that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord. 20 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock, and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel, and to his offering; 21 But unto Cain, and to his offering, he had not respect. Now Satan knew this, and it pleased him. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. 22 And the Lord said unto Cain: Why art thou wroth? Why is thy countenance fallen? 23 If thou doest well, thou shalt be accepted. And if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door, and Satan desireth to have thee; and except thou shalt hearken unto my commandments, I will deliver thee up, and it shall be unto thee according to his desire. And thou shalt rule over him; 24 For from this time forth thou shalt be the father of his lies; thou shalt be called Perdition; for thou wast also before the world. 25 And it shall be said in time to come—That these abominations were had from Cain; for he rejected the greater counsel which was had from God; and this is a cursing which I will put upon thee, except thou repent. 26 And Cain was wroth, and listened not any more to the voice of the Lord, neither to Abel, his brother, who walked in holiness before the Lord. 27 And Adam and his wife mourned before the Lord, because of Cain and his brethren. 28 And it came to pass that Cain took one of his brothers’ daughters to wife, and they loved Satan more than God. 29 And Satan said unto Cain: Swear unto me by thy throat, and if thou tell it thou shalt die; and swear thy brethren by their heads, and by the living God, that they tell it not; for if they tell it, they shall surely die; and this that thy father may not know it; and this day I will deliver thy brother Abel into thine hands. 30 And Satan sware unto Cain that he would do according to his commands. And all these things were done in secret. 31 And Cain said: Truly I am Mahan, the master of this great secret, that I may murder and get gain. Wherefore Cain was called Master Mahan, and he gloried in his wickedness. 32 And Cain went into the field, and Cain talked with Abel, his brother. And it came to pass that while they were in the field, Cain rose up against Abel, his brother, and slew him. 33 And Cain gloried in that which he had done, saying: I am free; surely the flocks of my brother falleth into my hands. 34 And the Lord said unto Cain: Where is Abel, thy brother? And he said: I know not. Am I my brother’s keeper? 35 And the Lord said: What hast thou done? The voice of thy brother’s blood cries unto me from the ground. 36 And now thou shalt be cursed from the earth which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother’s blood from thy hand. 37 When thou tillest the ground it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength. A fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth. 38 And Cain said unto the Lord: Satan tempted me because of my brother’s flocks. And I was wroth also; for his offering thou didst accept and not mine; my punishment is greater than I can bear. 39 Behold thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the Lord, and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that he that findeth me will slay me, because of mine iniquities, for these things are not hid from the Lord. 40 And I the Lord said unto him: Whosoever slayeth thee, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And I the Lord set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him. Heb. 11:4 11:4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. Descendants of Adam&Eve Descendants of Adam & Eve TIME: ≈ 3900 BC PEOPLE: Adam & Eve > 1. Cain & Wife > Enoch > Irad > Mehujael > Methusael > Lamech II & i. Adah > a. Jabal – b. Jubal – ii. Zillah > c. Tubal-cain – d. +Naamah / 2. *Abel – 3. Seth > Enos > Cainan > Mahalaleel > Jared PLACES: Nod / Enoch Gen. 4:16–24 4:16 ¶ And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden. 17 And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch. 18 And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. 19 ¶ And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. 20 And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle. 21 And his brother’s name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ. 22 And Zillah, she also bare Tubal-cain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah. 23 And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt. 24 If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold. Moses 5:41–6:1 5:41 And Cain was shut out from the presence of the Lord, and with his wife and many of his brethren dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden. 42 And Cain knew his wife, and she conceived and bare Enoch, and he also begat many sons and daughters. And he builded a city, and he called the name of the city after the name of his son, Enoch. 43 And unto Enoch was born Irad, and other sons and daughters. And Irad begat Mahujael, and other sons and daughters. And Mahujael begat Methusael, and other sons and daughters. And Methusael begat Lamech. 44 And Lamech took unto himself two wives; the name of one being Adah, and the name of the other, Zillah. 45 And Adah bare Jabal; he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and they were keepers of cattle; and his brother’s name was Jubal, who was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ. 46 And Zillah, she also bare Tubal Cain, an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron. And the sister of Tubal Cain was called Naamah. 47 And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah: Hear my voice, ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech; for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt. 48 If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech shall be seventy and seven fold; 49 For Lamech having entered into a covenant with Satan, after the manner of Cain, wherein he became Master Mahan, master of that great secret which was administered unto Cain by Satan; and Irad, the son of Enoch, having known their secret, began to reveal it unto the sons of Adam; 50 Wherefore Lamech, being angry, slew him, not like unto Cain, his brother Abel, for the sake of getting gain, but he slew him for the oath’s sake. 51 For, from the days of Cain, there was a secret combination, and their works were in the dark, and they knew every man his brother. 52 Wherefore the Lord cursed Lamech, and his house, and all them that had covenanted with Satan; for they kept not the commandments of God, and it displeased God, and he ministered not unto them, and their works were abominations, and began to spread among all the sons of men. And it was among the sons of men. 53 And among the daughters of men these things were not spoken, because that Lamech had spoken the secret unto his wives, and they rebelled against him, and declared these things abroad, and had not compassion; 54 Wherefore Lamech was despised, and cast out, and came not among the sons of men, lest he should die. 55 And thus the works of darkness began to prevail among all the sons of men. 56 And God cursed the earth with a sore curse, and was angry with the wicked, with all the sons of men whom he had made; 57 For they would not hearken unto his voice, nor believe on his Only Begotten Son, even him whom he declared should come in the meridian of time, who was prepared from before the foundation of the world. 58 And thus the Gospel began to be preached, from the beginning, being declared by holy angels sent forth from the presence of God, and by his own voice, and by the gift of the Holy Ghost. 59 And thus all things were confirmed unto Adam, by an holy ordinance, and the Gospel preached, and a decree sent forth, that it should be in the world, until the end thereof; and thus it was. Amen. 6:1 And Adam hearkened unto the voice of God, and called upon his sons to repent. ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Seth Gen. 4:25–5:17 4:25 ¶ And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the Lord. 5:1 This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; 2 Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created. 3 ¶ And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth: 4 And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters: 5 And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died. 6 And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos: 7 And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters: 8 And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died. 9 ¶ And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan: 10 And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters: 11 And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died. 12 ¶ And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel: 13 And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters: 14 And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died. 15 ¶ And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared: 16 And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters: 17 And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died. Moses 6:2–20 6:2 And Adam knew his wife again, and she bare a son, and he called his name Seth. And Adam glorified the name of God; for he said: God hath appointed me another seed, instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 3 And God revealed himself unto Seth, and he rebelled not, but offered an acceptable sacrifice, like unto his brother Abel. And to him also was born a son, and he called his name Enos. 4 And then began these men to call upon the name of the Lord, and the Lord blessed them; 5 And a book of remembrance was kept, in the which was recorded, in the language of Adam, for it was given unto as many as called upon God to write by the spirit of inspiration; 6 And by them their children were taught to read and write, having a language which was pure and undefiled. 7 Now this same Priesthood, which was in the beginning, shall be in the end of the world also. 8 Now this prophecy Adam spake, as he was moved upon by the Holy Ghost, and a genealogy was kept of the children of God. And this was the book of the generations of Adam, saying: In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; 9 In the image of his own body, male and female, created he them, and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created and became living souls in the land upon the footstool of God. 10 And Adam lived one hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his own image, and called his name Seth. 11 And the days of Adam, after he had begotten Seth, were eight hundred years, and he begat many sons and daughters; 12 And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years, and he died. 13 Seth lived one hundred and five years, and begat Enos, and prophesied in all his days, and taught his son Enos in the ways of God; wherefore Enos prophesied also. 14 And Seth lived, after he begat Enos, eight hundred and seven years, and begat many sons and daughters. 15 And the children of men were numerous upon all the face of the land. And in those days Satan had great dominion among men, and raged in their hearts; and from thenceforth came wars and bloodshed; and a man’s hand was against his own brother, in administering death, because of secret works, seeking for power. 16 All the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years, and he died. 17 And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan. And Enos and the residue of the people of God came out from the land, which was called Shulon, and dwelt in a land of promise, which he called after his own son, whom he had named Cainan. 18 And Enos lived, after he begat Cainan, eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat many sons and daughters. And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years, and he died. 19 And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel; and Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters. And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years, and he died. 20 And Mahalaleel lived sixty-five years, and begat Jared; and Mahalaleel lived, after he begat Jared, eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters. And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred and ninety-five years, and he died. . Enoch & Zion Enoch & Zion TIME: ≈ 3378 BC PEOPLE: Jesus / Jared > Enoch > Methuselah >> Noah / Mahijah / People of Zion / Satan PLACES: City of Enoch-Zion / Canaan / Enoch / Haner / Hanannihah / Heni / Mahujah / Omner / Sharon / Shem / Valley of Shum / Mt. Simeon / Gen. 5:18–21 5:18 ¶ And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat Enoch: 19 And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: 20 And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died. 21 ¶ And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: Moses 6:21–25 6:21 And Jared lived one hundred and sixty-two years, and begat Enoch; and Jared lived, after he begat Enoch, eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters. And Jared taught Enoch in all the ways of God. 22 And this is the genealogy of the sons of Adam, who was the son of God, with whom God, himself, conversed. 23 And they were preachers of righteousness, and spake and prophesied, and called upon all men, everywhere, to repent; and faith was taught unto the children of men. 24 And it came to pass that all the days of Jared were nine hundred and sixty-two years, and he died. 25 And Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begat Methuselah. Moses 6:26–7:67 6:26 And it came to pass that Enoch journeyed in the land, among the people; and as he journeyed, the Spirit of God descended out of heaven, and abode upon him. 27 And he heard a voice from heaven, saying: Enoch, my son, prophesy unto this people, and say unto them—Repent, for thus saith the Lord: I am angry with this people, and my fierce anger is kindled against them; for their hearts have waxed hard, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes cannot see afar off; 28 And for these many generations, ever since the day that I created them, have they gone astray, and have denied me, and have sought their own counsels in the dark; and in their own abominations have they devised murder, and have not kept the commandments, which I gave unto their father, Adam. 29 Wherefore, they have foresworn themselves, and, by their oaths, they have brought upon themselves death; and a hell I have prepared for them, if they repent not; 30 And this is a decree, which I have sent forth in the beginning of the world, from my own mouth, from the foundation thereof, and by the mouths of my servants, thy fathers, have I decreed it, even as it shall be sent forth in the world, unto the ends thereof. 31 And when Enoch had heard these words, he bowed himself to the earth, before the Lord, and spake before the Lord, saying: Why is it that I have found favor in thy sight, and am but a lad, and all the people hate me; for I am slow of speech; wherefore am I thy servant? 32 And the Lord said unto Enoch: Go forth and do as I have commanded thee, and no man shall pierce thee. Open thy mouth, and it shall be filled, and I will give thee utterance, for all flesh is in my hands, and I will do as seemeth me good. 33 Say unto this people: Choose ye this day, to serve the Lord God who made you. 34 Behold my Spirit is upon you, wherefore all thy words will I justify; and the mountains shall flee before you, and the rivers shall turn from their course; and thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me. 35 And the Lord spake unto Enoch, and said unto him: Anoint thine eyes with clay, and wash them, and thou shalt see. And he did so. 36 And he beheld the spirits that God had created; and he beheld also things which were not visible to the natural eye; and from thenceforth came the saying abroad in the land: A seer hath the Lord raised up unto his people. 37 And it came to pass that Enoch went forth in the land, among the people, standing upon the hills and the high places, and cried with a loud voice, testifying against their works; and all men were offended because of him. 38 And they came forth to hear him, upon the high places, saying unto the tent-keepers: Tarry ye here and keep the tents, while we go yonder to behold the seer, for he prophesieth, and there is a strange thing in the land; a wild man hath come among us. 39 And it came to pass when they heard him, no man laid hands on him; for fear came on all them that heard him; for he walked with God. 40 And there came a man unto him, whose name was Mahijah, and said unto him: Tell us plainly who thou art, and from whence thou comest? 41 And he said unto them: I came out from the land of Cainan, the land of my fathers, a land of righteousness unto this day. And my father taught me in all the ways of God. 42 And it came to pass, as I journeyed from the land of Cainan, by the sea east, I beheld a vision; and lo, the heavens I saw, and the Lord spake with me, and gave me commandment; wherefore, for this cause, to keep the commandment, I speak forth these words. 43 And Enoch continued his speech, saying: The Lord which spake with me, the same is the God of heaven, and he is my God, and your God, and ye are my brethren, and why counsel ye yourselves, and deny the God of heaven? 44 The heavens he made; the earth is his footstool; and the foundation thereof is his. Behold, he laid it, an host of men hath he brought in upon the face thereof. 45 And death hath come upon our fathers; nevertheless we know them, and cannot deny, and even the first of all we know, even Adam. 46 For a book of remembrance we have written among us, according to the pattern given by the finger of God; and it is given in our own language. 47 And as Enoch spake forth the words of God, the people trembled, and could not stand in his presence. 48 And he said unto them: Because that Adam fell, we are; and by his fall came death; and we are made partakers of misery and woe. 49 Behold Satan hath come among the children of men, and tempteth them to worship him; and men have become carnal, sensual, and devilish, and are shut out from the presence of God. 50 But God hath made known unto our fathers that all men must repent. 51 And he called upon our father Adam by his own voice, saying: I am God; I made the world, and men before they were in the flesh. 52 And he also said unto him: If thou wilt turn unto me, and hearken unto my voice, and believe, and repent of all thy transgressions, and be baptized, even in water, in the name of mine Only Begotten Son, who is full of grace and truth, which is Jesus Christ, the only name which shall be given under heaven, whereby salvation shall come unto the children of men, ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, asking all things in his name, and whatsoever ye shall ask, it shall be given you. 53 And our father Adam spake unto the Lord, and said: Why is it that men must repent and be baptized in water? And the Lord said unto Adam: Behold I have forgiven thee thy transgression in the Garden of Eden. 54 Hence came the saying abroad among the people, that the Son of God hath atoned for original guilt, wherein the sins of the parents cannot be answered upon the heads of the children, for they are whole from the foundation of the world. 55 And the Lord spake unto Adam, saying: Inasmuch as thy children are conceived in sin, even so when they begin to grow up, sin conceiveth in their hearts, and they taste the bitter, that they may know to prize the good. 56 And it is given unto them to know good from evil; wherefore they are agents unto themselves, and I have given unto you another law and commandment. 57 Wherefore teach it unto your children, that all men, everywhere, must repent, or they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God, for no unclean thing can dwell there, or dwell in his presence; for, in the language of Adam, Man of Holiness is his name, and the name of his Only Begotten is the Son of Man, even Jesus Christ, a righteous Judge, who shall come in the meridian of time. 58 Therefore I give unto you a commandment, to teach these things freely unto your children, saying: 59 That by reason of transgression cometh the fall, which fall bringeth death, and inasmuch as ye were born into the world by water, and blood, and the spirit, which I have made, and so became of dust a living soul, even so ye must be born again into the kingdom of heaven, of water, and of the Spirit, and be cleansed by blood, even the blood of mine Only Begotten; that ye might be sanctified from all sin, and enjoy the words of eternal life in this world, and eternal life in the world to come, even immortal glory; 60 For by the water ye keep the commandment; by the Spirit ye are justified, and by the blood ye are sanctified; 61 Therefore it is given to abide in you; the record of heaven; the Comforter; the peaceable things of immortal glory; the truth of all things; that which quickeneth all things, which maketh alive all things; that which knoweth all things, and hath all power according to wisdom, mercy, truth, justice, and judgment. 62 And now, behold, I say unto you: This is the plan of salvation unto all men, through the blood of mine Only Begotten, who shall come in the meridian of time. 63 And behold, all things have their likeness, and all things are created and made to bear record of me, both things which are temporal, and things which are spiritual; things which are in the heavens above, and things which are on the earth, and things which are in the earth, and things which are under the earth, both above and beneath: all things bear record of me. 64 And it came to pass, when the Lord had spoken with Adam, our father, that Adam cried unto the Lord, and he was caught away by the Spirit of the Lord, and was carried down into the water, and was laid under the water, and was brought forth out of the water. 65 And thus he was baptized, and the Spirit of God descended upon him, and thus he was born of the Spirit, and became quickened in the inner man. 66 And he heard a voice out of heaven, saying: Thou art baptized with fire, and with the Holy Ghost. This is the record of the Father, and the Son, from henceforth and forever; 67 And thou art after the order of him who was without beginning of days or end of years, from all eternity to all eternity. 68 Behold, thou art one in me, a son of God; and thus may all become my sons. Amen. 7:1 And it came to pass that Enoch continued his speech, saying: Behold, our father Adam taught these things, and many have believed and become the sons of God, and many have believed not, and have perished in their sins, and are looking forth with fear, in torment, for the fiery indignation of the wrath of God to be poured out upon them. 2 And from that time forth Enoch began to prophesy, saying unto the people, that: As I was journeying, and stood upon the place Mahujah, and cried unto the Lord, there came a voice out of heaven, saying—Turn ye, and get ye upon the mount Simeon. 3 And it came to pass that I turned and went up on the mount; and as I stood upon the mount, I beheld the heavens open, and I was clothed upon with glory; 4 And I saw the Lord; and he stood before my face, and he talked with me, even as a man talketh one with another, face to face; and he said unto me: Look, and I will show unto thee the world for the space of many generations. 5 And it came to pass that I beheld in the valley of Shum, and lo, a great people which dwelt in tents, which were the people of Shum. 6 And again the Lord said unto me: Look; and I looked towards the north, and I beheld the people of Canaan, which dwelt in tents. 7 And the Lord said unto me: Prophesy; and I prophesied, saying: Behold the people of Canaan, which are numerous, shall go forth in battle array against the people of Shum, and shall slay them that they shall utterly be destroyed; and the people of Canaan shall divide themselves in the land, and the land shall be barren and unfruitful, and none other people shall dwell there but the people of Canaan; 8 For behold, the Lord shall curse the land with much heat, and the barrenness thereof shall go forth forever; and there was a blackness came upon all the children of Canaan, that they were despised among all people. 9 And it came to pass that the Lord said unto me: Look; and I looked, and I beheld the land of Sharon, and the land of Enoch, and the land of Omner, and the land of Heni, and the land of Shem, and the land of Haner, and the land of Hanannihah, and all the inhabitants thereof; 10 And the Lord said unto me: Go to this people, and say unto them—Repent, lest I come out and smite them with a curse, and they die. 11 And he gave unto me a commandment that I should baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, which is full of grace and truth, and of the Holy Ghost, which beareth record of the Father and the Son. 12 And it came to pass that Enoch continued to call upon all the people, save it were the people of Canaan, to repent; 13 And so great was the faith of Enoch that he led the people of God, and their enemies came to battle against them; and he spake the word of the Lord, and the earth trembled, and the mountains fled, even according to his command; and the rivers of water were turned out of their course; and the roar of the lions was heard out of the wilderness; and all nations feared greatly, so powerful was the word of Enoch, and so great was the power of the language which God had given him. 14 There also came up a land out of the depth of the sea, and so great was the fear of the enemies of the people of God, that they fled and stood afar off and went upon the land which came up out of the depth of the sea. 15 And the giants of the land, also, stood afar off; and there went forth a curse upon all people that fought against God; 16 And from that time forth there were wars and bloodshed among them; but the Lord came and dwelt with his people, and they dwelt in righteousness. 17 The fear of the Lord was upon all nations, so great was the glory of the Lord, which was upon his people. And the Lord blessed the land, and they were blessed upon the mountains, and upon the high places, and did flourish. 18 And the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them. 19 And Enoch continued his preaching in righteousness unto the people of God. And it came to pass in his days, that he built a city that was called the City of Holiness, even Zion. 20 And it came to pass that Enoch talked with the Lord; and he said unto the Lord: Surely Zion shall dwell in safety forever. But the Lord said unto Enoch: Zion have I blessed, but the residue of the people have I cursed. 21 And it came to pass that the Lord showed unto Enoch all the inhabitants of the earth; and he beheld, and lo, Zion, in process of time, was taken up into heaven. And the Lord said unto Enoch: Behold mine abode forever. 22 And Enoch also beheld the residue of the people which were the sons of Adam; and they were a mixture of all the seed of Adam save it was the seed of Cain, for the seed of Cain were black, and had not place among them. 23 And after that Zion was taken up into heaven, Enoch beheld, and lo, all the nations of the earth were before him; 24 And there came generation upon generation; and Enoch was high and lifted up, even in the bosom of the Father, and of the Son of Man; and behold, the power of Satan was upon all the face of the earth. 25 And he saw angels descending out of heaven; and he heard a loud voice saying: Wo, wo be unto the inhabitants of the earth. 26 And he beheld Satan; and he had a great chain in his hand, and it veiled the whole face of the earth with darkness; and he looked up and laughed, and his angels rejoiced. 27 And Enoch beheld angels descending out of heaven, bearing testimony of the Father and Son; and the Holy Ghost fell on many, and they were caught up by the powers of heaven into Zion. 28 And it came to pass that the God of heaven looked upon the residue of the people, and he wept; and Enoch bore record of it, saying: How is it that the heavens weep, and shed forth their tears as the rain upon the mountains? 29 And Enoch said unto the Lord: How is it that thou canst weep, seeing thou art holy, and from all eternity to all eternity? 30 And were it possible that man could number the particles of the earth, yea, millions of earths like this, it would not be a beginning to the number of thy creations; and thy curtains are stretched out still; and yet thou art there, and thy bosom is there; and also thou art just; thou art merciful and kind forever; 31 And thou hast taken Zion to thine own bosom, from all thy creations, from all eternity to all eternity; and naught but peace, justice, and truth is the habitation of thy throne; and mercy shall go before thy face and have no end; how is it thou canst weep? 32 The Lord said unto Enoch: Behold these thy brethren; they are the workmanship of mine own hands, and I gave unto them their knowledge, in the day I created them; and in the Garden of Eden, gave I unto man his agency; 33 And unto thy brethren have I said, and also given commandment, that they should love one another, and that they should choose me, their Father; but behold, they are without affection, and they hate their own blood; 34 And the fire of mine indignation is kindled against them; and in my hot displeasure will I send in the floods upon them, for my fierce anger is kindled against them. 35 Behold, I am God; Man of Holiness is my name; Man of Counsel is my name; and Endless and Eternal is my name, also. 36 Wherefore, I can stretch forth mine hands and hold all the creations which I have made; and mine eye can pierce them also, and among all the workmanship of mine hands there has not been so great wickedness as among thy brethren. 37 But behold, their sins shall be upon the heads of their fathers; Satan shall be their father, and misery shall be their doom; and the whole heavens shall weep over them, even all the workmanship of mine hands; wherefore should not the heavens weep, seeing these shall suffer? 38 But behold, these which thine eyes are upon shall perish in the floods; and behold, I will shut them up; a prison have I prepared for them. 39 And that which I have chosen hath pled before my face. Wherefore, he suffereth for their sins; inasmuch as they will repent in the day that my Chosen shall return unto me, and until that day they shall be in torment; 40 Wherefore, for this shall the heavens weep, yea, and all the workmanship of mine hands. 41 And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto Enoch, and told Enoch all the doings of the children of men; wherefore Enoch knew, and looked upon their wickedness, and their misery, and wept and stretched forth his arms, and his heart swelled wide as eternity; and his bowels yearned; and all eternity shook. 42 And Enoch also saw Noah, and his family; that the posterity of all the sons of Noah should be saved with a temporal salvation; 43 Wherefore Enoch saw that Noah built an ark; and that the Lord smiled upon it, and held it in his own hand; but upon the residue of the wicked the floods came and swallowed them up. 44 And as Enoch saw this, he had bitterness of soul, and wept over his brethren, and said unto the heavens: I will refuse to be comforted; but the Lord said unto Enoch: Lift up your heart, and be glad; and look. 45 And it came to pass that Enoch looked; and from Noah, he beheld all the families of the earth; and he cried unto the Lord, saying: When shall the day of the Lord come? When shall the blood of the Righteous be shed, that all they that mourn may be sanctified and have eternal life? 46 And the Lord said: It shall be in the meridian of time, in the days of wickedness and vengeance. 47 And behold, Enoch saw the day of the coming of the Son of Man, even in the flesh; and his soul rejoiced, saying: The Righteous is lifted up, and the Lamb is slain from the foundation of the world; and through faith I am in the bosom of the Father, and behold, Zion is with me. 48 And it came to pass that Enoch looked upon the earth; and he heard a voice from the bowels thereof, saying: Wo, wo is me, the mother of men; I am pained, I am weary, because of the wickedness of my children. When shall I rest, and be cleansed from the filthiness which is gone forth out of me? When will my Creator sanctify me, that I may rest, and righteousness for a season abide upon my face? 49 And when Enoch heard the earth mourn, he wept, and cried unto the Lord, saying: O Lord, wilt thou not have compassion upon the earth? Wilt thou not bless the children of Noah? 50 And it came to pass that Enoch continued his cry unto the Lord, saying: I ask thee, O Lord, in the name of thine Only Begotten, even Jesus Christ, that thou wilt have mercy upon Noah and his seed, that the earth might never more be covered by the floods. 51 And the Lord could not withhold; and he covenanted with Enoch, and sware unto him with an oath, that he would stay the floods; that he would call upon the children of Noah; 52 And he sent forth an unalterable decree, that a remnant of his seed should always be found among all nations, while the earth should stand; 53 And the Lord said: Blessed is he through whose seed Messiah shall come; for he saith—I am Messiah, the King of Zion, the Rock of Heaven, which is broad as eternity; whoso cometh in at the gate and climbeth up by me shall never fall; wherefore, blessed are they of whom I have spoken, for they shall come forth with songs of everlasting joy. 54 And it came to pass that Enoch cried unto the Lord, saying: When the Son of Man cometh in the flesh, shall the earth rest? I pray thee, show me these things. 55 And the Lord said unto Enoch: Look, and he looked and beheld the Son of Man lifted up on the cross, after the manner of men; 56 And he heard a loud voice; and the heavens were veiled; and all the creations of God mourned; and the earth groaned; and the rocks were rent; and the saints arose, and were crowned at the right hand of the Son of Man, with crowns of glory; 57 And as many of the spirits as were in prison came forth, and stood on the right hand of God; and the remainder were reserved in chains of darkness until the judgment of the great day. 58 And again Enoch wept and cried unto the Lord, saying: When shall the earth rest? 59 And Enoch beheld the Son of Man ascend up unto the Father; and he called unto the Lord, saying: Wilt thou not come again upon the earth? Forasmuch as thou art God, and I know thee, and thou hast sworn unto me, and commanded me that I should ask in the name of thine Only Begotten; thou hast made me, and given unto me a right to thy throne, and not of myself, but through thine own grace; wherefore, I ask thee if thou wilt not come again on the earth. 60 And the Lord said unto Enoch: As I live, even so will I come in the last days, in the days of wickedness and vengeance, to fulfil the oath which I have made unto you concerning the children of Noah; 61 And the day shall come that the earth shall rest, but before that day the heavens shall be darkened, and a veil of darkness shall cover the earth; and the heavens shall shake, and also the earth; and great tribulations shall be among the children of men, but my people will I preserve; 62 And righteousness will I send down out of heaven; and truth will I send forth out of the earth, to bear testimony of mine Only Begotten; his resurrection from the dead; yea, and also the resurrection of all men; and righteousness and truth will I cause to sweep the earth as with a flood, to gather out mine elect from the four quarters of the earth, unto a place which I shall prepare, an Holy City, that my people may gird up their loins, and be looking forth for the time of my coming; for there shall be my tabernacle, and it shall be called Zion, a New Jerusalem. 63 And the Lord said unto Enoch: Then shalt thou and all thy city meet them there, and we will receive them into our bosom, and they shall see us; and we will fall upon their necks, and they shall fall upon our necks, and we will kiss each other; 64 And there shall be mine abode, and it shall be Zion, which shall come forth out of all the creations which I have made; and for the space of a thousand years the earth shall rest. 65 And it came to pass that Enoch saw the day of the coming of the Son of Man, in the last days, to dwell on the earth in righteousness for the space of a thousand years; 66 But before that day he saw great tribulations among the wicked; and he also saw the sea, that it was troubled, and men’s hearts failing them, looking forth with fear for the judgments of the Almighty God, which should come upon the wicked. 67 And the Lord showed Enoch all things, even unto the end of the world; and he saw the day of the righteous, the hour of their redemption, and received a fulness of joy; Gen. 5:22–24 5:22 And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: 23 And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: 24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Moses 7:68–8:1 7:68 And all the days of Zion, in the days of Enoch, were three hundred and sixty-five years. 69 And Enoch and all his people walked with God, and he dwelt in the midst of Zion; and it came to pass that Zion was not, for God received it up into his own bosom; and from thence went forth the saying, Zion is Fled. 1 And all the days of Enoch were four hundred and thirty years. Heb. 11:5–6 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Methuselah & Priesthood Methuselah & the Priesthood TIME: ≈ 3073 BC PEOPLE: Jesus / Adam-Michael > Seth > Enos > Cainan > Mahalaleel > Jared > Enoch > Methuselah > Lamech > Noah PLACES: Shedolamak / Adam-ondi-Ahman Gen. 5:25–29 5:25 And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech: 26 And Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters: 27 And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died. 28 ¶ And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son: 29 And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the Lord hath cursed. Moses 8:2–9 8:2 And it came to pass that Methuselah, the son of Enoch, was not taken, that the covenants of the Lord might be fulfilled, which he made to Enoch; for he truly covenanted with Enoch that Noah should be of the fruit of his loins. 3 And it came to pass that Methuselah prophesied that from his loins should spring all the kingdoms of the earth (through Noah), and he took glory unto himself. 4 And there came forth a great famine into the land, and the Lord cursed the earth with a sore curse, and many of the inhabitants thereof died. 5 And it came to pass that Methuselah lived one hundred and eighty-seven years, and begat Lamech; 6 And Methuselah lived, after he begat Lamech, seven hundred and eighty-two years, and begat sons and daughters; 7 And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred and sixty-nine years, and he died. 8 And Lamech lived one hundred and eighty-two years, and begat a son, 9 And he called his name Noah, saying: This son shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the Lord hath cursed. D&C 107:40–57 107:40 The order of this priesthood was confirmed to be handed down from father to son, and rightly belongs to the literal descendants of the chosen seed, to whom the promises were made. 41 This order was instituted in the days of Adam, and came down by lineage in the following manner: 42 From Adam to Seth, who was ordained by Adam at the age of sixty-nine years, and was blessed by him three years previous to his (Adam’s) death, and received the promise of God by his father, that his posterity should be the chosen of the Lord, and that they should be preserved unto the end of the earth; 43 Because he (Seth) was a perfect man, and his likeness was the express likeness of his father, insomuch that he seemed to be like unto his father in all things, and could be distinguished from him only by his age. 44 Enos was ordained at the age of one hundred and thirty-four years and four months, by the hand of Adam. 45 God called upon Cainan in the wilderness in the fortieth year of his age; and he met Adam in journeying to the place Shedolamak. He was eighty-seven years old when he received his ordination. 46 Mahalaleel was four hundred and ninety-six years and seven days old when he was ordained by the hand of Adam, who also blessed him. 47 Jared was two hundred years old when he was ordained under the hand of Adam, who also blessed him. 48 Enoch was twenty-five years old when he was ordained under the hand of Adam; and he was sixty-five and Adam blessed him. 49 And he saw the Lord, and he walked with him, and was before his face continually; and he walked with God three hundred and sixty-five years, making him four hundred and thirty years old when he was translated. 50 Methuselah was one hundred years old when he was ordained under the hand of Adam. 51 Lamech was thirty-two years old when he was ordained under the hand of Seth. 52 Noah was ten years old when he was ordained under the hand of Methuselah. 53 Three years previous to the death of Adam, he called Seth, Enos, Cainan, Mahalaleel, Jared, Enoch, and Methuselah, who were all high priests, with the residue of his posterity who were righteous, into the valley of Adam-ondi-Ahman, and there bestowed upon them his last blessing. 54 And the Lord appeared unto them, and they rose up and blessed Adam, and called him Michael, the prince, the archangel. 55 And the Lord administered comfort unto Adam, and said unto him: I have set thee to be at the head; a multitude of nations shall come of thee, and thou art a prince over them forever. 56 And Adam stood up in the midst of the congregation; and, notwithstanding he was bowed down with age, being full of the Holy Ghost, predicted whatsoever should befall his posterity unto the latest generation. 57 These things were all written in the book of Enoch, and are to be testified of in due time. . Noah & the Ark Noah & the Ark TIME: ≈ 2344 BC PEOPLE: Lamech > Noah & Wife > 1. Japheth & Wife / 2. Shem & Wife / 3. Ham & Wife / Giants PLACES: The Sea / Mount Ararat Gen. 5:30–6:12 5:30 And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters: 31 And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died. 32 And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 6:1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3 And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. 4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. 5 ¶ And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 7 And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. 8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. 9 ¶ These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. 10 And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. Moses 8:10–30 8:10 And Lamech lived, after he begat Noah, five hundred and ninety-five years, and begat sons and daughters; 11 And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred and seventy-seven years, and he died. 12 And Noah was four hundred and fifty years old, and begat Japheth; and forty-two years afterward he begat Shem of her who was the mother of Japheth, and when he was five hundred years old he begat Ham. 13 And Noah and his sons hearkened unto the Lord, and gave heed, and they were called the sons of God. 14 And when these men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, the sons of men saw that those daughters were fair, and they took them wives, even as they chose. 15 And the Lord said unto Noah: The daughters of thy sons have sold themselves; for behold mine anger is kindled against the sons of men, for they will not hearken to my voice. 16 And it came to pass that Noah prophesied, and taught the things of God, even as it was in the beginning. 17 And the Lord said unto Noah: My Spirit shall not always strive with man, for he shall know that all flesh shall die; yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years; and if men do not repent, I will send in the floods upon them. 18 And in those days there were giants on the earth, and they sought Noah to take away his life; but the Lord was with Noah, and the power of the Lord was upon him. 19 And the Lord ordained Noah after his own order, and commanded him that he should go forth and declare his Gospel unto the children of men, even as it was given unto Enoch. 20 And it came to pass that Noah called upon the children of men that they should repent; but they hearkened not unto his words; 21 And also, after that they had heard him, they came up before him, saying: Behold, we are the sons of God; have we not taken unto ourselves the daughters of men? And are we not eating and drinking, and marrying and giving in marriage? And our wives bear unto us children, and the same are mighty men, which are like unto men of old, men of great renown. And they hearkened not unto the words of Noah. 22 And God saw that the wickedness of men had become great in the earth; and every man was lifted up in the imagination of the thoughts of his heart, being only evil continually. 23 And it came to pass that Noah continued his preaching unto the people, saying: Hearken, and give heed unto my words; 24 Believe and repent of your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, even as our fathers, and ye shall receive the Holy Ghost, that ye may have all things made manifest; and if ye do not this, the floods will come in upon you; nevertheless they hearkened not. 25 And it repented Noah, and his heart was pained that the Lord had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at the heart. 26 And the Lord said: I will destroy man whom I have created, from the face of the earth, both man and beast, and the creeping things, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth Noah that I have created them, and that I have made them; and he hath called upon me; for they have sought his life. 27 And thus Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord; for Noah was a just man, and perfect in his generation; and he walked with God, as did also his three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 28 The earth was corrupt before God, and it was filled with violence. 29 And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted its way upon the earth. 30 And God said unto Noah: The end of all flesh is come before me, for the earth is filled with violence, and behold I will destroy all flesh from off the earth. Gen. 6:13–9:29 6:13 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 ¶ Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch. 15 And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits. 16 A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it. 17 And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die. 18 But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons’ wives with thee. 19 And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female. 20 Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive. 21 And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them. 22 Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he. 7:1 And the Lord said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. 2 Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female. 3 Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. 4 For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth. 5 And Noah did according unto all that the Lord commanded him. 6 And Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters was upon the earth. 7 ¶ And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons’ wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood. 8 Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of fowls, and of every thing that creepeth upon the earth, 9 There went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, the male and the female, as God had commanded Noah. 10 And it came to pass after seven days, that the waters of the flood were upon the earth. 11 ¶ In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. 12 And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights. 13 In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah’s wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark; 14 They, and every beast after his kind, and all the cattle after their kind, and every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind, and every fowl after his kind, every bird of every sort. 15 And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life. 16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the Lord shut him in. 17 And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth. 18 And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters. 19 And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered. 20 Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered. 21 And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, and every man: 22 All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was in the dry land, died. 23 And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark. 24 And the waters prevailed upon the earth an hundred and fifty days. 8:1 And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters assuaged; 2 The fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained; 3 And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated. 4 And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat. 5 And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops of the mountains seen. 6 ¶ And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made: 7 And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth. 8 Also he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were abated from off the face of the ground; 9 But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. 10 And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark; 11 And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf plucked off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth. 12 And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more. 13 ¶ And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was dry. 14 And in the second month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, was the earth dried. 15 ¶ And God spake unto Noah, saying, 16 Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons’ wives with thee. 17 Bring forth with thee every living thing that is with thee, of all flesh, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth; that they may breed abundantly in the earth, and be fruitful, and multiply upon the earth. 18 And Noah went forth, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons’ wives with him: 19 Every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl, and whatsoever creepeth upon the earth, after their kinds, went forth out of the ark. 20 ¶ And Noah builded an altar unto the Lord; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. 21 And the Lord smelled a sweet savour; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. 22 While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. 9:1 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. 2 And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered. 3 Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things. 4 But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat. 5 And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man’s brother will I require the life of man. 6 Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. 7 And you, be ye fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein. 8 ¶ And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying, 9 And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you; 10 And with every living creature that is with you, of the fowl, of the cattle, and of every beast of the earth with you; from all that go out of the ark, to every beast of the earth. 11 And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth. 12 And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: 13 I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. 14 And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: 15 And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. 16 And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. 17 And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth. 18 ¶ And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan. 19 These are the three sons of Noah: and of them was the whole earth overspread. 20 And Noah began to be an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard: 21 And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent. 22 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. 23 And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father’s nakedness. 24 And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him. 25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. 26 And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. 27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. 28 ¶ And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years. 29 And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years: and he died. Luke 17:26 17:26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. Heb. 11:7 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. 1 Pet. 3:20–21 3:20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. 21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, Table of Nations TIME: ≈ 2300 BC PEOPLE: Noah > 1. Japheth > a. Gomer > I. Ashkenaz – II. Riphath – III. Togarmah / b. Magog – c. Madai – d. Jav an > I. Elishah – II. Tarshi sh – III. Kittim – IV. Dodanim / e. Tubal – f. Meshech – g. Tiras / 2. Shem > a. Elam – b. Asshur – c. Arphaxad > Salah > Eber > I. Peleg > Reu > Serug > Nahor > Terah > 1. Haran – 2. Nahor II – 3. Abraham / II. Joktan > 1. Almodad – 2. Sheleph – 3. Hazarmaveth – 4. Jerah – 5. Hadoram – 6. Uzal – 7. Diklah – 8. Obal – 9. Abimael – 10. Sheba – 11. Ophir – 1 2. Havilah – 13. Jobab / d. Lud – e. Aram > I. Uz – II. Hul – III. Gether – IV. Mash / 3. Ham > a. Cush > I. Seba – II. Havilah – III. Sabtah – IV. Raamah > 1. Sheba II – 2. Dedan / V. Sabtecha – VI. Nimrod / b. Mizraim > I. Ludim – II. Anamim – III. Lehabim – IV. Naphtuhim – V. Pathrusim – VI. Casluhim (Philistines ) – VII. Caphtorim / c. Phut / d. Canaan > I. Sidon – II. Heth – III. Jebusites – IV. Amorites – V. Girgasites – VI. Hivites – VII. Arkites – VIII. Sinites – IX. Arvadites – X. Zemarites – XI. Hamathites PLACES: Babylon: Accad, Babel, Calah-Nimrud, Calneh, Nineveh, Rehoboth, Resen, Shinar, Uruk-Erech, Sidon / Canaan: Admah, Gaza, Gerar, Lasha, Mesha, Sephar, Sodom and Gomorrah, Zeboim, Table of Nations Gen. 10 10:1 Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood. 2 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. 3 And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah. 4 And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. 5 By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations. 6 ¶ And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan. 7 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan. 8 And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth. 9 He was a mighty hunter before the Lord: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the Lord. 10 And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar. 11 Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and the city Rehoboth, and Calah, 12 And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same is a great city. 13 And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, 14 And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (out of whom came Philistim,) and Caphtorim. 15 ¶ And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, 16 And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite, 17 And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite, 18 And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad. 19 And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha. 20 These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations. 21 ¶ Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born. 22 The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram. 23 And the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash. 24 And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber. 25 And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan. 26 And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, 27 And Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah, 28 And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba, 29 And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan. 30 And their dwelling was from Mesha, as thou goest unto Sephar a mount of the east. 31 These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations. 32 These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations: and by these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood. 1 Chr. 1:4–27 4 Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 5 ¶ The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. 6 And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah. 7 And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. 8 ¶ The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. 9 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecha. And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan. 10 And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth. 11 And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, 12 And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim. 13 And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth, 14 The Jebusite also, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite, 15 And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite, 16 And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite. 17 ¶ The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech. 18 And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber. 19 And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother’s name was Joktan. 20 And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, 21 Hadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah, 22 And Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba, 23 And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan. 24 ¶ Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah, 25 Eber, Peleg, Reu, 26 Serug, Nahor, Terah, 27 Abram; the same is Abraham. Gen. 11:10–26 11:10 ¶ These are the generations of Shem: Shem was an hundred years old, and begat Arphaxad two years after the flood: 11 And Shem lived after he begat Arphaxad five hundred years, and begat sons and daughters. 12 And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah: 13 And Arphaxad lived after he begat Salah four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters. 14 And Salah lived thirty years, and begat Eber: 15 And Salah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters. 16 And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg: 17 And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters. 18 And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu: 19 And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters. 20 And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begat Serug: 21 And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters. 22 And Serug lived thirty years, and begat Nahor: 23 And Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred years, and begat sons and daughters. 24 And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah: 25 And Nahor lived after he begat Terah an hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters. 26 And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran. . Tower of Babel Tower of Babel & Brother of Jared TIME: ≈ 2100 BC PEOPLE: Jesus / *Adam >> 1. Brother of Jared > Pagag – Sons / 2. Jared II > a. Jacom – b. Gilgah – c. Mahah – d. Orihah / Friends & Family of Jared II / *Moroni II / *Limhi PLACES: Babel-Babylon: Valley of Nimrod, Shinar / Moriancumer / Mount Shelem / The Sea / Promised Land Gen. 11:1–9 11:1 And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. 3 And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for mortar. 4 And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth. 5 And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded. 6 And the Lord said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do. 7 Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech. 8 So the Lord scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city. 9 Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the Lord did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the Lord scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Brother of Jared Ether 1:1–4:1; 6 1:1 And now I, Moroni, proceed to give an account of those ancient inhabitants who were destroyed by the hand of the Lord upon the face of this north country. 2 And I take mine account from the twenty and four plates which were found by the people of Limhi, which is called the Book of Ether. 3 And as I suppose that the first part of this record, which speaks concerning the creation of the world, and also of Adam, and an account from that time even to the great tower, and whatsoever things transpired among the children of men until that time, is had among the Jews—4 Therefore I do not write those things which transpired from the days of Adam until that time; but they are had upon the plates; and whoso findeth them, the same will have power that he may get the full account. 5 But behold, I give not the full account, but a part of the account I give, from the tower down until they were destroyed. 6 And on this wise do I give the account. He that wrote this record was Ether, and he was a descendant of Coriantor. 7 Coriantor was the son of Moron. 8 And Moron was the son of Ethem. 9 And Ethem was the son of Ahah. 10 And Ahah was the son of Seth. 11 And Seth was the son of Shiblon. 12 And Shiblon was the son of Com. 13 And Com was the son of Coriantum. 14 And Coriantum was the son of Amnigaddah. 15 And Amnigaddah was the son of Aaron. 16 And Aaron was a descendant of Heth, who was the son of Hearthom. 17 And Hearthom was the son of Lib. 18 And Lib was the son of Kish. 19 And Kish was the son of Corom. 20 And Corom was the son of Levi. 21 And Levi was the son of Kim. 22 And Kim was the son of Morianton. 23 And Morianton was a descendant of Riplakish. 24 And Riplakish was the son of Shez. 25 And Shez was the son of Heth. 26 And Heth was the son of Com. 27 And Com was the son of Coriantum. 28 And Coriantum was the son of Emer. 29 And Emer was the son of Omer. 30 And Omer was the son of Shule. 31 And Shule was the son of Kib. 32 And Kib was the son of Orihah, who was the son of Jared; 33 Which Jared came forth with his brother and their families, with some others and their families, from the great tower, at the time the Lord confounded the language of the people, and swore in his wrath that they should be scattered upon all the face of the earth; and according to the word of the Lord the people were scattered. 34 And the brother of Jared being a large and mighty man, and a man highly favored of the Lord, Jared, his brother, said unto him: Cry unto the Lord, that he will not confound us that we may not understand our words. 35 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared did cry unto the Lord, and the Lord had compassion upon Jared; therefore he did not confound the language of Jared; and Jared and his brother were not confounded. 36 Then Jared said unto his brother: Cry again unto the Lord, and it may be that he will turn away his anger from them who are our friends, that he confound not their language. 37 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared did cry unto the Lord, and the Lord had compassion upon their friends and their families also, that they were not confounded. 38 And it came to pass that Jared spake again unto his brother, saying: Go and inquire of the Lord whether he will drive us out of the land, and if he will drive us out of the land, cry unto him whither we shall go. And who knoweth but the Lord will carry us forth into a land which is choice above all the earth? And if it so be, let us be faithful unto the Lord, that we may receive it for our inheritance. 39 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared did cry unto the Lord according to that which had been spoken by the mouth of Jared. 40 And it came to pass that the Lord did hear the brother of Jared, and had compassion upon him, and said unto him: 41 Go to and gather together thy flocks, both male and female, of every kind; and also of the seed of the earth of every kind; and thy families; and also Jared thy brother and his family; and also thy friends and their families, and the friends of Jared and their families. 42 And when thou hast done this thou shalt go at the head of them down into the valley which is northward. And there will I meet thee, and I will go before thee into a land which is choice above all the lands of the earth. 43 And there will I bless thee and thy seed, and raise up unto me of thy seed, and of the seed of thy brother, and they who shall go with thee, a great nation. And there shall be none greater than the nation which I will raise up unto me of thy seed, upon all the face of the earth. And thus I will do unto thee because this long time ye have cried unto me. 2:1 And it came to pass that Jared and his brother, and their families, and also the friends of Jared and his brother and their families, went down into the valley which was northward, (and the name of the valley was Nimrod, being called after the mighty hunter) with their flocks which they had gathered together, male and female, of every kind. 2 And they did also lay snares and catch fowls of the air; and they did also prepare a vessel, in which they did carry with them the fish of the waters. 3 And they did also carry with them deseret, which, by interpretation, is a honey bee; and thus they did carry with them swarms of bees, and all manner of that which was upon the face of the land, seeds of every kind. 4 And it came to pass that when they had come down into the valley of Nimrod the Lord came down and talked with the brother of Jared; and he was in a cloud, and the brother of Jared saw him not. 5 And it came to pass that the Lord commanded them that they should go forth into the wilderness, yea, into that quarter where there never had man been. And it came to pass that the Lord did go before them, and did talk with them as he stood in a cloud, and gave directions whither they should travel. 6 And it came to pass that they did travel in the wilderness, and did build barges, in which they did cross many waters, being directed continually by the hand of the Lord. 7 And the Lord would not suffer that they should stop beyond the sea in the wilderness, but he would that they should come forth even unto the land of promise, which was choice above all other lands, which the Lord God had preserved for a righteous people. 8 And he had sworn in his wrath unto the brother of Jared, that whoso should possess this land of promise, from that time henceforth and forever, should serve him, the true and only God, or they should be swept off when the fulness of his wrath should come upon them. 9 And now, we can behold the decrees of God concerning this land, that it is a land of promise; and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall serve God, or they shall be swept off when the fulness of his wrath shall come upon them. And the fulness of his wrath cometh upon them when they are ripened in iniquity. 10 For behold, this is a land which is choice above all other lands; wherefore he that doth possess it shall serve God or shall be swept off; for it is the everlasting decree of God. And it is not until the fulness of iniquity among the children of the land, that they are swept off. 11 And this cometh unto you, O ye Gentiles, that ye may know the decrees of God—that ye may repent, and not continue in your iniquities until the fulness come, that ye may not bring down the fulness of the wrath of God upon you as the inhabitants of the land have hitherto done. 12 Behold, this is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, and from all other nations under heaven, if they will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ, who hath been manifested by the things which we have written. 13 And now I proceed with my record; for behold, it came to pass that the Lord did bring Jared and his brethren forth even to that great sea which divideth the lands. And as they came to the sea they pitched their tents; and they called the name of the place Moriancumer; and they dwelt in tents, and dwelt in tents upon the seashore for the space of four years. 14 And it came to pass at the end of four years that the Lord came again unto the brother of Jared, and stood in a cloud and talked with him. And for the space of three hours did the Lord talk with the brother of Jared, and chastened him because he remembered not to call upon the name of the Lord. 15 And the brother of Jared repented of the evil which he had done, and did call upon the name of the Lord for his brethren who were with him. And the Lord said unto him: I will forgive thee and thy brethren of their sins; but thou shalt not sin any more, for ye shall remember that my Spirit will not always strive with man; wherefore, if ye will sin until ye are fully ripe ye shall be cut off from the presence of the Lord. And these are my thoughts upon the land which I shall give you for your inheritance; for it shall be a land choice above all other lands. 16 And the Lord said: Go to work and build, after the manner of barges which ye have hitherto built. And it came to pass that the brother of Jared did go to work, and also his brethren, and built barges after the manner which they had built, according to the instructions of the Lord. And they were small, and they were light upon the water, even like unto the lightness of a fowl upon the water. 17 And they were built after a manner that they were exceedingly tight, even that they would hold water like unto a dish; and the bottom thereof was tight like unto a dish; and the sides thereof were tight like unto a dish; and the ends thereof were peaked; and the top thereof was tight like unto a dish; and the length thereof was the length of a tree; and the door thereof, when it was shut, was tight like unto a dish. 18 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared cried unto the Lord, saying: O Lord, I have performed the work which thou hast commanded me, and I have made the barges according as thou hast directed me. 19 And behold, O Lord, in them there is no light; whither shall we steer? And also we shall perish, for in them we cannot breathe, save it is the air which is in them; therefore we shall perish. 20 And the Lord said unto the brother of Jared: Behold, thou shalt make a hole in the top, and also in the bottom; and when thou shalt suffer for air thou shalt unstop the hole and receive air. And if it be so that the water come in upon thee, behold, ye shall stop the hole, that ye may not perish in the flood. 21 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared did so, according as the Lord had commanded. 22 And he cried again unto the Lord saying: O Lord, behold I have done even as thou hast commanded me; and I have prepared the vessels for my people, and behold there is no light in them. Behold, O Lord, wilt thou suffer that we shall cross this great water in darkness? 23 And the Lord said unto the brother of Jared: What will ye that I should do that ye may have light in your vessels? For behold, ye cannot have windows, for they will be dashed in pieces; neither shall ye take fire with you, for ye shall not go by the light of fire. 24 For behold, ye shall be as a whale in the midst of the sea; for the mountain waves shall dash upon you. Nevertheless, I will bring you up again out of the depths of the sea; for the winds have gone forth out of my mouth, and also the rains and the floods have I sent forth. 25 And behold, I prepare you against these things; for ye cannot cross this great deep save I prepare you against the waves of the sea, and the winds which have gone forth, and the floods which shall come. Therefore what will ye that I should prepare for you that ye may have light when ye are swallowed up in the depths of the sea? 3:1 And it came to pass that the brother of Jared, (now the number of the vessels which had been prepared was eight) went forth unto the mount, which they called the mount Shelem, because of its exceeding height, and did molten out of a rock sixteen small stones; and they were white and clear, even as transparent glass; and he did carry them in his hands upon the top of the mount, and cried again unto the Lord, saying: 2 O Lord, thou hast said that we must be encompassed about by the floods. Now behold, O Lord, and do not be angry with thy servant because of his weakness before thee; for we know that thou art holy and dwellest in the heavens, and that we are unworthy before thee; because of the fall our natures have become evil continually; nevertheless, O Lord, thou hast given us a commandment that we must call upon thee, that from thee we may receive according to our desires. 3 Behold, O Lord, thou hast smitten us because of our iniquity, and hast driven us forth, and for these many years we have been in the wilderness; nevertheless, thou hast been merciful unto us. O Lord, look upon me in pity, and turn away thine anger from this thy people, and suffer not that they shall go forth across this raging deep in darkness; but behold these things which I have molten out of the rock. 4 And I know, O Lord, that thou hast all power, and can do whatsoever thou wilt for the benefit of man; therefore touch these stones, O Lord, with thy finger, and prepare them that they may shine forth in darkness; and they shall shine forth unto us in the vessels which we have prepared, that we may have light while we shall cross the sea. 5 Behold, O Lord, thou canst do this. We know that thou art able to show forth great power, which looks small unto the understanding of men. 6 And it came to pass that when the brother of Jared had said these words, behold, the Lord stretched forth his hand and touched the stones one by one with his finger. And the veil was taken from off the eyes of the brother of Jared, and he saw the finger of the Lord; and it was as the finger of a man, like unto flesh and blood; and the brother of Jared fell down before the Lord, for he was struck with fear. 7 And the Lord saw that the brother of Jared had fallen to the earth; and the Lord said unto him: Arise, why hast thou fallen? 8 And he saith unto the Lord: I saw the finger of the Lord, and I feared lest he should smite me; for I knew not that the Lord had flesh and blood. 9 And the Lord said unto him: Because of thy faith thou hast seen that I shall take upon me flesh and blood; and never has man come before me with such exceeding faith as thou hast; for were it not so ye could not have seen my finger. Sawest thou more than this? 10 And he answered: Nay; Lord, show thyself unto me. 11 And the Lord said unto him: Believest thou the words which I shall speak? 12 And he answered: Yea, Lord, I know that thou speakest the truth, for thou art a God of truth, and canst not lie. 13 And when he had said these words, behold, the Lord showed himself unto him, and said: Because thou knowest these things ye are redeemed from the fall; therefore ye are brought back into my presence; therefore I show myself unto you. 14 Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ. I am the Father and the Son. In me shall all mankind have life, and that eternally, even they who shall believe on my name; and they shall become my sons and my daughters. 15 And never have I showed myself unto man whom I have created, for never has man believed in me as thou hast. Seest thou that ye are created after mine own image? Yea, even all men were created in the beginning after mine own image. 16 Behold, this body, which ye now behold, is the body of my spirit; and man have I created after the body of my spirit; and even as I appear unto thee to be in the spirit will I appear unto my people in the flesh. 17 And now, as I, Moroni, said I could not make a full account of these things which are written, therefore it sufficeth me to say that Jesus showed himself unto this man in the spirit, even after the manner and in the likeness of the same body even as he showed himself unto the Nephites. 18 And he ministered unto him even as he ministered unto the Nephites; and all this, that this man might know that he was God, because of the many great works which the Lord had showed unto him. 19 And because of the knowledge of this man he could not be kept from beholding within the veil; and he saw the finger of Jesus, which, when he saw, he fell with fear; for he knew that it was the finger of the Lord; and he had faith no longer, for he knew, nothing doubting. 20 Wherefore, having this perfect knowledge of God, he could not be kept from within the veil; therefore he saw Jesus; and he did minister unto him. 21 And it came to pass that the Lord said unto the brother of Jared: Behold, thou shalt not suffer these things which ye have seen and heard to go forth unto the world, until the time cometh that I shall glorify my name in the flesh; wherefore, ye shall treasure up the things which ye have seen and heard, and show it to no man. 22 And behold, when ye shall come unto me, ye shall write them and shall seal them up, that no one can interpret them; for ye shall write them in a language that they cannot be read. 23 And behold, these two stones will I give unto thee, and ye shall seal them up also with the things which ye shall write. 24 For behold, the language which ye shall write I have confounded; wherefore I will cause in my own due time that these stones shall magnify to the eyes of men these things which ye shall write. 25 And when the Lord had said these words, he showed unto the brother of Jared all the inhabitants of the earth which had been, and also all that would be; and he withheld them not from his sight, even unto the ends of the earth. 26 For he had said unto him in times before, that if he would believe in him that he could show unto him all things—it should be shown unto him; therefore the Lord could not withhold anything from him, for he knew that the Lord could show him all things. 27 And the Lord said unto him: Write these things and seal them up; and I will show them in mine own due time unto the children of men. 28 And it came to pass that the Lord commanded him that he should seal up the two stones which he had received, and show them not, until the Lord should show them unto the children of men. 4:1 1 And the Lord commanded the brother of Jared to go down out of the mount from the presence of the Lord, and write the things which he had seen; 6:1 And now I, Moroni, proceed to give the record of Jared and his brother. 2 For it came to pass after the Lord had prepared the stones which the brother of Jared had carried up into the mount, the brother of Jared came down out of the mount, and he did put forth the stones into the vessels which were prepared, one in each end thereof; and behold, they did give light unto the vessels. 3 And thus the Lord caused stones to shine in darkness, to give light unto men, women, and children, that they might not cross the great waters in darkness. 4 And it came to pass that when they had prepared all manner of food, that thereby they might subsist upon the water, and also food for their flocks and herds, and whatsoever beast or animal or fowl that they should carry with them—and it came to pass that when they had done all these things they got aboard of their vessels or barges, and set forth into the sea, commending themselves unto the Lord their God. 5 And it came to pass that the Lord God caused that there should be a furious wind blow upon the face of the waters, towards the promised land; and thus they were tossed upon the waves of the sea before the wind. 6 And it came to pass that they were many times buried in the depths of the sea, because of the mountain waves which broke upon them, and also the great and terrible tempests which were caused by the fierceness of the wind. 7 And it came to pass that when they were buried in the deep there was no water that could hurt them, their vessels being tight like unto a dish, and also they were tight like unto the ark of Noah; therefore when they were encompassed about by many waters they did cry unto the Lord, and he did bring them forth again upon the top of the waters. 8 And it came to pass that the wind did never cease to blow towards the promised land while they were upon the waters; and thus they were driven forth before the wind. 9 And they did sing praises unto the Lord; yea, the brother of Jared did sing praises unto the Lord, and he did thank and praise the Lord all the day long; and when the night came, they did not cease to praise the Lord. 10 And thus they were driven forth; and no monster of the sea could break them, neither whale that could mar them; and they did have light continually, whether it was above the water or under the water. 11 And thus they were driven forth, three hundred and forty and four days upon the water. 12 And they did land upon the shore of the promised land. And when they had set their feet upon the shores of the promised land they bowed themselves down upon the face of the land, and did humble themselves before the Lord, and did shed tears of joy before the Lord, because of the multitude of his tender mercies over them. 13 And it came to pass that they went forth upon the face of the land, and began to till the earth. 14 And Jared had four sons; and they were called Jacom, and Gilgah, and Mahah, and Orihah. 15 And the brother of Jared also begat sons and daughters. 16 And the friends of Jared and his brother were in number about twenty and two souls; and they also begat sons and daughters before they came to the promised land; and therefore they began to be many. 17 And they were taught to walk humbly before the Lord; and they were also taught from on high. 18 And it came to pass that they began to spread upon the face of the land, and to multiply and to till the earth; and they did wax strong in the land. 19 And the brother of Jared began to be old, and saw that he must soon go down to the grave; wherefore he said unto Jared: Let us gather together our people that we may number them, that we may know of them what they will desire of us before we go down to our graves. 20 And accordingly the people were gathered together. Now the number of the sons and the daughters of the brother of Jared were twenty and two souls; and the number of sons and daughters of Jared were twelve, he having four sons. 21 And it came to pass that they did number their people; and after that they had numbered them, they did desire of them the things which they would that they should do before they went down to their graves. 22 And it came to pass that the people desired of them that they should anoint one of their sons to be a king over them. 23 And now behold, this was grievous unto them. And the brother of Jared said unto them: Surely this thing leadeth into captivity. 24 But Jared said unto his brother: Suffer them that they may have a king. And therefore he said unto them: Choose ye out from among our sons a king, even whom ye will. 25 And it came to pass that they chose even the firstborn of the brother of Jared; and his name was Pagag. And it came to pass that he refused and would not be their king. And the people would that his father should constrain him, but his father would not; and he commanded them that they should constrain no man to be their king. 26 And it came to pass that they chose all the brothers of Pagag, and they would not. 27 And it came to pass that neither would the sons of Jared, even all save it were one; and Orihah was anointed to be king over the people. 28 And he began to reign, and the people began to prosper; and they became exceedingly rich. 29 And it came to pass that Jared died, and his brother also. 30 And it came to pass that Orihah did walk humbly before the Lord, and did remember how great things the Lord had done for his father, and also taught his people how great things the Lord had done for their fathers. . The Jaredites The Jaredites TIME: ≈ 2000 BC PEOPLE: Prophets / Orihah > Kib > 1. Corihor > Noah III > Cohor > I. Nimrod II – II. Cohor II / 2. Shule > Omer > a. Jared III > Daughter & Akish / b. Esrom – c. Coriantumr – d. Emer > Coriantum & Wife > Com > Heth / Akish & Daughter of Jared III > Son – Nimrah PLACES: Promised Land: Ablom / Ephraim / Heth / Moron / Nehor / Shim / Zarahemla Ether 7–9 7:1 And it came to pass that Orihah did execute judgment upon the land in righteousness all his days, whose days were exceedingly many. 2 And he begat sons and daughters; yea, he begat thirty and one, among whom were twenty and three sons. 3 And it came to pass that he also begat Kib in his old age. And it came to pass that Kib reigned in his stead; and Kib begat Corihor. 4 And when Corihor was thirty and two years old he rebelled against his father, and went over and dwelt in the land of Nehor; and he begat sons and daughters, and they became exceedingly fair; wherefore Corihor drew away many people after him. 5 And when he had gathered together an army he came up unto the land of Moron where the king dwelt, and took him captive, which brought to pass the saying of the brother of Jared that they would be brought into captivity. 6 Now the land of Moron, where the king dwelt, was near the land which is called Desolation by the Nephites. 7 And it came to pass that Kib dwelt in captivity, and his people under Corihor his son, until he became exceedingly old; nevertheless Kib begat Shule in his old age, while he was yet in captivity. 8 And it came to pass that Shule was angry with his brother; and Shule waxed strong, and became mighty as to the strength of a man; and he was also mighty in judgment. 9 Wherefore, he came to the hill Ephraim, and he did molten out of the hill, and made swords out of steel for those whom he had drawn away with him; and after he had armed them with swords he returned to the city Nehor, and gave battle unto his brother Corihor, by which means he obtained the kingdom and restored it unto his father Kib. 10 And now because of the thing which Shule had done, his father bestowed upon him the kingdom; therefore he began to reign in the stead of his father. 11 And it came to pass that he did execute judgment in righteousness; and he did spread his kingdom upon all the face of the land, for the people had become exceedingly numerous. 12 And it came to pass that Shule also begat many sons and daughters. 13 And Corihor repented of the many evils which he had done; wherefore Shule gave him power in his kingdom. 14 And it came to pass that Corihor had many sons and daughters. And among the sons of Corihor there was one whose name was Noah. 15 And it came to pass that Noah rebelled against Shule, the king, and also his father Corihor, and drew away Cohor his brother, and also all his brethren and many of the people. 16 And he gave battle unto Shule, the king, in which he did obtain the land of their first inheritance; and he became a king over that part of the land. 17 And it came to pass that he gave battle again unto Shule, the king; and he took Shule, the king, and carried him away captive into Moron. 18 And it came to pass as he was about to put him to death, the sons of Shule crept into the house of Noah by night and slew him, and broke down the door of the prison and brought out their father, and placed him upon his throne in his own kingdom. 19 Wherefore, the son of Noah did build up his kingdom in his stead; nevertheless they did not gain power any more over Shule the king, and the people who were under the reign of Shule the king did prosper exceedingly and wax great. 20 And the country was divided; and there were two kingdoms, the kingdom of Shule, and the kingdom of Cohor, the son of Noah. 21 And Cohor, the son of Noah, caused that his people should give battle unto Shule, in which Shule did beat them and did slay Cohor. 22 And now Cohor had a son who was called Nimrod; and Nimrod gave up the kingdom of Cohor unto Shule, and he did gain favor in the eyes of Shule; wherefore Shule did bestow great favors upon him, and he did do in the kingdom of Shule according to his desires. 23 And also in the reign of Shule there came prophets among the people, who were sent from the Lord, prophesying that the wickedness and idolatry of the people was bringing a curse upon the land, and they should be destroyed if they did not repent. 24 And it came to pass that the people did revile against the prophets, and did mock them. And it came to pass that king Shule did execute judgment against all those who did revile against the prophets. 25 And he did execute a law throughout all the land, which gave power unto the prophets that they should go whithersoever they would; and by this cause the people were brought unto repentance. 26 And because the people did repent of their iniquities and idolatries the Lord did spare them, and they began to prosper again in the land. And it came to pass that Shule begat sons and daughters in his old age. 27 And there were no more wars in the days of Shule; and he remembered the great things that the Lord had done for his fathers in bringing them across the great deep into the promised land; wherefore he did execute judgment in righteousness all his days. 8:1 And it came to pass that he begat Omer, and Omer reigned in his stead. And Omer begat Jared; and Jared begat sons and daughters. 2 And Jared rebelled against his father, and came and dwelt in the land of Heth. And it came to pass that he did flatter many people, because of his cunning words, until he had gained the half of the kingdom. 3 And when he had gained the half of the kingdom he gave battle unto his father, and he did carry away his father into captivity, and did make him serve in captivity; 4 And now, in the days of the reign of Omer he was in captivity the half of his days. And it came to pass that he begat sons and daughters, among whom were Esrom and Coriantumr; 5 And they were exceedingly angry because of the doings of Jared their brother, insomuch that they did raise an army and gave battle unto Jared. And it came to pass that they did give battle unto him by night. 6 And it came to pass that when they had slain the army of Jared they were about to slay him also; and he pled with them that they would not slay him, and he would give up the kingdom unto his father. And it came to pass that they did grant unto him his life. 7 And now Jared became exceedingly sorrowful because of the loss of the kingdom, for he had set his heart upon the kingdom and upon the glory of the world. 8 Now the daughter of Jared being exceedingly expert, and seeing the sorrows of her father, thought to devise a plan whereby she could redeem the kingdom unto her father. 9 Now the daughter of Jared was exceedingly fair. And it came to pass that she did talk with her father, and said unto him: Whereby hath my father so much sorrow? Hath he not read the record which our fathers brought across the great deep? Behold, is there not an account concerning them of old, that they by their secret plans did obtain kingdoms and great glory? 10 And now, therefore, let my father send for Akish, the son of Kimnor; and behold, I am fair, and I will dance before him, and I will please him, that he will desire me to wife; wherefore if he shall desire of thee that ye shall give unto him me to wife, then shall ye say: I will give her if ye will bring unto me the head of my father, the king. 11 And now Omer was a friend to Akish; wherefore, when Jared had sent for Akish, the daughter of Jared danced before him that she pleased him, insomuch that he desired her to wife. And it came to pass that he said unto Jared: Give her unto me to wife. 12 And Jared said unto him: I will give her unto you, if ye will bring unto me the head of my father, the king. 13 And it came to pass that Akish gathered in unto the house of Jared all his kinsfolk, and said unto them: Will ye swear unto me that ye will be faithful unto me in the thing which I shall desire of you? 14 And it came to pass that they all sware unto him, by the God of heaven, and also by the heavens, and also by the earth, and by their heads, that whoso should vary from the assistance which Akish desired should lose his head; and whoso should divulge whatsoever thing Akish made known unto them, the same should lose his life. 15 And it came to pass that thus they did agree with Akish. And Akish did administer unto them the oaths which were given by them of old who also sought power, which had been handed down even from Cain, who was a murderer from the beginning. 16 And they were kept up by the power of the devil to administer these oaths unto the people, to keep them in darkness, to help such as sought power to gain power, and to murder, and to plunder, and to lie, and to commit all manner of wickedness and whoredoms. 17 And it was the daughter of Jared who put it into his heart to search up these things of old; and Jared put it into the heart of Akish; wherefore, Akish administered it unto his kindred and friends, leading them away by fair promises to do whatsoever thing he desired. 18 And it came to pass that they formed a secret combination, even as they of old; which combination is most abominable and wicked above all, in the sight of God; 19 For the Lord worketh not in secret combinations, neither doth he will that man should shed blood, but in all things hath forbidden it, from the beginning of man. 20 And now I, Moroni, do not write the manner of their oaths and combinations, for it hath been made known unto me that they are had among all people, and they are had among the Lamanites. 21 And they have caused the destruction of this people of whom I am now speaking, and also the destruction of the people of Nephi. 22 And whatsoever nation shall uphold such secret combinations, to get power and gain, until they shall spread over the nation, behold, they shall be destroyed; for the Lord will not suffer that the blood of his saints, which shall be shed by them, shall always cry unto him from the ground for vengeance upon them and yet he avenge them not. 23 Wherefore, O ye Gentiles, it is wisdom in God that these things should be shown unto you, that thereby ye may repent of your sins, and suffer not that these murderous combinations shall get above you, which are built up to get power and gain—and the work, yea, even the work of destruction come upon you, yea, even the sword of the justice of the Eternal God shall fall upon you, to your overthrow and destruction if ye shall suffer these things to be. 24 Wherefore, the Lord commandeth you, when ye shall see these things come among you that ye shall awake to a sense of your awful situation, because of this secret combination which shall be among you; or wo be unto it, because of the blood of them who have been slain; for they cry from the dust for vengeance upon it, and also upon those who built it up. 25 For it cometh to pass that whoso buildeth it up seeketh to overthrow the freedom of all lands, nations, and countries; and it bringeth to pass the destruction of all people, for it is built up by the devil, who is the father of all lies; even that same liar who beguiled our first parents, yea, even that same liar who hath caused man to commit murder from the beginning; who hath hardened the hearts of men that they have murdered the prophets, and stoned them, and cast them out from the beginning. 26 Wherefore, I, Moroni, am commanded to write these things that evil may be done away, and that the time may come that Satan may have no power upon the hearts of the children of men, but that they may be persuaded to do good continually, that they may come unto the fountain of all righteousness and be saved. 9:1 And now I, Moroni, proceed with my record. Therefore, behold, it came to pass that because of the secret combinations of Akish and his friends, behold, they did overthrow the kingdom of Omer. 2 Nevertheless, the Lord was merciful unto Omer, and also to his sons and to his daughters who did not seek his destruction. 3 And the Lord warned Omer in a dream that he should depart out of the land; wherefore Omer departed out of the land with his family, and traveled many days, and came over and passed by the hill of Shim, and came over by the place where the Nephites were destroyed, and from thence eastward, and came to a place which was called Ablom, by the seashore, and there he pitched his tent, and also his sons and his daughters, and all his household, save it were Jared and his family. 4 And it came to pass that Jared was anointed king over the people, by the hand of wickedness; and he gave unto Akish his daughter to wife. 5 And it came to pass that Akish sought the life of his father-in-law; and he applied unto those whom he had sworn by the oath of the ancients, and they obtained the head of his father-in-law, as he sat upon his throne, giving audience to his people. 6 For so great had been the spreading of this wicked and secret society that it had corrupted the hearts of all the people; therefore Jared was murdered upon his throne, and Akish reigned in his stead. 7 And it came to pass that Akish began to be jealous of his son, therefore he shut him up in prison, and kept him upon little or no food until he had suffered death. 8 And now the brother of him that suffered death, (and his name was Nimrah) was angry with his father because of that which his father had done unto his brother. 9 And it came to pass that Nimrah gathered together a small number of men, and fled out of the land, and came over and dwelt with Omer. 10 And it came to pass that Akish begat other sons, and they won the hearts of the people, notwithstanding they had sworn unto him to do all manner of iniquity according to that which he desired. 11 Now the people of Akish were desirous for gain, even as Akish was desirous for power; wherefore, the sons of Akish did offer them money, by which means they drew away the more part of the people after them. 12 And there began to be a war between the sons of Akish and Akish, which lasted for the space of many years, yea, unto the destruction of nearly all the people of the kingdom, yea, even all, save it were thirty souls, and they who fled with the house of Omer. 13 Wherefore, Omer was restored again to the land of his inheritance. 14 And it came to pass that Omer began to be old; nevertheless, in his old age he begat Emer; and he anointed Emer to be king to reign in his stead. 15 And after that he had anointed Emer to be king he saw peace in the land for the space of two years, and he died, having seen exceedingly many days, which were full of sorrow. And it came to pass that Emer did reign in his stead, and did fill the steps of his father. 16 And the Lord began again to take the curse from off the land, and the house of Emer did prosper exceedingly under the reign of Emer; and in the space of sixty and two years they had become exceedingly strong, insomuch that they became exceedingly rich—17 Having all manner of fruit, and of grain, and of silks, and of fine linen, and of gold, and of silver, and of precious things; 18 And also all manner of cattle, of oxen, and cows, and of sheep, and of swine, and of goats, and also many other kinds of animals which were useful for the food of man. 19 And they also had horses, and asses, and there were elephants and cureloms and cumoms; all of which were useful unto man, and more especially the elephants and cureloms and cumoms. 20 And thus the Lord did pour out his blessings upon this land, which was choice above all other lands; and he commanded that whoso should possess the land should possess it unto the Lord, or they should be destroyed when they were ripened in iniquity; for upon such, saith the Lord: I will pour out the fulness of my wrath. 21 And Emer did execute judgment in righteousness all his days, and he begat many sons and daughters; and he begat Coriantum, and he anointed Coriantum to reign in his stead. 22 And after he had anointed Coriantum to reign in his stead he lived four years, and he saw peace in the land; yea, and he even saw the Son of Righteousness, and did rejoice and glory in his day; and he died in peace. 23 And it came to pass that Coriantum did walk in the steps of his father, and did build many mighty cities, and did administer that which was good unto his people in all his days. And it came to pass that he had no children even until he was exceedingly old. 24 And it came to pass that his wife died, being an hundred and two years old. And it came to pass that Coriantum took to wife, in his old age, a young maid, and begat sons and daughters; wherefore he lived until he was an hundred and forty and two years old. 25 And it came to pass that he begat Com, and Com reigned in his stead; and he reigned forty and nine years, and he begat Heth; and he also begat other sons and daughters. 26 And the people had spread again over all the face of the land, and there began again to be an exceedingly great wickedness upon the face of the land, and Heth began to embrace the secret plans again of old, to destroy his father. 27 And it came to pass that he did dethrone his father, for he slew him with his own sword; and he did reign in his stead. 28 And there came prophets in the land again, crying repentance unto them—that they must prepare the way of the Lord or there should come a curse upon the face of the land; yea, even there should be a great famine, in which they should be destroyed if they did not repent. 29 But the people believed not the words of the prophets, but they cast them out; and some of them they cast into pits and left them to perish. And it came to pass that they did all these things according to the commandment of the king, Heth. 30 And it came to pass that there began to be a great dearth upon the land, and the inhabitants began to be destroyed exceedingly fast because of the dearth, for there was no rain upon the face of the earth. 31 And there came forth poisonous serpents also upon the face of the land, and did poison many people. And it came to pass that their flocks began to flee before the poisonous serpents, towards the land southward, which was called by the Nephites Zarahemla. 32 And it came to pass that there were many of them which did perish by the way; nevertheless, there were some which fled into the land southward. 33 And it came to pass that the Lord did cause the serpents that they should pursue them no more, but that they should hedge up the way that the people could not pass, that whoso should attempt to pass might fall by the poisonous serpents. 34 And it came to pass that the people did follow the course of the beasts, and did devour the carcasses of them which fell by the way, until they had devoured them all. Now when the people saw that they must perish they began to repent of their iniquities and cry unto the Lord. 35 And it came to pass that when they had humbled themselves sufficiently before the Lord he did send rain upon the face of the earth; and the people began to revive again, and there began to be fruit in the north countries, and in all the countries round about. And the Lord did show forth his power unto them in preserving them from famine. « Previous / Next » Pre-mortal Life Satan Falls From Heaven The Creation Garden of Eden Fall of Adam & Eve Cain & Abel Descendants of Adam&Eve Seth Enoch & Zion Methuselah & Priesthood Noah & the Ark Table of Nations Tower of Babel Brother of Jared The Jaredites Suggested Resources To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

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Study the cities and regions in the scriptures and read the history behind them. « LIST OF PLACES:I–Z » Map / Aa-Ar, As-Az / B / Ca-Ce, Ch-Cz / D / E / F / Ga , Ge , Gi, Go-Gz / H / I / Ja- Je, Jo, Ju-Jz / K / L / Ma, Me, Mi-Mz / N / O / P / Q-R / S / T / U-Y / Z Key: Blue: Israel: Galilee , Judea , Samaria / Green: Greece , Asia Minor, Syria / Red: Rome , Edom / Orange: Moab / Purple: Mesopotamia, Assyria , Babylon / Tan: Egypt , Arabia I I Israel Idumaea see Edom Israel - A4 "Let God Prevail" Geographic region in the Levant chosen by God for His people | Also called Canaan or Palestine Wikipedia | BD | Maps (Physical , Exodus , 12 Tribes , David's Empire , Assyrian Empire , Babylonian Empire , Persian Empire , Roman Empire , World of OT , Canaan , NT , Paul's Journeys , Elevations ) | Google Maps Boundaries have changed many times through the years, but are typically divided into the following regions: Coast Region: Caesarea | Mount Carmel | Gaza | Joppa/Jaffa Galilee Region: Beth-shean | Capernaum | Sea of Galilee | Jezreel Valley | Magdala | Megiddo | Nazareth | Mount Tabor | Tiberias Judean Region: Bethany | Bethlehem | Dead Sea | Jericho | Jerusalem (Antonia's Fortress | City of David | Dome of the Rock | Garden Tomb | Gethsemane | Golgotha | Temple Mount | Upper Room ) | Judean Wilderness | Mount of Olives Samarian Region: Bethel | Jordan River | Samaria | Shechem J J Jericho / Jerusalem / Jezreel Valley / Joppa / Jordan River / Judea / Judean Wilderness Jaffa see Joppa Jericho - C7 "City of Palms" Located in near the Jordan River and Dead Sea in modern-day West Bank Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Elevation | Google Maps World's oldest walled city Home of Rahab (Josh. 2 ) The outer walls fell and city was conquered; Joshua placed a curse on the city (Josh. 6 ; 1 Kgs. 16:34 ) Location of a school of the prophets (2 Kgs. 2:5 ) Elisha healed the waters of Jericho (2 Kgs. 2:18–22 ) Herod the Great died after excruciating illness Jesus healed the blind men (Matt. 20:29–34, Mark 10:46–52, Luke 18:35–43 ) Zacchæus converted to Jesus (Luke 19:1–10 ) Road to Jericho was the setting of Good Samaritan parable (Luke 10:30–37 ) JERUSALEM-JI Jerusalem (Salem, Ariel, Jebus) - E8 "City of Peace" Ancient city located on a plateau in the Judean Mountains Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Guide to the Scriptures | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps One of the world's oldest cities Melchizedek was king of Salem; gave the priesthood to Abraham and was translated; Abraham paid tithing to him (Gen. 14:18–20 ; JST Gen. 14:25–40; Heb. 5:6; D&C 84:14, 107:1–7) Abraham came to sacrifice Isaac (see Temple Mount ) Conquered by the tribe of Judah (Judg. 1:1–8; 19:10 ) David conquered from Jebusites (see City of David ) Home to Isaiah , Jeremiah , Malachi , and many prophets Lehi preached repentance; Nephi and brothers returned for brass plates and Ishmael II’s family (1 Nephi 1; 2–7 ) Jesus visited the temple often (see Temple Mount ) Nicodemus visited Jesus (John 3:1–21 ) Jesus healed a paralytic man (John 5:1–17 ) Triumphal Entry (Matt. 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–40; John 12:12–19 ) Jesus spent His last mortal week in and around the city (Matt. 21–28; Mark 11–16; Luke 19–24; John 12–20 ) Jesus held the "Last Supper" with His apostles (see Upper Room ) Jesus wept over the city and foretold of its doom (Matt. 23:37–24:51; Mark 13; Luke 13:34–35, 19:41–44 ) Jesus tried and crucified (see Mount of Olives , Caiaphas’ Palace , Golgotha , and Garden Tomb ) Jesus gave great commission to the 12 and ascended into heaven (see Mount of Olives ) Capital of modern Israel and Palestine , considered holiest city in Judaism & Christianity , and 3rd holiest in Islam Location of many prophecies surrounding the Second Coming: a new temple will be built; two prophets will be killed; the Savior will return and save the Jews; He will reign (Zech. 12–14 ; D&C 45:48–53 ) Jezreel Valley (Plains of Esdraelon) - B5 "God Scatters" Large fertile valley in northern Israel located on the Via Maris trade route Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Wikipedia Maps | Google Maps Because of strategic military location, many battles have been fought including with the Egyptians , Hittites , Israelites , Philistines , Assyrians , Syrians , Persians , Greeks , Romans , Crusaders, Turks, and the British (Judg. 1:22–27 ; 5:19 ; 2 Kgs. 23:29–30 ) Gideon's army of 300 beat the Midianites (Judg. 7 ) Philistines defeated Saul , Jonathan , and Israelites (1Sam. 31:1-6; 1 Chr. 10:1–7 ) King Ahab of Israel made it his capital (1 Kgs. 18:45–46; 21 ; 2 Kgs. 8:29 ) Jehu II of Israel anointed king and slew Jehoram I and Jezebel (2 Kings 9 ) Final end-of-the-word battle of Armageddon will also be fought (see Megiddo ) JO Joppa (Jaffa, Tel-Aviv) - A6 "Beautiful" Mediterranean coastal port located south of modern-day Tel-Aviv Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps One of world's oldest ports Cedars of Lebanon brought for Solomon’s Temple (2 Chr. 2:16 ; Ezra 3:7 ) Jonah sailed to Tarshish (Jonah 1:3 ) Peter raised Tabitha (Dorcas ) from the dead (Acts 9:36–43 ) Peter had vision for Gentiles and the gospel; told of Cornelius ’ conversion (Acts 10:5–23 ; 11:5 ) Orson Hyde arrived in Holy Land in 1841 AD to dedicate the land for return of Jews Jordan River - C6 "Flowing Downward" River that flows from Mount Hermon , through the Sea of Galilee , the Jordan Valley , and into the Dead Sea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps One of the world's most sacred rivers Lot chose the plains nearby for himself (Gen. 13:10–11 ) Joshua divided the waters, allowing the Israelites to enter the promised land (Josh. 3:13–17 ); he commanded them to gather 12 stones as a memorial (Josh. 4:1-9, 20–24 ) Elijah and Elisha divided its waters (2 Kgs. 2:6–8,14 ); Elisha made an ax head float (2 Kgs. 6:1–7 ) Naaman cured of leprosy (2 Kgs. 5:10–14 ) John the Baptist baptized Jesus and others (see Bethabara ) Today serves as a border between Israel and Syria and Jordan JU-JZ Judea (Yehud) - B7 "Praised" Mountainous region of Israel | see Jerusalem , Shephelah , Jordan River Valley , Judean Wilderness , and Dead Sea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Judean Wildnerness / Desert - B8 "Praised" Hilly desert east of Jerusalem that descends to the Dead Sea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Google Maps Lord promised land to Abraham and seed (Gen. 13:14–18; 17:8 ) David hid from King Saul (1 Sam. 26:1–3 ) John the Baptist cried repentance (Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1–8; Luke 3:1–18; John 1:15–31) Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights (Matt. 4:1–11; Mark 1:12–13 ) Setting of Good Samaritan parable ( Luke 10:30–37 ) K K Kadesh-barnea / Kidron Valley Kadesh-barnea (En-mishpat, Meribah) - G4 "Water of Meribah" Located in the southwest end of Israel in the desert Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Moses sent 12 men to spy out Canaan ; a revolt of unbelief caused the Israelites to wander for 40 years (Num. 13:17-30 ) Korah rebelled; Aaron's rod budded (Num 16-17 ) Miriam died and was buried (Num. 20:1 ) Moses smote a rock and water burst out (Num 20:7-11 ) Israel camped for 38 years (Deu. 2:14) Kidron Valley (Valley of Jehoshaphat) - E8 "Black or Murky Valley" Valley/ravine separating the Mount of Olives from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Google Maps Small brook runs through the bottom David fled from Absalom (2 Sam. 15:13–37 ) Israelites buried their dead (2 Kgs. 23:6, 2 Chr. 34:4 ) May be the scene of Ezekiel' s vision of the dry bones (Ezek. 37:1–14 ) Jesus may have been referring to the large white tombs when he likened the Pharisees to white sepulchers (Matt. 23:27 ) L L Lachish / Levant Lachish - A8 "Who Walks" Fortified ancient city southwest of Jerusalem and west of Hebron Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Conquered by Joshua and Israelites (Josh. 10 ) Amaziah killed (2 Kgs. 14:19 ) Conquered by Sennacherib & Assyrians (2 Kgs. 18:17 ; see also Assyrian Lachish Reliefs ) Jews reoccupied (Neh. 11:30 ) Laish or Leshem see Dan Levant - G4 "Rising" Sub-regional area in the Middle East which includes: Israel, Jordan , Syria , and Lebanon Wikipedia | Google Maps Luxor see Thebes M M Magdala / Masada / Megiddo / Mediterranean Sea / Memphis / Mesopotamia / Midian / Moab Machpelah, Cave of see Hebron Magdala - C4 "Tower" Fishing village on western shore of Sea of Galilee on the Via Maris trade route Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Hometown of Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:2 ) Jesus visited after feeding the 4,000 (Matt. 15:39; Mark 8:10 ) Pharisees and Sadducees sought a sign; Jesus foretold sign of Jonah (Matt. 16:1–4 ) Mamre see Hebron Masada - B9 "Fortress" Isolated rock plateau located in the Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea Wikipedia | Google Maps David hid from Saul in the area (1 Sam. 24:22 ; 1 Chron. 12:8 ) Herod the Great built two winter palaces Site of the Jews’ last stand during the A.D. 66-73 revolt against the Romans ; 960 Jews killed themselves rather than surrender One of Israel's most popular tourist destinations today ME Megiddo, Tel (Armageddon, Esdraelon) - B5 "Place of Troops" Strategic military stronghold in Jezreel Valley located on the Via Maris trade route Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Many battles fought (Judg. 1:22–27 ; 5:19 ) Fortified by Solomon (1 Kgs. 9:15 ) King Josiah of Judah killed by Pharaoh Necho II and army (2 Kgs. 23:29–30 ; 2 Chr. 35:22–24 ) The last great conflict "Armageddon" will be fought before Second Coming (Ezek. 38–39 ; Joel 2 ; Zech. 14:2–3 ; Rev. 9; 16:13–16 ) Mediterranean Sea (The Great Sea) - E4 "In the Middle of the Land" Sea from Southern Europe to the Levant, vital for ancient trade and empire expansion Wikipedia | Bible Maps | Google Maps Cities near the coast include Joppa | Caesarea | Gaza | Alexandria | Tyre & Sidon | Ephesus | Athens | Corinth | Thessalonica | Rome A border for Israel's inheritance (Num. 34:6; Deut. 11:24 ) Jonah sailed for Tarshish (Jonah 1:3 ) Peter , Paul , and many apostles sailed around the Roman Empire, spreading the gospel (Acts ) In the future, water will flow from Jerusalem to the sea (Zech. 14:8 ) Memphis (Noph) - F5 "Beautiful Place" Capital of ancient Egypt located south of modern-day Cairo at the mouth of the Nile River Delta Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Most likely visited by Abraham , Joseph I , and other patriarchs Isaiah mentioned its princes (Isa. 19:13 ) Jeremiah warned the Jews (Jer. 44:1 ); it would be left desolate (Jer. 46:14,19 ) Ezekiel prophesied the Lord would destroy its idols (Ezek. 30:13 ) Meribah see Kadesh-barnea Mesopotamia MI-MZ "Land Between the Rivers" Located in the Fertile Crescent Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Mostly included in modern-day Iraq , but at times included parts of Syria , Turkey , Iran , and Kuwait Some of the earliest advanced civilizations emerged in this region, including Sumerians , Akkadians , Babylonians , Assyrians , and Persians see also Assyria , Nineveh , Haran , Babylon , Shushan Midian - G5 "Judgement" Located east of the Gulf of Aqaba Wikipedia | Bible Maps | Google Maps Midianites were nomadic, so their lands are somewhat undefined Moses dwelt with Jethro ; married Zipporah (Ex. 2:15-3:1 ) Moses sent 12,000 men to destroy Midianites (Num. 31 ) Moab - G4 "From the Father" Mountainous desert region located east of the Dead Sea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Guide to the Scriptures | Bible Maps | Google Maps Israel put in bondage to for eighteen years (Judg. 3:14 ) Naomi , husband, and sons moved there because of famine; Ruth's homeland (Ruth ) David defeated Moabites (2 Sam. 8:2 ) Jehoshaphat of Judah & Jehoram I of Israel joined forces against King Mesha (2 Kgs. 3 ) Pride and prosperity of the people called out by Isaiah and Jeremiah (Isa. 15-16 ; Jer 48 ) S imilar area to Nabatea during New Testament times Moriah, Mount see Temple Mount N N Nazareth / Nebo / Nile River / Nineveh Nablus see Shechem Nazareth - B4 "Branch" Ancient village in the hilly Galilee region Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Nephi I saw Mary I in vision (1 Nephi 11:13-18 ) Angel Gabriel visited Mary I and Joseph III (Matt. 1:18–25 ; Luke 1:26-38 ) Jesus ' home town until His ministry (Matt. 2:19–23 ; Luke 2:39–40; 51–52 ; Luke 18:37 ) Nathanael/Bartholomew asked if anything good could come from (John 1:46 ) Jesus preached first public sermon and announced He was Messiah; townspeople rejected (Matt. 13:54–58; Mark 6:1–6 ; Luke 4:16–30 ) Nebo, Mount - C7 "Height" Located east of the Dead Sea in modern-day Jordan Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary-1 | Bible Maps | Google Maps Moses gave last sermons nearby (Deut. ); viewed Promised Land before death/translation (Deu. 34:1-9 ) Jeremiah possibly hid the Ark of the Covenant in a cave (2 Macc. 2:4-8 ) NI-NZ Nile River - F5 "The Valley" Longest river in Africa; flows into the Mediterranean Sea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Primary water source for Egypt , Sudan , and South Sudan Pharaoh's dream set nearby, interpreted by Joseph (Gen. 41:1 ) Pharaoh commanded Hebrew boys drowned (Ex. 1:22 ) Moses pulled from river's edge by Pharaoh's daughter (Ex. 2:3-6 ) River turned to blood (Ex. 7:14-25 ) Isaiah & Ezekiel prophesied it would dry up (Isa. 19:5-22 ; Ezek. 30:12 ); Sennacherib boasted of drying it up (Isa. 37:25 ; 2 Kgs. 19:24-25 ) Nineveh - I3 "City of Fish" Capital of Assyria located in upper Mesopotamia on the banks of the Tigris River Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Largest city in the world for many decades Founded by Nimrod (Gen. 10:11 ) Jonah went to preach; got angry when the people repented (Jonah ) Jesus said the people would rise in judgement against Israelites because they repented (Matt. 12:41 ) Noph see Memphis O O Mt. of Olives Olives, Mount of (Olivet) - F8 "Olivet" Mountain in Jerusalem located opposite of the Temple Mount Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Elevation | Google Maps Named for the olive groves which once covered its slopes David fled from Absalom (2 Sam. 15:30 ) Solomon built idols (1 Kgs. 11:7 ) Ezekiel saw the glory of the Lord (Ezek. 11:23 ) Jesus prepared for the Triumphal Entry (see Jerusalem ) Jesus gave signs for His Second Coming (Matt. 24–25; Mark 13; Luke 21:5–38 ) Jesus prayed, suffered, and was arrested (see Gethsemane ) Jesus gave the great commission to the twelve apostles and ascended into heaven (Matt. 28:16–20; Mark 16:15–20; Luke 24:50–53 ) Orson Hyde offered a prophetic prayer in 1841 of dedication for the return of the children of Abraham and the building of a future temple (Dedication of the Holy Land and Orson Hyde’s 1841 Mission to the Holy Land ) The Savior will appear to all the world in the Second Coming (Zech. 14:3–5 ; D&C 45:48–53 ; 133:19–20 ) P P Palestine / Isle of Patmos / Perea / Persia / Philippi / Phoenicia / Promised Land Palestine - A4 "Land of the Philistines " Region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Google Maps Historically used interchangeably with Canaan and Israel Today refers to the area which includes the Gaza Strip and West Bank Name derived from Philistines Patmos, Isle of - E2 "To Patmos" Small Greek island in the Aegean Sea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps John was banished and worked in marble quarries (Rev. 1:9 ); received the Book of Revelation (Rev. 1:11 ) Perea (Beyond Jordan) - G4 "Land Beyond" Located east of/"beyond" the Jordan River Wikipedia | Bible Maps | Google Maps Similar area as Gilead in Old Testament times John the Baptist preached & baptized (John 1:28 ) Great multitudes followed Jesus (Matt. 4:25; Mark 3:8) Jesus performed miracles and taught (Matt. 19:1 ; John 10:40 ) Persia - J4 "Cuts" or "Divides" Ancient city-state from modern-day Afghanistan to the Mediterranean; today associated with Iran Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Founded by Cyrus the Great with capitals of Persepolis , Babylon , Shushan/Susa , and Ecbatana Cyrus decreed the Jews could return to Jerusalem (Ezra 1 ) Queen Esther saved her people (Esther ) PH-PZ Philippi - D1 "Lover of Horses" Located in northeastern Greece Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Founded by Philip II of Macedon , father of Alexander the Great Paul visited on second mission (Acts. 16:12; 20:6 ) Lydia became first converted European Christian (Acts 16:14-15 ) Paul wrote letter to church (Philip. ) Phoenicia - G4 "Purple" Coastal area north of Israel & Palestine Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Original inhabitants were Semitic with a language similar to Hebrew Important cities included Byblos , Tyre, & Sidon Major sea-faring people, facilitating trade between Egypt and Babylon and to the farthest parts of the Mediterranean Sea Similar area to modern-day Lebanon Promised Land (Israel & America) "Promised Land" Located in Israel and also on the American Continents Wikipedia | Guide to Scriptures Many promised lands are mentioned in the scriptures; often in the Book of Mormon it is referring to the Americas Abraham promised Canaan would be given to his seed (Gen. 12:7) Isaiah prophesied Israelites would return to their lands of promise (Isa. 14:1–4) Lehi promised he would be led to a land of promise (1 Ne. 2:20) Q&R Q & R Red Sea / Rome Red Sea - G7 "Reed Sea" Located between Egypt and Arabia Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps About 40% is less than 160 feet deep Moses parted so Israelites could flee Pharaoh (Ex. 14:16 ) Solomon had fleet of ships (1 Kgs. 9:26 ) Lehi and family traveled nearby (1 Ne. 2:5 ; 16:14 ) Rome - A1 "River" Capital of the ancient world located in modern-day Italy Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Roman Empire Map | Google Maps One of Europe's oldest continuously occupied cities Paul preached for two years while under house arrest (Acts 28:16-31 ); wrote several epistles (Eph., Philip., Col., 1&2 Tim., Philemon) Peter wrote his epistles (1&2 Pet. ) Most likely where Peter and Paul were martyred S S Samaria / Shechem / Shiloh / Shushan / Sinai / Sodom & Gomorrah / Synagogues / Syria Samaria (Shomron) - B6 "Watch Tower" Ancient city and region in the central Israel in the modern-day West Bank Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Among land given to tribes of Ephraim and western half of Manasseh (Josh. 16 ) Capital, residence, and burial place for the kings in the Northern Kingdom ( 1 Kgs. 16:24–29 ) Under the influence of Jezebel , King Ahab built a temple to Baal (1 Kgs. 16:32–33 ) Elijah and Elisha ministered (1 Kgs. 18:2; 2 Kgs. 6:19–20 ); King Ahaziah I of Israel turned to Baalzebub and Elijah prophesied his death (2 Kgs. 1) Conquered by Assyrians in 721 BC, completing the capture of the ten tribes (2 Kgs. 18:9–10 ); the Assyrians brought in outsiders who intermixed their religion (2 Kgs. 17:24–41 ); Samaritans emerged as an ethnoreligious group, claiming the area for their own Jesus taught a Samaritan woman (see Shechem ) and the city; later Jesus and disciples were rejected (Luke 9:51–56 ) Jesus healed ten lepers (Luke 17:11–19 ) Originally Jesus told the apostles to avoid Samaria (Matt. 10:5 ), but later Philip III , Peter , and John went to preach and heal there; Simon the Sorcerer desired to buy the priesthood from them (Acts 8:5–25 ) Scythopolis see Beth-shean SH Shechem (Nablus, Sychar) - B6 "Shoulder" Ancient city between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps Most ancient sacred town in Samaria Abraham built an altar (Gen. 12:6–7 ) Jacob I bought land (Gen. 33:18–20 ); Simeon and Levi massacred all males after the defilement of sister Dinah (Gen. 34:25 ) Gerizim was the mount of blessing, Ebal was the mount of cursing (Deu. 27–28 ) Joshua erected monument and read the law of Moses to the Israelites ; gave part of territory to Ephraimites ; encouraged people to “choose this day” and erected a memorial stone “by the sanctuary of the Lord” (Josh. 8:30–35; 17:7; 24 ) Joseph’s bones brought from Egypt and buried (Josh. 24:32; Acts 7:16 ) Abimelech II made king and slayed his seventy brothers (Judg. 9 ) Rehoboam rejected and the kingdom divided; Jeroboam I chosen as king of the Northern Kingdom (1 Kgs. 12 ) Jesus taught a woman of Samaria at Jacob’s well (John 4:4–42 ) Shiloh - B7 "He Whose it Is" Located in Samaria between Bethel and Shechem in the modern-day West Bank Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps The Twelve Tribes received their allotted territories (Josh. 18-22 ) Tabernacle and Ark of the Covenant resided for 3 centuries (Josh 18:1 ) Hannah prayed and dedicated her son Samuel to the Lord (1 Sam. 1 ) Eli and Samuel ministered (1 Sam. 3:21 ) Philistines stole the Ark after Battle of Aphek (1 Sam. 4 ) Shinar see Babylon Shushan / Susa - J4 SI-ST "City of Lilies" Located in eastern Mesopotamia in the lower Zagros Mountains in modern-day Iran Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Capital of Elam and winter capital of the Achaemenid Empire / Persia Daniel had vision of powerful kingdom (Dan. 8 ) Nehemiah served (Neh. 1:1 ) Queen Esther saved her people (Esther ) Sidon - G4 Siloam, Pool of see Tyre & Sidon see City of David Sinai, Mount (Horeb) - F5 "Thornbush" Mountain in the Sinai peninsula of Egypt, possibly Jabal Mous a today Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Guide to the Scriptures | Bible Photographs | Bible Maps | Google Maps God appeared to Moses ; gave 10 commandments (Ex. 19-20 ) Moses, Aaron , and 70 elders spoke with God (Ex. 24:9-12 ) Moses received instructions for Tabernacle (Ex. 25 ) Israelites worshipped golden calf (Ex. 32:1 ) Elijah fled Jezebel and spoke with God (1 Kgs. 19 ) Sodom & Gomorrah - C9 "Place of Pastures" & "Tyrannical Dealings" Twin ancient cities near the Dead Sea Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Guide to the Scriptures | Bible Maps | Google Maps Often symbolic of how wickedness will be destroyed by God Two of the five "cities of the plain" Lot pitched his tent toward Sodom (Gen. 13:12 ) Battle of Siddim ; kings revolted against Mesopotamian rule (Gen. 14 ) Abraham negotiated with God to spare the city (Gen. 18:16–33 ) Destroyed with fire and brimstone by the Lord because of sexual wickedness (Gen. 19 ) Lot's wife turned to a pillar of salt for wishing to go back (Gen. 19:26 ) Mentioned frequently in the Bible and by Jesus (Luke 10:12 ; Matt. 11:23–24 ; Luke 17:29 ) Susa Sychar see Shushan see Shechem SU-SZ Synagogues "Place of Assembly" Building used for worship and prayer in Judaism ; similar to a church in Christianity Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Guide to the Scriptures | Bible Photographs First known synagogues were built during the Babylonian Exile ; before that, most worship revolved around the Tabernacle and Temple Jesus often taught in synagogues on the Sabbath (Luke 4:15–16 ) Syria - G3 "Sun-bright" Country/area north of Israel & Palestine Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Original inhabitants were Semitic Important cities included Ebla , Antioch , and Damascus Conquered at different times by Sumerians , Mitanni , Assyrians , Babylonians , Egyptians , Hittites , Phoenicians , Arameans , Persians , Greeks , and Romans David conquered (2 Sam. 8 ) Rezon/Ezron enemy of Solomon (1 Kgs. 11:23-25 ) King Asa and Judah made alliance with Ben-Hadad I (1 Kgs. 15 ) Elijah anointed Hazael king (2 Kgs. 19:15 ) Isaiah prophesied against (Isa. 8:4 ; 17 ) Jesus' fame spread throughout (Matt. 4:24 ) Paul was converted (see Damascus ) T T Tabernacle / Tabor / Temple & Temple Mount / Thebes / Thessalonica / Tiberias / Tyre & Sidon Tabernacle "Tent" Portable temple from the time of Moses until the Temple of Solomon Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Guide to the Scriptures Moses received instructions for building (Ex. 26-27 ) The glory of the Lord filled; became center of worship for Israelites (Ex. 40:33-34 ) After the conquest, Joshua placed it in Shiloh (Josh. 18:1 ) Set up at different times in Mount Sinai , Bethel , Shiloh , Gilgal , and Gibeon (1 Chr. 16:39 ) David brought the Ark to Jerusalem and Solomon brought the rest to furnish the Temple (2 Sam. 6:17 ; 1 Kgs. 8:4 ) Tabor, Mount - C4 "Purifying" Rounded mountain located at the east end of the Jezreel Valley Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Elevation | Google Maps Deborah and Barak defeated the armies of Hazor (Judg. 4:6–17 ) Gideon's brothers were slain (Judg. 8:18 ) Transfiguration of Jesus (alternate site is Mount Hermon ) (Matt. 17:1–21; Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36 ; 2 Pet. 1:16–18 ) Tel-Aviv see Joppa TE Temples & Temple Mount (Mount Zion) - E8 "Dwelling Place" Platform plaza built on Mount Moriah (sometimes called Mount Zion ) in Jerusalem Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Photographs | Elevation | Bible Maps | Google Maps Jews believe the Foundation Stone on the Temple Mount is where the creation of the world began (Gen. 1 ) Abraham climbed Mount Moriah to sacrifice his son Isaac (Gen. 22:1-18 ) David brought the Ark of Covenant to his city (see City of David ) Solomon built the temple on Mount Zion for the Ark of the Covenant (1 Kgs. 6–9; 2 Chr. 3–7 ) King Hezekiah of Judah cleansed the temple (2 Chr. 29:16 ) Micah prophesied it would be destroyed (Jer. 26:18 ) Babylonians destroyed after the fall of Jerusalem (2 Kgs. 25:8–17 ) Nephites built a temple in the Promised Land (2 Ne. 5:16) Second Temple was built by Zerubbabel and others; vessels were restored (Ezra 1–6 ); rebuilt by Herod the Great Zacharias was struck dumb for not believing Elisabeth would conceive (Luke 1:5–23 ) Joseph III and Mary I presented infant Jesus ; Simeon II and Anna prophesied (Luke 2:22–38 ) Young Jesus taught doctors of the law (Luke 2:41–50 ) Satan tempted Jesus at the pinnacle (Matthew 4:5–7; Luke 4:9–13 ) Jesus cleansed the temple (John 2:13–25 ; Matt. 21:12–13; Mark 11:15–17; Luke 19:45–46 ) Jesus taught often at the temple, including daily during His last mortal week (John 7–8 ; 10:22–39 ; Luke 19:47–21:4 ; 21:37–38 ); prophesied of the destruction of the temple (Mark 13:1–2 ) Judas Iscariot cast down betrayal pieces of silver (Matt. 27:5 ) Veil of temple rent after Christ’s death (Matt. 27:51; Mark 15:38; Luke 23:45 ) Romans destroyed the Second Temple in 70 AD Peter healed a cripple and taught (Acts 3 ) Oldest Islamic structure in the world built on the Temple Mount, i ncluded in the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque First latter-day temple built and dedicated in 1836 in Kirtland, OH (D&C 109 ); others have followed (D&C 124 ) Today Jews worship at the Western Wall of the Temple Mount, their holiest site A future temple will be built in Jerusalem ( Ezek. 40–48 ; Zech. 8:7–9 ) TH-TZ Thebes (Luxor, No) - F6 "The Temple" Located on the Nile River in Upper Egypt 400 miles south of modern-day Cairo Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Google Maps Capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdom Eras, including the Temple of Karnak Jeremiah , Ezekiel , and Nahum warned "No" of destruction (Jer. 46:25 ; Ezek. 30:14–16 ) Upper Egypt called "Pathros" by Isaiah and Jeremiah (Isa. 11:11 ; Jer. 44:1 ) Thessalonica - D2 "Thessalian Victory" Capital of Macedonia located in northern Greece Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Google Maps Named for the sister of Alexander the Great Paul & Silas preached (Acts 17:1 ); Paul wrote l etters addressed to the church (1 & 2 Thes. ) Second largest and wealthiest city of the Byzantine Empire Tiberias (Rakkath) - C4 "Good Vision" Located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee on the Via Maris trade route Wikipedia | Bible Dictionary | Bible Maps | Google Maps Part of the land given to Naphtali (Josh. 19:35 ) Probably destroyed in Assyrian conquest (2 Kgs 15:29 ) Became a pagan city rebuilt by Herod Antipas Boats mentioned (John 6:35 ) Sea of Galilee sometimes referred to as the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:1 ) After the fall of Jerusalem , it became a major political and religious hub for the Jews , including the Sanhedrin ; much of the Mishna and Jerusalem Talmud compiled Today considered one of Judaism's Four Holy Cities Tyre & Sidon (Zidon) - G4 "Fisher's Town" Two ancient Phoenician cities on the Mediterranean coast Wikipedia (Tyre /Sidon ) | Bible Dictionary (Tyre /Sidon /Zidon ) | Bible Maps | Google Maps David & Solomon allied with King Hiram (2 Sam. 5:11 ; 1 Kgs. 5 ) Jezebel and father Ithobaal were from Sidon (1 Kgs. 16:31 ) Supplied material for the Temple of Zerubbabel Sidonians listened to Jesus (Mark 3:8 ) Visited by Jesus (Matt. 11:21-22 ) U–Y U – Y Upper Room / Via Maris Upper Room (Cenacle) - E9 "Dining Room" Room in the Upper City of Jerusalem Wikipedia | Bible Maps | Google Maps Jesus held the Last Supper (Matt. 26:17–30; Mark 14:12–31; Luke 22:7–38; John 13:1–35 ) Apostles met after the Ascension (Acts 1:13–14 ) Via Maris "Way of the Sea" One of the most important ancient trade routes used by those traveling from Egypt to Mesopotamia Wikipedia | Wikipedia Maps Passed through Megiddo , the Jezreel Valley, Tiberias , the Sea of Galilee , Capernaum , and Damascus Most likely used by the Patriarchs to travel to Egypt and Mesopotamia Lord directed the Israelites on a different path away from the "Way of the Philistines " (Ex. 13:17 ) Isaiah prophesied Galilee and the way of the sea would be honored with Jesus' light (Isa. 9:1 ) Isaiah's prophesy was fulfilled when Christ dwelt in Capernaum (Matt. 4:15 ) Z Z Zarahemla / Zion Zarahemla, America "Seed of Compassion" Located in the Americas Wikipedia | Guide to Scriptures Named after a leader of the Mulekites (Omni 1:14–18) Church established (Alma 5:2) Burned at Christ's death (3 Ne. 8:8 ) Zion (Mount) see City of Enoch , Israel , Jackson County , Jerusalem , Promised Land , or Temple Mount « Previous / Next » I J JERUSALEM-JI JO JU-JZ K L M ME MI-MZ N NI-NZ O P PH-PZ Q&R S SH SI-ST SU-SZ T TE TH-TZ U–Y Z Suggested Resources To play, press and hold the enter key. 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