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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. ISRAELITE ISSACHAR EGYPT REUBEN ZEBULUN EDOM SIMEON JOSEPH ROME LEVI MANASSEH GREECE JUDAH EPHRAIM SYRIA DAN BENJAMIN BABYLON NAPHTALI CANAAN PERSIA GAD MOAB ASSYRIA ASHER MIDIAN UNKNOWN To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Page Menu JUDAS' CONSPIRACY LAST SUPPER NEW COMMANDMENT THE SACRAMENT THE WAY, TRUTH, & LIFE GETHSEMANE ARREST & JUDAS' BETRAYAL HEARING BEFORE CAIAPHAS PILATE & HEROD Symbol Key ALL DATES APPROXIMATE = ≈ MENTIONED/NOT PRESENT = * HUSBAND-WIFE = & NOT MARRIED = ~ PARENT-CHILD = > ANCESTOR-DESCENDANT = >> DAUGHTER = + | SIBLINGS = — Color Key - Tribes Judas's/arresting/peter defends/jesus arrested « LIFE OF CHRIST LAST WEEK & ATONEMENT II ≈ 33 AD » Preparing for Passover Preparing for Passover: Prophecy of Crucifixion / Judas' Conspiracy TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Two Days Before Passover PEOPLE: *God the Father > Jesus / Disciples: Peter, John, Judas Iscariot / Man with pitcher / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests , Scribes, Elders, High Priest : Caiaphas / Satan PLACES: Jerusalem: Palace of Caiaphas, Upper Room Matt. 26:1–5, 14–19 26:1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples , 2 Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. 3 Then assembled together the chief priests , and the scribes , and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest , who was called Caiaphas , 4 And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. 5 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people. 14 ¶ Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot , went unto the chief priests, 15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. 17 ¶ Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover? 18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. 19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover. Mark 14:1–2, 10–16 14:1 After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death. 2 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people. 10 ¶ And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them. 11 And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him. 12 ¶ And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover? 13 And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. 14 And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 15 And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us. 16 And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. Luke 22:1–13 22:1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. 3 ¶ Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve . 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. 7 ¶ Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. 8 And he sent Peter and John , saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. 11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. 13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. John 13:1–2 13:1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him; . The Last Supper Last Supper: Strife Over Greatness / Washing Feet TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover Feast / Thursday Evening PEOPLE: Jesus / *Twelve Tribes of Israel >> Disciples: Apostles: Peter / * Gentiles PLACES: Jerusalem: Upper Room Matt. 26:20 26:20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve . Mark 14:17 14:17 And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. Luke 22:14–16, 24–30 22:14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 24 ¶ And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. 26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. 27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. 28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. 29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; 30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel . John 13:3–17 13:3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; 4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. 5 After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter : and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. 8 Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. 9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. 10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. 11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. 12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? 13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. 17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. A New Commandment "One of You Shall Betray Me" / A New Commandment TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover Feast / Thursday Evening PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples: Apostles: Peter, John / Simon Iscariot > Judas Iscariot / Satan PLACES: Jerusalem: Upper Room John 13:18–20 13:18 ¶ I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. (Ps. 41:9 ) 19 Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. Matt. 26:21–25 26:21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? 23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. 24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born. 25 Then Judas , which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said. Mark 14:18–21 14:18 And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me. 19 And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I? 20 And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve , that dippeth with me in the dish. 21 The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born. Luke 22:21–23 22:21 ¶ But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 23 And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. John 13:21–30 13:21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23 Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved . 24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. 25 He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? 26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot , the son of Simon. 27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. 28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. 29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. 30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night. ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ John 13:31–35 13: 31 ¶ Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. 33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you. 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. The Sacrament The Sacrament is Instituted TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover Feast / Thursday Evening PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples: Apostles PLACES: Jerusalem: Upper Room Matt. 26:26–29 26:26 ¶ And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples , and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom. Mark 14:22–25 14:22 ¶ And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. 23 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. 24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. 25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. Luke 22:17–20 22:17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. 19 ¶ And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. . Peter's Denial Foretold Departure to Mount of Olives / Peter's Denial Foretold TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover / Thursday Evening PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples: Apostles: Peter / * Satan PLACES: *Galilee / Jerusalem : Mount of Olives , Upper Room Matt. 26:30–35 26:30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives . 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. (Zech. 13:7 ) 32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee . 33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. 34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples . Mark 14:26–31 14:26 ¶ And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. 27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. (Zech. 13:7 ) 28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. 29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I. 30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. 31 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all. Luke 22:39, 31–34 22:39 ¶ And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 31 ¶ And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. 34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. John 13:36–38 13:36 ¶ Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards. 37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake. 38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice. ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Luke 22:35–38 22: 35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. 36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. 37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: (Isa. 53:12 ) for the things concerning me have an end. 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. The Way, the Truth, the Life "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" / The Comforter TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover / Thursday Evening PEOPLE: * God the Father > Jesus / * Holy Ghost-Comforter / Disciples: Apostles: Philip II , Thaddaeus-Judas , Thomas PLACES: Jerusalem John 14 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15 ¶ If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me. 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost , whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence. Love One Another True Vine / Love One Another / Hatred of World TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover / Thursday Evening PEOPLE: Jesus / * Holy Ghost-Comforter / Disciples: Apostles PLACES: Jerusalem John 15 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples . 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. 17 These things I command you, that ye love one another. 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. 21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin. 23 He that hateth me hateth my Father also. 24 If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. 25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. (Ps. 69:4 ) 26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: 27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. Warning to Apostles Warning to the Apostles / Spirit of Truth TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover / Thursday Evening PEOPLE: Jesus / * Holy Ghost-Comforter / Disciples: Apostles PLACES: Jerusalem / *Synagogues John 16 16:1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2 They shall put you out of the synagogues : yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. 17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? 18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. 19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. 22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. 23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. 25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. 26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: 27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. 28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. 29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. 30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. 31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? 32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Intercessory Prayer Intercessory Prayer TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover / Thursday Evening PEOPLE: * God the Father > Jesus / Disciples: Apostles / * Judas Iscariot : * Son of Perdition PLACES: Jerusalem John 17 17:1 These words spake Jesus , and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God , and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. 6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. 7 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. 8 For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. 9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. 10 And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. 11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition ; that the scripture might be fulfilled. 13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. 20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. 24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. 26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. . Garden of Gethsemane Gethsemane Suffering & Prayers TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover / Thur. Evening to Fri. Morning PEOPLE: *God the Father > Jesus / Disciples: Apostles: Peter , James — John / *Judas Iscariot PLACES: Jerusalem: Mt. of Olives : Garden of Gethsemane Matt. 26:36–46 26:36 ¶ Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane , and saith unto the disciples , Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee , and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. 43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. 44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. 45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me. Mark 14:32–42 14:32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. 33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John , and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; 34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. 35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. 37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? 38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. 39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. 40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. 41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. Luke 22:40–46 22:40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples , he found them sleeping for sorrow, 46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. John 18:1 18:1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron , where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. . Arrested/Judas/Peter Defends Arrest / Judas' Betrayal / Peter Defend / Disciples Flee TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover / Thurs. Evening to Fri. Morning PEOPLE: * God the Father > Jesus / *Twelve Legions of Angels / Disciples: Apostles: Peter / * Judas Iscariot / * Prophets / *Sanhedrin : * Chief Priests , * High Priest , * Elders, * Pharisees : Officers: Malchus PLACES: *Nazareth / Jerusalem: *Temple, Mt. of Olives : Garden of Gethsemane Matt. 26:47–56 26:47 ¶ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas , one of the twelve , came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 49 And forthwith he came to Jesus , and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. 51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s , and smote off his ear. 52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? 55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple , and ye laid no hold on me. 56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. Mark 14:43–52 14:43 ¶ And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. 45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. 46 ¶ And they laid their hands on him, and took him. 47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me? 49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. 50 And they all forsook him, and fled. 51 And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him: 52 And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked. Luke 22:47–53 22:47 ¶ And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 ¶ And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him. 52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? 53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. John 18:2–11 18:2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples . 3 Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees , cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. 4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? 5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth . Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. 6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. 7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. 8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: 9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none. 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus . 11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? . . Caiaphas/Peter's Denial Hearing Before Caiaphas & Priests / Peter's Denial TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover / Thur. Evening to Fri. Morning PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples: Peter, John / High Priests : Annas > Caiaphas / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests , Scribes , Elders / False Witnesses / * Malchus – Officer / Pontius Pilate PLACES: *Galilee / Jerusalem: Judgement Hall -Antonia Fortress , Palace of Caiaphas , *Synagogues , *Temple Matt. 26:57–27:2 26:57 ¶ And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest , where the scribes and the elders were assembled. 58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace , and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. 59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council , sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; 60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses, 61 And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days. 62 And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? 63 But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. 64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. 65 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. 66 What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death. 67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, 68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee? 69 ¶ Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee . 70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. 71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth . 72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. 73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. 74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. 75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly. 27:1 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: 2 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Mark 14:53–15:1 14:53 ¶ And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. 54 And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire. 55 And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none. 56 For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together. 57 And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying, 58 We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands. 59 But neither so did their witness agree together. 60 And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? 61 But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? 62 And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. 63 Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses? 64 Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death. 65 And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands. 66 ¶ And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest: 67 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth. 68 But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew. 69 And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them. 70 And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilæan , and thy speech agreeth thereto. 71 But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak. 72 And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept. 15:1 And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate. Luke 22:54–71 22:54 ¶ Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him. 57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. 58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. 59 And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilæan. 60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. 61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. 63 ¶ And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. 64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? 65 And many other things blasphemously spake they against him. 66 ¶ And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council , saying, 67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: 68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. 69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. 70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am. 71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth. John 18:12–28 18:12 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, 13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. 14 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 15 ¶ And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple : that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. 16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. 17 Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not. 18 And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself. 19 ¶ The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. 20 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue , and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. 21 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. 22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? 23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? 24 Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. 25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. 26 One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? 27 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew. 28 ¶ Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment : and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. . . Judas' Remorse & Death TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover / Good Friday: Morning PEOPLE: * Holy Ghost / * David > * Jesus / Disciples: Judas Iscariot / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests , Elders / * Prophet : * Jeremiah PLACES: Jerusalem: Field of Blood (Aceldama) & Temple: Treasury Judas' Remorse Matt. 27:3–10 27:3 ¶ Then Judas , which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders , 4 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. 5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple , and departed, and went and hanged himself. 6 And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. 7 And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in. 8 Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood , unto this day. 9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; 10 And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me. (Zech. 11:12-13 ) Acts 1:16–20 1:16 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. 17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. 18 Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. 19 And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem ; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood. 20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: (Ps. 69:25 ) Hearing Before Pilate Hearing Before Pilate & Herod TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover / Good Friday: Morning PEOPLE: Jesus / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests , * Elders, Scribes / Herod Antipas / Herod's Officers / * Tiberius / Pontius Pilate PLACES: *Galilee / Jerusalem: Judgement Hall- Antonia Fortress, Herod's Palace Matt. 27:11–14 27:11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders , he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. Mark 15:2–5 15:2 And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it. 3 And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing. 4 And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee. 5 But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled. Luke 23:1–12 23:1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar , saying that he himself is Christ a King. 3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. 4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man. 5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. 6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilæan. 7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time. 8 ¶ And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. 9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing. 10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. 11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. 12 ¶ And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves. John 18:29–38 18:29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? 30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee. 31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: 32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die. 33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? 35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? 36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. 37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. 38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? Second Hearing Second Hearing Before Pilate / Barabbas / Scourged TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Passover / Good Friday: Morning PEOPLE: Jesus / Barabbas / Jews / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests , * Elders, Scribes / * Herod Antipas / *Tiberius / Pontius Pilate & Wife / Roman Soldiers PLACES: Jerusalem: Judgement Hall: Praetorium- Antonia Fortress: Gabbatha Matt. 27:15–31 27:15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. 16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas . 17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? 18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. 19 ¶ When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. 20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. 21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. 24 ¶ When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. 25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. 26 ¶ Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. 29 ¶ And when they had plaited a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! 30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head. 31 And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him. Mark 15:6–20 15:6 Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. 7 And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. 8 And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them. 9 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? 10 For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy. 11 But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them. 12 And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews? 13 And they cried out again, Crucify him. 14 Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him. 15 ¶ And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. 16 And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Prætorium; and they call together the whole band. 17 And they clothed him with purple, and plaited a crown of thorns, and put it about his head, 18 And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! 19 And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. 20 And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. Luke 23:13–25 23:13 ¶ And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: 15 No, nor yet Herod : for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. 16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him. 17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) 18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: 19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.) 20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them. 21 But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. 22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go. 23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. 24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. 25 And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. John 18:38b–19:16 18:38b And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. 39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? 40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. 19:1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. 5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! 6 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. 7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. 8 ¶ When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; 9 And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. 10 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? 11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. 12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cæsar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Cæsar. 13 ¶ When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha . 14 And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! 15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cæsar. 16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away. . « Previous / Next » « Previous / Next »

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To stop, release the enter key. « LIFE OF CHRIST LAST WEEK & ATONEMENT III ≈ 33 AD » 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 > *1. James II — *2. 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 Arimathea / 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. ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Moses 7:55–57 7:55 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. 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 : Spring 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 » « Previous / Next »

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. ISRAELITE ISSACHAR EGYPT REUBEN ZEBULUN EDOM SIMEON JOSEPH ROME LEVI MANASSEH GREECE JUDAH EPHRAIM SYRIA DAN BENJAMIN BABYLON NAPHTALI CANAAN PERSIA GAD MOAB ASSYRIA ASHER MIDIAN UNKNOWN To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Page Menu MARY ANOINTS TRIUMPHAL ENTRY TEMPLE CLEANSED TRIBUTE MONEY TWO COMMANDMENTS WIDOW'S MITE SECOND COMING PARABLE OF 10 VIRGINS PARABLE OF TALENTS Symbol Key ALL DATES APPROXIMATE = ≈ MENTIONED/NOT PRESENT = * HUSBAND-WIFE = & NOT MARRIED = ~ PARENT-CHILD = > ANCESTOR-DESCENDANT = >> DAUGHTER = + | SIBLINGS = — Color Key - Tribes « LIFE OF CHRIST LAST WEEK & ATONEMENT I ≈ 33 AD » Mary Anoints Jesus Mary Anoints Jesus / Conspiracy Against Lazarus TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Sixth Day Before Passover PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples / Jews : Simon Iscariot > Judas Iscariot / Simon the Leper / Martha — Mary II — Lazarus / Pharisees / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests PLACES: Bethany : House of Simon the Leper / Jerusalem : Temple Matt. 26:6–13 26:6 ¶ Now when Jesus was in Bethany , in the house of Simon the leper , 7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat. 8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? 9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. 10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. 11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. 12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial. 13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her. Mark 14:3–9 14:3 ¶ And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. 4 And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? 5 For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her. 6 And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. 7 For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. 8 She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. 9 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. John 11:55–12:11 11:55 ¶ And the Jews ’ passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves. 56 Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple , What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? 57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him. 12:1 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. 3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. 4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot , Simon’s son , which should betray him, 5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? 6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. 7 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this. 8 For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always. 9 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 ¶ But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; 11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. Triumphal Entry Triumphal Entry TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Fifth Day Before Passover - Palm Sunday PEOPLE: * David >> Jesus / Disciples / * Lazarus / Owner of Colt / * Prophet : Zechariah III / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests, Pharisees / Multitude PLACES: *Galilee : *Nazareth / Bethany / Bethphage / Jerusalem : Temple, Mt. of Olives, *Zion Matt. 21:1–11 21:1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem , and were come to Bethphage , unto the mount of Olives , then sent Jesus two disciples , 2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, 5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. (Zech. 9:9 ) 6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, 7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. 8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. 9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David : Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. (Ps. 118:26 ) 10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? 11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee . Mark 11:1–11 11:1 And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany , at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, 2 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. 3 And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither. 4 And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him. 5 And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt? 6 And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go. 7 And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him. 8 And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way. 9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: 10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. (Ps. 118:26 ) 11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple : and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve . Luke 19:28–40 19:28 ¶ And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. 31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. 32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. 33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? 34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. 35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. 36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. 37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; 38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. (Ps. 118:26 ) 39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. 40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. John 12:12–19 12:12 ¶ On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. (Ps. 118:26 ) 14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, 15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt. (Zech. 9:9 ) 16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him. 17 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. 18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. 19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. . . Greeks See Jesus Greeks Wish to See Jesus / Discourse: Sent by the Father TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Fifth Day Before Passover - Palm Sunday PEOPLE: * God the Father > Jesus / * Angel / Disciples: Philip II, Andrew / Prophet : * Isaiah / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests , Pharisees / Greeks PLACES: *Galilee : * Bethsaida / Jerusalem : Temple / *Synagogue John 12:20–50 12:20 ¶ And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip , which was of Bethsaida of Galilee , and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew : and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 ¶ And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. 27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. 29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. 30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 33 This he said, signifying what death he should die. 34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? 35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. 36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them. 37 ¶ But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: 38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? (Isa. 53:1 ) 39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, 40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. (Isa. 6:9–10 ) 41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. 42 ¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue : 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. 44 ¶ Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. 45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. 46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. 47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. 48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. 49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. Second Temple Cleansing Fig Tree / Second Cleansing of Temple / Moneychangers TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Fourth Day Before Passover PEOPLE: * David > > J esus / Disciples: Peter / Blind & Lame / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests , Scribes PLACES: Jerusalem : Temple / Bethany Matt. 21:12–22 21:12 ¶ And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, 13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; (Isa. 56:7 ) but ye have made it a den of thieves. (Jer. 7:11 ) 14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them. 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David ; they were sore displeased, 16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? (Ps. 8:2 ) 17 ¶ And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany ; and he lodged there. 18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. 19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! 21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. 22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Mark 11:12-24 11:12 ¶ And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: 13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. 14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it. 15 ¶ And they come to Jerusalem : and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; 16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple. 17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? (Isa. 56:7 ) but ye have made it a den of thieves. (Jer. 7:11 ) 18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine. 19 And when even was come, he went out of the city. 20 ¶ And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. 22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Luke 19:45–46 19:45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; 46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: (Isa. 56:7 ) but ye have made it a den of thieves. (Jer. 7:11 ) . Priests Challenge Priests Challenge / Parable: Two Sons TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Fourth Day Before Passover PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples / *Harlots / * Publicans / * Prophet : * John the Baptist / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests , Scribes, Elders, Pharisees PLACES: Jerusalem : Temple Matt. 21:23–27 21:23 ¶ And when he was come into the temple , the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? 24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. 25 The baptism of John , whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? 26 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet . 27 And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. Mark 11:27-33 11:27 ¶ And they come again to Jerusalem : and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes , and the elders, 28 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things? 29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. 30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. 31 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? 32 But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. 33 And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things. Luke 19:47–20:8 19:47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, 48 And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him. 20:1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not? 6 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. 7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was. 8 And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. ►——————————————————————————————————————————◄ Matt. 21:28–32 21:28 ¶ But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. 29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him. . Parable: Wicked Husbandmen TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Days Before Passover PEOPLE: Prophet : Jesus / Disciples / Prophet / Sanhedrin : Chief Priests , Scribes, Pharisees / Pontius Pilate PLACES: Jerusalem : Temple Parable: Wicked Husbandman Matt. 21:33–46 21:33 ¶ Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: 34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. 35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. 36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. 37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son. 38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance. 39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. 40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? 41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. 42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? (Ps. 118:22–23 ) 43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. 45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them. 46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet . Mark 12:1–12 12:1 And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country. 2 And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard. 3 And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty. 4 And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled. 5 And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some. 6 Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son. 7 But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours. 8 And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard. 9 What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. 10 And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner: 11 This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? (Ps. 118:22–23 ) 12 And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way. Luke 20:9–20 20:9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time. 10 And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. 11 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. 12 And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out. 13 Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him. 14 But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. 15 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them? 16 He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid. 17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? (Ps. 118:22–23 ) 18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. 19 ¶ And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. 20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor . Question About Tribute Question About Tribute Money TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Days Before Passover PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples / Pharisees / Herodians / Tiberius PLACES: Jerusalem : Temple Matt. 22:15–22 22:15 ¶ Then went the Pharisees , and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians , saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. 17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar , or not? 18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? 19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. 20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? 21 They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s. 22 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way. Mark 12:13–17 12:13 ¶ And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. 14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar, or not? 15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. 16 And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Cæsar’s. 17 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled at him. Luke 20:21–26 20:21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: 22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar , or no? 23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? 24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Cæsar’s. 25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which be Cæsar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s. 26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace. . Marriage & Resurrection Marriage & Resurrection: Sadducees TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Days Before Passover PEOPLE: * Angels / * Abraham > * Isaac > * Jacob >> Jesus / Disciples / * Moses / Sanhedrin : Sadducees, Scribes PLACES: Jerusalem : Temple Matt. 22:23–33 22:23 ¶ The same day came to him the Sadducees , which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, 24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife and raise up seed unto his brother. (Deu. 25:5 ) 25 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother: 26 Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh. 27 And last of all the woman died also. 28 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her. 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. 30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. 31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto unto you by God, saying, 32 I am the God of Abraham , and the God of Isaac , and the God of Jacob ? (Ex. 3:6 ) God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. 33 And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine. Mark 12:18–27 12:18 ¶ Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying, 19 Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man’s brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. (Deu. 25:5 ) 20 Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed. 21 And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the third likewise. 22 And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died also. 23 In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife. 24 And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God? 25 For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven. 26 And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? (Ex. 3:6 ) 27 He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore do greatly err. Luke 20:27–40 20:27 ¶ Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, 28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. (Deu. 25:5 ) 29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. 30 And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. 31 And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. 32 Last of all the woman died also. 33 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife. 34 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: 35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: 36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. 37 Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. 38 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. 39 ¶ Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. 40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. Two Great Commandments The Two Great Commandments: Pharisees TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Days Before Passover PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples / * Prophets / Sanhedrin : Sadducees, Scribes, Pharisees PLACES: Jerusalem : Temple Matt. 22:34–40 22:34 ¶ But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. 35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Deu. 6:5 ) 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. (Lev. 19:18 ) 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets . Mark 12:28–34 12:28 ¶ And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: 30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: (Deu. 6:4–5 ) this is the first commandment. 31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. (Lev. 19:18 ) There is none other commandment greater than these. 32 And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he: 33 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. 34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. . David's Lord & Son David's Lord & Son TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Days Before Passover PEOPLE: * Holy Ghost / * David >> Jesus / Disciples / Pharisees PLACES: Jerusalem : Temple Matt. 22:41–46 22:41 ¶ While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David . 43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, 44 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? (Ps. 110:1 ) 45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? 46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. Mark 12:35–37 12:35 ¶ And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple , How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David? 36 For David himself said by the Holy Ghost , The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool. (Ps. 110:1 ) 37 David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly. Luke 20:41–44 20:41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David’s son? 42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. (Ps. 110:1 ) 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? . Beware of Scribes & Pharisees Beware of Scribes & Pharisees TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Days Before Passover PEOPLE: J esus / * Abel >> Disciples / Sanhedrin : Scribes: Lawyers, Pharisees / Prophets : * Moses / * Berechiah > * Zechariah? PLACES: Jerusalem : Temple / * Synagogues Matt. 23:1–36 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples , 2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses ’ seat: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. 4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, 6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues , 7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. 8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. 9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. 10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. 11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. 13 ¶ But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. 14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. 15 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. 16 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! 17 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? 18 And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. 19 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? 20 Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. 21 And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein. 22 And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon. 23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 24 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. 25 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. 26 Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. 27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness. 28 Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. 29 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets , and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, 30 And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. 31 Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets. 32 Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. 33 Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? 34 ¶ Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: 35 That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias , whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. 36 Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation. Mark 12:38–40 12:38 ¶ And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes , which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces, 39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts: 40 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. Luke 20:45–47, 11:37–54 20:45 ¶ Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, 46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; 47 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. 11:37 ¶ And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat. 38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner. 39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. 40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also? 41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. 42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 43 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets. 44 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them. 45 ¶ Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also. 46 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers. 47 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them. 48 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres. 49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute: 50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; 51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation. 52 52 Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered. 53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things: 54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. . Lament Over Jerusalem TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Days Before Passover PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples / * Prophets PLACES: Jerusalem Lament over Jerusalem Matt. 23:37–39 23:37 O Jerusalem , Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets , and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! 38 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. 39 For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. (Ps. 118:26 ) Luke 13:34–35, 19:41–44 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not! 35 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. (Ps. 118:26 ) 19:41 ¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, 42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. 43 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, 44 And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. Widow's Mite Widow's Mite TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Days Before Passover PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples / Rich Men / Widow PLACES: Jerusalem: Temple: Treasury Mark 12:41–44 12:41 ¶ And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. 42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. 43 And he called unto him his disciples , and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: 44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. Luke 21:1–4 21:1 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. 2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. 3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. . Prophecy: Second Coming Prophecy: Destruction of Jerusalem & Signs of Second Coming TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Days Before Passover PEOPLE: J esus / * Holy Ghost / * Angels / Disciples: Peter — Andrew, James — John / Jews / Prophets : *Noah >> * Moses, * Daniel / False Prophets / * Gentiles PLACES: Judea : Jerusalem: Temple, Mt. of Olives / *Synagogues Matt. 24 24:1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple : and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. 3 ¶ And as he sat upon the mount of Olives , the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows. 9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. 10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. 15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) 16 Then let them which be in Judæa flee into the mountains: 17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: 18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. 19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! 20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: 21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened. 23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. 24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. 25 Behold, I have told you before. 26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. 27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. 29 ¶ Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: 30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. 32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: 33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 36 ¶ But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 42 ¶ Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. 44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. 45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 47 Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods. 48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; 49 And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; 50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, 51 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Joseph Smith-Matthew 1 1:1 For I say unto you, that ye shall not see me henceforth and know that I am he of whom it is written by the prophets, until ye shall say: Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord, in the clouds of heaven, and all the holy angels with him. Then understood his disciples that he should come again on the earth, after that he was glorified and crowned on the right hand of God. 2 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple; and his disciples came to him, for to hear him, saying: Master, show us concerning the buildings of the temple, as thou hast said—They shall be thrown down, and left unto you desolate. 3 And Jesus said unto them: See ye not all these things, and do ye not understand them? Verily I say unto you, there shall not be left here, upon this temple, one stone upon another that shall not be thrown down. 4 And Jesus left them, and went upon the Mount of Olives. And as he sat upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying: Tell us when shall these things be which thou hast said concerning the destruction of the temple, and the Jews; and what is the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world, or the destruction of the wicked, which is the end of the world? 5 And Jesus answered, and said unto them: Take heed that no man deceive you; 6 For many shall come in my name, saying—I am Christ—and shall deceive many; 7 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you, and ye shall be hated of all nations, for my name’s sake; 8 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another; 9 And many false prophets shall arise, and shall deceive many; 10 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold; 11 But he that remaineth steadfast and is not overcome, the same shall be saved. 12 When you, therefore, shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, then you shall stand in the holy place; whoso readeth let him understand. 13 Then let them who are in Judea flee into the mountains; 14 Let him who is on the housetop flee, and not return to take anything out of his house; 15 Neither let him who is in the field return back to take his clothes; 16 And wo unto them that are with child, and unto them that give suck in those days; 17 Therefore, pray ye the Lord that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the Sabbath day; 18 For then, in those days, shall be great tribulation on the Jews, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem , such as was not before sent upon Israel, of God, since the beginning of their kingdom until this time; no, nor ever shall be sent again upon Israel. 19 All things which have befallen them are only the beginning of the sorrows which shall come upon them. 20 And except those days should be shortened, there should none of their flesh be saved; but for the elect’s sake, according to the covenant, those days shall be shortened. 21 Behold, these things I have spoken unto you concerning the Jews; and again, after the tribulation of those days which shall come upon Jerusalem, if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there, believe him not; 22 For in those days there shall also arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch, that, if possible, they shall deceive the very elect, who are the elect according to the covenant. 23 Behold, I speak these things unto you for the elect’s sake; and you also shall hear of wars, and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled, for all I have told you must come to pass; but the end is not yet. 24 Behold, I have told you before; 25 Wherefore, if they shall say unto you: Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: Behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not; 26 For as the light of the morning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west, and covereth the whole earth, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. 27 And now I show unto you a parable. Behold, wheresoever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered together; so likewise shall mine elect be gathered from the four quarters of the earth. 28 And they shall hear of wars, and rumors of wars. 29 Behold I speak for mine elect’s sake; for nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. 30 And again, because iniquity shall abound, the love of men shall wax cold; but he that shall not be overcome, the same shall be saved. 31 And again, this Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world, for a witness unto all nations, and then shall the end come, or the destruction of the wicked; 32 And again shall the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, be fulfilled. 33 And immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 34 Verily, I say unto you, this generation, in which these things shall be shown forth, shall not pass away until all I have told you shall be fulfilled. 35 Although, the days will come, that heaven and earth shall pass away; yet my words shall not pass away, but all shall be fulfilled. 36 And, as I said before, after the tribulation of those days, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken, then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven, and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn; and they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory; 37 And whoso treasureth up my word, shall not be deceived, for the Son of Man shall come, and he shall send his angels before him with the great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together the remainder of his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. 38 Now learn a parable of the fig tree—When its branches are yet tender, and it begins to put forth leaves, you know that summer is nigh at hand; 39 So likewise, mine elect, when they shall see all these things, they shall know that he is near, even at the doors; 40 But of that day, and hour, no one knoweth; no, not the angels of God in heaven, but my Father only. 41 But as it was in the days of Noah, so it shall be also at the coming of the Son of Man; 42 For it shall be with them, as it was in the days which were before the flood; for until the day that Noah entered into the ark they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage; 43 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. 44 Then shall be fulfilled that which is written, that in the last days, two shall be in the field, the one shall be taken, and the other left; 45 Two shall be grinding at the mill, the one shall be taken, and the other left; 46 And what I say unto one, I say unto all men; watch, therefore, for you know not at what hour your Lord doth come. 47 But know this, if the good man of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to have been broken up, but would have been ready. 48 Therefore be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh. 49 Who, then, is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? 50 Blessed is that servant whom his lord, when he cometh, shall find so doing; and verily I say unto you, he shall make him ruler over all his goods. 51 But if that evil servant shall say in his heart: My lord delayeth his coming, 52 And shall begin to smite his fellow-servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken, 53 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, 54 And shall cut him asunder, and shall appoint him his portion with the hypocrites; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 55 And thus cometh the end of the wicked, according to the prophecy of Moses , saying: They shall be cut off from among the people; but the end of the earth is not yet, but by and by. Mark 13 13:1 And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! 2 And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. 3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? 5 And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: 6 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 7 And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. 8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. 9 ¶ But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. 10 And the gospel must first be published among all nations. 11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. 12 Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. 13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14 ¶ But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judæa flee to the mountains: him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house: 16 And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment. 17 But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! 18 And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter. 19 For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be. 20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. 21 And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not: 22 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. 23 But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things. 24 ¶ But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, 25 And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. 26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. 27 And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. 28 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: 29 So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. 30 Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done. 31 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 32 ¶ But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. 33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. 34 For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. 35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: 36 Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. 37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. Luke 21:5–38 21:5 ¶ And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, 6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. 7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? 8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. 9 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. 10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: 11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. 12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony. 14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: 15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. 16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. 17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake. 18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish. 19 In your patience possess ye your souls. 20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. 21 Then let them which are in Judæa flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto. 22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. 23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. 24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles , until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. 25 ¶ And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. 29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; 30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. 31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. 32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. 33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 34 ¶ And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. 35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. 37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. 38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him. . Parable: Ten Virgins Parable: Ten Virgins TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Days Before Passover PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples / * Ten Virgins / * Bridegroom PLACES: Jerusalem: Mt. of Olives Matt. 25:1–13 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. . Parable: Talents Parable: Talents TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Days Before Passover PEOPLE: Jesus / Disciples / * Traveling Nobleman / * Servants PLACES: Jerusalem: Mt. of Olives Matt. 25:14–30 25:14 ¶ For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Luke 19:11–27 19:11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem , and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. 12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. 14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. 15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. 16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. 17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. 18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. 19 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. 20 And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: 21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. 22 And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: 23 Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? 24 And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. 25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) 26 For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. 27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. . Parable: Sheep & Goats Parable: Sheep & Goats / "Ye Have Done It Unto Me" TIME: ≈ 33 AD: Holy Week : Days Before Passover PEOPLE: * Angels / Jesus / Disciples PLACES: Jerusalem: Mt. of Olives Matt. 25:31–46 25:31 ¶ When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. 41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. « Previous / Next » « Previous / Next »

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NADAB II ♦ נדב – "Willing" NAHASH ♦ נחש – "Serpent" King of Israel ≈ 910 – 909 BC Israelite : Ephraimite Family Tree / Son of Jeroboam & Ano (1 Kgs. 15:25) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-4 Wicked king Killed by Baasha along with all the kindred of Jeroboam (1 Kgs. 15:27–30 ) King of Ammon ≈ 1030 – 1000 BC Ammonite Family Tree / Father of Hanun and Shobi Wikipedia 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 ) Nahor II Nahum . NAHOR II † נחור – "Scorched" NAHUM Ω נחום – "Consolation" Patriarch ≈ 1900 BC Syrian / Born in Ur of Chaldees / Lived in Haran Family Tree / Son of Terah / Brother of Abraham and Haran / Husband of Milcah & Reumah / Father of Bethuel and eleven others (Gen. 22:20–22 ) / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 Left Ur of Chaldees with family to move to Haran (Gen. 11:26–29 ) Prophet ≈ 615 BC? Israelite : Simeonite? : Elkoshite / Possibly from Elkosh Galilee Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Prophesied of the destruction of Nineveh and the Assyrians (Nahum) Naomi . + NAOMI (MARA) נעמי – "Delight" / מרא (Mara) "Bitterness" Matriarch ≈ 1140 BC Israelite : Judahite : Ephrathite / From Bethlehem Family Tree / Wife of Elimelech (Ruth 1:2) / Mother of Mahlon & Chilion / Mother-in-law of Ruth & Orpah ( Ruth 1 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 . NAPHTALI נפתלי – "My Wrestlings" NAPHTALITES (TRIBE OF NAPHTALI) נפתלי – "My Wrestlings" Patriarch ≈ 1744 BC Israelite : Naphtalite / Born in Haran / Lived in Canaan / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Son of Jacob & Bilhah (Gen. 30:8 ) / Father of Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, Shillem / Ancestor of Naphtalites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Naphtalite / Territory was located west and north of the Sea of Galilee (see map ) Family Tree / Descendants of Naphtali / Famous people include Barak and Pekah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Fought with Deborah II and Barak ( Judg. 4 ) Helped Gideon defeat the Midianites (Judg. 6:35–8:21 ) Joined the Northern Kingdom of Israel Majority carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC ; one of the "Lost 10 tribes" (2 Kgs. 17 ) Nathan I&II . NATHAN Ω נתן – "Given" NATHAN II † נתן – "Given" Prophet ≈ 992 BC Israelite : Judahite Family Tree / Father of Azariah X and Zabud Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Prophet during David 's reign 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 a son after him Worked with Bathsheba to have Solomon anointed king instead of Adonijah; anointed Solomon king with Zadok at the Gihon Spring in the City of David (1 Kgs. 1:32–40 ) Prince of Israel ≈ 960 BC Israelite : Judahite / Born in Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of David & Bathsheba (2 Sam. 5:14) / Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:31 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 . Nebuchad II Necho II Nehemiah NATHANAEL Ω Ναθαναηλ – "God Has Given" see Bartholomew NEBUCHADNEZZAR II ♦ נבוכדנצר / 𒀭𒀝𒃻𒁺 সৌমিত্র – "Nabu Protects My Heir" King of Neo-Babylonian Empire ≈ b. 642 – d. 562 BC (reigned 605 – 562 BC) Babylonian / From Babylon Family Tree / Son of Nabopolassar / Husband of Amytis / Father of Amel-Marduk and others Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ♦ נכו / 𓈖𓂓𓅱 – "Reed" Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 610 – 595 BC Egyptian Family Tree / Son of Psamtik I & Mehtenweskhet / Husband of Khedebneithirbinet / Father of Psamtik II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 Israelite : Judahite? / From Susa-Shushan / Rebuilt Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Hachaliah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Cupbearer for Artaxerxes Neh. 1:1 Commissioned to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem Book of Nehemiah is a continuation of the book of Ezra Nephi I II&III . NEPHI Ω נפי – "Goodly" NEPHI II Ω נפי – "Goodly" Prophet ≈ 606 – 545 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Lehi & Sariah (1 Ne. 1:1) / Husband of unnamed daughter of Ishmael II's / Father of unnamed children / Ancestor of Nephites Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Prophet & Chief Judge ≈ 39 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Helaman III (Hel. 3:21 ) / Descendant of Nephi / Brother of Lehi II / Father of Nephi III & Timothy II Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Chief judge (Hel. 3:37 ) Converted many Lamanites with brother (Hel. 5 ) Imprisoned and encircled with fire (Hel. 5 ) Exposed plot to murder chief judge (Hel. 8 ) Nephites Nicodemus NEPHI III Ω נפי – "Goodly" NEPHITES נפי – "Goodly" . Apostle ≈ 1 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Nephi II (3 Ne. 1:2) / Father of Amos II Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 Tribe/group in the Americas ≈ 580 BC Israelite : Nephite Family Tree / Descendants of Nephi & others (2 Ne. 5:14 ) / Famous people include Nephi , Benjamin II , Mosiah II , Alma I & II , Helaman II , Mormon II , and Moroni II Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Often at war with the Lamanites NICODEMUS נקדימון / Νικοδημος – "Victory of the People" . Pharisee on the Sanhedrin ≈ 30 AD Israelite : Jewish Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Visited Jesus at night and learned about being born again (John 3 ) Helped with Jesus' burial (John 19:39–40 ) Noah I&II NOAH †Ω נח – "Rest" NOAH II ♦ נח – "Rest" . Prophet & Patriarch ≈ 2944 – 1994 BC Family Tree / Son of Lamech (Gen. 5:28) / Father of Shem , Ham , & Japheth / Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:36 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 Daniel , Mary , Zacharias II , and others as the Angel Gabriel (article ) King of Nephites ≈ 160 – 145 BC Israelite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Zeniff (Mosiah 11:1) / Husband of many / Father of Limhi Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 Obadiah Oliver O Ob-Ol / Om-On / Os-Ot OBADIAH II Ω עבדיה – "Servant of Jehovah" Prophet ≈ 840 or 630 BC Israelite : Jewish Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Scholars debate when he lived Prophesied of the destruction of Edom and Jesus would stand on Mt. Zion (Obad. 1:21 ) . OLIVER COWDERY Ω "Olive Tree" One of Three Witnesses & Apostle = b.1806 – d.1850 AD American / From Wells, VT Son of William & Rebecca Cowdery Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures JS–H 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 Omri Onias III . OMNI עמני OMRI †♦ עמרי – "Bound" Record Keeper ≈ 323 BC Israelite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Jarom / Father of Amaron & Chemish Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Called himself a wicked man (Omni 1:2) King of Israel ≈ 885 – 874 BC Israelite : Ephraimite Family Tree / Father of Ahab Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Captain of the Host; made king by the people (1 Kgs. 16:16) Built Samaria (1 Kgs. 16:24) 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"; contains one of the earliest extrabiblical references to the Israelite God Jehovah/Yahweh . . ONIAS III ■ חוניו – "God is Gracious" High Priest ≈ 185 – 175 BC Israelite : Levite Family Tree / Son of Simon II (2 Macc. 3:1) / Brother of Jason & Menelaus Wikipedia Opposed the Hellenization of Judea Forced out of position as High Priest for Jason Osorkon IV Othniel . OSORKON IV (SO) ♦ סוֹא Pharaoh ≈ 730 – 716 BC Egyptian Family Tree / Son of Shoshenq V ? or Pedubast II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Hoshea II of Israel sent messengers to him (2 Kgs. 17:4) OTHNIEL ○ עתניאל – "God is Force" . Judge of Israel ≈ 1360 BC Israelite : Judahite Family Tree / Son of Kenaz / Husband of Achsah (Judg. 1:13) and son-in-law (and nephew) of Caleb II Wikipedia Conquered Kiriath-sepher and Chushanrishathaim of Mesopotamia (Judg. 3:10 ) Early judge of Israel . P Pa / Pe / Ph / Po / Pr-Pu Patriarch Paul PATRIARCH אבות – "Fathers" Father/Ruler of family / Ordained office in priesthood (evangelist) ≈ 4000 BC – Present Famous people include Adam , Enoch , Noah , Abraham , Isaac , and Jacob Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures . PAUL (SAUL II) Ω Παυλος – "Extraordinary" Apostle ≈ 34 – 64 AD Israelite : Benjamite (Philip. 3:5 ) / Roman Citizen from Tarsus Family Tree / Brother of unnamed sister / Uncle of unnamed nephew (Acts 23:16 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures / Bible Maps 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 (Acts 21–28 ) Authored much of the New Testament Tradition states he was martyred in Rome around 64 AD Pekah Pekahiah Peleg . PEKAH ♦ פקח – "Open-eyed" PEKAHIAH ♦ פקחיה – "Jehovah Opens Eyes" King of Israel ≈ 740 – 732 BC Israelite : Naphtalite Family Tree / Son of Remaliah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Royal officer Killed Pekahiah of Israel and took the throne (2 Kgs. 15:25–32) Attacked Ahaz of 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 against Israel during his reign (2 Kgs. 15:29 ) Hoshea II , his advisor, assassinated him during battle and Tiglath-Pileser III installed Hoshea as king Archeology: In the Calah Inscription, Tiglath-Pileser III mentions the death of Pekah King of Israel ≈ 742 – 740 BC Israelite : Gadite Family Tree / Son of Menahem of Israel Wikipedia Wicked king; worshipped idols Assassinated by his royal officer Pekah and fifty men from Gilead (2 Kgs. 15:25) . PELEG (PHALEC) † פלג – "Division" Patriarch ≈ 2250 – 2000 BC Family Tree / Son of Eber (Gen. 10:25) / Brother of Joktan / Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:35 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Earth was divided in his lifetime Persians Peter . PERSIANS פרס / 𐎱𐎠𐎼𐎿 – "From the Land of Horses" Tribe/group from Mesopotamia ≈ 2000 BC – Present Persian / From Persia Famous people include Cyrus the Great , Darius , Ahasuerus , Xerxes , and Artaxerxes Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Bible Maps Fulfilled God's promise about Israel's return from exile Conquered by Alexander the Great in 331 BC . PETER (SIMON) Ω Πετρος – "Rock" Chief Apostle ≈ 30 – 64AD Israelite : Jewish / From Bethsaida ( John 1:44) / Lived at Capernaum Family Tree / Son of Jona (John 1:40) / Brother of Andrew / Husband of unnamed wife Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Fisherman; called by Jesus to follow Him ; became one of the first disciples of Jesus Ordained as one of the original 12 apostles (Mark 3:14–19) 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 (Matt. 14:22–36 ) Given the keys of the kingdom (Matt. 16:13–19 ) Witnessed the Transfiguration (Matt. 17:1–9 ) Cut off ear of Caiaphas ' servant Malchus (John 18:10 ) Denied Jesus 3 times before; asked by Jesus 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; baptized Cornelius and household (Acts 10–11 ) Wrote 2 epistles (1 & 2 Pet. ) Tradition 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 Pharaoh Pharisees Philemon . PHARAOH ♦ פרעה – "Great House" King of Egypt ≈ 3000 – 30 BC Egyptian / From Egypt Family Tree / Original Pharaoh was the son of Egyptus II (Abr. 1:25 ) / Grandson of Ham and Egyptus I / Later denoted kings of Egypt / Famous people include Apries-Hophra , Shishak-Shoshenq , and Necho II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Pharaohs are mentioned often in the Old Testament, but unfortunately many are unnamed, leaving it up to speculation A pharaoh treated Abraham and Sarah well; probably gave Sarah Hagar (Gen. 12:15–20 ) Joseph interpreted the dream of and later served in the royal court as second in command of a Pharaoh (Gen. 39–50 ) Moses was raised in the royal court by the daughter of Pharaoh; Moses later warned a Pharaoh to free the Israelites; Pharaoh only agreed after 10 plagues, including the last one which killed his first-born son; freed the Israelite slaves but soon chased the Israelites; lost his army in the Red Sea (Ex .) Solomon made an alliance with and married Pharaoh's (Siamun's? ) daughter, but Pharaoh Shishak-Shoshenq allied with Jeroboam and sacked Jerusalem (1 Kgs. 3:1 ; 9:16 ; 1 Kgs. 11:40 ) Necho II conquered and killed Josiah of Judah , bringing the Kingdom of Judah under Egyptian rule until Nebuchadnezzar II (2 Kgs. 23 ) Apries-Hophra sent an army to assist Zedekiah against Babylon (Jer. 37 ) . PHARISEES פרושים – "Expounders" Religious Political Party ≈ 160 – 73 BC Israelite : Jewish Famous people include Nicodemus , Gamaliel , Paul Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Prided themselves on strict observance of the Law of Moses Matt. 3:7 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 PHILEMON Φιλημων – "Affectionate" . Disciple ≈ 62 AD Colossian / From Colossae Family Tree / Husband of Apphia ? Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Wealthy Christian; converted by Paul The church in the area met in his home (Philem. 1:2) Philip I II &III . PHILIP ○ פיליפ / Φιλιππος – "Lover of Horses" Tetrarch of Iturea & Trachonitis ≈ b. 26 BC – d. 34 AD (Tetrarch from 4 BC – 33 AD ) Herodian Family Tree / Son of Herod the Great & Cleopatra of Jerusalem (Luke 3:1) / Husband of Salome III Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-4 Founder of Caesarea Philippi PHILIP II Ω פיליפ / Φιλιππος – "Lover of Horses" PHILIP III פיליפ / Φιλιππος – "Lover of Horses" . Apostle ≈ 31 – 54 AD Israelite : Jewish / From Bethsaida ( John 1:44) Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Told Nathanael that they had found the Messiah (John 1:45 ) Ordained as one of the original 12 apostles (Mark 3:14–19) 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 One of the seven leaders ≈ 34 AD Israelite : Jewish / Lived in Caesarea Family Tree / Father of four unnamed daughters (Acts 21:9 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Chosen to help the apostles with seven others - Evangelist (Acts 6:5) Preached and baptized in Samaria (Acts 8:5–13 ) Taught and baptized a eunuch of Candace of Ethiopia (Acts 8:26–40 ) Visited by Paul ; four daughters prophesied (Acts 21:8-9 ) Philistines Phinehas I&II . PHILISTINES פלשי – "Griever" Tribe/group in the Levant ≈ 1200 – 604 BC Canaanite : Philistine Family Tree / Descendants of Casluhim (Gen. 10:14 ) / Famous people include Goliath , Achish , Abimelech , and Delilah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Lived along the Mediterranean Sea ; five main cities were Gaza , Ashdod , Ashkelon , Gath , Ekron Judg. 13 Tiglath-Pileser III conquered them in 734 BC The Greeks later called the land Palestine, although many modern Palestinians are descendants of Abraham and not the Philistines . PHINEHAS ■ פינחס – "Bronze-colored" PHINEHAS II פינחס – "Bronze-colored" High Priest ≈ 1350 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Eleazar and unnamed daughter of Putiel (Ex. 6:25) / Father of Abishua Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 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 ) Priest ≈ 1050 BC Israelite : Levite / From Shiloh Family Tree / Son of Eli / Husband of unnamed wife / Father of Ahitub & Ichabod Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 He and brother Hophni were wicked; slept with women by the door to the Tabernacle ; a man of God prophesied that they would be killed on the same day (1 Sam. 2 ); Philistines stole the ark of the covenant and killed the two brothers; when their father Eli heard, he fell and died; Phinehas' wife also died that day giving birth to Ichabod (1 Sam. 4 ) Phoenicians PHOENICIANS (SIDONIANS, TYRIANS) פיניקים / Φοινικη – "Palm Land" . Tribe/group on the Mediterranean Sea ≈ 2500 – 64BC Canaanite : Phoenician / From Phoenicia , including Tyre & Sidon Family Tree / Descendants of Ham and Canaan / Referred to selves as Canaanites / Major sea-faring people, facilitating trade between Egypt and Babylon and to the farthest parts of the Mediterranean Sea / Partially conquered by the Assyrians and later Alexander the Great / Famous people include Hiram , Ithobaal, and Jezebel Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Mentioned in early narratives (Deu. 3:9 ; Josh. 13:6 ; Judg. 3:3) Helped with the supplies for Solomon's Temple (1 Kgs. 5–7 ) Jesus healed daughter of Syrophenicia (Mark 7:24–30 ) Pontius Pilate PONTIUS PILATE ○ Ποντιος Πιλατος – "Freedman" PORCIUS FESTUS ○ see Festus Porcius . Prefect/Governor of Judea ≈ 26 – 36 AD Roman Family Tree / Husband of unnamed wife Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Governor of Judea (Luke 3:1) Oversaw trial and crucifixion of Jesus; washed his hands of guilt (Matt. 27:11–31) He and Herod Antipas became friends after the trial of Jesus (Luke 23:12 ) Wrote a sign for over Jesus' cross which read "Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews" in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin; Chief Priests wanted him to change it but he refused (John 19:19–22 ) Leaders asked him for permission to break the legs of those on the cross to kill them before the Sabbath; when they came to Jesus, He was already dead (John 19:31–37 ) Joseph of Arimathea asked him for permission to bury Jesus' body; Pharisees asked for the tomb to be sealed and guarded (Matt. 27:57–66 ) Prophet Publicans PROPHET (NABI) Ω נביא – "Spokesperson" . God's messenger on earth ≈ 4000 BC – Present Israelite Famous people include Noah , Abraham , Jacob/Israel , Joseph , Elijah , Isaiah , Jeremiah , Nephi , John the Baptist , and Joseph Smith / Prophetesses include Miriam , Huldah , Deborah II , and Anna (see BD ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Preacher of righteousness / Seer Moses wished that all the Lord's people would be prophets (Num. 11:29 ) The Lord preached repentance to the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah through His prophets (2 Kgs. 17:13 ; Luke 1:70 ) "Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets" (Amos 3:7 ) Christ's church is built on the foundation of prophets and apostles (Eph. 4:11 ) A section of the Old Testament is called "The Prophets" and included the books from Isaiah to Malachi (Matt. 5:17 ; Matt. 22:40 ; Acts 13:15 ) PUBLICANS τελώνης – "Public Revenue" . Tax collectors for Rome ≈ 37 BC – 70 AD Israelite : Jewish Famous people include Matthew and Zacchaeus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Collected taxes for the Romans ; considered traitors and hated by the Jews because they often charged more than required and kept the excess; became wealthy from using intimidation or corruption; many were considered ritually unclean "sinners" from their frequent contact with Gentiles; often excluded from synagogue Some were baptized by John the Baptist (Luke 3:12) Jesus called Matthew to follow Him; Matthew immediately left his "receipt of custom" and held a feast with other publicans and sinners for Jesus and His disciples; when the Pharisees questioned why Jesus was with sinners, He said that "they that be whole need not a physician" (Matt. 9:9–17 ) Jesus taught the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:1–14 ) A chief publican, Zacchaeus , sought to see Jesus and climbed a tree; hosted Jesus (Luke 19:1–10 ) Jesus told the Chief Priests and Elders that publicans and harlots would go into the kingdom of heaven before them (Matt. 21:23–32 ) Quirinius Q & R Q / Ra / Re / Ro-Ru . QUIRINIUS (CYRENIUS) ○ Κυρηνιος – "Of Cyrene" Governor of Syria & Judea ≈ 6 BC – 12 AD Roman / From Lanuvium Family Tree / Son of Publius Sulpicius Quirinius Wikipedia Appointed Legate Governor of Syria after the banishment of Herod Archelaus ; territory covered Judea Held a census/taxing ordered by Caesar Augustus that forced Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus (Luke 2:2) Rabshakeh Rachel Rahab RABSHAKEH ○ רבשקה / 𒃲𒁉𒈜𒈨𒌍 . Title for the chief of Assyrian army ≈ 701 BC Assyrian / From Assyria Family Tree Wikipedia Sent by Sennacherib ; laid siege to Jerusalem ; taunted Hezekiah and the Jews in Hebrew so they could understand; 185,000 of his soldiers were killed in one night after Hezekiah and Isaiah prayed for deliverance (2 Kgs. 18:27–19:35 ) + RACHEL רחל – "Ewe" . Matriarch ≈ 1774 – 1733 BC Israelite / Born in Haran / Lived in Canaan / Died in Bethlehem Family Tree / Daughter of Laban / Second wife of Jacob / Mother of Joseph & Benjamin Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Second daughter of Laban; watched the sheep; Jacob watered the sheep for her; she ran and told her father that Jacob had come Jacob loved her (Gen. 29:18–20 ); she was beautiful; he worked 7 years to marry her, but Laban tricked him into marrying Leah first; he worked another 7 years to marry Rachel (Gen. 29:6 ) Barren; gave her handmaid Bilhah to Jacob to have children Finally gave birth to Joseph (Gen. 30:22–24 ) Fled from her father with Jacob and family to Canaan ; father chased them; she hid the images-idols she took from him Died giving birth to Benjamin in Bethlehem ; after her death, Reuben slept with Bilhah and lost the birthright which passed to her son Joseph (Gen. 35:16–22 ) + RAHAB (RACHAB) † רחב – "Spacious" . Harlot of Jericho ≈ 1400 BC Canaanite / From Jericho Family Tree / Wife of Salmon ? / Ancestor of Jesus? (Matt. 1:5 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Assisted Israelite spies; protected with family when Jericho was conquered; lived with Israelites thereafter (Josh 2, 6) Various traditions say she either married Joshua or Salmon; "Rachab" is listed as the wife of Salmon in the ancestry of Jesus and is assumed here to be the same person (Matt. 1:5 ) Rebekah Rehoboam + REBEKAH † רבקה – "Secured" . Matriarch ≈ 1800 BC Syrian / From Haran Family Tree / Daughter of Bethuel and sister of Laban (Gen. 22:23 ) / Wife of Isaac; willingly followed Abraham's servant to marry him (Gen. 24 ) / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:2 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Abraham sent Eliezer to find a wife for Isaac; at a well, she offered him water and watered his camels; he gave her earrings and bracelets; Bethuel and Laban agreed to send her back but wanted her to stay a few days; when they asked her, she said she would go; Deborah went with her (Gen. 24 ) Isaac loved her (Gen. 24:67 ) Barren until she became pregnant with twins; felt the children struggle within her and she went to inquire of the Lord; He told her that two nations were in her womb and the elder should serve the younger (Gen. 25:20–23 ) Mother of twins Jacob & Esau; she favored Jacob, Isaac favored Esau (Gen. 25:24–28 ) Abimelech of Philistine saw Isaac "sporting" with her and knew she was not his sister; Abimelech protected them (Gen. 26:6–11 ) Grieved when Esau married Canaanite : Hittite women (Gen. 26:34–35 ) Helped Jacob receive birthright blessing from Isaac, "Upon me be thy curse"; Esau hated Jacob for it and wanted to kill him; she told Jacob to flee to Laban in Haran (Gen. 27 ) Buried in the Cave of Machpelah with the other patriarchs/matriarchs (Gen. 49:31 ) REHOBOAM (ROBOAM) † ♦ רחבעם – "People of Width" . King of Judah ≈ 931 – 913 BC Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Solomon & Naamah the Ammonitess / Husband of 78 wives/concubines / Father of Abijam and others / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:7 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Reigned at 41yo for 17 years Overtaxed the Israelites; the northern tribes split off to form the Kingdom of Israel and made Jeroboam their king (1 Kgs. 12 ) Reigned in wickedness (1 Kgs. 14 ) Reuben Rezin REUBEN ראובן – "Behold a Son" REUBENITES (TRIBE OF REUBEN) ראובן – "Behold a Son" . Patriarch ≈ 1748 BC Israelite : Reubenite / Born in Haran / Lived in Canaan / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Eldest son of Jacob & Leah / Father of Reubenites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Rachel wanted his mandrakes; gave Leah a night with Jacob in payment in which she conceived Issachar (Gen. 30:14–18 ) Slept with Bilhah after Rachel's death which lost him the birthright (Gen. 35:22 ; 1 Chr. 5:1–2 ) Saved Joseph from his brothers killing him (Gen. 37:21–22, 29 ; 42:22 ) Offered his two sons if he and his brothers couldn't return Benjamin from Egypt safely (Gen. 42:37 ) One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Reubenite / Territory was east of the Dead Sea and included Mt. Nebo (see map ) Family Tree / Descendants of Reuben / Famous people include Dathan & Abriam , and Jehu II of Israel and descendants Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Blessed by Jacob: "thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father’s bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch" (Gen. 49:3–4 ) and by Moses that "Reuben live, and not die; and let not his men be few" (Deu. 33:6 ) Majority carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC ; one of the "Lost 10 tribes" (2 Kgs. 17 ) REUEL ■ רעואל – "Friend of God" see Jethro . REZIN ♦ רצין – "Firm" Last King of Aram-Damascus ≈ 754 – 732 BC Aramean : Syrian / From Damascus Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Aligned with Pekah of Israel against the Ahaz of Judah ; besieged Jerusalem (2 Kgs. 15:37 ; 16:5 ); killed 120,000 Judahites , and deported another 200,000 to Samaria (1 Chr. 28:6, 8 ) Tributary to Assyria ; rebelled against Tiglath-Pileser III; in 732 BC Tiglath-Pileser conquered Damascus, carried the people captive to Assyria , and killed Rezin, ending the kingdom of Aram-Damascus Romans Ruth ROMANS Ῥωμαῖο – "Collective Strength" . People from the Roman Empire ≈ 753 BC – 1453 AD Roman / From Rome Famous people include Augustus , Cornelius , Felix , Festus , Pontius Pilate , and Tiberius Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures / Bible Maps Pompey conquered Jerusalem in 63 BC and Judea became a tributary state At the time of Jesus , the Roman Empire stretched across Africa, Asia, and Europe Capital punishment, which the Jews insisted on for Jesus, required the authorization from the Roman Governor; the Jews took Jesus to Pontius Pilate to be crucified (John 18:29–32 ) Emperor Claudius expelled the Jews from Rome around 45 AD (Acts 18:2 ) One of Paul's epistles is written to them (Romans ) Paul had his Roman citizenship and appealed to Caesar during his trial; knew he would witness the gospel to the Romans (Acts 19:21 ) + RUTH † רות – "Friend" . Matriarch ≈ 1150 BC Moabite / From Moab and later Bethlehem Family Tree / Wife of Mahlon & Boaz (Ruth 4:13 ) / Daughter-in-law of Naomi / Great-grandmother of David (Ruth 4:22 ) / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:5 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) « Previous / Next » « Previous / Next »

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Start Reading: IN THE BEGINNING : ≈ 4000–1600 BC Creation & the Fall Enoch & Zion Noah & the Flood Abraham & Sarah Melchizedek Twelve Tribes of Israel Job's Sufferings Joseph in Egypt MOSES TO JUDGES : ≈ 1600–1050 BC Moses & Pharaoh Exodus & the Ten Commandments Joshua Judges: Deborah, Gideon, & others Ruth & Boaz Hannah & Samuel UNITED MONARCHY : ≈ 1050–9 30 BC King Saul David & Goliath David Anointed King David & Bathsheba King Solomon Temple of Solomon Proverbs, Poetry, & Idolatry DIVIDED KINGDOM : ≈ 930–720 BC Rehoboam & Jeroboam Ahab & Jezebel Elijah & Elisha Jonah & the Whale Isaiah End of Northern Kingdom JUDAH & SCATTERING ISRAEL : ≈ 720–586 BC Hezekiah & Assyria Jeremiah Josiah & Sons Lehi & Nephi Daniel & Nebuchadnezzar Jerusalem Destroyed / Judah scattered EXILE & RETURN : ≈ 586–400 BC Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego Nephi & Jacob Daniel's Visions & Lion's Den Queen Esther Ezra & Nehemiah IN THE AMERICAS : ≈ 400–5 BC Enos Prays Benjamin & Mosiah Abinadi & Alma Alma the Younger & Sons of Mosiah Captain Moroni Samuel the Lamanite LIFE OF CHRIST : ≈ 2 BC–33 AD Birth & Childhood Baptism Sermon on the Mount Twelve Apostles Parables Miracles Transfiguration Last Supper Gethsemane Crucifixion Resurrection AGE OF APOSTLES : ≈ 33–421 AD Pentecost Christ Visits the Americas Paul's Conversion Cornelius & Ministry to Gentiles Paul's Arrest & Trials Writings to the Saints Mormon & Moroni RESTORATION OF THE GOSPEL : 1820 AD–PRESENT First Vision Book of Mormon Christ's Church Restored Kirtland Temple Nauvoo Martyrdom of Joseph Smith Going West . 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Chronological Reading Guide Click links below to read online or get the eBook here IN THE BEGINNING ≈ 4000–1600 BC PREMORTAL LIFE John 1:1–5; 1 Pet. 1:19–20 Abr. 3:21–28 Isa. 14:12–15; Rev. 12:4–11; 2 Ne. 2:17–18; D&C 29:36–37; 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 1:33–39; 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. 4:1–16; Moses 5:16–41; Heb. 11:4 Gen. 4:17–24; Moses 5:42–6:1 Gen. 4:25–5:17; Moses 6:2–20 ENOCH & ZION Gen. 5:18–21; Moses 6:21–25 Moses 6:26—7:67; Jude 1:14–16 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; 11:10–26; 1 Chr. 1:1–27 TOWER OF BABEL & BROTHER OF JARED Gen. 11:1–9 Ether 1:1–4:1; 6 –9 ABRAHAM & SARAH Abr. 1 Gen. 11:27–32; Abr. 2:1–11 Gen. 12:1–13; Abr. 2:12–25 Abr. 3:1–21 Gen. 12:14–14:17 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; 1 Chr. 1:28–34 JACOB & ESAU / 12 TRIBES / JOB'S SUFFERING Gen. 25:21–36:43 Job JOSEPH IN EGYPT Gen. 37:1–50:23 Gen. 50:24–26; JST Gen. 50; 2 Ne. 3:4–22; 4:1–2 Ex. 1:1–7 . MOSES TO JUDGES ≈ 1600–1050 BC MOSES & PHARAOH Ex. 1:8–2:25; Acts 7:18–29 Ex. 3:1–4:17 Moses 1; Acts 7:30–35 Ex. 4:18– 7:13 THE TEN PLAGUES & PASSOVER Ex. 7:14–10:29 Ex. 11:1–12:36 THE EXODUS & CROSSING THE RED SEA Ex. 12:37–14:4; Num. 33:1–8 Ex. 14:5–17:16; 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; Num. 33:16–36; Deu. 18:15–22 Num. 13–14; Deu. 1:19–46 Num. 15:1–20:13 BRASS SERPENT / BALAK & BALAAM Num. 20:14–21:3; Deu. 2:1–8; Num. 33:37–40 Num. 21:4–9; John 3:14–17; 1 Ne. 17:40–42; Alma 33:19–22; Hel. 8:11–16 Num. 21:10–22:1; Deu. 2:9–3:11; 8:2–5; Num. 33:41–49 Num. 22:2–25:18 CENSUS & DEATH OF MOSES Num. 26:1–36:13 Deu. 1, 3–4, 6–21, 26:1–32:47 Ps. 90, 105–106 Deu. 32:48–34:12 JOSHUA & THE CONQUEST Josh. 1–12 Josh. 13–24; Judg. 2:6–10 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 ≈ 1050–930 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. 21–23 Ps. 17, 31, 34–35, 52, 56–58, 63–64, 109, 140, 142 1 Sam. 24–30 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. 11:1–9 2 Sam. 5:11–25; 1 Chr. 14 ARK OF 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. 20:1–3 Ps. 32–33, 51, 88, 103 ABSALOM'S REBELLION 2 Sam. 13–19 Ps. 3–5, 7, 42–43, 55, 62, 70–71, 143–144 2 Sam. 20–21; 1 Chr. 20:4–8 2 Sam. 22; Ps. 18, 30 2 Sam. 23:1–7 TEMPLE PREPARATIONS & DEATH OF DAVID 2 Sam. 23:8–39; 1 Chr. 11:10–12:40 2 Sam. 24; 1 Chr. 21 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, 50, 61, 65, 69, 72, 77–78, 86, 89, 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; Eccl. 1–12 1 Kgs. 9:10–10:29; 2 Chr. 8:1–9:28 1 Kgs. 11:1–40 Song of Solomon 1–8 1 Kgs. 11:41–43; 2 Chr. 9:29–31 . THE DIVIDED KINGDOMS ≈ 930–720 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. 22:1–40; 2 Chr. 18:1–19:3 2 Chr. 19:4–20:30 1 Kgs. 22:41–53; 2 Chr. 20:31–37 2 Kgs. 1 ELISHA, WIDOW'S OIL, & NAAMAN 2 Kgs. 2:1–8:15 2 Kgs. 8:16–24; 2 Chr. 21:1–22:1 QUEEN ATHALIAH, JEHOSHEBA, & JEHOASH 2 Kgs. 8:25–29; 2 Chr. 22:2–6 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 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 ≈ 720–586 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 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. 55–56 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. 35:20–27 2 Kgs. 23:30b–34; 2 Chr. 36:1–4 2 Kgs 23:35–37; 2 Chr. 36:5 Jer. 11–15, 26 Jer. 16–20 SCATTERING OF ISRAEL: LEHI & NEPHI 1 Ne. 1:1–16:8 Jer. 25, 35:1–36:8; 45 FIRST CAPTIVES TAKEN / DANIEL & NEBUCHADNEZZAR 2 Chr. 36:6–7; Dan. 1:1–2 Dan. 1:3–2:49 NEPHI'S BOW / DEATH OF ISHMAEL 1 Ne. 16:9–39 Jer. 36:9–32; 46:1–49:33 JUDAH FALLS TO BABYLON 2 Kgs. 24:1–7; 2 Chr. 36:8 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; 49:34–39 EZEKIEL'S VISIONS & NEPHITE TRAVELS Ezek. 1–7 1 Ne. 17–18 Jer. 27–31; 50–51 Ether 11:11–16 Ezek. 8–23 BABYLON BESIEGES JERUSALEM 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 JERUSALEM & TEMPLE IS DESTROYED 2 Kgs. 25:3–7; Jer. 39:2–7; 52:5–11 2 Kgs. 25:8–21; 2 Chr. 36:15–21; Jer. 52:12–28; 39:8–18 Ps. 74, 79, 83, 94 2 Kgs. 25:22–26; Jer. 40–41 MULEKITES LEAVE JERUSALEM Omni 1:15–18; Hel. 6:10; 8:20–22 . THE EXILE & RETURN ≈ 586–400 BC LAMENTATIONS & VISIONS Lam. 1–5 Ezek. 32–39 Jer. 42–44, 52:30 Ps. 10; 13–15; 25–27; 36–37; 49; 53; 67; 80; 92–93; 123; 130 NEBUCHADNEZZAR & DANIEL / SHADRACH, MESHACH, & 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 LIONS' 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; 107; 111–114; 116–117; 125; 127–128; 134 Dan. 10 Ezra 4 Ps. 129 TEMPLE OF ZERUBBABEL / JACOB & SHEREM Hag. 1–2 Zech. 1–8 Ezra 5:1–6:22 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 ≈ 400–5 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 3 Ne. 1:1–22 Matt. 1:18–25 BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST Luke 2:1–39 Matt. 2:1–23 3 Ne. 1:23–2:10 Luke 2:40–52 3 Ne. 2:11–6:9 Matt. 1:1–17; Luke 3:23–38 JOHN'S MINISTRY / BAPTISM OF JESUS / 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; Mark 11:25–26; 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 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 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. 13:1–23; Mark 4:1–20; Luke 8:4–15; 10:23–24 Matt. 13:24–52; Mark 4:21–34; Luke 8:16–18; 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 3 Ne. 6:10–7:26 FEAST OF DEDICATION / HEALING / 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 ≈ 33 AD 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 138:7–52; Moses 7:55–57 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 AGE OF APOSTLES ≈ 33–421 AD NEW APOSTLE CALLED / DAY OF PENTECOST Acts 1:12–26 Acts 2 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 PRISON Acts 11:19–12:25 James 1–5 PAUL'S FIRST MISSION/JERUSALEM CONFERENCE Acts 13–14 Acts 15:1–35 Gal. 1–6 PAUL'S SECOND MISSION Acts 15:36–17:34 1 Thes.–2 Thes. 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.–2 Pet. 1 Tim.–2 Tim. Titus 1–3 Jude 1 WRITINGS OF JOHN 1 John–3 John 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 & MISSOURI 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 » « Previous / Next »

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SAM שם – "Heard" Nephite ≈ 606 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Third son of Lehi & Sariah (1 Ne. 2:5) Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Believed the words of Nephi and Lehi; a righteous follower of the Lord (1 Ne. 2:17 ) Blessed by Lehi (2 Ne 4:11 ) . SAMARITANS שומרונים – "Guardians" Group/tribe from Samaria ≈ 720 BC – Present Samaritan / From Samaria Descendants of a mix of Northern Tribes of Israel (primarily Ephraim & Manasseh ) and other Mesopotamians / Famous people include the woman at the well and Herod Archelaus and Herod Antipas who were half-Samaritan Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures After the majority of the 10 tribes were carried away captive, Shalmaneser V brought in people from Mesopotamia ; they intermarried and became the Samaritans; they kept many of the same Jewish beliefs, but Jews rejected them and went out of their way to avoid them (2 Kgs. 17:24–41 ) Weren't allowed to worship at the Temple in Jerusalem , so they built their own temple on Mt Gerizim around the 5th century BC; John Hyrcanus later destroyed it in 110 BC Jesus spent time in Samaria and spoke to woman at well; many believed Him (John 4:1–43 ); they later rejected Him (Luke 9:52 ) Jesus used them in teachings, see the parable of Good Samaritan (Luke 10:33 ) Of the 10 lepers Jesus healed, only the Samaritan returned to give thanks (Luke 17:16 ) Philip III preached and converted many (Acts 8 ) There are 800-900 living today; most live in Israel on Mt. Gerizim ; their religion today is similar to Judaism . SAMSON ○ שמשון – "Of the Sun" Judge of Israel ≈ 1060 BC Israelite : Danite / Born in Zorah Family Tree / Son of Manoah and unnamed mother / Husband of Philistine wife Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Judged Israel for 20 years (Judg. 15:20 ) Mother was unable to conceive; then she was promised a son who would deliver Israel Slew a lion with his bare hands Married a Philistine; told the people a riddle; his wife begged the answer from him and told the others; he slew 30 men; she was given to another; he burned their village; they burned her and her father (Judg. 14–15 ) He killed many Philistines in Lehi (Judg. 15 ) Slept with a harlot at Gaza ; escaped with the doors of the gate of the city Loved Delilah from the valley of Sorek ; Philistines convinced her to find out where he got his strength; when he finally told her it was from his uncut hair, she had it shaved in his sleep; Philistines bound him and gouged out his eyes; once his hair grew, he regained his strength; pulled down two pillars and killed 3,000 people with himself (Judg. 16 ) Samuel . SAMUEL Ω ○ שמואל – "Heard of God" Judge & Prophet ≈ 1070 – 1012 BC Israelite : Levite: Korahite ( 1 Chr. 6:22. 28 ) / From Ramah Family Tree / Son of Elkanah & Hannah / Descendant of Korah II / Father of Joel & Abiah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Mother was barren; prayed at the Tabernacle in Shiloh for a son who she promised to give to the Lord; Eli blessed her, and Samuel was born (1 Sam. 1 ) Once weaned, he lived with Eli at the Tabernacle and ministered to the Lord While still a child, heard the voice of the Lord calling to him in the night; told that Eli's family would no longer run the priesthood because of wickedness (1 Sam. 3 ) All Israel knew he was a prophet (1 Sam. 3:19–21 ) Asked Israel to stop worshipping Baalim and Ashtaroth (1 Sam. 7 ) His sons were wicked judges of Israel; the people asked for a king; the Lord agreed to give them a king (1 Sam. 8 ); Samuel anointed Saul to be Israel's first king (1 Sam. 9–10 ) When Saul offered a sacrifice without the priesthood, Samuel and the Lord reproved him; told him he would be removed as king (1 Sam. 13, 15) Went to Bethlehem ; chose David out of Jesse's eight sons to become the next king (1 Sam. 16 ) Died at Ramah (1 Sam. 25:1 ) . SAMUEL THE LAMANITE Ω שמואל – "Heard of God" Prophet ≈ 6 BC Israelite : Lamanite Family Tree Wikipedia / Guide to the Scriptures Prophesied to the Nephites ; called them to repentance Prophesied of the coming of Jesus Christ , including signs of His birth and death; some believe and were baptized; some tried to shoot him with arrows; he jumped from the wall and fled (Hel. 13–16) Jesus chided the Nephites for not writing Samuel's words; commanded them to write his words (3 Ne. 23:9–13 ) Sanhedrin . SANHEDRIN (CHIEF RULERS) ○ סנהדרין / Συνέδριον – "Assembly" Jewish Senate ≈ 57 BC – 425 AD Israelite : Jewish Some positions were hereditary Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 Gamaliel counseled moderation with Peter & John's arrest (Acts 5:34 ) Sarah Sargon II Sariah Satan . + SARAH (SARAI) † שרה – "Princess" Matriarch ≈ 1983 – 1856 BC Mesopotamian / From Ur of Chaldees / Born in Ur of Chaldees / Lived in Haran / Died in Hebron Family Tree / Probably the daughter of Haran (Iscah? ) / Granddaughter or daughter of Terah / Wife of Abraham / Mother of Isaac / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:2 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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; she laughed at the possibility of conceiving in her old age (Gen. 18 ) Mother of Isaac at 90 years old (Gen. 21:2 ) Sent Hagar and Ishmael away after they mocked her and Isaac (Gen. 21:9–21 ) Lived to 127 years old (Gen. 23:1–2 ) . SARGON II ♦ סרגון / 𒈗𒁺 – "Faithful King" King of Assyria (Neo-Assyrian Empire ) ≈ b.770 – d.705 BC (reigned 722 – 705 BC ) Assyrian / From Dur-Sharrukin Family Tree / Son of Tiglath-Pileser III? / Husband of Ra'ima & Atalia / Father of Sennacherib and others Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Possibly killed Shalmaneser V to become king Solidified Assyrian control of the Levant; claimed to have resettled 27,000 Israelites in Assyria; renamed Samaria to Samerina Sent Tartan to Ashdod (Isa. 20:1 ) . + SARIAH שריה – "Princess of Jehovah" Matriarch ≈ 606 BC Israelite : Nephite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Wife of Lehi / Mother of Laman , Lemuel , Sam , Nephi, Jacob II , Joseph II , and daughters Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Left Jerusalem with her family (1 Ne. 2:5) ; gave birth to Jacob II and Joseph II in the wilderness (1 Ne. 18:7 ) Murmured about her sons having to go back to Jerusalem (1 Ne. 5:1–7 ) . SATAN שטן – "Adversary" Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Wanted all glory for himself in the premoral council; rebelled against God (Moses 4 ) An enemy of God and His children Seeks that all men might be miserable like unto himself Saul . SAUL ♦ שאול – "Asked For" King of Israel ≈ 1032 – 1012 BC Israelite : Benjaminite / From Gibeah Family Tree / Son of Kish (1 Sam. 9:1) / Father of Jonathan , Michal , & Ish-bosheth & others Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Tall of stature (1 Sam. 9:2 ) Israelites wanted a king; Samuel anointed to him (1 Sam. 9;16, 10:1 ) Rescued the Israelites in Jabesh-Gilead from the Ammonites (1 Sam. 11 ) Offered a sacrifice without the priesthood; reproved by Samuel and told the kingship would be taken from him (1 Sam. 13, 15 ) An evil spirit overtook him; sought a musician to ease his nerves; David played the harp for him (1 Sam. 16:14–23 ) Goliath the Giant wanted to fight; Saul and the Israelites refused; David offered; Saul gave him his armor, but David refused and defeated Goliath and brought Saul Goliath's head (1 Sam. 17 ) Gave David his daughter Michal to wife Saul made David a leader over the army; became jealous of David's success and tried to kill him many times; hunted him through the deserts; David spared his life twice (1 Sam. 18–26 ) Asked the Witch of Endor for a prophecy; she told him of his and his sons' upcoming deaths and defeat (1 Sam. 28 ) Wounded by the Philistines ; fell on his own sword so they wouldn't kill him; his sons were also killed at Mt. Gilboa ; Philistines hung their bodies in Beth-Shean (1 Sam. 31 ) SAUL II Ω שאול – "Asked For" see Paul . SAVIOR †Ω■♦ מושיע see Jesus Christ Scribes SCRIBES סופרים – "To count" Copiers of manuscripts ≈ 1040 BC – 70 AD Israelite : many were Levite (2 Chr. 34:13 ) | Famous people include Ezra Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Some were called lawyers because they were experts on the Law of Moses; some served on the Great Sanhedrin 2 Sam. 8:17 Jesus often called out their hypocrisy for being "experts" on the law of Moses but not living it themselves Seer Sennacherib Seraiah . SEER Ω הראה – "One Who Sees" Prophet ≈ 4000 BC – Present Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures A revelator and a prophet (Mosiah 8:16 ; 1 Sam. 9:9) Samuel called a seer (1 Sam. 9); also Amos , Gad II , Hanani, Iddo , and others (1 Chr. 21:9; 2 Chr. 12:15; 16:7) The Lord told Enoch to anoint eyes with clay to see; beheld things which weren't visible to the natural eye (Moses 6:35–38 ) . SENNACHERIB ♦ סנחריב / 𒀭𒌍𒉽𒈨𒌍𒋢 – "Sîn Has Replaced the Brothers" King of Assyria (Neo-Assyrian Empire) ≈ b.745 – d. 681 BC (reigned 705 – 681 BC ) Assyrian / Born in Nimrud / Died in Nineveh Family Tree / Son of Sargon II / Father of Esarhaddon Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Attacked the walled cities of Judea (2 Kgs. 18:13); Hezekiah of Judah paid him tribute money (2 Kgs. 18:14) Sent Tartan , Rabsaris , and Rabshakeh to besiege Jerusalem (2 Kgs. 18:17 ); Rabshakeh taunted Hezekiah and the Jews in Hebrew so they could understand; 185,000 of Sennacherib's soldiers were killed in one night after Hezekiah and Isaiah prayed for deliverance (2 Kgs. 18:27–19:35 ) Defeated Merodach-Baladan of Babylon Killed by his own sons Adrammelech (Arda-Mulissu ) and Sharezer (Nabu-shar-usur ) (2 Kgs. 19:37 ); a younger son, Esarhaddon , reigned after him . Seth Seven Seventy SERAIAH ■ שריה – "Jehovah Retains" SETH † שת – "Appointed" High Priest ≈ 600 BC Israelite : Levite / From Jerusalem / Died in Riblah Family Tree / Son of Azariah VI / Father of Jehozadak / Ancestor of Ezra Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia-2 Killed with other leaders by Nebuchadnezzar II in Riblah after the fall of Jerusalem (2 Kgs. 25:18–21 ) Patriarch ≈ 3870 – 2958 BC Family Tree / Son of Adam & Eve (Gen. 4:26) / Father of Enos / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Righteous like his brother Abel (Moses 6:3 ) . Leaders ≈ 34 AD – Present Famous people inclu de Stephen and Philip III Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Grecians complained that their widows were neglected; the apostles chose seven men to help in the work (Acts 6 ) Sometimes called "Seven Deacons" SEVEN LEADERS (DEACONS) SEVENTY ELDERS שבעים זקנים Group of 70 leaders ≈ 1500 BC – Present Israelite Guide to Scriptures 70 nations are named as descendants of Noah ( Gen. 10) 70 men called to serve the Kingdom of God throughout many dispensations, including: under Moses ( Num. 11:16-30) the Great Sanhedrin , those appointed by Jesus , and the modern-day Quorum of the Seventy Shadrach Shallum I&II . SHADRACH (HANANIAH) שדרך – "Command of Aku" Noble or royal of Judah ≈ 605 BC Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem / Taken to Babylon Family Tree / Descendant of Judah royalty / Friend of Daniel, Meshach , and Abed-nego Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Shalmaneser V Shamgar . SHALLUM ♦ שלום – "Retribution" King of Israel ≈ 752 BC (reigned for 1 month) Israelite : Manassite : Gileadite Family Tree / Son of Jabesh Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Killed Zachariah of Israel to become king (2 Kgs. 15:10) Reigned for only 1 month in Samaria (2 Kgs. 15:13 ) Killed by Menahem of Israel (2 Kgs. 15:14 ) SHALLUM II ■ שלום – "Retribution" High Priest (1 Chr. 6:12 ) ≈ 670 BC Israelite : Levite Family Tree / Son of Zadok II / Father of Hilkiah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-6 SHALLUM III †♦ שלום – "Retribution" see Jehoahaz III . SHALMANESER V ♦ שלמנאסר / 𒁹𒀭𒁲𒈠𒉡𒊕 – ""Salmanu is Foremost" King of Assyria (Neo-Assyrian Empire) ≈ 727 – 722 BC Assyrian / From Nimrud Family Tree / Son of Tiglath-Pileser III / Brother of Sargon II / Father of some Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Warred against Israel and Phoenicia After a siege of Samaria for 3 years, conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel and carried the ten tribes captive to Assyria (2 Kgs. 17:3 ) . SHAMGAR ○ ש מ גר – "Sword" SHECHEM שכם – "Shoulder" Judge of Israel ≈ 1270 BC Israelite: Naphtalite? Family Tree / Son of Anath Wikipedia Killed 600 Philistines with an oxgoad (Judg. 3:31) Prince of Shechem ≈ 1650 BC Canaanite : Hivite / From Shechem Family Tree / Son of Hamor the Hivite Wikipedia Defiled and wanted to marry Dinah (Gen. 34:4 ) Simeon and Levi killed him and others for defiling their sister (Gen. 34:25 ) Shechem Shem . . SHEM (MELCHIZEDEK?) †Ω שם – "Name" Patriarch ≈ 2452 - 1842 BC Family Tree / Son of Noah (Gen. 5:32) / Father of Arphaxad , Elam , Ashur , Lud , & Aram / Ancestor of Semitic peoples , including the Israelites-Hebrews , Arabs , Babylonians , Syrians , and Assyrians / Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:36 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures One of eight saved on the ark (Gen. 6–9 ) Covered his father in his drunkenness; Noah prophesied that Canaan would be a servant of Shem and that Japheth would dwell in the tents of Shem (Gen. 9:21:27 ) Probably same person as Melchizedek Shishak Siamun . SHISHAK (SHOSHENQ) ♦ שישק / ššnq Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 943 – 922 BC Egyptian Family Tree / Son of Nimlot A / Father of Osorkon I Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Solomon wanted to kill Jeroboam who fled to Egypt and Shishak (1 Kgs. 11:40) Attacked Rehoboam of Judah and Jerusalem ; raided the Temple (2 Chr. 12:1–9 ) . SIAMUN ♦ Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 986 – 967 BC Egyptian Family Tree / Husband of Tahpenes / Father of unnamed Daughter / Possible father-in-law of Solomon Wikipedia Solomon made "affinity" with Pharaoh, assumed to be Siamun (1 Kgs. 3:1) Solomon married Pharaoh's daughter and built her a house (1 Kgs. 3:1; 7:8–12); burned Gezer and killed its inhabitants and gave it to his daughter Hadad the Edomite fled to him in Egypt and married the pharaoh's sister Simeon . SIMEON (SHIMON) שמעון – "He Who Hears" SIMEON II שמעון / Σιμων – "He Who Hears" Patriarch ≈ 1747 BC Israelite : Simeonite / Born in Haran / Lived in Canaan / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Second son of Jacob & Leah (Gen. 29:33) / Ancestor of Simeonites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Joined with Levi in killing the Shechemites to save their sister Dinah (Gen. 34:25 ); Jacob condemned them, called them "instruments of cruelty are in their habitations. O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall. Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel" (Gen. 49:5–7 ) Joseph imprisoned him when their brothers came to Egypt (Gen.42:24, 36; 43:23 ) Witness of Baby Jesus ≈ 1 BC Israelite : Jew Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-4 / Guide to Scriptures "Just and devout" man, waiting for the "consolation of Israel" Holy Ghost revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Christ Led by Holy Ghost into the Temple; blessed baby Jesus ; called Him a light to the Gentiles and the glory of Israel; prophesied that Jesus was set for the rise and fall of many, that a sword would pierce Mary's soul, and the thoughts of many would be revealed (Luke 2:25–35 ) . SIMEONITES (TRIBE OF SIMEON) שמעון – "He Who Hears" One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Simeonite / Territory located within Judah's boundary and included Beersheba (see map ); possible it was absorbed into Judah Family Tree / Descendants of Simeon / Famous people include Zimri I & II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Blessed by Jacob that "I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel" (Gen. 49:20) and their tribe was the only one not to receive a blessing by Moses" (Deu. 33 ) Unknown if it joined the Northern Kingdom of Israel or if it became "lost" because it was absorbed into Judah Many migrated to Judah under Asa's reign (2 Chr. 15:9 ) Josiah of Judah broke down their groves (2 Chr. 34:6 ) Simon . SIMON BAR JONAH Ω שמעון בר יונה – "He Who Hears" see Peter SIMON THASSI ■ ○ שמעון התסי – "He Who Hears" SIMON THE ZEALOT Ω שמעון / Σιμων – "He Who Hears" High Priest & Ethnarch of Judea ≈ b.184 – d.135 BC (reigned 141 – 135 BC) Israelite : Levite : Kohanim : Joiarib Family Tree / Second son of Mattathias / Father of John Hyrcanus & others / Ancestor of the Hasmonean Dynasty Wikipedia Negotiated with the Seleucids for political autonomy, marking the beginning of Jewish independence (1 Macc. 2:1 ) Assassinated by his son-in-law, Ptolemy ben Abubus Apostle ≈ 31 – 65 AD Israelite : Zealot Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Ordained as one of the original 12 apostles (Mark 3:14–19) Tradition states he was martyred in Persia in 65 AD . Solomon SO ♦ סוֹא see Osorkon IV SOLOMON (JEDIDIAH) † ♦ שלמה – "Recompense" or "Peaceable" King of Israel ≈ 970 – 931 BC Israelite : Judahite Family Tree / Son of David & Bathsheba / Husband of 700 wives & 300 concubines, including a daughter of Pharaoh, Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, & Hittites (1 Kgs. 11:1–3 ) / Father of Rehoboam & others / Ancestor of Jesus ( Matt. 1:6 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures / Bible Maps Older half-brother Adonijah tried to seize the throne as David's health failed; Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan convinced David to intervene; Zadok anointed Solomon king at the Gihon Springs in the City of David (1 Kgs. 1 ) Loved the Lord who appeared to him in a dream; Solomon asked for wisdom; his wisdom exceeded all men; two women came claiming the same child; Solomon used his wisdom to discern the true mother (1 Kgs. 3 ) Built the first Temple for the Lord ; used timbers from Hiram of Tyre ; all the building materials were of the best quality; the Ark of the Covenant was put in the Holy of Holies ; offered the dedicatory prayer; the Lord appeared to him again to accept the house; warned to be obedient to the commandments (1 Kgs. 5–9 ) He was wealthy and famous; the Queen of Sheba visited him (1 Kgs. 10 ) Married non-Israelites who led him into idolatry; the Lord was displeased (1 Kgs. 11:1–8 ) Put his servant Jeroboam over the house of Joseph but later wanted to kill him; Jeroboam fled to Egypt (1 Kgs. 11:26–40 ) . SOUTHERN KINGDOM see Kingdom of Judah Stephen Syrians STEPHEN סטפן / Στεφανος – "Corona" One of Seven Leaders ≈ 34 – 35 AD Israelite : Jewish Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Described as "a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost" (Acts 6:5 ) Testified of Jesus to the Sanhedrin and Caiaphas (Acts 6:12–7:53 ) Stoned to death with Paul consenting (Acts 7:57–8:1 ) . SYRIANS (ARAMEANS) ארמים – "Elevated" Tribe/group from Syria ≈ 2000 BC – Present Syrian Descendants of Aram son of Shem / Famous people include Ben-Hadad , Bethuel , Hazael , Laban , Naaman , and Rebekah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Often warred with Israelites ( 2 Sam. 8:5 ) . Tamar I&II Taharqa T Ta / Te / Ti / Tw + TAMAR † תמר – "Palm Tree" Matriarch ≈ 1720 BC Married Judahites Family Tree / Tradition states she was a descendant of Shem / Wife of Er & Onan / Daughter-in-Law of Judah / Mother of Pharez & Zerah by Judah / Ancestors of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 After first two husbands (sons of Judah ) died, she waited to marry Judah's third son; after time passed, she disguised herself as a harlot and became pregnant by her father-in-law; when Judah found out she was pregnant but unmarried, he planned her death; she brought the staff, seal, and cord he had given her to prove his paternity; Judah released her; she gave birth to twins Pharez and Zerah (Gen. 38 ) + TAMAR II תמר – "Palm Tree" Princess of Israel ≈ 978 BC Israelite and Geshurite Aramean Family Tree / Daughter of David & Maacah IV / Sister of Absalom Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 Half-brother Amnon desired her and raped her; Absalom felt David didn't fully punish him; Absalom eventually assassinated Amnon and rebelled against David (2 Sam. 13) . TAHARQA (TIRHAKAH) ♦ תרהקה / 𒁹𒋻𒄣𒌑 – "Exalted" Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 690 – 664 BC Egyptian Family Tree / Son of Piye & Abar / Husband of several / Father of Amenirdis II Wikipedia Marched against Assyrians (2 Kgs. 19:9) Defeated Assyria in 674 BC but later conquered by Esarhaddon of Assyria in 671 BC and forced to flee; family captured; power passed between the two empires until Ashurbanipal appointed Necho I as vassal ruler of Egypt Terah . TERAH † תרח – "Wanderer" Patriarch ≈ 2100 BC Assyrian? / From Ur of Chaldees / Lived in Haran (Gen. 11:31) Family Tree / Son of Nahor / Father of Haran , Nahor II , and Abraham Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Worshipped idols; tried to sacrifice Abraham to false gods; repented (Abr. 1 ) Left the Ur of Chaldees with sons and moved to Haran; died there (Gen. 11:31–32) Returned to idolatry (Abr. 2:5 ) Thaddaeus Thomas . THADDAEUS LEBBAEUS (JUDAS III) Ω Θαδδαιος Λεββαιος – "Courageous Heart" Apostle ≈ 31 – 65 AD Israelite : Jewish Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Called as one of the original 12 apostles (Matt. 10:3) Tradition states he was martyred in Perisa . THOMAS DIDYMUS Ω תאומא / Θωμας Διδυμος – "Twin" Apostle ≈ 31 – 72 AD Israelite : Jewish Family Tree / Both "Thomas" (Hebrew) and "Didymus" (Greek) means "Twin" Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Called as one of the original 12 apostles (Matt. 10:3) Was willing do die with Jesus (John 11:16 ) Asked Jesus "how can we know the way?" to which Jesus famously said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:1–6 ) Doubted Jesus' resurrection until He thrust he felt the wounds (John 20:24–29 ) Tradition states he was speared to death in India around 72 AD Tiberius Tibni . TIBERIUS CAESAR ♦ Τιβεριας – "Dark Lord" Emperor of Rome ≈ b. 42 BC – d. 37 AD (reigned 14 – 37 AD) Roman / From Rome Family Tree / Son of Tiberius Claudius Nero / Adopted son of Augustus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary John the Baptist preaches in Tiberius' 15th year (Luke 3:1) . TIBNI ♦ תבני – "My Building" King of Israel ≈ 885 – 880 BC Israelite: Ephraimite? Family Tree / Son of Ginath / Brother of Joram Wikipedia After Zimri of Israel's suicide, half the people followed Tibni, half followed Omri; this division seems to have lasted around four years (1 Kgs. 16:15, 23 ); Omrites prevailed and he died (1 Kings 16:21–22) Tiglath III Timothy Titus II . TIGLATH-PILESER III (PUL) ♦ תגלת פלאסר / 𒆪𒋾𒀀𒂍𒈗𒊏 – "My Trust is in the Son of Ashur" King of Assyria (Neo-Assyrian Empire) ≈ b. 795 – d. 727 BC (reigned 745 – 727 BC) Assyrian / From Nimrud Family Tree / Son of Adad-nirari / Husband of Iaba / Father of Shalmaneser V & Sargon II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Invaded Israel ; forced Menahem to pay tribute 2 Kgs. 15:19 Started capture and deportation of the northern 10 tribes Helped Ahaz of Judah against Pekah of Israel & Rezin of Syria . TIMOTHY Τιμοθεος – "Honoring God" Companion of Paul ≈ 50 – 97 AD Greek / From Lystra Family Tree / Son of Greek father and Jewish mother Eunice (Acts 16:1 ) / Grandson of Lois (2 Tim. 1 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Paul called him his own "son in the faith" One of Paul's most trusted companions and is mentioned often . TIRHAKAH ♦ see Taharqa TITUS II Τιτος Companion of Paul ≈ 63 – 96 AD Greek / From Crete Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 Twelve Tribes . TWELVE TRIBES OF ISRAEL (ISRAELITES) † שנים עשר שבטי ישראל 12 Sons of Jacob & their descendants ≈ 1650 BC – Present Israelites Family Tree / Descendants of Abraham , Isaac , and Jacob-Israel / Tribes are Reuben , Simeon , Levi , Judah , Dan , Naphtali , Gad , Asher , Issachar , Zebulun , Joseph (Ephraim , Manasseh ), Benjamin / Ancestors of Jesus ( Matt. 1:2 ) Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures / Bible Maps 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) 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 ) . Uriah Urijah Uzziah U–Y U / W–X URIAH (URIAS) אוריה – "Jehovah is Light" David's Mighty Man ≈ 980 BC Hittite Family Tree / First husband of Bathsheba (2 Sam. 11:3 ) Wikipedia One of David's mighty men (2 Sam. 23:39; 1 Chr. 11:41 ) 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 URIJAH (URIAH II) Ω אוריה – "Jehovah is Light" Prophet ≈ 609 BC Israelite / From Kirjath-jearim Family Tree / Son of Shemaiah Wikipedia Prophesied of the destruction of Jerusalem ; fled to Egypt to escape Jehoiakim's wrath; Jehoiakim found and killed him anyway (Jer. 26:20-23) Possible contemporary of Lehi mentioned by Nephi (1 Ne. 1:4 ) . UZZIAH (AZARIAH III, OZIAS) † ♦ עזיה – "Strength of the Lord" King of Judah ≈ b. 799 – d. 742 BC (reigned 783 – 742 BC) Israelite : Judahite Family Tree / Son of Amaziah & Jecoliah / Father of Jotham II / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:8 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Began reign at 16yo for 40 years ( 2 Kgs. 14:21) Fought the Philistines ( 2 C hr. 26:6 ) Had leprosy until his death (2 Kgs. 15:5 ) Wise Men Xerxes . THE WISE MEN (MAGI) μάγοι – "Wise Men" Wise Men ≈ 1 BC From the East (possibly Mesopotamia ) (Matt. 2:1 ) Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 ) . XERXES (AHASUERUS?) ♦ 𐎧𐏁𐎹𐎠𐎼𐏁𐎠 – "Ruling Over Heroes" King of Persia (Achaemenid Empire ) and Egypt ≈ b. 518 – d. 465 BC (reigned Oct. 486 – Aug. 465 BC ) Persian / From Susa/Shushan and Persepolis Family Tree / Son of Darius the Great and Atossa / Possible husband of Esther (see Ahasuerus ) / Father of Artaxerxes I Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary . Z Za / Zea-Zeb / Zec / Zed–Zen / Zep-Zer / Zi / Zo Zachariah/s ZACHARIAH (ZECHARIAH II) ♦ זכריה – "Jehovah Remembers" King of Israel ≈ 752 BC (reigned 6 months) Israelite : Reubenite Family Tree / Son of Jeroboam II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Wicked king (2 Kgs. 15:9) Killed by Shallum of Israel (2 Kgs. 15:10) . ZACHARIAS II זכריה / Ζαχαριας – "Jehovah Remembers" Priest ≈ 3 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim : Abijah / From the Judean Hill Country Family Tree / Descendant of Eleazar and Abijah/Abia / Husband of Elisabeth / Father of John the Baptist Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Zadok Zarahemla . ZADOK ■ צדוק – "Righteous" High Priest ≈ 990 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Ahitub (2 Sam. 8:17) / Father of Azariah & Ahimaaz II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 ) . King of Mulekites ≈ 180 BC Israelite : Judahite : Mulekite / From Zarahemla Family Tree Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Merged with Nephites and Mosiah to form one people (Omni 1:14–18 ) ZARAHEMLA ♦ ZARAHEMLA, PEOPLE OF see Mulekites Zealots Zebedee . ZEALOTS (ZELOTES) קנאים (kana'im) / Ζηλωτης – "Hot Head" Group of Jews against Rome ≈ 6 – 70 AD Israelite : Jewish Famous people include Judas of Gamala and Simon the Zealot Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Hated the Romans and resisted any foreign power in Israel Simon the apostle called "Zelotes" (Luke 6:15) . ZEBEDEE זבדיה / Ζεβεδαιος – "Gift of Jehovah" Disciple ≈ 10 BC Israelite : Levite? / From Galilee Family Tree / Husband of Salome II / Father of James & John (Mark 1:19) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Ran a fishing business on the Sea of Galilee ; sons left to follow Jesus (Mark 1:19–20) Zebulun . ZEBULUN זבלון – "Instance of Exaltation" ZEBULUNITES (TRIBE OF ZEBULUN) זבלון – "Instance of Exaltation" Patriarch ≈ 1742 BC Israelite : Zebulunite / Born in Haran / Lived in Canaan / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Youngest son of Jacob & Leah (Gen. 30:20) / Ancestor of Zebulunites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Zebulunite / Territory was located west of the Sea of Galilee and possibly included part of the Jezreel Valley (see map ) Family Tree / Descendants of Zebulun (Gen. 49:13 ) / Famous people include Elon II , Ibzan , and possibly Jonah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Blessed by Jacob that they "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 ) Fought with Deborah II and Barak (Judg. 4 ) Helped Gideon defeat the Midianites (Judg. 6:35–8:21 ) 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 ) Zechariah . ZECHARIAH זכריה – "Jehovah Remembers" Prophet ≈ 783 BC Israelite : Levite Family Tree / Son of Jehoiada Wikipedia Censured the people; Jehoash of Judah ordered him to be stoned to death in the court of the Temple (2 Chr. 24:20–22 ) Mentioned by Jesus (Matt. 23:35 ) ZECHARIAH II ♦ זכריה – "Jehovah Remembers" see Zachariah . ZECHARIAH III (ZACHARIAS I) Ω זכריה – "Jehovah Remembers" Prophet ≈ 520 – 518 BC Israelite : Levite Family Tree / Son of Berechiah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 (Zech. 1) Zedekiah Zeniff . ZEDEKIAH (MATTANYAHU) ♦ צדקיה – "Jehovah is Righteous" Last King of Judah ≈ b. 618 – d. after 586 BC (reigned 597 – 586 BC) Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem / Died in Babylon Family Tree / Son of Josiah & Hamutal / Grandson of Jeremiah of Libnah (2 Kgs. 24:18) / Father of Mulek & others Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 (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 imprisoned (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 ) . ZENIFF ♦ King of Nephites ≈ 200 BC Israelite : Nephite / From Zarahemla Family Tree / Father of Noah II and others (Mosiah 11:1 ) Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Zephaniah Zerubbabel . ZEPHANIAH II Ω צפניה – "The Lord Hides" Prophet ≈ 624 BC Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Cushi / Descendant of Hezekiah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Prophesied during the reign of Josiah (Zeph. 1) Wrote the Book of Zephaniah . ZERUBBABEL (SHESHBAZZAR) †○ זרבבל – "Born in Babylon" Governor of Judea ≈ 539 – 520 BC Israelite : Judahite / Born in Babylon / Rebuilt Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Salathiel or Pedaiah / Grandson of Jeconiah / Father of Abiud , Rhesa , & others / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:12 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) . Zilpah Zimri II Zipporah ZEUS Ζευσ – "God" see Baal + ZILPAH זלפה – "A Drop" Matriarch ≈ 1768 BC Israelite / From Haran / Lived in Canaan Family Tree / Handmaid of Leah / Wife-concubine of Jacob / Mother of Gad & Asher Wikipedia Leah gave her to Jacob as a wife to have children ( Gen. 30:9 ) . ZIMRI II ♦ זמרי – "Song of Jehovah" King of Israel ≈ 885 BC (reigned for 7 days) Israelite : Simeonite ? Family Tree Wikipedia Commander of Elah of Israel (1 Kgs. 16:9 ) When Elah was drunk, killed him and later his entire family Tirzah (1 Kgs. 16:9–13 ) Shortest reign for king of Israel of 7 days When people heard he had murdered Elah, they proclaimed Omri king instead; he killed himself in a palace fire (1 Kgs. 16:18 ) After his death, the Israelites were divided over their next king; half chose Tibni , but the army chose Omri (1 Kgs. 16:15–22 ) . + ZIPPORAH צפרה – "Bird" Matriarch ≈ 1480 BC Midianite / From Midian Family Tree / Daughter of Jethro (Ex. 2:21) / Wife of Moses / Mother of Gershom & Eliezer Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Married Moses Circumcised her son (Ex. 4:25 ) Seemed to have stayed with father during Exodus until Jethro returned her to Moses (Ex. 18:2 ) Zoram . ZORAM צורם – "High" Servant of Laban II ≈ 600 BC Israelite : Jewish / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Ancestor of Zoramites (Jacob 1:13 ) Guide to Scriptures 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 ) « Previous / Next » « Previous / Next »

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Hor Family Tree / Son of Amram & Jochebed / Brother of Miriam and Moses (Ex. 4:14 ) / Husband of Elisheba / Father of Nadab, Abihu , Eleazar , and Ithamar / Ancestor of the high priests and kohanim Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 (Num. 20:24–29; 33:39 ) . AARON II אהרן – "Strength" Missionary and Prince ≈ 92 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Mosiah II / Brother of Ammon, Omner , and Himni Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Tried to destroy the Church with brothers and Alma II before an angel appeared and they were converted (Mosiah 27 ) Refused kingship to serve as a missionary among the Lamanites (Mosiah 27 ) Taught and converted Lamanite king and his people (Alma 21–22 ) Abednego Abel . ABED-NEGO (AZARIAH) עבד נגו – "Work of Light" Noble or royal of Judah ≈ 605 BC Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem / Taken to Babylon Family Tree / Descendant of Royal Judahites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Friend of Daniel , Shadrach , and Meshach Jewish name was Azariah One of the young royals carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 1:3–4 ) Refused the king's food and wine (Dan. 1:5–17 ) Thrown with friends in fiery furnace for not worshiping idol (Dan. 3 ) . ABEL הבל – "Breath" Son of Adam & Eve ≈ 3900 BC Family Tree / Son of Adam & Eve (Gen. 4:2) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Shepherd Offered firstling of flock to the Lord (Gen. 4:4 ) Murdered by Cain (Gen. 4:8 ) Abiathar Abigail Abijam . ABIATHAR ■ אביתר – "Father of Plenty" High Priest ≈ 1010 – 970 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Ahijah or Ahimelech / Descendant of Ithamar Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Escaped Saul's wrath (1 Sam. 22:20 ) Served as priest (possibly high priest ) during David's reign; helped bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem (2 Sam. 15 ) Called David's counselor (1 Chr. 27:33–34 ) Supported Adonijah to be king after David (1 Kgs. 1:7 ); Solomon removed him from being a high priest and the office returned to descendants of Eleazar (1 Kgs. 2:27 ) . + ABIGAIL אביגל – "My Father's Joy" Wife of David ≈ 1005 BC Israelite : Judahite? / From Carmel Family Tree / Wife of Nabal and David / Mother of Chileab-Daniel Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 A "woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance (1 Sam. 25:3 ) married to a "churlish" man Nabal Husband refused to help David's army; a servant told her David was marching to battle against her husband; she took food and provisions, rode out to meet David, and asked him to spare her husband's life; David praised her and accepted her peace-making (1 Sam. 25:4–35 ) When she told her husband, he died; David sent for her; she agreed to marry him (1 Sam. 25:36–42 ) Kidnapped by Amalekites with Ahinoam and wives and children; David prayed with ephod to know what to do; rode hard and rescued everyone (1 Sam. 30 ) With David when he was anointed king over Judah (2 Sam. 2:2 ) Her son Chileab-Daniel is only mentioned in the genealogies, and may have died young . ABIJAM (ABIJAH II, ABIA) †♦ אבים – "Father of the Sea" King of Judah ≈ b. 950 – d. 911 BC (reigned 913 – 911 BC ) Israelite : Judahite Family Tree / Son of Rehoboam & Maachah III ( 1 Kgs. 14:31 ) / Husband of 14 wives / Father of Asa and 37 others (2 Chr. 13:21 ) / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:7 ) Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia-3 Wicked king (1 Kgs. 15:3 ) Went to war against Jeroboam in unsuccess attempt to reunite with the Northern Kingdom ; Lord protected the Southern Kingdom (2 Chr. 13 ) Abimelech I & II . ABIMELECH ♦ אבימלך – "My Father is King" ABIMELECH II ♦ אבימלך – "My Father is King" King of Gerar ≈ 1893 BC Canaanite : Philistine / From Gerar Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 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 King of Israel /Shechem ≈ 1170 – 1167 BC Israelite : Manassite Family Tree / Son of Gideon Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-3 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 ) Nearly killed by a woman; asked armor-bearer to finish him off instead (Judg. 9:53–55 ) Abinadi Abishua Abner . ABINADI Ω אבינדי – "My Father is With You" ABISHUA ■ אבישוע – "Father of Salvation" Prophet ≈ 150 – 148 BC Israelite : Nephite Family Tree Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Called to preach repentance to King 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 ) High Priest ≈ 1320 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Phinehas (1 Chr. 6:4) / Father of Bukki Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia . . ABNER אבנר – "Father of Light" Captain of Army ≈ 1020 BC Israelite : Benjamite Family Tree / Son of Ner / Cousin of Saul Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Introduced David to Saul (1 Sam. 17:55–58 ) Made Ish-bosheth king of Israel (2 Sam. 2:8–9 ) Defeated by Joab ; later killed by him (2 Sam. 3:27 ); David mourned for him Abraham Absalom Achish . ABRAHAM (ABRAM) †Ω אברהם – "Father of Nations" Prophet ≈ 1992 – 1817 BC Ancestor of Israelites / Born in Ur of Chaldees / Lived in Haran / Died in Hebron Family Tree / Son of Terah / Brother of Haran and Nahor II / Husband of Sarah, Hagar , and Keturah / Father of Ishmael, Isaac , Midian, and others (Gen. 16:15–16 ; 21:2–3; 25:1–5 ) / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:1 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Birth name was 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. 22:1–19 ) . ABSALOM ♦ אבשלם – "Father of Peace" Prince and possibly King of Israel ≈ 998 BC Israelite : Judahite / Born in Hebron / Lived in Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of David & Maacah II (2 Sam. 3:3); | Father of Tamar III and others | Grandfather of Abijam Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Hated his older brother Amnon for raping his sister Tamar II ; hated David for not punishing Amnon; killed Amnon (2 Sam. 13 ); Conspired against David for the throne; fled to his maternal grandfather Talmai of Geshur Killed by Joab ; mourned by David (2 Sam. 15–18 ) . ACHISH (AKISH) ♦ אכיש – "Angry" King of Gath ≈ 1010 BC Canaanite : Philistine / From Gath Family Tree / Son of Maoch (1 Sam. 21:10) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary David fled from Saul and sought refuge; feigned madness (1 Sam. 21:10–15 ) David fled again and lived among Philistines for sixteen months with his wives and men; given Ziklag ; Achish forced to send him away (1 Sam. 27, 29 ) Adam Adonijah Agag . ADAM (MICHAEL, ANCIENT OF DAYS) †Ω אדם – "Man/Humanity" Prophet and Patriarch ≈ 4000 – 3070 BC Family Tree / Created by God (Gen. 1:26-28 ) / Husband of Eve / Father of Cain , Abel , and Seth / Ancestor of all mankind (Gen. 4) / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) . ADONIJAH אדניה – "My Lord is Jehovah" Prince of Israel ≈ 980 BC Israelite : Judahite / Born in Hebron Family Tree / Son of David & Haggith (2 Sam. 3:4) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Tried to take the throne during David's illness; eventually ceded the throne to Solomon (1 Kgs. 1 ) Wanted to marry David's concubine Abishag ; Solomon assumed that was a threat and had him killed (1 Kgs. 2:13–25 ) . AGAG ♦ אגג – "Warlike" King of Amalekites ≈ 1030 BC Edomite : Amalekite Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Saul spared him while killing rest of the people; Samuel reproved Saul and rejected him as king (1 Sam. 15:8 ) Killed by Samuel (1 Sam. 15:33 ) . Ahab Ahasuerus AGRIPPA I and II ♦ Αγριππα – "Cultivated" see Herod Agrippa I and II AHAB †♦ אחאב – "Father's Brother" King of Israel ≈ 874 – 853 BC Israelite : Ephraimite / From Samaria Family Tree / Son of Omri (1 Kgs. 16:29) / Husband of Jezebel and others / Father of Ahaziah , Jehoram , and Athaliah / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Reigned over the Northern Kingdom for twenty-two years; did evil "above all that were before him" (1 Kgs. 16:29–30 ) Married the Sidonian-Phoenician princess Jezebel and worshipped her gods of Baal & Ashtoreth (1 Kgs. 16:31–32 ) Elijah showed God's power against his 450 priests of Baal (1 Kgs. 18 ) Hadadezer of Syria besieged Samaria ; Ahab defeated him and freed him against the will of the Lord; called him his brother (1 Kgs. 20 ) During the Battle of QarQar against Shalmaneser III of Assyria , allied with 10 other kings, including Hadadezer (mentioned in extra-biblical archeology) Killed in a battle after he and Jehoshaphat of Judah tried to recapture Ramoth-Gilead from Hadadezer (2 Chr. 18 ) 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 and contains one of the earliest extrabiblical references to the Israelite God Jehovah/Yahweh; The Kurkh Shalmaneser III Monolith describes the Battle of Qarqar and mentions Ahab sent 2,000 chariots and 10,000 soldiers . AHASUERUS ♦ אחשורוש – "Ruler Among Kings" King of Achaemenid Empire ≈ 400 BC Persian / From Shushan Family Tree / Husband of Vashti and Esther Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-3 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 Often identified as Xerxes I or Artaxerxes I or II Ahaz Ahaziah I & II . AHAZ (ACHAZ) †♦ אחז – "Possessor" King of Judah ≈ b. 752 – d. 716 BC (reigned 732 – 716 BC) Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Jotham II ( 2 Kgs. 16:1 ) / Husband of Abijah III / Father of Hezekiah / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:9 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 ) . AHAZIAH ♦ אחזיה – "The Lord Holds" AHAZIAH II (JEHOAHAZ I) † ♦ אחזיה – "The Lord Holds" King of Israel ≈ 853 – 852 BC Israelite : Ephraimite Family Tree / Son of Ahab & Jezebel / Brother of Jehoram and Athaliah (1 Kgs. 22:40 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 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; he died (1 Kgs. 22:51 ) King of Judah ≈ b. 863 – 841 BC (reigned 842 – 841 BC) Israelite : Judahite / Born in Jerusalem / Died in Megiddo Family Tree / Son of Jehoram II & Athaliah (2 Kgs. 8:25–29; 2 Chr. 21:17 ) / Husband of Zibiah / Father of Jehoash of Judah / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 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 ) Ahiah Ahijah II . AHIAH (AHIJAH) ■ אחיה – "Brother of Jehovah" AHIJAH II Ω אחיה – "Brother of Jehovah" High Priest ≈ 1020 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Ahitub / Descendant of Ithamar Wikipedia 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 ) Prophet ≈ 970 – 946 BC Israelite : Levite / From Shiloh Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 Abijah II and the downfall of the House of Jeroboam (1 Kgs. 14 ) Ahimaaz Ahimelech Ahitub . AHIMAAZ ■ אחימעץ – "Brother of Anger" High Priest ≈ 970 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Zadok / Husband of Basemath / Son-in-law of Solomon Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 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 ) . AHIMELECH ■ אחימלך – "My Brother is King" High Priest ≈ 1012 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Ahitub / Descendant of Ithamar / Father of Abiathar Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Priest at Nob Gave David and his companions five loaves of holy shewbread when they fled from Saul (1 Sam. 21:1–6 ); story referenced by Jesus ( Luke 6:3–5 ) Saul ordered his death with eighty-five other priests for helping David (1 Sam. 22:9 ) . AHITUB ■ אחיטוב – "My Brother is Goodness" High Priest ≈ 1040 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Phinehas II / Grandson of Eli / Descendant of Ithamar / Father of Ahiah and Ahimelech ( 1 Sam. 14:3 ) Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia-1 . Alcimus Alexander AKISH ♦ see Achish ALCIMUS ■ אליקום / Ἄλκιμος – "God Will Rise" High Priest ≈ 162 – 159 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia Hellenizer who favored the Seleucids and opposed the Maccabees ( 1 Macc. 7:4 ) Traveled to Antioch to secure appointment as high priest from Demetrius I Soter Ordered the execution of 60 Jews /Hasideans His last act was to remove the wall of the Temple dividing the Gentiles and Jews . ALEXANDER THE GREAT ♦ Αλεξανδρος – "Defender of Mankind" King of Macedonia ≈ b. 356 – d. 323 BC (reigned 336 – 323 BC) Greek: Macedonian / Born in Pella / Died in Babylon Family Tree / Son of Philip II of Macedonia & Olympias / Husband of Roxana , Stateira , and Parysatis II / Father of Alexander IV and Heracles Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-6 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 Alma I & II . ALMA THE ELDER Ω אלמע – "Youth" ALMA II THE YOUNGER Ω○ אלמע – "Youth" Prophet and High Priest ≈ 148 – 91 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Descendant of Nephi (Mosiah 17:2 ) / Father of Alma II Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 Prophet, High Priest , and First Chief Judge ≈ 95 – 73 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Alma the Elder / Father of Helaman II , Shiblon , and Corianton Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Amaleki Amalekites . AMALEKI עמלקי – "One Who Wrings" AMALEKITES עמלק – "One Who Wrings" Record Keeper ≈ 270 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Abinadom ( Omni 1:12 ) Wikipedia Wrote of Mosiah I and Benjamin II's reign Had no children; gave records to Benjamin Tribe in the Negev /Sinai ≈ 1500 BC Edomite: Amalekite Family Tree / Descendants of Amalek and Esau / Famous people include Agag Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Amaziah Amel-Marduk . AMAZIAH †♦ אמציה – "Strength of Jehovah" King of Judah ≈ b. 822 – d. 767 BC (reigned 796 – 767 BC) Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Jehoash & Jehoaddan (2 Kgs. 12:21) / Husband of Jecoliah / Father of Uzziah / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 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 ) . AMEL-MARDUK (EVIL-MERODACH) ♦ אויל מרדך / 𒁹𒇽𒀭 𒀫𒌓 – "Man of Marduk" King of Babylon ≈ 562 – 560 BC Babylonian / From Babylon Family Tree / Son of Nebuchadnezzar II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Showed favor to Jeconiah ; removed him from prison in Babylon after 37 years (2 Kgs. 25:27 ) Murdered by his brother-in-law Neriglissar who took over the throne Ammaron Ammon Ammonites . AMMARON Ω "Bitter" Prophet ≈ 300 AD Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Amos II / Brother of Amos III / Descendant of Nephi Index to the Triple Hid gold plates and all records (4 Nephi 1:48 ); told Mormon how to retrieve them (Mormon 1:2–4 ) AMMON עמון – "Hidden One" see Ben-Ammi . AMMON II עמון – "Hidden One" Freed Limhi's people ≈ 121 BC Israelite : Judahite : Mulekite Family Tree / Descendant of Zarahemla Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Sent on expedition by Mosiah II to find the group of Nephites who had gone south (Mosiah 7:1-16 ) Imprisoned by Limhi ; explained who they were (Mosiah 8 ) Helped free Limhi's people from the Lamanites (Mosiah 22 ) . AMMON III עמון – "Hidden One" AMMONITES עמון – "Hidden Ones" Missionary and Prince ≈ 91 – 77 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Mosiah II; brother of Aaron II , Omner , and Himni Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Tried to destroy the Church; angel appeared; he was converted (Mosiah 27 ) Refused kingship to be a missionary to the Lamanites in the Land of Nephi (Mosiah 28:10 ) Captured; taken to Lamoni; asked to be his servant; saved the king's flocks (Alma 17:20–39 ) Taught Lamoni and his household the gospel (Alma 17–19 ); was offered one of Lamoni's daughters or to rule the kingdom, but refused; Went with Lamoni to save brothers in Middoni; met with Lamoni's father who was hostile; helped secure release of Ammon II's brothers (Alma 20 ) Led his people to Zarahemla; high priest over them (Alma 30:20 ) Went on mission with Alma II to the Zoramites Tribe from east of Jordan River ≈ 1700 BC Ammonite Family Tree / Descendants of Ben-Ammi & and Lot ( Gen. 19:38) / Famous people include Nahash Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Dwelt east of the Jordan River Worshipped Molech Often warred against the Israelites Amnon Amon Amos . AMNON אמנון – "Faithful" Prince of Israel ≈ 1010 BC Israelite : Judahite / Born in Hebron Family Tree / Eldest son of David & Ahinoam ; ( 2 Sam. 3:2) Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia-1 Desired and raped his half-sister Tamar II ; hated her afterward; David didn't punish him; Absalom his brother murdered him (2 Sam. 13 ) . AMON †♦ אמון – "Workman" King of Judah ≈ b. 664 – d. 641 BC (reigned 642 – 641 BC) Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Manasseh II & Meshullemeth / Husband of Jedidah / Father of Josiah / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:10 ) Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia Wicked king who worshiped pagan idols (2 Kgs. 21:18–22 ) Assassinated by his servants (2 Kgs. 21:23 ) AMOS Ω עמוס – "To Carry" or "Burden" Prophet ≈ 760 – 755 BC Israelite : Judahite? / From Tekoa Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Shepherd Prophesied during Uzziah and Jeroboam II of Israel 's reigns; warned Israel to repent (Amos ) . Amram Amulek AMRAM עמרם – "Exalted people" Patriarch ≈ 1650 – 1513 BC Israelite : Levite / From Egypt (probably Goshen ) Family Tree / Son of Kohath / Grandson of Levi (Ex 2:1) / Husband of Jochebed / Father of Miriam , Aaron , and Moses Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Lived to 137 years old (Ex. 6:20 ) . AMULEK עמלך –"My King" Missionary ≈ 82 – 74 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Giddonah / Descendant of Nephi (Alma 10:2–3 ) Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Ananias . ANANIAS חנניה / Ανανιας – "Gift of the Lord" ANANIAS BEN NEDEBEUS ■ חנניה / Ανανιας – "Gift of the Lord" Disciple ≈ 34 AD Israelite: Jewish / From Damascus Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Had vision to seek out Paul ; healed and baptized him (Acts 9 ) High Priest ≈ 47 – 52 AD Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Nedebeus / Brother of Hezekiah III / Father of Eliezar ben Hanania Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-3 Appointed high priest by Herod V of Chalcis; served 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" (Acts 23:3 ) Presided at the trial of Paul in Jerusalem and Caesarea : accused him before Felix (Acts 23:2–5) Was initially supported by Herod Agrippa II but was later removed from office by him Killed during 1st Jewish-Roman war by Jewish nationalists Andrew . ANDREW Ω אנדראוס / Ανδρεας – "Strong" Apostle ≈ 30 – 60 AD Israelite: Jewish / From Bethsaida ( John 1:44 ) Family Tree / Son of Jona / Brother of Peter Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Fisherman Originally a disciple of John the Baptist; introduced Peter to Jesus (John 1:40) Called to be a "fisher of men" (Matt. 4:18 ) Ordained as one of the original 12 apostles (Mark 3:14–19) Tradition states he was crucified in Patras, Greece around 60 AD Angels Anna Annas . ANGELS מלאכים – "Messenger" Heavenly Beings Famous angels include Gabriel , Moroni , and Elijah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) . + ANNA (HANNAH) Ω ענה – "Grace" Prophetess ≈ 1 BC Israelite : Asherite Family Tree / Daughter of Phanuel Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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) . ANNAS (ANANUS, ANANIAS) ■ חנן / Αννας – "Grace" High Priest ≈ 6–15 AD Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Seth / Father of several high priests : Eleazar III , Caiaphas (FIL) , Jonathan II , Theophilus , Matthias II , and Ananus II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Anti-Nephi Antiochus . ANTI-NEPHI-LEHIES (PEOPLE OF AMMON) "Those of Nephi and Lehi" Tribe/group of Lamanite converts ≈ 80 BC Israelite : Lamanite: Anti-Nephi-Lehite Family Tree / Descendants of Lamanites and Ishmael II (Alma 17:21 ) / Famous people include Helaman's 2,000 stripling warriors, and Lamoni and family Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) . ANTIOCHUS IV EPIPHANES (MITHRIDATES) ♦ Ἀντίοχος Ἐπιφανής – "Unwavering" King of Seleucids/Syria ≈ b. 215 – d. 164 BC (reigned 175 – 164 BC) Seleucid / From Antioch Family Tree / Son of Antiochus III the Great / Brother of Seleucus IV Philopator Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Deposed Jason as high priest and replaced him with Menelaus who had bribed him and wasn't a Levite Considered a cruel tyrant; 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) . ANTIPAS ♦ Αντιπας – "Against the Father" see Herod Antipas ANTONIUS FELIX ○ see Felix Antonius Apostles Apries APOSTLES Ω απόστολος – "One Sent Forth" Special Witness of Christ ≈ 30 – Present Israelite The original were Peter , James , John , Andrew , Matthew , Philip II , Bartholomew , Thomas , James II , Thaddeus , Simon the Zealot , and Judas Iscariot Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 . APRIES (HOPHRA) ♦ "Jubilant is the Heart" Pharaoh of Egypt ≈ 589 – 570 BC Egyptian / From Egypt Family Tree / Son of Psamtik II & Takhuit Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-8 Marched to assist Zedekiah against Nebuchadnezzar II but withdrew quickly (Jer. 34:21 ; 37:5–11 ) Aristobulus Artaxerxes I & II . ARCHELAUS ♦ see Herod Archelaus ARISTOBULUS MINOR Αριστοβουλος – "Best Counselor" Prince of Judea ≈ 40 AD Herodian Family Tree / Son of Aristobulus IV & Berenice Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Possibly the "Aristobulus" greeted by Paul (Rom. 16:10) . ARTAXERXES I LONGIMANUS ♦ ארתחששתא / 𐎠𐎼𐎫𐎧𐏁𐏂 – "Whose Reign is Truth" ARTAXERXES II (AHASUERUS?) ♦ ארתחששתא / 𐎠𐎼𐎫𐎧𐏁𐏂 – "Whose Reign is Truth" King of Achaemenid Empire ≈ 465 – 424 BC Persian / From Susa-Shushan Family Tree / Son of Xerxes I & Amestris / Possibly husband of Esther (see Ahasuerus) / Father of Xerxes II, Darius II , and others Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 appoint government leaders (Ezra 7–10 ) Appointed Nehemiah to be governor of Judea and rebuild Jerusalem (Neh. 1 ) King of Persia ≈ b. 436 – d. 359 (reigned 405 – 359 BC) Persian Family Tree / Son of Darius II & Parysatis / Husband of Stateira & Esther? (see Ahasuerus ) / Father of Artaxerxes III Wikipedia Asa Asaph Asenath . ASA †♦ אסא – "Healer" King of Judah ≈ 911 – 870 BC Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Abijam / Father of Jehoshaphat / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:7 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Warred with Baasha of Israel "all their days"; m ade alliance with Ben-Hadad of Syria against Baasha of Israel; paid him with silver and gold from the Temple treasury; Hanani the prophet rebuked him for relying on Syria instead of God; he put Hanani in prison (1 Kgs. 15:32; 2 Chr. 16:1–10 ) Diseased in the feet; sought physicians, not the Lord for relief (2 Chr. 16:12 ) . ASAPH אסף – "Collector" + ASENATH אסנת – "She Who Belongs to Neith" Temple Musician ≈ 1000 BC Israelite : Levite : Gershonite ( 1 Chr. 6:39-43) Family Tree / Son of Berechiah / Father of four sons (1 Chr. 25:2) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Genealogy listed (1 Chr. 6:39–43 ) One of David's main musicians and leader of choir along with Heman and Ethan (1 Chr. 6:9) Played music and sang when the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 15:17–19) His descendants continued to worship God through music in the Temple ( 2 Chr. 29:13-14; 35:15 ) Sang music when the ark was placed in the Holy of Holies of the temple; the glory of the Lord filled the temple (2 Chr. 5:12, 14) Called a seer (2 Chr. 29:30 ) Authored Psalms 50 and 73-83 Matriarch ≈ 1710 BC Egyptian / From Egypt Family Tree / Daughter of Poti-pherah (Gen. 41:45) / Wife of Joseph / Mother of Manasseh and Ephraim Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Married Joseph and bore Manasseh & Ephraim; no other mention of her exists in the bible; the apocryphal book "Joseph and Asenath" claims she converted to the God of Abraham, but this cannot be confirmed Asher . ASHER אשרי – "Happy" ASHERITES (TRIBE OF ASHER) אשרי – "Happy" Patriarch ≈ 1743 BC Israelite : Asherite / Born in Haran / Lived in Canaan / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Son of Jacob & Zilpah (Gen. 30:13) / Father of Jimnah, Ishuah, Isui, Beriah, and Serah / Ancestor of Asherites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures / Jewish Encyclopedia One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Asherite / Territory was located north on the Mediterranean Sea and at one point included Tyre & Sidon (see map ) Family Tree / Descendants of Asher / Famous people include Anna and possibly Jonah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Helped Gideon defeat the Midianites (Judg. 6:35–8:21 ) 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 ) . Ashurbanipal Assyrians ASHURBANIPAL (ASNAPPAR) ♦ 𒀸𒋩𒆕𒀀 – "Ashur is Creator of the Heir" King of Assyria ≈ b. 685 – 631 BC (reigned 669 – 631 BC) Assyrian / From Nineveh Family Tree / Son of Esarhaddon & Esharra-hammat Wikipedia Collected tribute from Manasseh II of Judah which assisted his campaign against Egypt; continued fighting against Pharaoh Taharqa and installed Necho I as vassal ruler Considered the last great king of Assyria but also one of the most brutal Constructed the Library of Ashurbanipal Conquered No/Thebes around 664 BC (Nahum 3:8 ) . ASSYRIANS אשור / 𒆳𒋾𒅗𒀀𒀀 – "People of Assur" Tribe/group from Mesopotamia ≈ 2200 – 609 BC Assyrian / From Assyria Family Tree / Descendants of Ashur / Famous people include Ashurbanipal , Esarhaddon , Sennacherib , Tiglath-Pileser III , Shalmaneser V , and Sargon II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures / Bible Maps 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 Athaliah Augustus . + ATHALIAH †♦ עתליה – "God is Exalted" Queen of Judah ≈ 841 – 835 BC Israelite : Ephraimite / Born in Samaria / Died in Jerusalem Family Tree / Daughter of Ahab & Jezebel (2 Kgs. 8:18, 26) / Wife of Jehoram II of Judah / Mother of Ahaziah II of Judah / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Daughter of Ahab of Israel who married Jehoram II of Judah for a political alliance Introduced Baal worship to Judah and the Temple (2 Chr. 24:7 ) Her husband killed his brothers to solidify his position as king (2 Chr. 21:4 ); he died after 8 years and their son, Ahaziah II, reigned; when he also died, she killed the rest of the royal heirs to become queen; only one survived, the infant Jehoash of Judah who was saved and hidden in the Temple by Jehosheba and her husband Jehoiada the high priest (2 Kgs. 11:1–3 ) Reigned in wickedness for six years; the only woman to reign as queen in the United Kingdom or Kingdom of Judah Jehoiada crowned and anointed seven-year-old Jehoash in the temple before all the people; she rushed to stop the rebellion but was forced out of the temple and killed; the people tore down her idols (2 Kgs. 11:4–16; 2 Chr. 23:1–20 ) . AUGUSTUS CAESAR (OCTAVIAN) ♦ Αυγουστος – "Majestic" Emperor of Rome ≈ b. 63 BC – d. 14 AD (reigned 27 BC – 14 AD ) Roman / From Rome Family Tree / Son of Gaius Octavius & adopted son of Julius Caesar / Adopted father of Tiberius Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 First Roman Emperor 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 Azariah . AZARIAH ■ עזריה – "Helped by God" High Priest ≈ 960 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Zadok or Ahimaaz Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Jewish Encyclopedia-1 Served in Solomon's Temple (1 Kgs. 4:2) AZARIAH II Ω עזריה – "Helped by God" Prophet ≈ 910 BC Israelite Family Tree / Son of Oded Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Prophesied that Judah would prosper if the people were righteous Helped with Asa's reforms (2 Chr. 15:1) AZARIAH III & IV עזריה – "Helped by God" see Abed-nego or Uzziah . AZARIAH IV ■ עזריה – "Helped by God" High Priest ≈ 790 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Descendant of Johanan Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Opposed Uzziah who tried to burn incense in the Temple ; Uzziah was struck with leprosy (2 Chr. 26:17) AZARIAH VI ■ עזריה – "Helped by God" High Priest ≈ 620 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Hilkiah / Father of Seraiah / Ancestor of Ezra Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia-7 Helped with Josiah's reformation (1 Chr. 6:13) « Previous / Next » « Previous / Next »

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BAASHA ♦ בעשא – "Offensive" King of Israel ≈ 909 – 886 BC Israelite : Issacharite Family Tree / Son of Ahijah II / Father of Elah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Probably a military leader Conspired against Nadab II , killed him and entire house of Jeroboam to take the throne (1 Kgs. 15:27–29 ) Constantly warred against Asa of Judah (1 Kgs. 15:32 ); Ben-Hadad assisted the Southern Kingdom against him (1Kgs. 15:20 ) Jehu prophesied against him and his posterity (1 Kgs. 16:1–7 ) Babylonians . BABYLONIANS (BANI-BABEL) בני-בבל / 𒆳𒆍𒀭𒊏𒆠 – "Gate of the Gods" Group from Mesopotamia ≈ 2000 – 539 BC Babylonian / From Babylon Family Tree / Famous people include Nebuchadnezzar II and Amel-marduk Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures / Bible Maps Nimrod was an early founder (Gen. 10:10–12 ) Often at war with neighboring Assyrians Prided themselves on advances in astronomy, law, and mathematics Became a symbol of wickedness for the Israelites After conquering Jerusalem , Nebuchadnezzar carried the Jews away captive to Babylon The empire was absorbed into the Persian/Achaemenid Empire in 539 BC by Cyrus the Great Balaam Balak . BALAAM Ω בלעם – "Destroyer of People" BALAK ♦ בלק – "To Lay Waste" Prophet ≈ 1400 BC Aramean / From Pethor , Mesopotamia Family Tree / Son of Beor Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Balak of Moab offered him reward to curse Israel (Num. 22–23) His donkey saw an angel of the Lord 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; prophesied of Israel's future and the messianic prophecies of 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 ) Frequently mentioned in scripture (Josh. 13:22 ; Micah 6:5 ; 2 Pet. 2:15 ; Jude 1:11 ; Rev. 2:14 ) King of Moab ≈ 1400 BC Moabite / From Moab Family Tree / Son of Zippor Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia King of Moab during Israel' s wanderings in the desert; summoned Balaam to curse them but he blessed them instead (Num. 22–24 ) Barak Barnabas . BARAK ○ ברק – "Lightning" General and possibly a Judge ≈ 1200 – 1160 BC Israelite : Naphtalite / From Kedesh-naphtali ( Judg. 4:6 ) Family Tree / Son of Abinoam Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Agreed to fight Sisera , captain of Jabin of Hazor , only if Deborah II went (Judg. 4:8) ; defeated them with 10,000 men from Mt. Tabor ; pursued Sisera when he fled, but he was killed by Jael , wife of Heber the Kenite (Judg. 4) Sang a song with Deborah of praise (Judg. 5) Possibly served as Judge of Israel with Deborah Mentioned for his faith (Heb. 11:32 ) . BARNABAS (JOSEPH, JOSES) Ω ברנביא / Βαρναβας –"Son of Encouragement" Apostle and Companion of Paul ≈ 34 AD Israelite : Levite / From Cyprus (Acts 4:36–37 ) Family Tree / Cousin or relative of Mark (Col. 4:10 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Called an apostle (Acts 14:14 ) Served on several missionary journeys (Acts 11 ; 12; 1 Cor. 9:6 ; Gal. 2:1, 9 ; Col. 4:10 ) Tradition states he was martyred in Cyprus Bartholomew Baruch . BARTHOLOMEW (NATHANAEL) Ω בר-תלמי / Βαρθολομαιος – "Son of Talmai" Apostle ≈ 31 – 69 AD Israelite: Jewish / From Cana (John 21:2) Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 1:45–50) Ordained as one of the original 12 apostles (Mark 3:14–19) Tradition states he was flayed alive in Armenia . BARUCH ברוך –"Blessed" Scribe of Jeremiah ≈ 600 BC Israelite : Jewish Family Tree / Son of Neriah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Scribe who wrote the prophecies of Jeremiah ; read them in the Temple and later before King Jehoiakim , who burned the scroll; had to rewrite ( Jer. 36) Fled to Egypt with the remnant of Judah Bathsheba Beelzebub . + BATHSHEBA †♦ בת־שבע – "Daughter of an oath" Queen of Israel ≈ 1000 BC Israelite : Jewish / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Daughter of Eliam / Wife of Uriah the Hittite and David / Mother of Solomon , Nathan II , and others / Ancestor of Jesus through Solomon and Nathan II (Matt. 1:6; Luke 3:31 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures David lusted after her; when she became pregnant by him, he arranged for her husband Uriah to be killed in battle (2 Sam. 11 ); married David 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 his heir and king instead of Adonijah (1 Kgs. 1 ) . BEELZEBUB (BAAL-ZEBUB) בעל־זבוב – "Lord of the Flies" Philistine god (see Baal) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Philistine god worshipped at Ekron (1 Kgs. 1:2) Name used by the Pharisees for Satan; accused Christ of casting out demons by its power (Matt. 12:24 ) Belshazzar Ben-Ammi . BELSHAZZAR ○ בלש א צר / 𒁍𒊏𒋼𒊏𒀭𒊏𒁲 – "Bel Protects the King" Prince of Babylon ≈ 545 – 539 BC Babylonian / From Babylon Family Tree / Son of Nabonidus / Possible grandson of Nebuchadnezzar II through his mother / Last ruler before Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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) BELTESHAZZAR Ω 𒊩𒆪𒈗𒋀 – "Prince of Bel" Babylonian name of Daniel . BEN-AMMI (AMMON) בן־עמי – "Son of My People" Patriarch ≈ 1890 BC Ammonite Family Tree / Son of Lot & Lot's daughter / Brother of Moab (Gen. 19:30–38 ) / Ancestor of Ammonites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Ben-Hadad I&III . BEN-HADAD ♦ בן־הדד – "Son of Thunder" King of Aram Damascus ≈ 885 – 865 BC Aramean : Syrian Family Tree / Son of Tabrimmon Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Bribed or paid by Asa of Judah to war against Baasha of Israel; took the towns of Ijon, Dan , Abel-beth-maachah , and all Chinneroth-Galilee with the land of Naphtali (1 Kgs. 15:18–20 ) BEN-HADAD II ♦ בן־הדד – "Son of Thunder" see Hadadezer II BEN-HADAD III ♦ בן־הדד – "Son of Thunder" King of Aram Damascus ≈ 885 – 865 BC Aramean : Syrian Family Tree / Son of Hazael Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-3 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 ) Benjamin I & II Benjamites . BENJAMIN (BEN-ONI) בנימין – "Son of the Right Hand" BENJAMIN II Ω♦ בנימין – "Son of the Right Hand" Patriarch ≈ 1733 BC Israelite : Benjamite / Born near Bethlehem / Lived in Canaan / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Youngest son of Jacob & Rachel / Father of 10 sons, 1 daughter / Ancestor of Benjamites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Rachel died giving birth to him; named him "Ben-oni" (Gen. 35:16-20) Stayed with Jacob when brothers went to Egypt ; Joseph demanded they bring him to Egypt; Joseph gave him special gifts (Gen. 42–45 ) Prophet and King of Nephites ≈ 140 – 121 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Mosiah I / Father of Mosiah II, Helorum , and Helaman Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Drove Lamanites out of the land with the sword of Laban (Omni 1:24; WoM 1:13) Amaleki gave him 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 ) . BENJAMITES (TRIBE OF BENJAMIN) בנימין – "Sons of the Right Hand" One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Benjamite / Territory was between Ephraim and Judah , including Jericho , Bethel , and Jerusalem's northern outskirts (see map ) Family Tree / Descendants of Benjamin / Famous people include Saul , Queen Esther , and the apostle Paul Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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" (Deu. 33:12 ) Several left-handed people mentioned in scripture were from this tribe of "sons of the right hand" Tribe was nearly destroyed after the men of Gibeah abused and killed a Levite's concubine; 700 were "left-handed" seeming to imply rebellion against who they were (Judg. 19-21 ) After the division of the kingdom, remained in the Kingdom of Judah; many lost their distinction from Judahites after the Babylonian captivity Berenice II . + BERENICE II (BERNICE) ♦ Βερνικη – "Bringer of Victory" Princess and possibly co-regent of Judea with her brother ≈ 39 – 92 AD Herodian Family Tree / Daughter of Herod Agrippa & Cypros III / Sister of Herod Agrippa II , Drusilla , and others / Wife of Marcus Julius Alexander , Herod V of Chalcis , Polemon II of Pontus , and mistress of Roman Emperor Titus ; rumors circulated that she had an incestuous relationship with her brother Herod Agrippa II / Mother of Berenicianus and Hyrcanus Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia May 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 . Bethuel BERODACH-BALADAN ♦ see Merodach-Baladan BETHUEL † בתואל – "House of God" Patriarch ≈ 1900 BC Aramean-Syrian (Gen. 25:20 ) / From Haran Family Tree / Son of Nahor II & Milcah ; nephew of Abraham (Gen. 22:22) / Father of Rebekah and Laban (Gen. 22:23; 24 ) / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Took part of marriage negotiations for Isaac and Rebekah (Gen. 24:50 ) Bilhah Bishop . + BILHAH בלהה – "Calamity" Matriarch ≈ 1768 BC Israelite / From Haran / Lived in Canaan Family Tree / Handmaid of Rachel ( Gen. 29:29) / Wife-concubine of Jacob / Mother of Dan and Naphtali (Gen. 30:5–8 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 ) . BISHOP ἐπίσκοπος – "Overseer" Religious Leader ≈ 40 AD – Present Israelite Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Qualifications listed (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 ) Boaz Brigham . BOAZ † בעז – "Strength" Patriarch ≈ 1200 BC Israelite : Judahite: Ephrathite / From Bethlehem Family Tree / Son or descendant of Salmon & Rahab ; relative of Elimelech (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 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Showed charity to Ruth by deliberately leaving grain for her and allowing her to eat with him and workers (Ruth 2 ) Agreed to marry Ruth after a closer kinsman-redeemer declined the responsibility (Ruth 3–4 ) . BRIGHAM YOUNG Ω Prophet and First Governor of Utah Territory b.1801 – d. 1877 AD American / From Whitingham, VT Son of John Young & Abigail Howe / Husband of 16 wives; sealed to many others / Father of 56 children Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Led the church following the death of Joseph Smith; sustained as president and prophet from 1847–1877 Governor of Utah from 1850–1857 Listed among the "choice spirits" reserved for the latter days (D&C 138:53 ) Brother of J Bukki . BROTHER OF JARED (MAHONRI MORIANCUMER) Ω "Gift of God" BUKKI ■ בקי – "Examined" or "Tested" Prophet ≈ 2100 BC Jaredite / From Babel-Babylon Family Tree / Brother of Jared II / Father of Pagag and others / Ancestor of Jaredites Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 High Priest ≈ 1280 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Abishua / Father of Uzzi (1 Chr. 6:5) Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia . . C Ca / Ch / Cl-Co / Cu-Cy Caiaphas Cain CAIAPHAS (JOSEPH CAIAPHAS) ■ קופה / Καιαφας – "Basket Man" High Priest ≈ 18 – 36 AD Israelite : Levite : Sadducee / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son-in-law of Annas Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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. 26:57 ) Questioned Peter and John after their arrest (Acts 4 ) . CAIN קין – "Spear " Patriarch ≈ 3900 BC Family Tree / Son of Adam & Eve (Gen 4:1) / Father of Enoch II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Caleb II . CALEB II ○ כלב – "Devoted" Prince or head of Judah ≈ 1400 BC Israelite : Judahite / Born in Egypt (possibly Goshen ) / Given Hebron for inheritance (Josh. 14:13–14 ) Family Tree / Son of Jephunneh / Father of Achsah / Father- in-law of Othniel Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Canaan Canaanites . CANAAN כנען – "Purple" CANAANITES כנען – "Purple" Patriarch ≈ 2300 BC Canaanite Family Tree / 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 Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Noah said he and his descendants would be the servants of Israelites (Gen. 9:24–27 ) Tribes in the Levant ≈ 2000 BC Canaanite / From Canaan Family Tree / Descendants of Canaan (Gen. 10:18) / Included the Sidonians/Phoenicians , Hittites , Jebusites , Amorites , Girgashites , Hivites, Arkites , Sinites , Arvadites , Zemarites , and Hamathites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Worshipped idols Joshua was commanded to drive them out of the land Often at war with Israelites Chemosh Chief Priests . CHEMOSH 𐤊𐤌𐤔 / כמושׁ – "Bull" God of the Moabites ≈ 1000 BC Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Solomon built a high place to him on the Mount of Olives (1 Kgs. 11:7 ); Josiah later destroyed it (2 Kgs. 23:13 ) Mesha of Moab offered his child in sacrifice to Chemosh (2 Kgs. 3:27; Mesha Stele ) . CHIEF PRIESTS ○ כוהנים ראשיים / ἀρχιερεῖς Priests ≈ 500 BC – 70 AD Israelite: Levite : Kohanim Descendants of Levi Wikipedia Group of priests who oversaw worship in the Temple; included the High Priest During the Second Temple period, many served on the Great Sanhedrin Frequently opposed Jesus; sought to arrest Him (John 7 ); 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 received authority from them to arrest Christians (Acts 9:14 ) Christ Christians . CHRIST † Χριστος – "Anointed One" Greek title for the Hebrew Messiah see Jesus Christ CHRISTIANS Χριστιανός – "Followers of Christ" Followers of Christ ≈ 30 AD – Present Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Name first given to disciples in Antioch (Acts 11:26 ) Herod Agrippa II almost persuaded by Paul to be a Christian (Acts 26:28 ) Believers gladly take upon them the name of Christ (Alma 46:15 ) Claudius Cornelius . CLAUDIUS ♦ Κλαυδιος – "Shut in" Emperor of Rome ≈ b. 10 BC – d. 54 AD (reigned 41 – 54 AD) Roman / Born in Lugdunum / Died in Rome Family Tree / Son of Nero Claudius Drusus & Antonia Minor Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Agabus prophesied of a great famine during his reign (Acts 11:28) . CORNELIUS Κορνηλιος – "Little Horn" Roman Centurion ≈ 39 AD Roman / Lived in Caesarea Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures After an angelic vision and visit from Peter, became first Gentile convert to Christianity without first joining Judaism (Acts 10) ; many of his household also converted His conversion marked a new beginning in preaching the gospel to Gentiles Cush Cyrus . CUSH כוש / 𓎡𓄿𓈙𓈉 Patriarch ≈ 2200 BC Cushite / From ancient Nubia / Sudan Family Tree / Son of Ham (Gen. 10:6–7) / Grandson of Noah / Father of Nimrod and 5 others / Ancestor of Cushites/Kushites Wikipedia CYRENIUS ○ see Quirinius . CYRUS THE GREAT ♦ כורש / 𐎤𐎢𐎽 𐎢𐏁 – "The Sun" King of Achaemenid Empire ≈ b. 600 – d. 530 BC (reigned 550 – 530 BC) Persian / Born in Anshan, Persis Family Tree / Son of Cambyses I / Father of Cambyses II , Bardiya / Possible father-in-law of Darius the Great Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Conquered Babylon and Mesopotamia, creating the largest empire in history to that time Fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy (Isa. 44:28 ) and allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple (2 Chr. 36:22) ; r eturned the vessels of the Temple (Ezra 1:7–11 ) Daniel lived through part of his reign (Dan. 1:21; 6:28, 10:1 ) . D Dan / Dar / Dav / De / Di / Dr Dan Danites DAN דן – "Judge" DANITES (TRIBE OF DAN) דן – "Judge" Patriarch ≈ 1745 BC Israelite : Danite / Born in Haran / Lived in Canaan / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Son of Jacob & Bilhah (Gen. 30:5–6) / Father of Hushim / Ancestor of Danites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Danite / Territory located along the Mediterranean coast and eastward, including Joppa and Ekron (see map ) Family Tree / Descendants of Dan / Famous people include Samson Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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. 33:22 ) Joined the Northern Kingdom of Israel Tribe carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC ; today considered 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) Daniel . DANIEL (BELTESHAZZAR) Ω דניאל – "God is My Judge" Noble or royal of Judah and Prophet ≈ 605 – 530 BC Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem / Taken captive to Babylon Family Tree / Descendant of the royal family of Judah (Dan. 1:3–4) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Friend of Shadrach , Meshach , and Abed-nego One of the young nobles 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 for Belshazzar (Dan. 5 ) Became third ruler in the kingdom Darius the Mede's advisors became jealous and schemed to get him thrown in a lion's den for praying; an angel shut the lions' mouths (Dan. 6 ) Received visions and prophecies concerning future kingdoms, the Messiah, and events preceding the Second Coming (Dan. 7–12 ) Darius I II III . DARIUS THE MEDE ♦ דריוש / 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹 𐎺𐎢𐏁 – "He Who Possesses Good" King of Babylon ≈ 540 BC Mede / From Mede Family Tree / Son of Ahasuerus (Dan. 9:1 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Took over the kingdom after Belshazzar was killed (Dan. 5 ) Reigned at 62 yo (Dan. 5:31 ) Tricked by advisors to outlaw prayers as a way to trap Daniel ; forced to punish Daniel when he was caught praying; threw him in a lion's den; fasted for Daniel's deliverance; decreed that people should "fear" Daniel's God; threw the advisors and families in the lion's den (Dan. 6 ) . DARIUS I THE GREAT ♦ דריוש / 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹 𐎺𐎢𐏁 – "He Who Possesses Good" DARIUS II OCHUS ♦ דריוש / 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁 – "He Who Possesses Good" King of Achaemenid Empire ≈ b. 550 – d. 486 BC (reigned 522 – 486 BC) Persian / From Susa-Shushan Family Tree / Son of Hystaspes / Son-in-law of Cyrus the Great / Father of Xerxes I Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 Considered one of the greatest rulers of the Achaemenid dynasty Possibly murdered Bardiya , son of Cyrus the Great, to become king Confirmed decree allowing the Jews again to rebuild the Temple in 520 BC (Ezra 4:24 ; 6:3–48 ) King of Achaemenid Empire ≈ 423 – 404 BC Persian Family Tree / Son of Artaxerxes I / Father of Artaxerxes II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Mentioned in Neh. 12:22 David . DAVID †♦ דוד – "Beloved" King of Israel ≈ b. 1040 – 970 BC Israelite : Judahite / Born in Bethlehem / Died in Jerusalem Family Tree / Youngest of eight sons of Jesse (1 Samuel 16:12) / Great-grandson of Boaz & Ruth (Ruth 4:17–22 ) / Husband of Michal , Ahinoam II , Abigail , Maacah IV , Haggith , Abital , Eglah , Bathsheba , and others / Father of Amnon , Absalom , Tamar II , Adonijah , Solomon , Nathan II , and others / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:6 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures / Bible Maps Killed a lion and bear in his youth (1 Sam. 17:32–37 ) Anointed by Samuel to be a future king of 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 ); afterward the house of David had many incidents: two sons (Absalom and Adonijah ) openly rebelled against him; another son Amnon raped Tamar II for which Absalom killed him (2 Sam. 13–14 ) Wrote many psalms, including many about his contrition; has "fallen from his exaltation" for "the case of Uriah and his wife" (D&C 132:39 ) His reign is considered Israel's "Golden Age"; he united all of Israel under a holy government who awaited the coming of the Messiah and he expanded Israel's territory and subdued many surrounding nations Jesus often called "Son of David" (Matt. 22:41–46 ) Called a prophet by Peter (Acts 2:30 ) . DAVID WHITMER Ω דוד – "Beloved" Witness and Apostle = b. 1805 – d. 1888 AD (apostle from 1835 – 1838 ) American Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures One of the Three Witnesses (JS–H) Arranged for the Book of Mormon translation to be finished at his father's home One of the first six members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Apr 6, 1830 Excommunicated in 1838 Organized the Church of Christ (Whitmerites) in 1847 Deborah II Delilah . + DEBORAH II Ω○ דבורה – "Bee" Judge of Israel and Prophetess ≈ 1200 – 1160 BC Israelite : Ephraimite / From Mt. Ephraim Family Tree / Wife of Lapidoth? Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Prophetess and only known female Judge of Israel (Judg. 4:4 ) Dwelt under a palm tree; the children of Israel went to her for judgment Summoned Barak to fight Sisera , captain of Jabin of Hazor's army; he agreed only if she went with him (Judg. 4:8) ; defeated them with 10,000 men from Mount Tabor ; only Sisera escaped, but he was killed by Jael , wife of Heber the Kenite (Judg. 4) Sang a song with Barak of praise called the "Song of Deborah" (Judg. 5) Called herself a "Mother in Israel" (Judg. 5:7 ) . + DELILAH דלילה – "Weak" Temptress of Samson ≈ 1060 BC Canaanite : Philistine? / From Valley of Sorek Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Samson loved her Philistine lords convinced her to find out where he got his strength and promised her 1,100 pieces of silver each; discovered that Samson's strength was linked to his uncut hair; shaved his head in his sleep ; Philistines captured him ( Judg. 16 ) Dinah . + DINAH דינה – "Judgment" Daughter of Jacob & Leah ≈ 1670 BC Israelite / Born in Haran Family Tree / Daughter of Jacob & Leah ( Gen. 30:21 ) / Shechem wanted her to be his wife Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Only daughter of Jacob mentioned (Gen. 30:21 ) Visited the Canaanite daughters in Shechem ; Shechem son of Hamor took her and defiled her; desired to marry her; Levi and Simeon her brothers demanded the men of the city be circumcised; they slew all the men and retrieved her (Gen. 34 ) Listed as one of the 70 people who went to Egypt (Gen. 46:15 ) Later Jewish traditions claimed she married Job or her half-brother Simeon Disciples Drusilla . DISCIPLES μ αθητής – "Follower" or "Pupil" Follower or Student ≈ 30 AD Israelite Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures John the Baptist had disciples before Jesus' ministry (John 1:15–51 ) The word is sometimes used interchangeably with Apostle ( Matt. 11:1) Those who believe on Jesus and follow in His word (John 8:31 ) Mormon II was a disciple of Christ (3 Ne. 5:12–13 ) . + DRUSILLA Δρουσιλλα – "Freshness" Princess of Judea ≈ 38 AD Herodian Family Tree / Daughter of Herod Agrippa & Cypros III / Sister of Herod Agrippa II and Berenice II / Wife of Aziz of Emesa and Felix / Mother of Marcus Antonius Agrippa Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Listened to Paul with her husband Felix (Acts 24:24) According to Josephus , son Marcus Antonius Agrippa died in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD . E Ed / Eg-Eh / Ela-Eld / Ele / Eli / Elo / En / Ep / Es / Et / Ev / Ez Edomites EDOMITES (IDUMEANS) אדום – "Red" Tribe/group from south of Dead Sea ≈ 1800 BC Edomite / From Edom Family Tree / Descendants of Esau and wives (Gen. 25:30) / Ancestors of Idumeans / Famous people include Eliphaz , the Amalekites , and Herod the Great and family Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Territory was south of Dead Sea and centered around Mt. Seir (Josh. 24:4 ) Defeated the Horites (Deu. 2:12, 22 ) Spoke a language similar to Hebrew Moses asked for passage through their land; turned him down (Num. 20:14–21 ) Became subject to David and Israel (2 Sam. 8:13–14 ) Jeremiah and Ezekiel prophesied against them (Jer. 49 ; Ezek. 35 ) Later, the Greeks called them Idumeans During the time of Maccabees , many Idumeans were incorporated into Judea, including Herod the Great's family Egyptians Egyptus Ehud . EGYPTIANS מצרים (Mizraim) – "Double Lands" EGYPTUS II Tribe/group from Egypt ≈ 3000 BC Egyptian / From Egypt Family Tree / Descendants of Ham & Egyptus I and Mizraim / Famous people include: Asenath , Apries-Hophra , Shishak (Shoshenq I), and Necho II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures One of the most ancient, advanced, and prosperous civilizations on earth Often interacted with the Israelites and their ancestors, from Abraham to Jesus , Mary , and Joseph III fleeing to Egypt for safety; unfortunately many biblical Pharaohs are unnamed, leaving it up to speculation Joseph rose to become second in command under Pharaoh; preserved Egypt; brought family during famine (Gen. 41) Moses raised in the royal court; 10 plagues; freed the Israelite slaves from the Egyptians Solomon made an alliance with Egypt; Jeroboam fled to but Pharaoh Shishak who sacked Jerusalem (1 Kgs. 14:25-26; 2 Chr. 12) Pharaoh Necho II defeated and killed Josiah of Judah , bringing the Kingdom of Judah under Egyptian rule until Nebuchadnezzar II Lehi was taught in the language of the Egyptians (1 Ne. 1:2 ; Morm. 9:32 ) Many Jews fled to Egypt as part of the diaspora Matriarch ≈ 2300 BC Egyptian Family Tree / Daughter of Ham & Egyptus I / Mother of the first Pharaoh Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Discovered Egypt (Abr. 1:23-25) Elah Elders Eleazar . EHUD ○ אהוד – "I Shall Praise" ELAH ♦ אלה – "Oak Tree" Judge of Israel ≈ 1300 BC Israelite : Benjaminite Family Tree / Son of Gera Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Left-handed Benjamite (name means "son of my right hand"), which was associated with deception Killed Eglon of Moab when he was delivering the tribute to him; fought with the Israelites to defeat the Moabites (Judg. 3:15–30) King of Israel ≈ 886 – 885 BC Israelite : Issacharite Family Tree / Son of Baasha Wikipedia Reigned 2 years His commander of chariots, Zimri, conspired against him; killed him and his posterity, fulfilling Jehu's prophecy (1 Kgs. 16:6–14 ) . ELDERS זקנים / πρεσβύτερος (Presbyteros) Older leader; later ordained office in priesthood ≈ 1500 – Present Israelite Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Elders of Joseph's house and the Egyptians went to bury Jacob-Israel (Gen. 50:7 ) Seventy elders assisted Moses (Ex. 24; Num. 11 ) Elders and priests were ordained among the Nephites (Alma 6:1) Pharisees question why the disciples don't follow the elders and wash before meals (Matt. 15:2 ) Paul ordained elders (Acts 14:23 ); elders anointed the sick (James 5:14–15 ) Elders ordained in the Restored Gospel (D&C 20:38, 42–45 ) . ELEAZAR ■ אלעזר – "God Has Helped" High Priest ≈ 1400 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim / Born in Egypt (probably Goshen ) / Lived in Mt. Ephraim Family Tree / Son of Aaron & Elisheba (Ex. 6:23) / Brother of Nadab, Abihu , and Ithamar / Husband of a daughter of Putiel / Father of Phinehas / Ancestor of most High Priests Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Made a priest (Ex. 28:1 ) Made a covering for the altar in the Tabernacle (Num. 16:38–40 ) Oversaw the Tabernacle and expected to live a holy life (Lev. 10; Num. 4:16 ) Given father's priestly garments before Aaron's death; ministered in the high priest's office for many years (Num. 20:25–29 ; Deu. 10:6 ) Helped Joshua with the land territory distribution (Josh. 14:1 ) Buried in Mt. Ephraim (Josh. 24:33 ) Eli . ELI ■○ עלי – "My God" Judge and High Priest ≈ 1080 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim / From Shiloh Family Tree / Not a descendant of Eleazar like most High Priests, but a descendant of Ithamar / Father of Hophni & Phinehas II (1 Sam. 1:3) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures At the Tabernacle when Hannah came to pray for a son; accused her of being drunk; promised that her prayer would be answered; she gave birth to Samuel (1 Sam. 1 ) His sons were wicked and "lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle "; he didn't correct them; a man of God prophesied that they would be killed on the same day (1 Sam. 2 ) Samuel lived with him at the Tabernacle and heard a voice calling in the middle of the night; told Samuel to go back to bed; on the third time, realized it was the Lord; told Samuel to respond; the Lord repeated the prophecy against Eli's household; Samuel was scared to tell him but told him anyway; Eli acknowledged it was from the Lord (1 Sam. 3 ) Philistines stole the ark of the covenant and killed Eli's sons; when he heard, he fell and died; daughter-in-law also died that day giving birth to Ichabod (1 Sam. 4 ) Judged Israel for 40 years; died at 98yo (1 Sam. 4:15, 18 ) . ELIAKIM †♦ אליקים – "God Sets Up" Birth name of Jehoiakim (2 Kgs. 23:34 ) ELIAS אליהו – "My God is Yahweh" Forerunner Israelite Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Title for one who goes before or a forerunner; also is the Greek form of the name Elijah (Matt. 17:3-4 ) John the Baptist went before Jesus (Mark 1:1–8 ) Elias Eliashib Eliezer II . ELIASHIB ■ אלישיב – "God Restores" High Priest ≈ 470 – 433 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Joiakim (Neh. 3:1) Wikipedia Wealthy High Priest when Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem Helped lead the rebuilding and dedication of the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:1) Allowed Tobiah the Ammonite to use a large room in the Temple courts which was for temple offerings; grandson married a daughter of Sanballat the Horonite; Nehemiah drove the grandson out (Neh. 13:8–9 ) . ELIEZER II Ω אלעזר – "God Has Helped" Prophet ≈ 852 BC Israelite : Judahite / From Mareshah Family Tree / Son of Dodavah (2 Chr. 20:37) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-3 Prophesied against Jehoshaphat of Judah because he joined with Ahaziah of Israel (2 Chr. 20:37 ) Elijah . ELIJAH (ELIAS) Ω אליה – "My God is Jehovah" Prophet ≈ 870 – 842 BC Israelite : Gadite, Manassite , Benjamite , or Levite / F rom Tishbe of Gilead (1 Kgs. 17:1 ) Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Prophesied to the Northern Kingdom of Israel (1 Kgs. 17 ) during the reign of Ahab & Jezebel and their sons Shut the heavens from rain for 3.5 years; ravens fed him; fed by the Gentile widow of Zarephath near Sidon; promised her that her grain and oil would not run out; raised her son from the dead (1 Kgs. 17 ); mentioned by Jesus when He proclaimed Himself the Messiah in Nazareth (Luke 4:25–26 ) Challenged the priests of Baal to call down fire from heaven; showed God's power over the heavens; killed the priests (1 Kgs. 18 ) Jezebel tried to kill him; he fled and waited to die; an angel ministered to him and sent him to Horeb-Sinai ; Lord was not in the wind, or the earthquake, or the fire, but in the still small voice (1 Kgs. 19:1–12 ) Told to anoint Hazael king of Syria , Jehu II to be king of Israel, and Elisha to be a prophet; cast his mantle on Elisha (1 Kgs. 19:15–19 ); Elisha later accomplished both tasks for the kings (2 Kgs. 8 ) Prophesied of Ahab & Jezebel' deaths; prophesied the same to their son Ahaziah (1 Kgs. 21; 2 Kgs. 1 ) Wrote to Jehoram II of Judah, prophesying of his illness and death for disobedience (2 Chr. 21:12–15 ) Called down fire from heaven against fifty soldiers (2 Kgs. 1 ) Gave his mantle to Elisha before he was translated in a chariot of fire and a whirlwind (2 Kgs. 2 ) Malachi prophesied he would return before the "great and dreadful day of the Lord" (Mal. 4:5–6 ) Some wondered if Jesus or John the Baptist was Elijah returned, or if Elijah would save Jesus on the cross (Matt. 16:14; 27:47–49 ; Mark 6:14–15 ) Holds the keys of sealing power; appeared with Moses to Jesus , Peter , James , and John at the Mount of Transfiguration to confer priesthood keys (Matt. 17:3 ); appeared again to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple for the same purpose during Passover week, Apr. 3 1836 (D&C 110:13–16 ) Jews today wait for him to return and announce the coming of the Messiah (making him an Elias ); they pour a cup of wine and open the door for him during the Passover Seder meal, leave a seat for him during circumcisions, and at the end of each Sabbath, appeal in prayer (Havdalah ) that he will return quickly; consider him an intercessory figure to help those in need Elisabeth . + ELISABETH אלישבע / Ελισαβετ – "God is an Oath" Matriarch ≈ 2 BC Israelite : Levite / From the Judean Hill Country Family Tree / Descendant of Aaron & Elisheba (Luke 1:5–60) / Wife of Zacharias / Relative of Mary (Luke 1:36 ) / Mother of John the Baptist Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures "Righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord" (Luke 1:6 ) Barren; an angel appeared to Zacharias in the Temple and said she would conceive in her old age; Zacharias struck dumb for disbelief (Luke 1:5–24 ) Hid for five months after she conceived; visited by Mary for 3 months; John leapt in her womb when Mary arrived (Luke 1:24–25, 39–56) At John's circumcision, people called his name Zacharias, but she corrected them saying his name should be John; Zacharias wrote his name and was healed (Luke 1:57–80 ) Elisha Elisheba . ELISHA (ELISEUS) Ω אלישע – "God is Salvation" Prophet ≈ 865 – 780 BC Israelite : Issacharite / From Abel-meholah ( 1 Kgs. 19:16 ) Family Tree / Son of Shaphat Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Prophesied for approximately 50 years to the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the reigns of Jehoram , Jehu II , Jehoahaz II , and Jehoash II Elijah cast his mantle on him; used the mantle to part the Jordan River (1 Kgs. 19:16–21 ; 2 Kgs. 2:13 ) Healed the waters of Jericho (2 Kgs. 2:19–22 ) Mocked by 42 teens for his "bald head"; pronounced judgment; two bears killed them (2 Kgs. 2:23–24 ) Prophesied victory over the Moabites to Jehoram of Israel and Jehoshaphat of Judah (2 Kgs. 3) Multiplied the oil of a widow (2 Kgs. 4:1–7) Promised a barren Shunammite woman a son; later when the son died, Elisha raised him from the dead (2 Kgs. 4:8–37 ); years later told her to flee to Philistia to escape a famine (2 Kgs. 8) Multiplied grain and bread (2 Kgs. 4:38–44 ) Told Naaman the Syrian to wash seven times in the Jordan River to be healed of leprosy; refused a reward; Gehazi his servant took a reward and was cursed with leprosy instead (2 Kgs. 5 ); mentioned by Jesus when He proclaimed Himself the Messiah in Nazareth (Luke 4:27 ) Made an ax head float in the Jordan River (2 Kgs. 6:1–7 ) Protected from the Syrian army by a heavenly host of horses and chariots of fire; smote the Syrians with blindness (2 Kgs. 6:8–23 ) Prophesied abundance in Samaria ; Syrians fled, leaving provisions for the people (2 Kgs. 7 ) Prophesied a seven-year famine Told Hazael he would become king of Syria; arranged for the anointing of Jehu II king of Israel (2 Kgs. 8 ) Prophesied that Jehoash II of Israel would defeat Syria (2 Kgs. 13:14–19 ) Died after an illness; another man was raised from the dead when his body touched Elisha's bones (2 Kgs. 13:14,20–21 ) . + ELISHEBA אלישבע - "God is My Oath" Elohim Elon II Emma . ELOHIM †Ω■♦ אלהים - "Gods" or "Godhood" see God the Father Gen. 1:1 in Hebrew reads, "In the beginning, God (אלהים - Elohim) created the heaven and the earth" In Hebrew, Elohim is plural but is often used with singular verbs when referring to the God of Israel Matriarch ≈ 1500 BC Israelite : Judahite Family Tree / Daughter of Amminadab (Ex. 6:23 ) / Sister of Nashon / Mother of Nadab, Abihu , Eleazar , and Ithamar (Ex. 6:23) / Ancestor of the High Priests of Israel and Elisabeth (a variant of her name) Wikipedia Married Aaron and bore 4 sons who became priests (Ex. 6:23 ) . ELON II ○ אילון – "Oak" Judge of Israel ≈ 1150 BC Israelite : Zebulunite (Judg. 12:11 ) Family Tree Wikipedia Judged Israel for 10 years (Judg. 12:11–12 ) . + EMMA HALE SMITH "Whole" Wife of Joseph Smith ≈ b. 1804 – d. 1879 AD Israelite Daughter of Isaac & Elizabeth Hale / Wife of Joseph Smith / Mother of 11 Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Served as scribe during part of the Book of Mormon translation Commanded to compile a selection of sacred hymns (D&C 25) Became the first General Relief Society President JSH 1:55 Enoch Enos II . ENOCH †Ω חנוך – "Trained" Prophet and Patriarch ≈ b. 3378 – d. 2948 BC Family Tree / Son of Jared / Father of Methuselah / Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:37 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) . ENOS II Ω אנוש – "Mortal Man" Prophet ≈ 420 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Jacob II (Enos 1:1) / Father of Jarom Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Given plates by Jacob II (Jacob 7:27 ); taught in the language and religion of his father (Enos 1:1 ) Went hunting for beasts; prayed all day and night for a remission of his sins; prayed for his people and the Lamanites (Enos 1:2–18 ) Prophesied among the Nephites all his days; saw many wars among them and Lamanites (Enos 1:19–27 ) Commanded son Jarom to write (Jarom 1:1 ) Ephraim Ephraimites . EPHRAIM אפרים – "Fruitful" Patriarch ≈ 1707 BC Israelite : Ephraimite / From Egypt Family Tree / 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 Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Jacob adopted him and Manasseh as his own sons and gave him the birthright of Abraham , Isaac , and Jacob over his older brother Manasseh (Gen. 48:5, 13–20 ) . EPHRAIMITES (TRIBE OF EPHRAIM) אפרים – "Fruitful" One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Ephraimite / Territory included some of the richest land in the country and had several important highways and cities, including Shechem , Ebal , and Gerizim (in modern-day West Bank and Samaria ) (see map ) Family Tree / Descendants of Ephraim / Famous people include Joshua , Deborah II , Jeroboam , Ahab , Ishmael II , and Joseph Smith Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Tribe was angry that Gideon didn't call them to battle the Midianites; later helped capture Midianite princes (Judg. 6:35–8:21 ) Powerful tribe that often led the Northern Kingdom of Israel Many were carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC ; today considered one of the "Lost 10 tribes (2 Kgs. 17 ) Samaritans claim partial descent 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 ) Esarhaddon Esau . ESARHADDON ♦ אסר-חדן / 𒀭𒊹𒉽𒀸 – "Ashur Has Given a Brother" King of Assyria ≈ b. 713 – d. 669 BC (reigned 681 – 669 BC) Assyrian / From Assyria / Died in Haran Family Tree / Younger son of Sennacherib & Naqi'a / Husband of many / Father of Ashurbanipal and at least 17 others Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Appointed the heir of Sennacherib to the fury of his elder brothers; they attempted a coup and murdered Sennacherib Rebuilt Babylon with labor and tribute supplied by western vassals, including Manasseh II of Judah (see archeological prism ) Conquered Egypt in 671 BC and forced Pharaoh Taharqa to flee; captured the pharaoh's family . ESAU (EDOM) עשו – "Hairy" Patriarch ≈ 1832 BC Edomite / Born in Canaan / Lived in Seir Family Tree / Son of Isaac & Rebekah / Older twin of Jacob / Husband of 4 wives / Father of Eliphaz , Reuel , Jeush , Jaalam , and Korah / Ancestor of Edomites/Idumaeans Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Rival with his twin brother since birth; sold his birthright to Jacob for a mess of pottage (Gen. 25:29–34 ) Called Edom (Gen. 25:30 ) Rebekah helped Jacob secure the birthright blessing from Isaac (Gen. 27 ); hated Jacob for it and wanted to kill him; Rebekah sent Jacob to Haran for safety (Gen. 27:41–28:5 ) when Jacob and his family returned, he and Jacob finally made peace and departed on friendly terms (Gen. 32–33 ) Married three Canaanite-Hittite women to the disappointment of his parents (Gen. 26:34–35 ); later married Ishmael's daughter Mahalath (Gen. 28:9 ) . ESHBAAL ♦ אשבעל – "Man of the Lord" see Ish-bosheth Esther Ethan + ESTHER (HADASSAH) ♦ אסתר / 𒀭𒈹 – "Star" Queen of Persia ≈ 480 BC Israelite : Benjamite / From Shushan Family Tree / Cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai / Wife of Ahasuerus (possibly Xerxes I or Artaxerxes II) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Birth/Hebrew name was Hadassah Orphan; fair and beautiful; brought up by her cousin Mordecai (Esth. 2:7) Ahasuerus of Persia banished his first wife Vashti and sought another; Esther was taken to the House of the Women; she caught the king's eye and he made her queen Hid her religion from him by recommendation of Mordechai (Esther 2 ) Mordechai overheard a plot to kill the king; warned Esther who warned the king (Esther 2:20–23) Haman, the king's official hated Mordechai and convinced the king to decree that all Jews should die on the 13th day of Adar; Mordechai asked Esther to supplicate the king to save them; Esther feared to approach him without invitation, which was punishable by death; she asked the Jews to fast for her for three days, "and if I perish, I perish"; when she approached the king, she invited him and Haman to two feasts; at the second, she told the king of the decree; furious, Ahasuerus hung Haman, saved the Jews, and promoted Mordechai (Esther 2–10 ) Purim became a holiday to commemorate the Jews deliverance; still celebrated today on the 14th day of Adar (typically late Feb. or early March) . ETHAN (JEDUTHUN) איתן – "Perennial" Temple musician ≈ 1000 BC Israelite : Levite : Merarite Family Tree / Son of Kishi-Kushaiah / Father of 6 sons (1 Chr. 25:3) Wikipedia Genealogy listed (1 Chr. 6:44-47 ) One of David's three main musicians for the temple and the ministry of music along with Asaph and Heman (1 Chr. 25:1 ) Played music and sang when the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 15:17–19 ) Considered wise at the time of Solomon ( 1 Kgs. 4:31 ) Sang music when the ark was placed in the Holy of Holies of the temple; the glory of the Lord filled the temple (2 Chr. 5:12, 14 ) His descendants continued to worship God through music in the Temple (2 Chr. 29:13-14 ) Authored Psalms 39, 62, 77, 89 . Ether ETHBAAL ♦ אתבעל – "With the Lord" see Ithobaal ETHER Ω Prophet ≈ 550 BC Jaredite Family Tree / Son or descendant of Coriantor (Ether 11:23 ) Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Last Jaredite prophet Prophesied and preached repentance during Coriantumr's reign; people rejected his teachings; hid in a cave and recorded history of his people (Ether 12:1–13:5 ); prophesied to Coriantumr that if he would repent, they would be spared; otherwise they would all be destroyed Witnessed the people gathering for war for 4 years; saw the end of the Jaredites (Ether 15:12–34 ) Completed his record and entrusted it to the Lord's preservation: "Whether the Lord will that I be translated," or not, "it mattereth not" People of Limhi found his 24 gold plates (Mosiah 8:8–19; Ether 1:2 ); Mosiah II translated them; (Mosiah 28:11–19 ) Moroni II included them as the Book of Ether Evangelist Eve . EVANGELIST εὐαγγελιστής – "Bringer of Good News" Missionary/Patriarch ≈ 33 AD – Present Israelite: Christian Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Someone who preaches gospel (Eph. 4:11) Joseph Smith taught it is also the title of a Patriarch . + EVE † חוה – "Life" or "Living" Mother of mankind ≈ 4000 BC Family Tree / Created by God (Gen. 1:26-27 ) / Wife of Adam / Mother of Cain , Abel , Seth , and others (Gen. 4 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Tempted by Satan and ate the forbidden fruit (Gen. 3 ) Lived in the Garden of Eden before the Fall and in the fallen world after (Gen. 2-3 ) Taught her children the gospel (Moses 5:11–12 ) Joseph F. Smith saw her in vision with many of her faithful daughters (D&C 138:39 ) Ezekiel Ezra . EZEKIEL Ω יחזקאל – "God Will Strengthen" Prophet ≈ 593 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim / Born in Jerusalem / Taken captive to Babylon Family Tree / Son of Buzi / Descendant of Zadok / Husband of unnamed wife (Ezek. 24:18 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Carried captive to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar II (Ezek. 1:3) Didn't weep at his wife's death (Ezek. 24:15–27 ) Prophesied about the Israelites and return of the Jews to Jerusalem; saw in vision a valley of dry bones (House of Israel) being resurrected; saw the stick of Judah (Bible ) and the stick of Ephraim (Book of Mormon ) being joined (Ezek. 37 ) Prophesied many things about the events leading up to the Second Coming . EZRA Ω■ עזרא – "Helper" Priest? and Scribe ≈ 458 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim / Born in Babylon / Lived in Jerusalem Family Tree / Descendant of Seraiah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Artaxerxes of Persia gave him edict to help exiles return to Jerusalem; associated with the formation of the Great Assembly which became the basis for the Great Sanhedrin (Ezra 7–10 ) Asked Jews to separate from their foreign wives (Ezra 10 ) Taught the people the Mosaic Law; read and taught publicly to make it available to the every Jew, not just the priests (Neh. 8 ) « Previous / Next » « Previous / Next »

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JACOB II יעקב – "One Who Follows" or "Supplanter" Prophet ≈ 590 BC Israelite: Manassite : Nephite / Born in desert after family left Jerusalem ( 1 Ne. 18:7 ) Family Tree / Son of Lehi & Sariah (1 Ne. 18:7) / Father of Enos II Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Consecrated and ordained by Nephi as a priest and teacher with Joseph II (2 Ne. 5:26; 2 Ne. 6:2 ) Saw the Redeemer in vision (2 Ne. 9:2 ) Kept records after Nephi (Jacob 1:1; 3:14 ) Contended with Sherem (Jacob 7 ) Jaddua Jael Jairus . JADDUA ■ ידוע – "Known" High Priest ≈ 371 – 320 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Johanan (Neh. 12:11) / Father of Onias I & Manasseh III Wikipedia . + JAEL יעל – "Ibex Mountain Goat" Wife of Heber ≈ 1180 BC Midianite : Kenite Family Tree / Wife of Heber the Kenite Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Sisera , commander of Jabin of Hazor's army, fled a battle against Deborah II , Barak , and the Israelites to Heber's tent because they were at peace (Judg. 4:1–17 ); Jael welcomed him in; when he was asleep, pounded a tent nail into his temples; told Barak (Judg. 4:21–22 ) . JAIRUS אור / Ιαειρος – "One Giving Light" Ruler of Synagogue ( Mark 5:22 ) ≈ 30 AD Israelite : Jewish / From Capernaum Father of only one daughter who was 12yo (Luke 8:42 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 ) James I II & III . JAMES Ω יעקב (Jacob) / Ιακωβος – "One Who Follows" Apostle ≈ 30 – 44 AD Israelite : Levite? / From Galilee Family Tree / Son of Zebedee & Salome II / Brother of John ; called the "Sons of Thunder" by Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Fisherman (Matt. 4:21 ) One of the first disciples of Jesus Ordained as one of the original 12 apostles (Mark 3:14–19) 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 II Ω יעקב (Jacob) / Ιακωβος – "One Who Follows" JAMES III יעקב (Jacob) / Ιακωβος – "One Who Follows" Apostle ≈ 31 – 62 AD Israelite : Jewish Family Tree / Son of Alphaeus (possible brother of Matthew ) / Son of Cleophas? & Mary III Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Known as "James the Less" Ordained as one of the original 12 apostles (Mark 3:14–19) Tradition states he was stoned to death in Jerusalem in 62 AD Bishop of Jerusalem ≈ 40 – 69 AD Israelite : Judahite / From Nazareth Family Tree / Son of Mary & Joseph III / Brother of Jesus ( Matt. 13:55) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-3 / Guide to Scriptures Known as "James the Just" Probably at Cana for miracle of water to wine; afterward went to Capernaum (John 2:12 ) Stood outside house, waiting to speak to Jesus (Matt. 12:46 ) Mentioned as Jesus' brother in His rejection at Nazareth (Matt. 13:55 ) Jesus appeared to him after the resurrection (1 Cor. 15:7 ) Gathered with disciples at Pentecost (Acts 1:14 ) Sided with Peter and Paul at the Jerusalem Conference that Gentiles didn't have to convert to Judaism to become Christians (Acts 15 ) Paul saw him and Peter in Jerusalem (Gal. 1:19, 2:12 ) Served as Bishop of Jerusalem Probably wrote the book of James ; Joseph Smith read from the epistle which sparked the Restoration Tradition states he was martyred in 62 or 69 AD Japheth Jaredites Jason . JAPHETH יפת – "Expansion" Patriarch ≈ 2494 BC Family Tree / Eldest son of Noah (Gen. 5:32) / Father of Magog & others / Ancestor of the Greeks , Anatolians , and other Indo-European peoples Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures One of eight people saved on the ark (Gen. 6–9 ) Covered Noah (Gen. 9) . JAREDITES ירד – "Descent" Tribe/group in the Promised Land ≈ 2200 – 600 BC Jaredite Family Tree / Descendants of Jared II & his brother / Famous people include the Brother of Jared , Ether , and Coriantum Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 . JASON ■ יהושע (Joshua) / Ιασων – "The Lord Will Save" High Priest ≈ 175 – 172 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Simon II / Brother of Onias III (2 Macc. ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Outbid his brother to be appointed high priest by Antiochus IV Epiphanes 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 Jeconiah . JECONIAH (JEHOIACHIN) †♦ יהויכין – "The Lord Will Establish" King of Judah ≈ b. 615 – d. after 562 BC (reigned 598 BC for 3 months) Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem / Died in Babylon Family Tree / Son of Jehoiakim & Nehushta / Father of eight sons / Grandfather of Zerubbabel (1 Chr. 3:17–19 ) / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:11 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 ) . Jehoahaz Jehoash JEHOAHAZ I †♦ יהואחז – "Jehovah Grasped" see Ahaziah II JEHOAHAZ II ♦ יהואחז – "Jehovah Grasped" JEHOAHAZ III (SHALLUM III) ♦ יהואחז – "Jehovah Grasped" King of Israel ≈ 814 – 798 BC Israelite : Reubenite Family Tree / Son of Jehu II / Father of Jehoash II (2 Kgs. 13:9 ) Wikipedia Wicked king Reigned for 17 years Hazael and Benhadad III of Syria fought against him all his days; asked the Lord for help but returned to his old ways after the victory (2 Kgs. 13:1–9, 22 ) King of Judah ≈ b. 633 – d. 609 BC (reigned 609 BC for 3 months) Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Son of Josiah & Hamutal (daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah) (2 Kgs. 23:30 ) / Brother of Johanan, Jehoiakim , & Zedekiah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary -4 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 . JEHOASH (JOASH I) † ♦ יהואש – "The Lord Has Given" King of Judah ≈ b. 843 – d. 796 BC (reigned 836 – 796 BC) Israelite : Judahite / Born and died in Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Ahaziah II & Zibiah / Husband of Jehoaddan / Father of Amaziah / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-3 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 II (JOASH II) ♦ יהואש – "The Lord Has Given" King of Israel ≈ 798 – 782 BC Israelite : Reubenite / From Samaria Family Tree / Son of Jehoahaz II / Father of Jeroboam II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-4 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 ) Archeology: Tell al-Rimah Stela mentions Adad-nirari III's victory and "Jehoash the Samarian" paying tribute . JEHOIACHIN †♦ see Jeconiah Jehoiada Jehoiakim JEHOIADA ■ יהוידע – "Jehovah Knows" High Priest ≈ 842 – 830 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Family Tree / Husband of Jehosheba & 1 other / Brother-in-law of Ahaziah II of Judah / Father of Zechariah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary With his wife, saved baby Jehoash of Judah in the Temple from Athaliah's wrath until he was old enough; proclaimed and anointed him to be king in the Temple; ordered Athaliah's death (2 Kgs. 11:4–16 ) Helped Jehoash with religious reform & repairing the Temple (2 Kgs. 11:17 ) Lived to 130yo (2 Chr. 24:15 ); buried with the kings of Judah . JEHOIAKIM (ELIAKIM) † ♦ יהויקים – "Jehovah Raises Up" King of Judah ≈ b. 632 – d. 598 BC (reigned 609 BC – 598 BC) Israelite : Judahite / Born and died in Jerusalem Family Tree / Second son of Josiah & Zebidah (2 Kgs. 23:34,36) / Brother of Johanan , Zedekiah , & Jehoahaz III / Husband of Nehushta / Father of Jeconiah & Zedekiah III / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Pharaoh Necho II made him king after carrying away captive Jehoahaz III (2 Kgs. 23:34 ); changed birth name from Eliakim to Jehoiakim; 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 Jehoram I&II . JEHORAM (JORAM I) ♦ יהורם – "The Lord is Above" JEHORAM II (JORAM II) †♦ יהורם – "The Lord is Above" King of Israel ≈ 852 – 841 BC Israelite : Ephraimite Family Tree / Son of Ahab & Jezebel ( 2 Kgs. 3:1 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 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 ) King of Judah ≈ b. 882 – d. 842 BC (reigned 849 – 842 BC) Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Eldest son of Jehoshaphat / Husband of Athaliah / Son-in-law of Ahab of Israel (2 Chr. 21:6) / Father of Ahaziah II and Jehosheba / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:8 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Reigned at 32yo for 8 years (2 Kgs. 8:16) Killed 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 ) Jehoshaphat Jehosheba . JEHOSHAPHAT (JOSAPHAT) † ♦ יהושפט – "Jehovah Governs" King of Judah ≈ b. 905 – d. 849 BC (reigned 870 – 849 BC) Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Asa & Azubah ( 1 Kgs. 22:42 ) / Father of Jehoram II & others / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:8 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Mostly righteous king (2 Chr. 20:32–37 ) Strengthened and built up Judah ; blessed with riches; sent princes and priests to teach the book of the law (2 Chr. 17 ) Reigned at 35yo for 25 years (1 Kgs. 22:42 ) Aligned with Ahab of Israel against Hadadezer of Syria ; rebuked by Jehu for helping Ahab (2 Chr. 18:1–19:3 ) Led religious reforms (2 Chr. 19 ) He and his people prayed and fasted for deliverance from the Ammonites and Moabites (2 Chr. 20 ) . + JEHOSHEBA (JEHOSHABEATH) יהושבע – "Jehovah Promised" Princess of Judah ≈ 835 BC Israelite : Judahite Family Tree / Daughter of Jehoram II / Wife of Jehoiada Wikipedia 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 ) Jehovah Jehozadak . JEHOVAH (YAHWEH) ♦ יהוה – "Lord" God of Israel & the Old Testament see Jesus 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 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures . JEHOZADAK ■ יהוצדק – "Jehovah is Righteous" High Priest ≈ 587 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Seraiah / Father of Joshua II Wikipedia High Priest when Nebuchadnezzar II took the Jews captive to Babylon (1 Chr. 6:14–15 ) Jehu I&II Jephthah . JEHU Ω יהוא – "Jehovah is He" JEHU II ♦ יהוא – "Jehovah is He" Prophet ≈ 909 BC Israelite Family Tree / Son of Hanani (1 Kgs. 16:1 ) Wikipedia 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 ) King of Israel ≈ b. 882 – d. 814 BC (reigned 841 – 814 BC) Israelite : Reubenite Family Tree / Son of Jehoshaphat II / Father of Jehoahaz II Wikipedia Military commander of Jehoram of Israel ; anointed to become king by a prophet at the command of Elisha (2 Kgs. 9 ) Killed 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 ) Archeology: mentioned on the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III paying tribute to Assyria . JEPHTHAH ○ יפתח – "He Will Open" Judge of Israel ≈ 1130 BC Israelite : Manassite / Born in Gilead Family Tree / Son of Gilead II & a prostitute Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 refusal to help against the Ammonites (Judg. 12 ) Jeremiah . JEREMIAH Ω ירמיה – "Jehovah Throws" Prophet ≈ 627 – 582 BC Israelite : Levite / From Anathoth Family Tree / Son of Hilkiah (Jer. 1:1) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Credited with writing the books 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 Egypt (Jer. 43:5–6 ) Jeroboam I&II Jesse . JEROBOAM ♦ ירבעם – "May the People Increase" JEROBOAM II ♦ ירבעם – "May the People Increase" King of Israel ≈ 931 – 910 BC Israelite : Ephraimite Family Tree / Son of Nebat & Zeruah (1 Kgs. 11:26) / Father of Abijah II and Nadab II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures 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 Rehoboam to relieve their taxes; rebelled when the king 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 ) King of Israel ≈ 786 – 746 BC Israelite : Reubenite Family Tree / Son of Jehoash II (2 Kgs. 13:13) / Father of Zachariah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 Reigned for 41 years during one of the Northern Kingdom's most prosperous time Hosea , Joel II , Amos , and Jonah prophesied during his reign . JERUBBAAL (JERUBBESHETH) ○ ירבעל – "The Lord Contends" Name given to Gideon JESSE † ישי – "Jehovah Exists" Patriarch ≈ 1100 BC Israelite : Judahite / From Bethlehem Family Tree / Son of Obed (Ruth 4:17) / Father of David & others / Ancestor of the kings of Judah / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Jesus . JESUS CHRIST †Ω■♦ ישוע or Ιησους – "Salvation" / משיח or Χριστος – "Anointed One" or "Sovereign" King of Kings / The Great High Priest / Jehovah / Messiah ≈ 1 BC – 33 AD Israelite : Judahite / Born in Bethlehem / Lived in Nazareth Family Tree / Son of God & Mary / Stepson of Joseph III / Descendant of David & Bathsheba (Luke 1:32) and the kings of Judah / Brother of Joses , James III , Jude , Simon , & sisters (Matt. 13:53–58 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 for forty days and was tempted of Satan (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 Mt. Tabor (Matt. 17:1–13 ) Raised Lazarus from the dead after four 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 the latter-days (JSH 1 ) Will return to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords Jethro Jews Jezebel . JETHRO (REUEL) יתרו – "Excellent" Priest of Midian ≈ 1550 BC Midianite: Kenite / From Midian Family Tree / Father of Zipporah & Hobab / Father-in-law of Moses (Ex. 2:21 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary After Moses fled Egypt , he dwelt with Jethro and family in Midian ; Moses kept his flock (Ex. 2:15–3:1 ); Gave Moses the Melchizedek Priesthood (D&C 84:6 ) After Sinai , Jethro gave Moses his blessing to return to Egypt (Ex. 4:18–20 ) Rejoiced for all the goodness which the Lord had done through Moses in Egypt; offered sacrifice; taught Moses the wisdom of delegation in leadership (Ex. 18 ) . JEWS יהודים (Yehudim) – " Gratitude"‎ People from Israel ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Jewish Ethnic and religious grouping / Originally indicated someone from the tribe of Judah or the Southern Kingdom / At the time of Christ, sometimes meant Jewish Leadership / Today indicates someone who practice Judaism or descends from the Israelites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures . + JEZEBEL † איזבל – "Unexalted" Queen of Israel ≈ 874 – 850 BC Canaanite : Phoenician: Tyrian / From Tyre Family Tree / Daughter of Ithobaal of Sidon / Wife of Ahab ( 1 Kgs. 16:31) / Mother of Ahaziah , Jehoram , & Athaliah / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Evil queen who influenced Ahab and the Northern Kingdom to worship Baal & Ashteroth (1 Kgs. 16:31–33 ) 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 ) Joab Joanna Job . JOAB יואב – "Jehovah is Father" Army Captain ≈ 1000 BC Israelite : Judahite Family Tree / Son of Zeruiah , David's sister / Brother of Abishai and Asahel Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Faithful commander of David, especially during Absalom's rebellion After David's death, aligned with Adonijah for next king; put to death by Solomon (1 Kgs. 2:28–34 ) . + JOANNA יוחנן / Ιωαννα – "Jehovah is Gracious" Disciple ≈ 31 AD Israelite : Jewish Family Tree / Wife of Chuza, Herod Antipas' steward Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 Ministered to Jesus with other women (Luke 8:3 ) Witnessed the empty tomb (Luke 24:10 ) . JOASH I & II ♦ see Gideon's father or Jehoash I & II JOB Ω איוב – "The Persecuted" Prophet ≈ 1730 BC From Uz ( Job 1:1 ) Family Tree / Possibly same person as Jobab , descendant of Esau and Ishmael (see article ) / Father of fourteen sons & six daughters (Job 1:2; 42:13 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Feared God and eschewed evil (Job 1:1 ) Very wealthy (Job 1:3 ) Satan claimed he was only righteous because he was so blessed; God allowed Satan to try him (Job 1 ) Lost his children, possessions, and health but remained faithful to God (Job 1:21 ) Defended his faith against unsympathetic friends Wealth and family restored (Job 42 ) Jochebed Joel II Johanan . + JOCHEBED יוכבד – "Jehovah is Impressive" Matriarch ≈ 1600 BC Israelite : Levite / From Egypt (probably Goshen ) Family Tree / Daughter of Levi; born in Egypt (Num. 26:58–59 ) / Wife of Amram (Num. 26:59 ) / Mother of Miriam, Aaron, & Moses ( Ex. 2:1) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 ) . JOEL II Ω יואל – "The Lord is God" Prophet ≈ 800? BC Israelite: Judahite ? Son of Pethuel Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Prophecy was quoted by Peter and the Angel Moroni to Joseph Smith (Joel 2:28–32; Acts 2:17 ; JSH 1:41 ) . JOHANAN II (JONATHAN III) ■ יוחנן – "Jehovah is Gracious" High Priest ≈ 410 – 371 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Joiada (Neh. 12:11) / Father/grandfather of Jaddua Wikipedia Josephus claimed he murdered his brother Joshua in the Temple John . JOHN Ω יוחנן (Johanan) / Ιωαννης – "Jehovah is Gracious" Apostle ≈ 30 AD Israelite : Levite? / From Galilee Family Tree / Son of Zebedee & Salome II (Mark 1:20 ) / Brother of James ; called the "Sons of Thunder" by Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Fisherman One of the first disciples of Jesus Ordained as one of the original 12 apostles (Mark 3:14–19) 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 referred 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 HYRCANUS ■ Ιωαννης – "Jehovah is Gracious" High Priest & Prince of Judea ≈ 134 – 104 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohanim : Jehoiarib Family Tree / Son of Simon Thassi (1 Macc. 16:11 ) Wikipedia 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 converted at that time Destroyed the Samaritan Temple on Mt Gerizim in 111 BC JOHN MARK Ιωαννης – "Jehovah is Gracious" see Mark John the Baptist . JOHN THE BAPTIST Ω יוחנן (Johanan) / Ιωαννης – "Jehovah is Gracious" Prophet & Priest ≈ b. 2 BC – d. 32 AD Israelite : Levite : Kohanim : Abijah/Abia / From Judea Family Tree / Son of Zacharias & Elisabeth in their old age (Luke 1:5–80) / Descendant of Eleazar ; father belonged to the Abijah/Abia division of Temple service / Cousin of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Leaped 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 surviving 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 ) Joiada Joiakim Jonah . JOIADA (JADDUA I) ■ יוידע – "Jehovah Knows" JOIAKIM ■ יויקים – "The Lord Raises Up" High Priest ≈ 433 – 410 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Eliashib ( Neh. 12:10) Wikipedia His son married the daughter of Sanballat the Horonite which led to him being driven from the Temple by Nehemiah (Neh. 13:28 ) High Priest ≈ 490 - 470 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Joshua II ( Neh. 12:10) Wikipedia . JONAH (JONAS) Ω יונה – "Vexer" Prophet ≈ 780 BC Israelite : Zebulunite or Asherite / From Gath-hepher Family Tree / Son of Amittai Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Jonathan I&III& Apphus . JONATHAN יונתן – "Jehovah Has Given" JONATHAN III (JOHN II) ■ יונתן – "Jehovah Has Given" Prince of Israel ≈ b. 1040 – d. 1010 BC Israelite : Benjamite Family Tree / Eldest son of Saul & Ahinoam (1 Sam. 13:3) / Father of Mephibosheth II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures 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 High Priest ≈ 36 – 37; 44 AD Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Annas / Brother-in-law of Caiaphas Wikipedia At the trial of Peter and John (Acts 4:6) According to Josephus , was killed by hired assassins of Felix . JONATHAN APPHUS ■ יונתן – "Jehovah Has Given" Prince of Judea & High Priest ≈ 160 – 143 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim : Jehoarib Family Tree / Youngest son of Mattathias ( 1 Macc. 2:2-5) / Ancestor of Josephus Wikipedia Battled against the Seleucids Appointed high priest by Alexander I Balas; officiated the first time at the Feast of Tabernacles in 152 BC Taken hostage and eventually murdered by Diodotus Tryphon . Joseph I & II JORAM I & II ♦ יורם – "Jehovah is Exalted" see Jehoram I & II JOSEPH Ω ○ יוסף – "May He Add" Prophet & Vizier of Egypt ≈ 1741–1631 BC Israelite : Josephite / Born in Haran / Lived in Canaan / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Eldest son of Jacob & Rachel ( Gen. 30:22–24 ) / Husband of Asenath (Gen. 41:45 ) / Father of Ephraim & Manasseh (Gen. 41:50–52 ) & Josephites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's butler and baker; eventually interpreted 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 ); Obadiah II prophesied that his house would be a flame (Obad. 1:18 ) Lehi and the Nephites were descendants (1 Ne. 5:14 , Alma 10:3 ) Archeology Article: Who was Joseph's Pharaoh? " . JOSEPH II יוסף – "May He Add" Patriarch ≈ 590 BC Israelite : Manassite: Nephite / Born in desert ( 1 Ne. 18:7 ) Family Tree / Youngest son of Lehi & Sariah (1 Ne. 18:7) / Ancestor of Josephites II Wikipedia 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 III & Smith . JOSEPH III † יוסף – "May He Add" Carpenter ≈ 20 BC–20 AD Israelite : Judahite / Lived in Nazareth Family Tree / Son of Heli or Jacob IV / Descendant of David & Bathsheba (Luke 2:4 ) / Husband of Mary (Luke 1:27) / Father of Jesus (step), Joses , James III , Jude , Simon, & daughters Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Carpenter or stone builder (Matt. 13:55 ) Found out Mary, his espoused wife, was with child; planned to privately break off engagement; an angel appeared and explained; 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 (Luke 2:1–20 ) Took baby Jesus and Mary to the Temple to offer a sacrifice; Anna and Simeon prophesied (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 years old; after 3 days found Him teaching doctors in the Temple; Mary chided him saying, "thy father and I have sought thee" but Jesus corrected her use of the word father: "I must be about my Father's business"; still Jesus was "subject unto them" out of respect (Luke 2:41–52 ) Not mentioned again even though Mary and Jesus' siblings are (John 2:1–12 ; Matt. 12:46–50 ); assumed he died and Mary was a widow for some time . JOSEPH BEN CAIAPHAS ■ יוסף – "May He Add" see Caiaphas JOSEPH SMITH Ω יוסף – "May He Add" Prophet = b. 1805 – d. 1844 AD Israelite : Ephraimite / Born in Sharon, VT Son of Joseph Sr . & Lucy Mack Smith / Husband of Emma & others / Father of 11 children, only 5 lived to adulthood: Julia Murdock , Joseph III , Frederick Granger Williams, Alexander Hale , & David Hyrum Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 Organized 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 . JOSEPHUS יוסף – "May He Add" Roman -Jewish Historian ≈ b. 37 – d. 100 AD Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Matthias / Descendant of Maccabees through Jonathan Apphus Wikipedia 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 ); provided an independent extra-biblical historical source for many events in the Bible Joshua I&II . JOSHUA (OSHEA) Ω ○ יהושע – "The Lord Will Save" JOSHUA II (JESHUA) ■ יהושע – "The Lord Will Save" Prophet ≈ 1445 – 1335 BC Israelite : Ephraimite / Born in Egypt (probably Goshen ) Family Tree / Son of Nun Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Fought the Amalekites (Ex. 17:13–14 ) Led the twelve men to spy the land of Canaan ; only he and Caleb II 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 while the New Testament seems to imply she married 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 " High Priest ≈ 515 – 490 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Jehozadak / Father of Joiakim ( Ezra 3:2) Wikipedia High Priest during the Second Temple building and return of the Jews to Jerusalem Zechariah III had a vision telling him to walk in obedience so he could govern in the Temple (Zech. 3:6–10 ) With Zerubbabel, obeyed Haggai and the voice of the Lord to begin work on the Temple (Hag. 1 ) Josiah Jotham II . JOSIAH † ♦ יאשיה – "Despair of Jehovah" King of Judah ≈ b. 648 – d. 609 BC (reigned 640 – 609 BC ) Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Amon & Jedidah (2 Kgs. 22:1) / Husband of Zebudah & Hamutal / Father of Johanan , Jehoiakim, Zedekiah , & Jehoahaz III / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:10 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) . JOTHAM II † ♦ יותם – "Jehovah is Perfect" King of Judah ≈ 740 – 732 BC Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Uzziah & Jerushah ( 2 Kgs. 15:32) / Father of Ahaz / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:9 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 Reigned at 25yo for 16 years Defeated the Ammonites (2 Chr. 27:5 ) Isaiah , Hosea , and Micah all prophesied during his reign Judah . JUDAH † יהודה – "Praised" Patriarch ≈ 1745 BC Israelite : Judahite / Born in Haran / Lived in Canaan / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Fourth son of Jacob & Leah (Gen. 29:35) / Father of Er , Onan , Shelah , Pharez , Zerah / Ancestor of Judahites & the kings / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:2 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Had idea to sell Joseph as a slave instead of killing him (Gen. 37:26–27 ) Sinned with daughter-in-law Tamar II (Gen. 38 ) Offered himself in Egypt in place of Benjamin (Gen. 44 ) JUDAH, KINGDOM OF יהודה – "Praised" see Kingdom of Judah . JUDAHITES (TRIBE OF JUDAH) יהודה –"Praised" One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Judahite / Territory was in Judea and included Bethlehem and Hebron; bordered Jerusalem (see map ) Family Tree / Descendants of Judah / Famous people include David and the kings of Judah , Isaiah , Daniel , Mulekites , and Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ). 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 ) JUDAS II & III Ιουδας – "Praised" see Jude or Thaddaeus Lebbaeus Judas Jude . JUDAS ISCARIOT Ω יהודה / Ιουδας – "Praised" JUDAS MACCABAEUS ○ יהודה / Ιουδας – "Praised" Apostle ≈ 30 – 33 AD Israelite : Jewish / The only apostle not from Galilee Family Tree / Son of Simon Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Ordained as one of the original 12 apostles (Mark 3:14–19) 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 ) Leader of Maccabees ≈ 167 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim : Jehoairib Family Tree / Son of Mattathias Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Took over as leader of Maccabees after his father's death (1 Macc.) Removed the statues of Greek gods in the Temple and purified the Temple, restoring the rituals; celebrated today as Hanukkah . JUDE (JUDAS II) יהודה / Ιουδας – "Praised" Author of Jude ≈ 33 – 65 AD Israelite : Judahite / From Nazareth Family Tree / Son of Mary & Joseph III (Matt. 13:55) / Brother of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Probably at Cana for miracle of water to wine; afterward went to Capernaum (John 2:12 ) Stood outside house, waiting to speak to Jesus (Matt. 12:46 ) Mentioned as Jesus' brother in His rejection at Nazareth (Matt. 13:55 ) Gathered with disciples at Pentecost (Acts 1:14 ) Probably wrote the book of Jude « Previous / Next » « Previous / Next »

List of people in the bible. Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. ISRAELITE ISSACHAR EGYPT REUBEN ZEBULUN EDOM SIMEON JOSEPH ROME LEVI MANASSEH GREECE JUDAH EPHRAIM SYRIA DAN BENJAMIN BABYLON NAPHTALI CANAAN PERSIA GAD MOAB ASSYRIA ASHER MIDIAN UNKNOWN To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. People Menu Index / Aa Ab Ad Ah Al Am An As Az Ba Be Bi Bo / Ca Ch / Da De Di Ed Eg El En Ep Es Ez / F Ga Ge G i Go Gr / Ha He Hi Ho Hu I / Ja Je Jesus Jo Ju / Ke Ko La Le Lo / Ma Me Mi Mo Mu Na Ne No / O / Pa Pe P h Po / Q Ra Re Ro / Sa Sc Se Sh Si So Ta Th Ti Tw / U-Y / Za Ze Zi Zo Symbol Key ALL DATES APPROXIMATE = ≈ ANCESTOR OF CHRIST = † PROPHET = Ω HIGH PRIEST = ■ KING OR QUEEN = ♦ JUDGE OR RULER = ○ FEMALE = + HUSBAND & WIFE = & Color Key - Tribes « LIST OF PEOPLE:K–M » K Ke-Ki / Koh / Kor Keturah Kingdoms + KETURAH קטורה – "Incense" Matriarch ≈ 1850 BC Ancestor of Midianites Family Tree / Third wife of Abraham (Gen. 25:1 ; 1 Chr. 1:32 ) / Mother of Midian & 5 others (Gen. 25:2–4 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary . KINGDOM OF JUDAH (SOUTHERN KINGDOM) ממלכת יהודה KINGDOM OF ISRAEL (NORTHERN KINGDOM) ממלכת ישראל Southern Kingdom ≈ 930 - 587 BC Israelite / Capital in Jerusalem Family Trees / Descendants of Judah, Benjamin, & some Levi / Famous people include Rehoboam , Isaiah , Hezekiah , Daniel , & Zedekiah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 Northern Kingdom ≈ 930 - 721 BC Israelite / Capital in Samaria Family Trees / Descendants of Reuben , Simeon? , Dan , Naphtali , Gad , Asher , Issachar , Zebulun , Ephraim , & Manasseh with some Levi / Famous people include Jeroboam , Elijah , and Ahab Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary 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 ) Kohath Kohen . KOHATH קהת – "Obedient" KOHATHITES קהת – "Obedient" Priest ≈ 1714 – 1581 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohathite Family Tree / Son of Levi (Gen. 46:11) / Father of Amram , Izhar , Hebron , Uzziel (Ex. 6:18 ), & Kohathites / Grandfather of Moses Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Lived to 133 years old (Ex. 6:18 ) Tribe of Priests ≈ 1500 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohathite Family Tree / Descendants of Kohath ( Num. 3:21 ) / Famous people include Aaron, John the Baptist , and the Kohanim-High Priests Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary In charge of the Ark of the Covenant, menorah, altars, and Table of Shewbread in the Tabernacle (Num. 3:31 ) . KOHEN (COHEN, KOHANIM, AARONITES) כהן – "Priest" Priests ≈ 1500 BC – 70 AD Israelite : Levite : Kohanim Family Tree / Descendants of Aaron & Elisheba / Famous people include Aaron , Eleazar , John the Baptist , the Maccabees , and High Priests Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Performed the Temple sacrificial offerings (Lev. 21) One kohen was chosen to serve as High Priest, typically passed from father to son 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 ) Korah . KORAH II קרח – "Baldness" KORAHITES (KORATHITES) קרח – "Baldness" Priest ≈ 1600 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohathite Family Tree / Son of Izhar (Ex. 6:21 ) / Cousin of Moses / Father of Assir, Elkanah, & Abiasaph / Ancestor of Korahites / Ancestor of Samuel Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-4 Led rebellion with Dathan and Abiram of the Reubenites against Moses and Aaron ; swallowed up by the earth; those who didn't like what happened to them were smitten with a plague (Num. 16 ); not all of his children died (Num. 26:11 ) Musicians or Porters of Temple ≈ 1600 BC Israelite : Levite : Korahite Family Tree / Descendants of Korah II / Famous people include Samuel (1 Chr. 6:22. 28 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-4 Levitical singers; some psalms attributed to them (2 Chr. 20:19 ; Ps. 42 , 44–49 , 84–85, 87–88 ) Porters in the Temple (1 Chr. 9:17–19 ) . L La / Le / Li / Lo / Lu Laban I&II LABAN † לבן – "White" LABAN II לבן – "White" Patriarch ≈ 1930 BC Syrian (Gen. 31:20 ) / From Haran Family Tree / Son of Bethuel / Brother of Rebekah / Father of Leah and Rachel / Father-in-law of Jacob / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures H elped with negotiations of Rebekah's marriage to Isaac (Gen. 24:29–60) Rebekah sent Jacob to visit after Esau's fury; Jacob lived with him for 20 years (Gen. 27:43 ) Bartered with Jacob for daughters and provisions (Gen. 29–30 ) Pursued Jacob after he fled; made a covenant in Gilead (Gen. 31 ) Keeper of Brass Plates ≈ 606 BC Israelite : Josephite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Descendant of Joseph & Asenath (1 Ne. 5:16 ) Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Kept the record of the Jews /brass plates and genealogy of Lehi (1 Ne. 3:3 ) Refused to give Nephi and brothers the brass plates; tried to kill them (1 Ne. 3 ) Killed by Nephi; his servant Zoram went with Lehi's family to the Promised Land (1 Ne. 4 ) Nephi kept his sword and used it to make other weapons to protect his people; later kings also used it; the latter-day Three Witnesses were promised they would see it (Jacob 1:10 ; WoM 1:13 ; D&C 17:1 ) Laman Lamanites . LAMAN למן – "To Be Loyal" LAMANITES למן – "To Be Loyal" Father of Lamanites ≈ 606 BC Israelite : Manassite : Lamanite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Eldest son of Lehi & Sariah (1 Ne. 2:5) / Husband of daughter of Ishmael II / Ancestor of the Lamanites Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Tried with brothers to obtain the brass plates from Laban II (1 Ne. 3 ) Rebelled often against Lehi and Nephi; beat Nephi and Sam with a rod before an angel stopped him; later bound Nephi with cords Didn't eat the fruit of the tree of life (1 Ne. 8 ) Traveled with family to the Promised Land Tribe/group in the Americas ≈ 580 BC Israelite : Lamanite Family Tree / Descendants of Laman , Lemuel , & others (2 Ne. 5:14) / Famous people include Lamoni, the Anti-Nephi-Lehies , and Samuel the Lamanite Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Often fought against the Nephites and rebelled against the gospel Many joined the gospel before Christ's birth and were more righteous than the Nephites Killed off all the Nephites Before Second Coming, they will "blossom as the rose" (D&C 49:24 ) Lamoni Lazarus . LAMONI ♦ למני – "To Be Loyal" King of Lamanites ≈ 90 BC Israelite : Ephraimite : Lamanite : Anti-Nephi-Lehite Family Tree / Son of the king over all the land (Alma 20:8 ) / Brother of Anti-Nephi-Lehi (Alma 24:5 ) / Descendant of Ishmael II (Alma 17:21 ) Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures King in the Land of Ishmael (Alma 17:19–20 ) Ammon III saved his flocks; taught him the gospel; fell to the earth as if dead; he and his household converted (Alma 17–19 ) Offered one of his daughters to Ammon III Went with Ammon III to find brothers in Middoni; met with Lamoni's father who was hostile; helped secure release of Ammon III's brothers (Alma 20 ) Built synagogues; his people converted (Alma 21:20–23 ) . LAZARUS אלעזר (Eleazar) / Λαζαρος – "God Has Helped" Disciple ≈ 33 AD Israelite : Jewish / From Bethany Family Tree / Brother of Martha & Mary II Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Possibly same Lazarus as mentioned in the parable with the rich man (Luke 16:1–31 ) Raised from the dead by Jesus (John 11 ) At the dinner where Mary II anointed Jesus; chief priests conspired to put him to death because of the miracle (John 12:1–11 ) Leah . + LEAH † לאה – "Wearied" Matriarch ≈ 1775 BC Israelite / Born in Haran / Died in Canaan Family Tree / Daughter of Laban (Gen. 29:16) / First wife of Jacob (Gen. 29:25 ) / Mother of Reuben , Simeon , Levi , Judah , Issachar , Zebulun , & Dinah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Married Jacob instead of Rachel because of her father's scheme (Gen. 29 ) Hoped that bearing children would increase Jacob's affection for her; after first four sons, gave Jacob Zilpah as a wife Buried in the Cave of Machpelah with Abraham and Sarah (Gen. 49:31 ) Lehi I II&III Lemuel . LEHI Ω לחי – "Jawbone" Prophet ≈ 606 – 570 BC Israelite : Manassite (Alma 10:3 ) / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Husband of Sariah (1 Ne. 1:5) / Father of Laman , Lemuel , Sam , Nephi , Jacob II , Joseph II , & daughters Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Called to preach repentance in Jerusalem ; rejected (1 Ne. 1:18–20 ) Knew and wrote using reformed Egyptian (1 Ne. 1:2–3; Morm. 9:32–33 ) Had many visions (1 Ne. 1; 8 ) Contemporary of Jeremiah ; knew he was in prison (1 Ne. 5:13; 7:14 ) Left Jerusalem with family; traveled south to the Red Sea ; lived in a tent; found the Liahona; eventually sailed to the Promised Land (1 Ne. 2–18 ) Prophesied of the Babylonian captivity (1 Ne. 10; 2 Ne. 1 ) Blessed his sons before his death (2 Ne. 1–4 ) Joseph Smith translated the Book of Lehi first; after loss of 116 pages, he translated other parts of the gold plates . LEHI II לחי – "Jawbone" Military commander ≈ 74 BC Israelite : Nephite Family Tree Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Trapped the Lamanite army (Alma 43:35 ) One of Moroni's chief captains (Alma 53:2 ); Lamanites feared him (Alma 49:16–17 ) LEHI III לחי – "Jawbone" Missionary ≈ 45 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Youngest son of Helaman II (Hel. 3:21) / Brother of Nephi II Wikipedia / Guide for Scriptures Preached the gospel; converted 8,000 Lamanites (Hel. 4:14; 5 ) Imprisoned with Nephi II and freed (Hel. 5:20–25 ) Spoke with angels (Hel. 5 ) . LEMUEL למואל – "Devoted to God" Patriarch ≈ 606 BC Israelite : Manassite : Lamanite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Second son of Lehi & Sariah (1 Ne. 2:5 ) / Husband of daughter of Ishmael II / Ancestor of the Lamanites Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Rebelled often against Lehi and Nephi; beat Nephi and Sam with a rod before an angel stopped him; later bound Nephi with cords Followed Laman's lead (1 Ne. 3:28 ) Levi . LEVI לוי – "Joined" Patriarch ≈ 1746 – 1609 BC Israelite : Levite / Born in Haran / Lived in Canaan / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Third son of Jacob & Leah ( Gen. 29:34 ) / Father of Gershon , Kohath , Merari , & Jochebed / Ancestor of Levites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Joined with Simeon in killing the Shechemites to save their sister Dinah (Gen. 34:25 ); Jacob condemned them, called them "instruments of cruelty" (Gen. 49:5 ) Lived to be 137 years old (Ex. 6:16 ) . LEVITES (TRIBE OF LEVI) לוי – "Joined" One of Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Levite / Unlike other tribes, they received no tribal territory but were given 48 cities spread throughout Israel Family Tree / Descendants of Levi / Divided into Gershonites , Kohathites , Merarites , & Kohanim/Aaronites / Famous people include Aaron, the High Priests , Moses , Samuel , Jeremiah , and John the Baptist Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Dedicated to the service of the Lord, given to Him in place of the firstborn (Num. 8); ministered in Israel's holy spaces (Num. 1:47–54 ) 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 ) Supported by the tithes and offerings of Israel 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 ) The Lord will purify the sons of Levi (D&C 128:39 ) Limhi . King of Nephites ≈ 130 BC Israelite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Noah II (Mosiah 19:16 ) Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Made king by the people; in bondage to the Lamanites ; blamed for kidnapping Lamanite daughters Imprisoned Ammon II and companions until they explained Showed Ammon II the 24 Jaredite plates and asked about translation; gave to Mosiah II (Mosiah 8; 28:11 ) Escaped with the help of Gideon II and Ammon II Taught and baptized by Alma LIMHI ♦ Lot & Wife . LOT † לוט – "Covering" + LOT'S WIFE † Patriarch ≈ 1950 BC Ancestor of Ammonites & Moabites Family Tree / Son of Haran / Nephew of Abraham / Husband of Lot's wife / Father of Daughters, Ben-Ammi , & Moab / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ); daughters became pregnant by him (Gen. 19:30–38 ) Jesus recounted story in Second Coming Discourse (Luke 17:29, 32 ) Matriarch ≈ 1893 BC Ancestor of Ammonites & Moabites Family Tree / Wife of Lot / Mother of Daughters / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia Turned to pillar of salt when fleeing Sodom (Gen. 19:26 ) Jesus recounted story in Second Coming Discourse (Luke 17:29, 32 ) Lucifer Luke . LUCIFER Εωσφορος – "Shining One" or "Son of the Morning" see Satan (D&C 76:26–27 ) LUKE Λουκας – "Light" Physician ≈ 40 – 80 AD Greek / From Antioch Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Physician ( Col.4:14 ) Mission companion of Paul (Acts 16:10 ; 2 Tim. 4:11 ) Wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles to Theophilus Tradition states he died a martyr . M Mac-Mal / Man / Mark-Mart / Mary / Mat / Mel-Mep / Mer / Mes-Met / Mic / Mid-Mil / Mir-Miz / Moa- Mor / Mos / Mu Maccabees Magog Malachi MACCABEES (HASMONEANS) מכבים Leaders of the Hasmoneans ≈ 170 – 37 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim : Jehoiarib Family Tree / Descendants of Aaron & Elisheba Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Fought to gain independence of Judea from the Seleucid Empire Reestablished the Jewish religion and rededicated the Temple, celebrated today as Hanukkah (1 & 2 Macc.) . MAGI μάγοι – "Wise Men" see The Wise Men MAGOG מגוג – "Place of Gog" Patriarch and/or tribe ≈ 2200 BC Family Tree / Son of Japheth / Ancestor of Scythians Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Their king, Gog, will fight in battle before the Second Coming (Ezek. 38-39 ) Another battle will be at the end of the Millenium (Rev. 20 ) . MAHONRI MORIANCUMER see Brother of Jared MALACHI Ω מלאכי – "My Messenger" Prophet ≈ 420 BC Israelite : Zebulunite Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Last prophet in the Old Testament; name might be a title "the messenger"; some claim it is Ezra Manasseh I&II . MANASSEH מנשה – "Forgetting" MANASSEH II †♦ מנשה – "Forgetting" Patriarch ≈ 1709 BC Israelite : Manassite / From Egypt Family Tree / Oldest son of Joseph & Asenath (Gen. 41:51 ) / Grandson of Jacob / Father of Machir & Ashriel / Ancestor of Manassites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide of Scriptures Adopted by Jacob as his own son (Gen. 48 ) Supposed to have the birthright of Abraham , Isaac , and Jacob , but Jacob gave it to his younger brother Ephraim (Gen. 48 ) His grandchildren were brought up on Joseph's knee (Gen. 50:23 ) King of Judah ≈ b. 709 – d. 643 BC (reigned 687 – 643 BC) Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Eldest son of Hezekiah & Hephzibah / Husband of Meshullemeth / Father of Amon / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:10 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 Reigned at 12yo for 55 years Mostly wicked king; created altars for Baal and groves, including in the Temple (2 Kgs. 21 ); Jeremiah prophesied destruction to the people and Jerusalem because of it (Jer. 15:4 ) Sacrificed his children in fire in the Valley of Hinnom -Gehenna (2 Kgs. 21:6; 2 Chr. 33:6 ) Shed much innocent blood "till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another" (2 Kgs. 21:16 ); tradition states he executed Isaiah , sawing him in half Named in extra-biblical sources as loyal vassal to Esarhaddon and Ashurbanipal ; one of them later captured him and carried him to Babylon ; humbled he prayed and was released; removed the idols and repaired the altar of the Lord (2 Chr. 33:10–13 ) . MANASSITES (TRIBE OF MANASSEH) מנשה – "Forgetting" One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Manassite / Territory was split, half east of the Jordan River , and half west, including cities like Shechem , Megiddo , all the way to the Mediterranean Sea ( see map ) Family Tree / Descendants of Manasseh / Famous people include Gilead , Gideon , Lehi , and the Nephites (Alma 10:3 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Blessed by Jacob to grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth (Gen. 48:16 ) and by Moses that they would be fruitful and their "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 ) Helped Gideon defeat the Midianites (Judg. 6:35–8:21 ) Joined the Northern Kingdom of Israel Some worshipped at 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 ) Lehi's family left Jerusalem and sailed to Americas to become the Nephites (Alma 10:3 ) Some today claim descent: the Samaritans and the Bnei Menashe , an Indian Jewish group Mark Martha Martin . MARK (JOHN MARK) Μαρκος – "Hammer" Writer of the Gospel ≈ b.12 – 68 AD Israelite : Levite / Tradition says he was from Cyrene, Libya / Lived in Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Mary IV (Acts 12:12) / Cousin or nephew of Barnabas (Col. 4:10) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Missionary companion of Paul and Barnabas on first mission (Acts 13 ) and was often with church leaders Writer of the Gospel of Mark; written possibly under the direction of Peter (1 Pet. 5:13 ) Tradition states he was killed in Alexandria, Egypt after founding the church there . + MARTHA מרתא / Μαρθα – "The Lady" Disciple ≈ 32 AD Israelite : Jewish / From Bethany Family Tree / Sister of Mary II & Lazarus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Received Jesus and his company; complained to Him that she was busy serving while Mary II sat at His feet listening; He told her Mary "hath chosen that good part" (Luke 10:38–42 ) Sent for Jesus when her brother was dying; mourned when Jesus didn't make it back in time; still had faith: "I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it to thee"; witnessed the miracle of Lazarus being raised from the dead (John 11 ) Served at another supper where Mary II anointed Jesus (John 12:2 ) . MARTIN HARRIS Ω Witness & Apostle = b.1783 – d.1875 AD American / From Palmyra NY Son of Nathan & Rhoda Harris / Husband of Lucy Harris and Caroline Young / Father of 11 children Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Lost 116 pages (D&C 3 ) Took translation to NYC and Charles Anthon One of the Three Witnesses (Intro ) Financed the publication of the Book of Mormon Apostle from 1835 – 1838 AD Mary . + MARY † מרים (Miriam) / Μαρια – "Beloved" Matriarch ≈ b. 20 BC – d. after 33 AD Israelite : Judahite / From Nazareth (Luke 1:26 ) Family Tree / Daughter of Jacob IV or Heli (see Genealogies ); apocryphal writings list parents as Joachim and Anne / Relative of Elisabeth (Luke 1:36 ) / Wife of Joseph III / Mother of Jesus , Joses , James III , Jude , Simon, & Daughters Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Seen in vision by Nephi as "a virgin, most beautiful and fair above all other virgins" (1 Ne. 11:13–20) Angel Gabriel visited her and told her of Jesus' birth (Luke 1:26–38 ) Visited her cousin Elisabeth (Luke 1:39–56 ) Married Joseph III (Matt. 1:24 ) Traveled to Joseph's ancestral town of Bethlehem for Augustus' census and to pay taxes (Luke 2:1–4 ) Gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem; visited by shepherds (Luke 2 ) Took Jesus to the Temple to offer a sacrifice; Anna and Simeon prophesied (Luke 2:21–38) Visited by the Wise Men ; fled with Joseph and baby Jesus to Egypt to escape Herod's wrath; returned to Nazareth after Herod's death (Matt. 2:1–23 ) Went to Jerusalem every year for Passover; lost Jesus when He was 12 years old; after 3 days found Him teaching doctors in the Temple (Luke 2:41–52 ); Joseph was not mentioned again after this event; assumed Mary lived as a widow for some time Asked Jesus to help at the marriage in Cana (John 2:1–12 ) Waited with her children to speak to Jesus, but Jesus said "My mother and brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it" (Luke 8:19–21 ) Stayed at the cross during the Crucifixion; Jesus asked John to care for her (John 19:25–27 ) Helped with Jesus' burial (Mark 15:46–47 ) Gathered with the apostles after the Resurrection (Acts. 1:12–14 ) . + MARY II מרים (Miriam) / Μαρια – "Beloved" Disciple ≈ 32 AD Israelite : Jewish / From Bethany Family Tree / Sister of Martha & Lazarus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Sat at Jesus' feet when her sister was busy serving dinner; Jesus told Martha that Mary "hath chosen that good part" (Luke 10:38–42) Sent for Jesus when her brother was dying; mourned when Jesus didn't make it back in time to heal Lazarus; witnessed the miracle of Lazarus raised from the dead (John 11 ) Anointed Jesus' feet with costly ointment and spikenard; Judas Iscariot was upset (John 12:1–8 ) + MARY III מרים (Miriam) / Μαρια – "Beloved" Disciple ≈ 33 AD Israelite : Jewish Family Tree / Sister-relative of Mary (John 19:25 ) / Wife of Cleopas / Mother of James II and Joses Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-3 Followed Jesus and ministered to Him in Galilee (Mark 15:40–43 ) 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 Magdalene . + MARY IV מרים (Miriam) / Μαρια – "Beloved" + MARY MAGDALENE מרים (Miriam) / Μαρια – "Beloved" Disciple ≈ 34 AD Israelite : Jewish Family Tree / Mother of Mark Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-4 / Guide to Scriptures Many gathered at her house to pray for Peter in prison; Peter went to meet the saints (Acts 12 ) Disciple ≈ 31 AD Israelite : Jewish / From Magdala Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Jesus cast out seven devils; followed and ministered to Jesus (Luke 8:1–3 ) At the cross during the Crucifixion (John 19:25 ); helped with burial (Mark 15:46–47 ) 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 ) Mattathias . MATTANIAH ♦ מתניה – "Gift of God" see Zedekiah MATTATHIAS ○ מתתיהו (Matityahu) / Ματταθιας – "Gift of God" Head of Maccabees/Hasmoneans ≈ 170 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim : Jehoairib / From Modi'in Family Tree / Son of Johanan / Father of Simon Thassi , Judas Maccabeus , Jonathan Apphus , & others Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary With his sons, led the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucids which led to the rededication of the Temple , celebrated during Hanukkah and eventually Judea's independence (1 Macc. ) Matthew Matthias . MATTHEW LEVI Ω מתתיהו / Ματθαιος – "Gift of God" MATTHIAS (TOLMAI) Ω מתתיהו / Ματθαιος – "Gift of God" Apostle ≈ 31 – 68 AD Israelite : Levite / From Capernaum Family Tree / Son of Alphaeus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Publican /Tax Collector Jesus saw him at the receipt of custom and invited him to follow (Matt. 9:9 ) Held a feast at his home for Jesus, disciples, other publicans, and "sinners"; Pharisees complained (Matt. 9:10–13 ) Ordained as one of the original 12 apostles (Mark 3:14–19) Author of the Gospel of Matthew ; his gospel is unique for its reminders of how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies Tradition states he was martyred in Ethiopia around 68 AD Apostle ≈ 33 – 80 AD Israelite : Jewish Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 Sea Melchizedek . MELCHIZEDEK (SHEM?) Ω■♦ מלכי־צדק – "King of Righteousness" Prophet, High Priest , & King ≈ 1908 BC From Salem-Jerusalem Family Tree / Family relationships unknown, but many believe he is Shem son of Noah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures King of Salem/Jerusalem Abraham paid tithes to (Gen. 14:18–20; Heb. 7:1–3) Priesthood is higher than Levitical (Heb. 7 ); called the "Great High Priest" meaning 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 Menelaus Mephibosheth II . MENAHEM ♦ מנחם – "Comforter" King of Israel ≈ 752 – 742 BC Israelite : Gadite Family Tree / Son of Gadi / Father of Pekahiah of Israel Wikipedia 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 ) Archeology: in the Calah Inscription, Tiglath Pileser III says he overwhelmed Menahem "like a snowstorm," and he "fled like a bird, alone, and bowed to my feet. I returned him to his place and imposed tribute on him: gold, silver, linen garments with multi-colored trimmings." . MENELAUS ■ מנלאוס – "Power of the People" High Priest ≈ 172 – 162 BC Israelite : Benjamite or Levite Family Tree / 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, son of Simon II and brother of Onias III & Jason Wikipedia Outbid Jason for position of High Priest ; the two continued to fight for power afterward Invited Antiochus IV Epiphanes 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 Israelite : Benjamite Family Tree / Son of Jonathan (2 Sam. 4:4) / Grandson of Saul Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 Five years old when father and grandfather were killed; his nurse heard, fled, and dropped him; he became lame (2 Sam. 4:4 ) Taken in by David (2 Sam. 9 ) Merari Merodach-Baladan . MERARI מררי – "Bitterness" MERARITES מררי – "Bitterness" Leader ≈ 1710 BC Israelite : Levite : Merarite Family Tree / Son of Levi (Gen. 46:11) / Brother of Kohath and Gershon / Father of Mahali and Mushi (Ex. 6:19 ) / Ancestor of Merarites Wikipedia Levitical Tribe ≈ 1600 BC Israelite : Levite : Merarite Family Tree / Descendants of Merari (Num. 3:21) / Famous people include Ethan Wikipedia Responsible for Tabernacle's structure, pillars, sockets, and surrounding court (Num. 3:36–37 ) . MERODACH-BALADAN (MARDUK-APLA-IDDINA II) ♦ מראדך בלאדן / 𒀭𒀫𒌓𒌉𒍑𒋧𒈾 – "Marduk Gives an Heir" King of Babylon ≈ 722 – 710 BC Babylonian Family Tree Wikipedia Made alliance with Hezekiah of Judah against Sargon II and Sennacherib of Assyria Sent letter to Hezekiah asking about his illness; Hezekiah revealed his wealth; Isaiah prophesied the Babylonian captivity (Isa. 39; 2 Kgs. 20:12–19 ) Defeated by Sennacherib of Assyria Mesha Meshach . MESHA ♦ 𐤌𐤔𐤏 / מישע – "Retreat" MESHACH (MISHAEL) מישך – "The Shadow of the Prince" King of Moab ≈ 870 BC Moabite Family Tree / Son of Chemosh-yat Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Sheep master; 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 to Chemosh after their defeat (2 Kgs. 3:27 ) 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 "; contains one of the earliest extrabiblical references to the Israelite God Jehovah/Yahweh . Noble or royal of Judah ≈ 605 BC Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem / Taken to Babylon Family Tree Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Friend of Daniel , Shadrach , and Abed-nego (Dan. 1:6) Hebrew name was Mishael 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 Methuselah . MESSIAH †Ω■♦ משיח – "Anointed One" see Jesus Christ The word is the Greek equivalent of "Christ" Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures . METHUSELAH †Ω מתושלח – "Man of a Javelin" Prophet ≈ 3313 – 2344 BC Family Tree / Son of Enoch / Father of Lamech / Ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:37 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Ordained Noah to the Priesthood (D&C 107:50–53 ) Left when the City of Enoch taken to heaven (Moses 8:2-4 ) Longest recorded living person at 969 years old (Gen. 5:21–27) Micah Micaiah . MICAH Ω מיכה – "Who is Like God" MICAIAH Ω מיכיה – "Who is Like God" Prophet ≈ 735 BC Israelite: Judahite : Morasthite / From Moresheth Gath Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Prophesied during the reigns of Jotham II , 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 ; prophecy of Jerusalem's destruction quoted by Jeremiah (Jer. 26:18–19 ) Prophet ≈ 855 BC Israelite : Ephraimite ? / From Samaria Family Tree / Son of Imlah Wikipedia Ahab of Israel hated him and his prophecies; Jehoshaphat of Judah defended him; he prophesied of Ahab's defeat and death; Ahab sent him to prison; his prophecies came true and Ahab was killed (1 Kgs. 22) Michael Michal . MICHAEL Ω מיכאל – "Who is Like God" Archangel See Adam Adam's name in the pre-mortal life (D&C 27:11 ) With his angels, fought the dragon (Rev.12:7 ) Will stand in the last days as the great prince (Dan. 12:1 ) Will gather his armies and fight Satan (D&C 88:112–115 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures . + MICHAL מיכל – "Who is Like God?" Queen of Israel ≈ 1008 BC Israelite : Benjamite Family Tree / Daughter of Saul & Ahinoam (1 Sam. 14:49) / Sister of Jonathan , Merab , Ish-bosheth , and others / Wife of David & Palti Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Helped David escape Saul's wrath (1 Sam. 19:12 ) Saul married her to Palti when David left; David demanded she be returned to him (2 Sam. 3:13–16 ) 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 Milcah . MIDIAN מדין – "Strife" MIDIANITES מדין – "Strife" Patriarch ≈ 1750 BC Midianite Family Tree / Son of Abraham & Keturah (Gen. 25:2) / Ancestor of Midianites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Tribe/group near the Gulf of Aqaba ≈ 1650 BC Midianite / From Midian Family Tree / Descendants of Midian (Gen. 37:8 ) / Famous people include Jethro and Zipporah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Israelites destroyed all males and married women (Num. 31) Gideon defeated them with 300 men (Judg. 6 ) . + MILCAH † מלכה – "Queen" Matriarch ≈ 1700 BC Born in Ur of Chaldees / Moved to Haran ( Gen. 11:26–29 ) Family Tree / Daughter of Haran / Wife of Nahor II / Mother of Bethuel and seven other sons (Gen. 22:20–22 ) / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia Miriam Mizraim . + MIRIAM Ω מרים – "Exalted" Prophetess ≈ 1500 BC Israelite : Levite / From Egypt (probably Goshen ) Family Tree / Daughter of Amram & Jochebed / Sister of Aaron & Moses Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Called a prophetess (Ex. 15:20 ) Murmured with Aaron against Moses and Ethiopian wife; struck with leprosy (Num. 12:1–15 ) Died in Kadesh-barnea (Num. 20:1 ) . MISHAEL מישאל – "Who is Like God" see Meshach MIZRAIM מצרים – "Double Lands" Patriarch ≈ 2200 BC Egyptian Family Tree / Son of Ham (Gen. 10:6–7) / Grandson of Noah / Father of several / Ancestor of Egyptians and Philistines Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Name is also a common Hebrew name for Egypt Moab Molech . MOAB † מואב – "Who is Your Father?" MOABITES מואב – "Who is Your Father?" Patriarch ≈ 1890 BC Moabite Family Tree / Son of Lot and Lot's daughter (Gen. 19:30–38 ) / Ancestor of Moabites / Ancestor of Jesus through Ruth Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Tribe from east of Dead Sea ≈ 1750 – 400 BC Moabite / From Moab Family Tree / Descendants of Moab / Famous people include Ruth , Balak , and Mesha Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Worshipped the god Chemosh , which involved child sacrifice ( 2 Kgs. 3:27 ) / Often at war with the Israelites Isaiah prophesied its destruction (Isa. 15 ) Archeology: see the Mesha Stele or Moabite Stone . MOLECH (MILCOM) מלך – "Sacrifice" or "King" Fire god of the Ammonites ≈ 1000 BC Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Involved child sacrifice by making them "pass through fire" / see Valley of Hinnom Prohibited by God (Lev. 18:21; 20:1–5 ) Solomon built a high place to him on the Mt. of Olives (1 Kgs. 11:7 ); Josiah of Judah destroyed it (2 Kgs. 23:13 ) Ahaz of Judah sacrificed his children in the fire (2 Chr. 28:2–3 ) Northern Kingdom of Israel was practicing child sacrifice before the Assyrians captured them (2 Kgs. 17:8–18 ) Manasseh of Judah also sacrificed his son (2 Kgs. 21:6 ) Jeremiah listed as a reason why Jews were taken captive by Babylonians and Jerusalem was destroyed (Jer. 32–35 ) Mormon II . MORMON II Ω Prophet & Military General ≈ 311 – 385 AD Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Mormon I / Direct descendant of Nephi (Mormon 1:5) / Father of Moroni II Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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) Abridged the large plates of Nephi which comprises most of the Book of Mormon Gave the records to his son Moroni II Moroni I&II . MORONI (CAPTAIN MORONI) Ω MORONI II Ω Captain of Nephites & Prophet ≈ 100 BC Israelite : Nephite Family Tree / Father of Moronihah Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Asked Pahoran to strengthen Helaman II's army; chastised him for neglect (Alma 59 ) Prophet ≈ 400 AD Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Mormon II / Direct descendant of Nephi Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Last Nephite prophet; buried the gold plates Appeared to Joseph Smith as an angel; showed him location of the gold plates (JSH ) Moses . MOSES (MOSHE) Ω משה / 𓇺𓄟 – "Child From the Water" Prophet ≈ 1525 – 1405 BC Israelite : Levite / From Egypt Family Tree / Son of Amram & Jochebed / Adopted son of Pharaoh's Daughter / Husband of Zipporah and Ethiopian (possibly same as Zipporah) / Father of Gershom & Eliezer Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Mother saved him from Pharaoh's edict to kill Hebrew babies; put him in ark in the Nile ; found and raised by Pharaoh's daughter (Ex. 2:1–10 ) Killed Egyptian taskmaster for killing a slave; fled to Midian ; taken in by Jethro ; married Zipporah (Ex. 2:11–21 ) Spoke to Jehovah on Mt. Sinai (Ex. 3–4; Moses 1 ) With Aaron , asked Pharaoh to let the Israelites go; through series of plagues and the Passover , finally allowed to lead Israelites out of Egypt; parted the Red Sea (Ex 4:27–15:21 ) Received the 10 commandments and Law of Moses (Ex. 19–Num. 10:10 ) Led the Israelites to Canaan Lived to 120 years old; shown the Promised Land before his death/translation on Mt. Pisgah/Nebo but not allowed to enter (Deu. 34:1–8 ) Mosiah I&II . MOSIAH Ω♦ משיה – "Deliver" MOSIAH II Ω♦ משיה – "Deliver" King of Nephites ≈ 270 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Descendant of Nephi (Mosiah 25:13 ) / Father of Benjamin II Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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) Interpreted a stone that told story of Coriantumr and Jaredites (Omni 1:20–22 ) King of Nephites & Prophet ≈ 124 – 91 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Benjamin II (Mosiah 1:2) / Descendant of Nephi / Father of Ammon III , Aaron II , Omner , & Himni Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 . MULEK מלך – "King" MULEKITES מלך – "King" Prince of Judah ≈ 587 BC Israelite : Judahite : Mulekite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Zedekiah of Judah / Ancestor of Mulekites Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Possibly imprisoned Jeremiah (Jer. 38:6) since "Hammelech" means "the king" and some translations render the passage "and cast Jeremiah into the dungeon of Malchiah (מלכיה) the son of the king" (the king was Zedekiah at the time) Left Jerusalem and sailed to the Promised Land (Omni 1:15–16 ; Hel. 8:20-22 ) People of Zarahemla ≈ 500 – 200 BC Israelite : Judahite : Mulekite / From Zarahemla and around Family Tree / Descendants of Mulek (Hel. 8:20-22) / Famous people include Zarahemla and Ammon II Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) « Previous / Next » « Previous / Next »

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Gabriel G Ga / Ge / Gi / Go-Gr GABRIEL גבריאל – "Mighty Man of God" Angel / see Noah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Appeared to Daniel to explain visions (Dan. 8:15–17; 9:20–22 ) Announced the birth of John the Baptist to Zacharias (Luke 1:18–20 ) Announced the birth of Jesus to Mary (Luke 1:26–27 ) Joseph Smith taught that Gabriel is Noah; appeared to him "declaring their dispensation, their rights, their keys, their honors, their majesty and glory, and the power of their priesthood” (see topic ) Gad I&II Gadites Gamaliel . GAD גד – "Good Fortune" GAD II Ω גד – "Good Fortune" Patriarch ≈ 1744 – 1620 BC Israelite : Gadite / Born in Haran / Lived in Canaan / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Son of Jacob & Zilpah (Gen. 30:11 ) / Father of 7 sons / Ancestor of Gadites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Prophet and Seer (2 Sam. 24:11 ; 1 Chr. 21:9 ) ≈ 1012 BC Israelite Family Tree / Friend of David (1 Sam. 22:5) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Wrote a lost book of scripture about David; parts may have been included in the books of Samuel (1 Chr. 29:29 ) The Lord sent him to David to choose a punishment for numbering Israel; told David to build an altar (2 Sam. 24:11–19 ) . GADITES (TRIBE OF GAD) גד – "Good Fortune" One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Gadite / Territory was east of the Jordan River, north of Moab and south of Gilead (see map ) Family Tree / Descendants of Gad / Famous people may include Elijah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Joined the Northern Kingdom of Israel after split Many were carried away captive by Assyrians in 722 BC ; today considered one of the "Lost 10 tribes" (2 Kgs. 17 ) . GAMALIEL גמליאל – "Reward of God" Sanhedrin Leader/Nasi ≈ 30 AD – 50 AD Israelite : Jew Family Tree / Son of Simeon ben Hillel / Father of Simeon ben Gamaliel Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Pharisee and doctor of the law held in honor of the people (Acts 5:34 ) Leader and Nasi of the Sanhedrin; convinced them to release Peter and John (Acts 5:35–40 ) Teacher of Paul (Acts 22:3 ) Gedaliah II Gentiles . GEDALIAH II ○ גדליה – "The Lord is Great" Governor of Judea ≈ 585 – 582 BC Israelite : Jewish Family Tree / Son of Ahikam Wikipedia Appointed governor of Judea by Nebuchadnezzar II (2 Kgs. 25:22) Assassinated by Ishmael ben Nethaniah at the order of Baalis of Ammon (Jer. 41:2–3 ) Jews today observe the Fast of Gedaliah in memory of his assassination; his death ended the autonomy of the Jews following the destruction of the Temple . GENTILES גוים – "Nations" Non-Israelites ≈ 1700 BC – Present Gentile First used to denote descendants of Japheth (Gen. 10:5 ) / Famous people who converted or joined the Israelites are Ruth , Rahab , Cornelius , and Jethro Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Often designated non-Israelites or nations without the gospel Israelites were often commanded to remain separate from the religious practices of surrounding nations Jesus and the apostles first preached to the Israelites (Matt. 10:5–6 ; 15:24 ); after the Resurrection, Jesus commanded them to go into all nations (Matt 28:19); Peter had a vision and a Roman Cornelius asked to be baptized, marking the beginning of the gospel going to the Gentiles (Acts 10 ) Paul was known as the apostle to the Gentiles (Rom. 11:13 ) Gershon Gershonites . GERSHON גרשון – "Driven Out" GERSHONITES גרשון – "Driven Out" Patriarch ≈ 1716 BC Israelite : Levite : Gershonite Family Tree / Eldest son of Levi ( Gen. 46:11 ) / Father of Libni and Shimi (Ex. 6:17 ) / Ancestor of Gershonites Wikipedia Levitical division ≈ 1500 BC – 70 AD Israelite : Levite : Gershonite Family Tree / Descendants of Gershon (Num. 3:25-26) / Famous people include Asaph (1 Chr. 6:39–43 ) Wikipedia Responsible for transporting and caring for the curtains, coverings, hangings, and cords of the Tabernacle (Num. 3:25–26 ) The family of Asaph became one of the principal musical guilds of the Temple (1 Chr. 16:5 ; Ezra 2:41 ; Neh. 12:46 ) Gideon Gideon II Gilead . GIDEON (JERUBBAAL, JERUBBESHETH) ○ גדעון – "Hewer" GIDEON II גדעון – "Hewer" Judge of Israel ≈ b. 1210 – d. 1144 BC (judged Israel ≈ 1184–1144 BC) Israelite : Manassite: Abiezrite / From Ophrah ( Judg. 6:11) Family Tree / Younger son of Joash ( Judg. 6:11) / Father of 70 sons, including Jether , Abimelech II , and Jotham Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Claimed his clan was least in Manasseh and he was least in his father's house (Judg. 6:15 ) Angel appeared to him; promised he would save the Israelites from the Midianites ; asked for signs from the Lord, including the sign of the fleece (Judg. 6:11–24 ) Destroyed his father's altar to Baal and his grove; built an altar to the Lord in their place; men of the city wanted to kill him (Judg. 6:24–32 ) Led the Manassites , Asherites , Zebulunites , and Naphtalites against the Midianites and Amalekites in Jezreel ; the Lord cut down his army to 300 men to show His power; Ephraimites complained they had not been called to battle (Judg. 6:33–8:22 ) Israelites wanted him to be king; he declined (Judg. 8:22–23 ) Made an ephod of gold that the Israelites worshipped; became a snare to the (Judg. 8:24–27 ) Nephite Leader and Captain ≈ 145 BC Israelite : Nephite Family Tree Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Enemy of Noah II; tried to kill him; searched the wilderness for Noah's priests; found the men who killed Noah (Mosiah 19) Reminded Limhi about Noah's priests in the wilderness; created a plan to escape the Lamanites (Mosiah 20, 22 ) Taught the people of the church; opposed Nehor who killed him (Alma 1:7–15 ) A valley and city were later named after him (Alma 2:20; 6:7 ) . GILEAD גלעד – "Heap of Testimony" Patriarch ≈ 1400 BC Israelite : Manassite : Gileadite / Born in Egypt Family Tree / Son of Machir (Num. 26:29 ) / Grandson of Manasseh / Ancestor of the Gileadites Wikipedia B rought up "on Joseph's knee" (Gen. 50:23 ) Possibly named for the land of Gilead or the land was named after him God Gog Goliah . GOD THE FATHER (HEAVENLY FATHER, ELOHIM) †Ω■♦ אלוהים האב – "Elohim" Heavenly Father No beginning or end Father and creator of our spirits (Num. 16:22 ; Heb. 12:9 ) / Father of Jesus Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Under His direction, Jesus created the earth (Moses 1:33 ) Visited Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3 ) Jesus often prayed to or spoke of Him; reminded Mary and Joseph III that He was to be about His Father's business (Luke 2:49 ) Testified of Jesus as a voice from heaven at Jesus' baptism, at the Mount of Transfiguration, and to Jews and Nephites (Matt. 3:17; Mark 9:7 ; John 12:28–29 ; 3 Ne. 11:3–7) Stephen saw Jesus standing on the right hand of God (Acts. 7:55–56 ); Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon saw the same (D&C 76:20) Appeared to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove (JSH 1:17 ) . GOG ♦ גוג – possibly "Rooftop" King of Magog ≈ Future AD Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 / Guide to Scriptures Ezekiel prophesied that he would lead a great invasion against Israel and be destroyed by God; called the prince of Meshech and Tubal (Ezek. 38-39 ) Another battle will happen at the end of the Millenium (Rev. 20:7–9 ) . GOLIATH גלית – "Uncovered" Giant Warrior ≈ 1020 BC Canaanite : Philistine / From Gath Family Tree / Brother of Lahmi (2 Sam. 21:19; 1 Chr. 20:5) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Giant; six or four cubits and a span tall, depending on text (Masoretic = six; Dead Sea Scrolls = four) Challenged Israel to a one-on-one battle twice a day for 40 days; Saul was afraid; Young David took the challenge and smote him with a slingshot, then used his own sword to cut off his head (1 Sam. 17 ) Grecians Greeks . GRECIANS (HELLENISTS) Έλληνες – "Greeks" GREEKS Έλληνες – "Steadfast" Tribe/Group ≈ 300 BC – 70 AD Israelites : Jewish: Hellenistic (Greek-speaking) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Jews who adopted the Greek language and aspects of Greek culture after the conquests of Alexander the Great Complained that their widows were being neglected; apostles appointed Seven Leaders to help (Acts 6:1–8 ) Many early Christian converts came from Hellenistic Jewish communities People from Greece ≈ 2200 BC – Present Greek / From Greece Family Tree / Descendants of Javan (Gen. 10:2 ) / Famous people include Alexander the Great, Luke , Timothy , and Titus II Wikipedia Greek became the common language of the eastern Mediterranean after Alexander the Great; language in which the New Testament was written Jesus cast an unclean spirit out of the daughter of a Syrophoenician woman, who was Greek (Mark 7:24–30 ) A group wished to see Jesus (John 12:20 ) "This is the King of the Jews" was written in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew over Jesus' cross (Luke 23:38 ) Paul taught that salvation through Christ was available to Jews and Greeks (Rom. 10:12 ; Gal. 3:28 ); many believed his teachings (Acts 11:20–21; 17:4 ) . Habakkuk Hadadezer H Hab-Had / Hag / Ham-Han / Har-Haz / Heb-Hel / Her / Hez / Hi / Ho / Hu HABAKKUK Ω חבקוק – "Embrace" Prophet ≈ 620 – 600 BC Israelite : Levite? Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Little is known about him; assumed to be a contemporary of Jeremiah and Zephaniah Assumed to be a Temple musician (Hab. 3:19) Questioned why God allowed wickedness to prosper; God answered that Babylon would be used as an instrument; prophesied of Judah's captivity to the Babylonians (Hab. 1–2 ) Concluded with a psalm of trust despite coming judgments (Hab. 3) . HADAD הדד – "Thunder" see Baal HADADEZER II (BEN-HADAD II) ♦ הדדעזר – "Hadad is Help" King of Aram Damascus ≈ 865 – 842 BC Aramean : Syrian Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-2 Besieged Samaria ; lost battle against Ahab; captured; Ahab released him with a treaty and called him his brother ( 1 Kgs. 20:1–34) Led a coalition of 11 kings including Ahab against Shalmaneser III of Assyria at the Battle of Qarqar (mentioned in extra-biblical archeology) Ahab and Jehoshaphat battled against him to recapture Ramoth-Gilead ; Ahab was killed (1 Kgs. 22 ) Sent Naaman, captain of his army, to Elisha to be healed (2 Kgs. 5 ) Hazael murdered him to become king (2 Kgs. 8:15 ) . + HADASSAH ♦ הדסה – "Myrtle" see Esther Hagar Haggai + HAGAR הגר – "Fugitive" or "Stranger" Matriarch ≈ 1820 BC Egyptian / From Egypt Family Tree / Handmaid of Sarah / Wife-concubine of Abraham (Gen. 16 ) / Mother of Ishmael / Ancestor of Ishmaelites; Islamic tradition traces Muhammad through her and Ishmael Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Tradition states that Pharaoh gave her as a handmaid to Sarah when Sarah and Abraham were in Egypt Sarah gave her to Abraham as a wife so she could "obtain children by her" (Gen. 16:1–3 ); after Hagar conceived, she despised Sarah; Sarah dealt harshly with her; Hagar fled; an angel visited her and prophesied the birth of Ishmael and his greatness; named God "Thou God seest me"; returned and gave birth to Ishmael (Gen. 16 ) Mocked Isaac and Sarah at his weaning feast; Sarah sent her and Ishmael (then a teenager) away; Hagar thought they were going to die in the desert; visited again by an angel who showed her water and promised a great nation would descend from her (Gen. 21:9–21 ) Found Ishmael a wife from Egypt (Gen. 21:20 ) . HAGGAI Ω חגי – "Circle" or "Festival" Prophet ≈ 520 BC Israelite : Levite? Family Tree Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Reprimanded the people for not finishing the Second Temple (Hag. 1 ); work resumed and it was soon dedicated Prophesied that the glory of the Second Temple would exceed that of the First Temple (Hag. 2:9). Contemporary of Zechariah III (Ezra 5:1 ) Ham Hanani . HAM חם – "Hot" Patriarch ≈ 2444 BC Ancestor of Egyptians and Canaanites Family Tree / Son of Noah (Gen. 5:29) / Father of Canaan, Cush , Mizraim , and Phut / Wife of Egyptus (Abr. 1:23 ) / Father of Egyptus II / Ancestor of Canaanites and Egyptians Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures One of eight saved on the ark (Gen. 6–9 ) Saw his father's nakedness but didn't cover him; Noah cursed his son Canaan to be a servant to his brothers (Gen. 9:22–25 ) Egypt sometimes called the land of Ham (Ps. 105:23 ) . HANANI Ω חנני – "My Grace" Prophet ≈ 909 BC Israelite Family Tree / Father of Jehu Wikipedia Rebuked Asa of Judah for relying on Ben-Hadad of Syria rather than trusting in the Lord; Asa became angry and imprisoned him (2 Chr. 16:7–10 ) His son Jehu later rebuked Baasha of Israel and Jehoshaphat of Judah (1 Kgs. 16:1–7; 2 Chr. 19:2 ). HANANIAH חנניה – "The Lord is Gracious" see Shadrach Hannah . + HANNAH חנה – "Gracious" Matriarch ≈ 1100 BC Israelite : Ephraimite? | From Ramathaim-zophim Family Tree / Wife of Elkanah / Mother of Samuel and others (1 Sam. 2:21 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Barren for many years; prayed for a son at the Tabernacle in Shiloh, promising to dedicate him to the Lord; Eli thought she was drunk but prophesied that her prayer would be answered (1 Sam. 1 ) Gave birth to Samuel ; kept him with her until he was weaned; then sent him to the Tabernacle to be raised unto the Lord (1 Sam. 1 ) Visited Samuel and brought him a little coat every year during the yearly sacrifice (1 Sam. 2:19 ); Eli blessed her and Elkanah for their sacrifice; she had 5 more children—3 sons and 2 daughters (1 Sam. 2:20–21) "Song of Hannah" (1 Sam. 2:1–10 ); contains themes later echoed in Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:45–55 ) Haran Hazael . HARAN הרן – "Mountaineer" Patriarch ≈ 1980 – 1940 BC Mesopotamian / From Ur of Chaldees Family Tree / Son of Terah / Brother of Abraham and Nahor II / Father of Lot, Milcah , and Iscah (probably Sarah ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Died young in Ur (Gen. 11:26–28) ; Jewish tradition states he died in a fire associated with Abraham's conflict with idolatry . HASMONEANS חשמונאים – "Nobles" Family name of the Maccabees HAZAEL ♦ חזהאל – "God Has Seen" King of Aram Damascus ≈ 842 – 796 BC Aramean : Syrian / From Damascus Family Tree / Father of Benhadad III (2 Kgs. 13:24) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Elijah commanded to anoint him king of Syria (1 Kgs. 19:15, 17 ); the prophecy was later fulfilled through Elisha (2 Kgs. 8:7–15 ) Murdered Hadadezer -Benhadad II to become king (2 Kgs. 8:15 ) Battled against Ahaziah of Judah and Jehoram of Israel over Ramoth-gilead; Jehoram was wounded; shortly afterward, Jehu II overthrew and killed both kings (2 Kgs. 8:28–29 ; 9:14–15) Tried to conquer Jerusalem ; Jehoash of Judah paid him off with Temple treasures (2 Kgs. 12:17–18 ) Fought against Jehoahaz II of Israel (2 Kgs. 13:3, 22 ) Archeology: the Tel Dan Stele was probably erected by him; mentions killing Jehoram of Israel and Ahaziah of the House of David , which is the earliest extrabiblical mention of the "House of David" Hebrews Helaman II&III . HEBREWS עברים – "Companions" see Israelites Descendants of Eber, from which the name is derived Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Ancient Near Eastern texts mention the Habiru , which some consider the same as the Hebrews Descendants of Eber but later became a common designation for Abraham's descendants and the Israelites . HELAMAN II Ω הילמן – possibly "Fortress" or "Abundance" Prophet and Military Leader ≈ 74 – 57 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Alma II (Alma 31:7) / Father of Helaman III Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Given records and added to them (Alma 37:1–2, 21; 45–62 ) Reestablished the church among the Nephites (Alma 45 ) Led the 2,000 stripling warriors into battle (Alma 53, 56–58 ) HELAMAN III Ω הילמן – possibly "Fortress" or "Abundance" Prophet and Chief Judge ≈ 53 BC Israelite : Manassite : Nephite Family Tree / Son of Helaman II (Hel. 2:2) / Father of Nephi II and Lehi III Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Served as chief judge after Pahoran II (Hel. 2:2; 3:20) Presided during a time of rapid population growth, migration, and prosperity among the Nephites (Hel. 3 ) Wrote the book of Helaman with Nephi II . HELLENISTS Jews who spoke Greek / see Grecians HEMAN Ω הימן – "Faithful" Temple musician ≈ 1000 BC Israelite : Levite : Kohathite : Korahite Family Tree / Son of Joel / Grandson of Samuel (1 Chr. 6:33 ) / Father of 14 sons and 3 daughters ( 1 Chr. 25:5 ) Wikipedia One of David's three main musicians for the temple and the ministry of music along with Asaph and Ethan (1 Chr. 25:1 ) Played music and sang when the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 15:17–19 ) Called the "king's seer in the words of God" (1 Chr. 25:5 ) Considered wise at the time of Solomon ( 1 Kgs. 4:31 ) Sang music when the ark was placed in the Holy of Holies of the temple; the glory of the Lord filled the temple (2 Chr. 5:12, 14 ) He and descendants set aside to worship God through music (2 Chr. 29:13) Authored Psalm 88 Herod the Great & II . HEROD THE GREAT ♦ Ηρωδης – "Wanderer" King of Judea ≈ b. 72 – d. 4/1BC (reigned 37–1 BC ) Idumaean: Herodian / Born in Idumea / Died in Jericho Family Tree / Son of Antipater & Cypros I / Husband of Mariamne I (Hasmonean princess ) and nine others (see Family Tree ) / Father of Herod II Philip , Herod Archelaus , Herod Antipas , Philip , and others / Ancestor of the Herodian dynasty Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Friends with Julius Caesar who made him governor of Judea in 47 BC; named Tetrarch by Mark Antony in 41 BC; proclaimed king of Judea by the Roman senate and Augustus in ≈ 40 BC; conquered Jerusalem and ordered execution of the Maccabean king Antigonus II in ≈ 37 BC; married Antigonus' niece Mariamne I to secure his claim to the throne Killed Mariamne I and many in her family including his own sons by her; however he saved his grandchildren, including Herodias and Herod Agrippa who he sent to Rome for education His ancestors were forced to convert to Judaism under the reign of John Hyrcanus ; while he publicly identified as a Jew and tried to appease his people, they still hated him for his brutality and lifestyle A master builder; renovated and great expanded the Second Temple and Temple Mount , including the famous Western Wall ; built Caesarea with a harbor and aqueduct ; rebuilt Samaria ; built Masada with a winter palace and swimming pool; many others 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 ) Died between 4BC and 1BC; Augustus divided up the kingdom and made Herod Archelaus ethnarch of Judea, Samaria, and Idumea (Edom) ; Herod Antipas tetrarch of Galilee and Perea ; Philip tetrarch of the territories east of the Jordan River; Salome I toparch of Iamnia , Azotus (Ashdod ), and Phasaelis . . HEROD II (HEROD PHILIP, HEROD BOETHUS) Ηρωδης – "Wanderer" Prince of Judea ≈ b. 27 BC – d. 33 AD Herodian Family Tree / Son of Herod the Great & Mariamne II / Descendant of Idumaeans and Boethians / First husband of Herodias Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Called "Philip" in the gospels even though his brother was Philip the Tetrarch After Herodias divorced him to marry his brother Herod Antipas , John the Baptist condemned Antipas and Herodias, leading to John's imprisonment and death (Mark 6 :17–20 ; Matt. 14:3 ) Father of Salome III Herod Agrippa I&II . HEROD AGRIPPA I ♦ Ηρωδης Αγριππα – "Wanderer Cultivated" HEROD AGRIPPA II ♦ Ηρωδης Αγριππα – "Wanderer Cultivated" King of several provinces ≈ b.11 BC – d.44 AD Herodian / Born in Caesarea Family Tree / Son of Aristobulus IV & Berenice I / Grandson of Herod the Great / Descendant of Idumaeans and Maccabees / Father of Herod Agrippa II , Berenice II , and Drusilla Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures H is grandfather Herod killed most of his family, including his father; sent Agrippa to Rome to spend his childhood with the imperial family; he befriended the future emperors Caligula and Claudius In Judaea, quarreled often with his uncle Herod Antipas ; had Emperor Caligula exile Antipas to Gaul Caligula appointed him king of Iturea , Trachonitis , Batanea , the Golan Heights , Auranitis , and Paneas in 37 AD; then Galilee and Perea in 40 AD; and Judea , Samaria , and Idumea from 41 – 44 AD Helped Claudius become Roman Emperor Executed James and imprisoned Peter around 44 AD (Acts. 12:2–3 ) Killed and eaten by worms for not giving God the glory (Acts. 12:20–23 ) Last Herodian ruler to govern most of the kingdom ruled by Herod the Great Last Herodian Ruler ≈ b. 27 – d. 92 AD (reigned 48–92/100 AD) Herodian Family Tree / Son of Herod Agrippa I & Cypros III / Brother of Berenice II and Drusilla / Descendant of Idumaeans and Maccabees / No known children Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Educated in the court of Emperor Claudius Claudius granted him the former kingdom of Chalcis and the territories of Philip and Lysanias in northern Palestine Heard Paul's defense and testimony after arrest; "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" (Acts. 25–26 ) In 66 AD tried to avert a Jewish war with Rome; the Jews expelled him and Berenice II from Jerusalem ; the two siblings were rumored to have an incestous relationship He sent 2,000 soldiers to the Romans; after the capture of Jerusalem, he returned to Rome Maintained correspondence with Josephus and supplied information used in his histories of the Jewish people Herod Antipas Archelaus . HEROD ANTIPAS (HEROD THE TETRARCH) ○ Ηρωδης Αντιπας – "Wanderer Against the Father" HEROD ARCHELAUS ○ Ηρωδης Αρχελαος – "Wanderer Chief" Tetrarch of Galilee and Perea ≈ b. 25 BC – d. after 39 AD (Tetrarch from 4/1 BC – 39 AD) Herodian Family Tree / Son of Herod the Great & Malthace / Descendant of Idumaeans and Samaritans / Husband of Phasaelis and Herodias (his brother Herod II's wife) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Divorced Phasaelis to marry his niece Herodias, wife of his half-brother Herod II ; John the Baptist publicly denounced this marriage; furious, Herodias asked her daughter Salome III to dance for Antipas who agreed to give her anything; when she asked for John's head, he was sorry but killed John anyway (Mark 6:17–20 ; Matt. 14:1–12 ) Jesus called him a "fox" (Luke 13:32 ) Some believed Jesus was John the Baptist risen from the dead, a view Antipas himself feared might be true (Matt. 14:1–2; Mark 6:14–16) 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 ) Accused by Herod Agrippa I of conspiracy against Emperor Caligula ; removed from power and exiled to Gaul with Herodias Ethnarch of Judea , Samaria , and Idumaea ≈ b. 23 BC – d. 18 AD (Ethnarch from 4 BC – 6 AD) Herodian Family Tree / Son of Herod the Great & Malthace / Descendant of Idumaeans and Samaritans Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Because of his handling of an uprising at the Temple and canceling Passover , Caesar Augustus opted to not make him king after his father's death, and instead proclaimed him ethnarch Hated by the Jews Joseph III was warned by angel not to return to Judea because of his reign; instead took to Mary and baby Jesus to Nazareth (Matt. 2:22) Many believe Jesus' parable about the rich nobleman might be about his journey to Rome (Luke 19:12–27 ) After a decade of complaints by the Jews, Augustus deposed and banished him to Gaul; Rome assumed control of Judea with non-Jewish prefects and governors Herodians Herodias . HERODIANS Ηρωδης – "Wanderer" + HERODIAS Ηρωδιάς – "Wanderer" Political Party ≈ 1 BC – 100 AD Herodians Some were descendants of Herod the Great Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Supporters of the Herodian dynasty and its political influence; wanted to place another Herod on the throne Often opponents of Jesus who cooperated with the Pharisees in seeking ways to destroy Him ( Mark 3:6) Joined with Pharisees to question Jesus about paying taxes to Caesar, attempting to trap Him politically (Matt. 22:15–22; Mark 12:13–17 ) Herodian Princess ≈ b.15 BC – 40 AD Herodian Family Tree / Daughter of Aristobulus IV & Berenice I / Granddaughter of Herod the Great / Descendant of Idumaeans and Maccabees / Wife of two of her uncles, Herod II and Herod Antipas / Mother of Salome III Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures John the Baptist publicly denounced her marriage to Herod Antipas after she divorced Herod II ; she wanted John dead; after her daughter Salome III danced for Antipas, Herodias persuaded her to ask for John's head as a reward (Mark 6:17–20 ; Matt. 14:3 ) Her brother Herod Agrippa I accused Herod Antipas of conspiracy against Emperor Caligula ; she and Antipas were exiled to Gaul Hezekiah . HEZEKIAH (EZEKIAS) † ♦ חזקיה – "The Lord Strengthens" King of Judah ≈ b. 739/741 – d. 687 BC (reigned 715 – 687 BC; possible coregency beginning 729 BC) Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Ahaz & Abijah III ( 2 Kgs. 18:2) / Husband of Hephzibah / Father of Manasseh II and Amariah IV / Ancestor of Jesus (Matt. 1:9 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 / Guide to Scriptures Some Jewish interpretation claims he is the child Isaiah prophesied being born to a virgin in Isa. 7:14; Christians view Jesus' birth as the ultimate fulfillment (Matt. 1:22-23 ) Reigned at 25yo for 29 years from (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 siege to Jerusalem in 701 BC; dug a tunnel to supply Jerusalem with fresh water from the Gihon Springs; 185,000 Assyrians killed in one night; Sennacherib withdrew (2 Kgs. 19) Archeology: One of the most well documented kings in archeology, including the Hezekiah Bulla , Taylor Prism , Hezekiah's Tunnel and Lachish Reliefs . High Priest . HIGH PRIEST (KOHEN GADOL) ■ כהן גדול – "The Great Priest" Head of the Levitical Priesthood ≈ 1500 BC – 70 AD Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Traditionally descendants of Aaron & Elisheba / Famous people include Aaron , Zadok , Hilkiah , Caiaphas , and Annas Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures First high priests were ordained from Adam down (D&C 107:40–57 ) From Aaron until the destruction of the Second Temple , it was a hereditary office that served as leader of the Levitical Priesthood in Judaism (Ex. 28) When appointed, one was dressed in the priestly garments (see below) and anointed with holy oil Duties involved overseeing seeing the Temple, offering sacrifices on Sabbaths, new moons, and festivals, teaching and interpreting the Law of Moses, and being a spiritual leader for the people; they acted as intercessor between God and mankind; they were forbidden from touching a dead body or marrying a widow; had to be married according to Jewish tradition Priestly garments were holy and symbolic; they included an ephod/apron with two stones with the names of the 12 tribes, a white turban with a gold plate inscribed with "Holiness to the Lord", white tunic, blue robe, sash, and finally a breastplate with 12 precious stones representing the 12 tribes of Israel (note: stone colors are used on this website for the tribal colors) and the Urim and Thummim tucked into a fold The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) was the only day the High Priest was allowed to enter the Holy of Holies in the Tabernacle or Temple; would sprinkle blood on and in front of the Mercy Seat to make an atonement for himself and the people (Lev. 16 ) At times the office became corrupted, appointed to the highest bidder, or used to wield unrighteous power; Menelaus in the 2nd century BC was most likely not a Levite Jesus was called the Great High Priest after the order of Melchizedek (Heb. 4:14, 5:10 ); Hebrews 7 argues that salvation and the priesthood can't come alone through Aaron because Christ was from Judah; Melchizedek also was before Aaron and was called a High Priest (JST Gen. 14:27 ; Heb. 7:1 ) In Judaism, the office was discontinued after the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD Modern Samaritans still have High Priests who claim descendancy from Aaron The office of High Priest was restored in latter-days to Joseph Smith and is an office in the Melchizedek Priesthood; High Priests are to administer in spiritual things (D&C 107 ) Hilkiah Hiram Hittites . HILKIAH ■ חלקיה – "Portion of the Lord" High Priest ≈ 641 – 622 BC Israelite : Levite: Kohanim Family Tree / Son of Shallum / Father of Azariah VI and possibly Jeremiah ( 2 Kgs. 22) Wikipedia Served during Josiah of Judah's reign Found a copy of the Book of the Law (probably Deuteronomy ) in the Temple ; showed it to Josiah, who sent it to Huldah the prophetess for interpretation; she prophesied wrath poured out on the Jewish people but peace to Josiah (2 Kgs. 22 ) Helped Josiah restore covenant worship, institute religious reforms (2 Kgs. 23 ), and restore the Passover celebration (2 Chr. 35:1–19 ) . HIRAM (HURAM) ♦ חירם – "High Born" King of Tyre ≈ 980 – 947 BC Canaanite : Phoenician: Tyrian / From Tyre Family Tree / Son of Abibaal / Father of Baal-Eser Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary-1 Supplied building materials for David's palace and the Temple of Solomon (2 Sam. 5:11 ; 1 Kgs. 5) Given twenty cities in Galilee by Solomon in exchange for his help (1 Kgs. 9:11); disliked them and called them Cabul (1 Kgs. 9:13) . HITTITES חתי / 𒄩𒀜𒌅𒊭 – "One Who is Broken" Tribe from Asia Minor ≈ 1650 – 1100 BC Canaanite : Hittite / From Asia Minor Family Tree / Descendants of Heth and Canaan (Gen. 10:15 ) / Famous people include Uriah Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary One of the dominant powers in the Near East during the Bronze Age Often warred against the Egyptians and Assyrians Mentioned in lists of Canaanite tribes (Ex. 23:28 ; 34:11 ) Abraham purchased the Cave of Machpelah from Ephron the Hittite; Esau married daughters of the Hittites Holy Ghost Hosea Hoshea II . HOLY GHOST (COMFORTER, SPIRIT) רוח הקודש – "Spirit of Holiness" Member of the Godhead/Trinity Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary Personage of Spirit Bears witness of God the Father and Jesus Christ (John 15:26) Comforts, teaches, and guides believers (John 14:26) Inspired prophets and revealed truth (2 Pet. 1:21) Descended upon Jesus at His baptism in the form of a dove (Matt. 3:16) Apostles received the gift of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost (Acts 2) Bears witness of God the Father and Jesus Christ . HOPHRA ♦ see Apries HOSEA (HOSHEA I) Ω הושע – "Salvation" HOSHEA II ♦ הושע – "Salvation" Prophet ≈ 750 BC Israelite : Issacharite Family Tree / Son of Beeri Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Prophet for the Northern Kingdom Prophesied during Jeroboam II 's reign (Hosea 1) Married Gomer as a symbolic representation of Israel’s covenant unfaithfulness (Hos. 1–3) Named his children Jezreel, Lo-ruhamah, and Lo-ammi as prophetic signs; p rophesied of Israel’s repentance and restoration Quoted by Matthew regarding Jesus being called out of Egypt (Hos. 11:1; Matt. 2:15) Last King of Northern Kingdom ≈ b. 759 – d. after 722 BC (reigned 732 – 722 BC) Israelite : Issacharite Family Tree / Son of Elah Wikipedia Advisor of Pekah of Israel ; assassinated him during battle against Assyrians (2 Kgs. 15:30) ; Tiglath-Pileser III installed him as a vassal king Last king of the Northern Kingdom ; stopped paying tribute to Assyria and instead sought assistance from So (Osorkon IV) of Egypt (2 Kgs. 17:4) Shalmaneser V and Sargon II besieged and eventually conquered Samaria; took the Northern Kingdom captive; unknown if Hoshea was taken captive or killed Archeology: In the Calah inscription, Tiglath-Pileser III claims he appointed Hoshea king after Pekah was killed Huldah . + HULDAH Ω חלדה – "Mole" Prophetess ≈ 622 BC Israelite : Ephraimite Family Tree / Wife of Shallum / Tradition states she was a descendant of Joshua Wikipedia Prophetess during Josiah of Judah's reign (2 Kgs. 22:14) Authenticated the book of the law Prophesied that Judah would be destroyed because of its disobedience, but Josiah would be spared from seeing the destruction (2 Kgs. 22:8–20; 2 Chr. 34:14–28 ) . Iddo I Id / Isa / Ish / Isr–Ith IDDO Ω אדו – "Strong" Prophet ≈ 930 BC Israelite Wikipedia / Jewish Encyclopedia 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 IDUMAEANS Greek for Edomites . Isaac Isaiah ISAAC † Ω יצחק – "He laughs" Prophet ≈ 1892 – 1712 BC Grandfather of Israelites / From Canaan Family Tree / Son of Abraham & Sarah / Husband of Rebekah / Father of Jacob and Esau (Gen. 25:20–26 ) / Ancestor of the Israelites and Jesus (Matt. 1:2 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Born in his parents' old age (Gen. 21:2–3 ) Taken by Abraham to Mt. Moriah for sacrifice in similitude of Christ (Gen. 22 ); the Lord provided a ram Loved Rebekah (Gen. 24 ) Prayed for her to conceive in her bareness; she had twins (Gen. 25:21 ) 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 a Canaanite (Gen. 28:1 ) Lived to 180 years (Gen. 35:28–29 ) . ISAIAH (ESAIAS) Ω ישעיה – "Jehovah Saves" Prophet ≈ 740 – 680 BC Israelite : Judahite / From Jerusalem Family Tree / Son of Amoz (Isa. 1) / Husband of "the prophetess" (Isa. 8:3) / Father of Shear-Jashub and Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz (Isa. 7:3; 8:4) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah , Jotham II , Ahaz , and Hezekiah Majority of prophecies are about Jesus ' first and second coming Helped Hezekiah with religious reforms Most quoted prophet in the scriptures; quoted often by Jesus (Luke 4:16–21 ) Ishbosheth Ishmael I&II Ishmaelites . ISH-BOSHETH (ESHBAAL) ♦ איש־בשת – "Man of Shame" King of Israel ≈ 1012 –1010 BC Israelite : Benjamite Family Tree / Son of Saul & Ahinoam (2 Sam. 2:8) Wikipedia 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 . ISHMAEL ישמעאל – "God Heareth" Patriarch ≈ 1906 – 1769 BC Part-Egyptian Family Tree / Son of Abraham & Hagar ( Gen. 16:11–16 ) / Husband of an Egyptian (Gen. 21:21 ) / Father of 12 sons / Ancestor of Ishmaelites (Gen. 25:13–18 ), Arabs, and Muhammad Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures Sent away after his mother mocked Sarah and Isaac (Gen. 21:9–21 ) An archer (Gen. 21:20 ) Lived to 137 years old (Gen. 25:17 ) ISHMAEL II ישמעאל – "God Heareth" Patriarch ≈ 650 – 592 BC Israelite : Ephraimite / From Jerusalem / Died in Nahom Family Tree / Father-in-Law of Laman , Lemuel , and Nephi / Descendant of Ephraim / Ancestor of Lamoni (Alma 17:21) Wikipedia / Guide to Scriptures Joined Lehi's family in the wilderness (1 Ne. 7:2 ) Died in Nahom (Arabia) (1 Ne. 16:34 ) . ISHMAELITES ישמעאל – "God Heareth" Tribe/group living in Arabia ≈ 1700 BC Ishmaelite Family Tree / Descendants of Ishmael ( Gen. 21:18 ) Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) Israelites . ISRAEL †Ω ישראל – "Let God Prevail" see Jacob or the place ISRAELITES ישראל – "Let God Prevail" Twelve Tribes of Israel ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite Family Tree / Descendants of Jacob/Israel and his twelve sons / Tribes are Reuben , Simeon , Levi , Judah , Dan , Naphtali , Gad , Asher , Issachar , Zebulun , Joseph (Ephraim , Manasseh ), Benjamin Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures God's covenant people in ancient times and today Most of the scriptures revolve around their story Issachar Ithobaal . ISSACHAR יששכר – "Man of Reward" ISSACHARITES (TRIBE OF ISSACHAR) יששכר – "Man of Reward" Patriarch ≈ 1743 BC Israelite : Issacharite / Born in Haran / Lived in Canaan / Died in Egypt Family Tree / Son of Jacob & Leah (Gen. 30:18 ) / Father of Tola, Phuvah, Jashub, Shimron / Ancestor of Issacharites Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures One of the Twelve Tribes ≈ 1600 BC – Present Israelite : Issacharite / Territory included parts of the Galilee including Jezreel and Mt. Tabor (see map ) Family Tree / Descendants of Issachar / Famous people include the judge Tola , kings Baasha , Elah , and Hoshea II , and the prophet Elisha Wikipedia / Bible Dictionary / Guide to Scriptures 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 ) 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 ) . ITHOBAAL †♦ אתבעל – "With the Lord" King of Tyre ≈ 896 BC Canaanite : Phoenician: Tyrian / From Tyre Family Tree / Father of Jezebel (1 Kgs. 16:31 ) / Father-in-law of Ahab of Israel / Ancestor of Jesus Wikipedia Influenced the Northern Kingdom to worship Baal « Previous / Next » « Previous / Next »

Family tree of Jesus Christ, Book of Mormon prophets, the Hasmoneans/Maccabees, and the Herodians. Study the people in the scriptures and read the history behind them. ISRAELITE ISSACHAR EGYPT REUBEN ZEBULUN EDOM SIMEON JOSEPH ROME LEVI MANASSEH GREECE JUDAH EPHRAIM SYRIA DAN BENJAMIN BABYLON NAPHTALI CANAAN PERSIA GAD MOAB ASSYRIA ASHER MIDIAN UNKNOWN To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Family Trees Menu ADAM & EVE / ENOCH / NOAH MELCHIZEDEK / ABRAHAM JACOB-ISRAEL / 12 TRIBES MOSES / RUTH / DAVID ELIJAH / AHAB / ISAIAH LEHI & SARIAH / DANIEL / ZERUBBABEL / ESTHER KING BENJAMIN / MACCABEES HEROD / JESUS / MORONI Symbol Key ANCESTOR OF CHRIST = † PROPHET = Ω / HIGHPRIEST = ■ KING-QUEEN = ♦ / RULER = ○ SPOUSE = Ital. / UNMARRIED = ~ DAUGHTER = + NON-BIBLICAL = ( ) DISINHERITED BY HEROD = # KILLED BY HEROD = ╪ Color Key - Tribes « FAMILY TREES V » King Benjamin Hasmoneans & Herodians / Jesus & Apostles Click on names for more info / Download or view FREE PDF / Names in parentheses ( ) are from non-biblical sources and are included as a possibility (continued) (cont'd) (cont'd) Maccabees/Hasmoneans JONATHAN APPHUS ■ unknown (Simon II) ■ unknown ONIAS III ■ JASON ■ unknown Onias IV ■ MENELAUS ■ ALCIMUS ■ Aminadi unknown Eleazar Avaran Naum † unk. † Esli † unk. † (cont'd) Nagge † unk. † Simeon via Jehoairib unknown John-Johanan unknown MATTATHIAS (MACCABEE) unknown Achim † unk. † (cont'd) Captain Moroni & Helaman Amos † unk. † +(daughter) (Matthias Ephilias) Mattathias † unknown † (Aristobulus I) ■♦ (Salome Alexandra) ♦ (Antigonus) (Alexander Jannaeus) ■♦ (Salome Alexandra) ♦ (Absalom II) unknown Herod the Great (Antipas) ○ unknown (Antipater) ○ (Cypros) (Joseph IV) ╪ (Salome) ○ (Hyrancus II) ■♦╪ unknown (Aristobulus II) ■♦ (dau. of Absalom II) +(daughter) (Aristobulus II) ■♦ HELAMAN II Ω unknown Shiblon Corianton ~ Isabel MORONI unknown Moronihah (Antiochus III the Great) ♦ (Laodice III) Eliud † unk. † Joseph VIII † unknown † Janna † unk. † 1. AMMON III 2. AARON II 3. Omner 4. Himni HELAMAN III Ω○ unknown +(Alexandra II) i) (Philippion b. P.) ii) (Ptolemy b. M.) ○ +(Alexandra) ╪ (Alexander) (Alexander II) (Alexandra) ╪ (Antigonus II Mattathias) ■♦╪ unknown ANTIOCHUS IV EPIPHANES ♦ (Laodice IV) Diodotus Tryphon ♦ father ♦ unk. +(Laodice IV) (Antiochus) Seleucus IV ♦ Antiochus IV ♦ +(Cleopatra I) (Ptolemy V) ♦ (Ptolemy V) ♦ (Cleopatra I Syra) (continued) (Ptolemy IV Philopator) ♦ (Arsinoe III) Antiochus V Eupator ♦ Alexander I Balas ♦ (Cleopatra Thea) (Ptolemy VI) ♦ (Cleopatra II) (Ptolemy VIII) ♦ (Cleopatra III) ZARAHEMLA ♦ unknown AMMON II AMULEK unknown children Giddonah unknown Ishmael III unknown MOSIAH II ♦ Helorum Helaman unknown (Antiochus VII Sidetes) ♦ (Cleopatra Thea) Seleucus IV Philopator ♦ (Laodice IV) Demetrius I Soter ♦ (Laodice V) ZENIFF ♦ unknown ABINADI Ω NOAH II ♦ many LIMHI ♦ (cont'd) (Demetrius II Nicator) ♦ (Cleopatra Thea) (Antiochus VI Dionysus) ♦ (Ptolemy IX) ♦ (Ptolemy X) ♦ unknown (Ptolemy XII Auletes) ♦ (Cleopatra V Tryphaena) (cont'd) MOSIAH I ♦ unknown BENJAMIN II ♦ unknown (Pompey) ○ (Julius Caesar) ○ ALMA Ω○ unknown ALMA II Ω○ unknown John Gaddi SIMON THASSI ■○ JUDAS MACCABEUS ○ unknown Mattathias II Judas III JOHN HYRCANUS ■○ unknown +daughter Ptolemy b. Abubus ○ GIDEON II LEHI II daughters ANTI-NEPHI-LEHI ♦ LAMONI ♦ wife ANTI-NEPHI-LEHIES ♦ (Ananelus) ■ (Fabus) unk. (Joshua IV) ■ (Ishmael IV) ■ Eleazar III † unknown † Lysanias ○ SIMEON II v) (Cleopatra) vi) (others) (Joseph VI) (Olympias) ii) (slave) (Phasael II) (Salampsio) +(Mariamne IV) (Herod V) ♦ (Elioneus) ■ (unk.) (Joshua b. Sie) ■ (Simon ben Boethus) ■# unknown (Simon Cantheras) ■ unknown (Idumaean) (Antipater III) (Cypros II) +(Berenice) i) (Arist. IV) ╪ ii) (Theudion) +(daughter) Temple Treas. (3 children) HEROD THE GREAT ♦ i) (Doris) # (Joseph V) unknown ii) (Mariamne I) ╪ iii) (Mariamne II) # iv) (Malthace) (Pheroras) i) (d/o Alex. II) +(Salome) ○ i) (Joseph IV) ╪ ii) (Costabarus) ╪ iii) (Alexas I) (Phasael) ○ unknown +(daughter) (Antipater II) ╪ Melchi † unk. † ii) (Mariamne I) ╪ AUGUSTUS ♦ +(Cleopatra VII) ♦ ~ii) (Julius Caesar) ○ i) (Ptolemy XIII Theos) ♦ iii) (Ptolemy XIV Philopator) ♦ ~iv) (Mark Antony) ♦ ~ii) (Julius Caesar) ○ ~iv) (Mark Antony) ♦ QUIRINIUS ○ TIBERIUS ♦ Phanuel unk. +ANNA Ω husband Matthan † unknown † Levi III † unk. † (Simeon b. H.) unknown (Hillel the Elder) ○ unk. NEPHI II Ω○ LEHI III unknown 1. (Caesarion) ♦ 2. (Alexander Helios) ♦ 3. (Cleopatra Selene II) ♦ 4. (Ptolemy Philadelphus) ♦ iii) (Mariamne II)# v) (Cleopatra) vi) (others) (Samaritan) iv) (Malthace) (Theudion) i) (Doris) # +(daughter) (Tigranes V) ♦ (Aristobulus III) ■╪ +(dau.) (Pheroras) ii) (Joshua b. Gamla) ■ i) unknown (Joazar) ■ (Eleazar) ■ +(Martha II) Jesus Christ John the Baptist (Alexander III)╪ (Glaphyra) PHILIP ○ Salome III Herodias HEROD II # (Aristobulus IV)╪ (Berenice) HEROD ARCHELAUS ○ i) (Mariamne III?) HEROD ANTIPAS ○ i) (Phasaelis) (Antipater II) ╪ i) (Mariamne III) (Berenice) NICODEMUS Heli † unk. † Matthat † unk. † (4 sons) +(Cypros III) H. Agrippa ♦ ii) (d/o Antigonus II) ii) (Glaphyra) ii) Herodias +(Olympias) (Joseph VI) Chuza Joanna (others) SAMUEL THE LAMANITE Ω Apostles & Herodians Mormon & Moroni ARISTOBULUS MIN. (Iotapa of Emesa) NEPHI III Ω Timothy II Ω unknown PONTIUS PILATE ○ Jonas II Ω Kumen Ω Kumenonhi Ω Mathoni Ω Mathonihah Ω Jonas III Ω Isaiah II Ω Jeremiah II Ω Shemnon Ω Zedekiah III Ω CORNELIUS (Yohanan b. Z.) LUKE pharisee unknown +daughter Caiaphas ■ +(Mariamne III) (Antipater II) ╪ HEROD AGRIPPA ♦ (Cypros III) MARY MAGDALENE (Herod V) ♦ i) (Mariamne IV) ii) Berenice II +HERODIAS i) Herod II # ii) H. Antipas ○ +(Cypros II) (Antip. III) +(Salampsio) (Phasael II) +SALOME III i) Philip ○ ii) (Arist. VI) ♦ 1. Eleazar ■ 2. JONATHAN ■ 4. Matthias ■ 5. Ananus ■ Jacob III † unknown † NEPHI IV Ω unknown (Caligula) ♦ CLAUDIUS ♦ Sergius Paulus ○ Gallio ○ (Nero) ♦ FESTUS ○ (Vespasian) ♦ (Domitilla) PAUL Ω +sister unk. (Simeon b. G.) unknown +(dau.) son Simon b. N. (Titus) ♦ (Gamliel II) ○ +(Imma Shalom) (Eliezer b. Hyrcanus) AMOS II unknown Mormon I unknown AMOS III unknown AMMARON unknown MORMON II Ω unknown MORONI II Ω +BERENICE II i) (Marcus Julius) HEROD AGRIPPA II ♦ +DRUSILLA i) (Aziz) ♦ ii) Felix ○ Matthias II ■ ii) (Herod V) ♦ iii) (Polemon II) ♦ ~iv) (Titus) ♦ +(Mariamne V) (Drusus) i) (Julius Archelaus) ii) (Demetrius) (2 children) (2 children) GAMALIEL unknown ANANIAS JAMES II Ω Joses II ZACHARIAS II Elisabeth JOHN THE BAPTIST Ω╪ GOD THE FATHER †Ω■♦ Mary † JOSEPH III † Alphaeus-Clopas? Mary III Mary † Simon JESUS CHRIST †Ω■♦ JAMES III Joses JUDE +daus. ZEBEDEE Salome II Alphaeus unknown JAMES Ω╪ JOHN Ω MATTHEW Ω SIMON THE ZEALOT Ω BARTHOLOMEW Ω THOMAS Ω Jonas unk. Simon Iscariot unknown PHILIP II Ω PETER Ω wife ANDREW Ω THADDAEUS Ω JUDAS ISCARIOT Ω unknown unk. i) ii) 3. Theophilus ■ unknown 1. (Arist. VI) ♦ Salome III +(Iotapa II) (3 sons) +MARTHA +MARY II LAZARUS PHILEMON ANNAS b. SETH ■ unknown wife unknown Lois +Eunice unknown TIMOTHY TITUS II STEPHEN PHILIP III MATTHIAS Ω unknown +4 daus. THE WISE MEN 2. (Berenicianus) 3. (Hyrcanus III) BARNABAS Ω MARK Mary IV (unk.) Nedebeus (Matthias) (Hasmonean) ANANIAS II ■ unknown (JOSEPHUS) ○ (4 wives) (Tigranes V) ♦ (d/o Pheroras) (Alexander III) unknown Alma I & II « Previous / Next » « Previous / Next »