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This article contains [[list of biblical names|persons named in the Bible]], specifically in the [[Hebrew Bible]], of minor notability, about whom little or nothing is known, aside from some family connections. Here are the names which start with L-Z.
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==L== ===Laadah=== '''Laadah''' (Hebrew: לאדה) is one of the sons of [[Shelah (son of Judah)|Shelah]], son of [[Judah (son of Jacob)]] in 1 Chronicles 4:21.
===Laadan=== See [[#Libni|Libni]]
===Ladan=== See [[#Libni|Libni]]
===Lael=== '''Lael''' (Hebrew לָאֵל "belonging to God") was a member of the house of [[Gershon]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 3|Numbers 3:24]]. He was the father of [[List of minor biblical figures, A–K#Eliasaph|Eliasaph]]. Neither of these is named in the Gershonite list in {{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|23:7-11|NKJV}}.
=== Lahmi === '''Lahmi''', according to 1 Chronicles 20:5, was the brother of Goliath, killed by David's warrior Elhanan. See also [[Elhanan, son of Jair]].
=== Laish === ''This entry is about the individual named Laish. For the city Dan, known also as Laish, see [[Dan (ancient city)]].''
'''Laish''' is a name which appears in 1 Samuel 25:44 and 2 Samuel 3:15, where it is the name of the father of [[Palti, son of Laish|Palti]], or Paltiel, the man who was married to [[Saul]]'s daughter [[Michal]] before she was returned to [[David]].
===Lapidoth=== '''Lapidoth''' (Hebrew: לַפִּידוֹת "torches") was the husband of [[Deborah]], the fourth judge of Israel, according to Judges 4:4.
=== Letushim === '''Letushim''' appears as a son of Dedan according to Genesis 25:3.
=== Leummim === '''Leummim''' ({{langx|he|לְאֻמִּים}}) was the third son of [[Dedan (Bible)|Dedan]], son of [[Jokshan]], son of [[Abraham]] by [[Keturah]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|25:3|HE}}).
===Libni=== '''Libni''' (Hebrew לִבְנִי) was a son of [[Gershon]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:17]] and [[Book of Numbers|Numbers]] 3:18. He was born in Egypt. His descendants are referred to as the 'Libnites'.<ref>Numbers 3:21 NKJV</ref> The first born son of Gershon is named as Laadan (or Ladan) in {{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|23:7-9|NKJV}}.
=== Likhi === '''Likhi''' (Hebrew: לִקְחִי "learning") son of Shemida is listed in a genealogy of the [[tribe of Manasseh]]. He is mentioned only in 1 Chronicles 7:19.<ref name="cb likhi">{{cite book |editor1=T. K. Cheyne|editor2=J. Sutherland Black|date=1901|orig-year=1899 |chapter=Likhi|title=Encyclopaedia Biblica: A Critical Dictionary of the Literary, Political, and Religious History, the Archaeology, Geography, and Natural History of the Bible |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabib02cheyuoft |volume=2, E–K|location=New York |publisher=The Macmillan Company }}</ref>
===Lo-Ammi=== '''Lo-Ammi''' (Hebrew: לֹא עַמִּי "Not-My-People") was the youngest son of [[Hosea]] and [[Gomer (wife of Hosea)|Gomer]]. He had an older brother named Jezreel and an older sister named Lo-Ruhamah. God commanded Hosea to name him "Lo-Ammi" to symbolize His anger with the people of Israel (see [[Hosea 1:1]]–[[Hosea 1:9|9]]).
===Lo-Ruhamah=== '''Lo-Ruhamah''' (Hebrew: לֹא רֻחָמָה "not loved" or "unpitied") was the daughter of [[Hosea]] and [[Gomer (wife of Hosea)|Gomer]]. She had an older brother named Jezreel and a younger brother named Lo-Ammi. Her name was chosen by God to symbolize His displeasure with the people of Israel (see [[Hosea 1:1]]–[[Hosea 1:9|9]]).
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=== Maacah === ''' [[Maacah]] ''' was the youngest child of [[Nahor, son of Terah|Nahor]] and his concubine [[#Reumah|Reumah]], only mentioned in one verse in the Bible which is {{bibleverse|Genesis|22:24}}.
=== Maadai === '''Maadai''' (מַעֲדַי "ornament of YHWH"), an exile and son of Bani is found in Ezra 10:34, in a list of men recorded as having married foreign women.
=== Maadiah === '''Maadiah''' (מַעֲדְיָה "adorned of JAH")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, מַֽעַדְיָה|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%9E%D6%B7%D6%BD%D7%A2%D6%B7%D7%93%D6%B0%D7%99%D6%B8%D7%94?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> appears in a list of priests and Levites said to have accompanied [[Zerubbabel]] in Nehemiah 12:5.
=== Maai === '''Maai''' (Hebrew: מָעַי) was a musician who was a relative of [[Zechariah (list of biblical figures)|Zechariah]], a descendant of [[Asaph (biblical figure)|Asaph]]. He is mentioned once, as part of the ceremony for the dedication of the rebuilt Jerusalem wall ({{Bibleverse|Nehemiah|12:36}}), where he was part of the group that processed southwards behind [[Ezra]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|title=The Anchor Bible Dictionary|last=Williams|first=Nora A.|publisher=Doubleday|year=1992|isbn=9780300140811|editor-last=Freedman|editor-first=David Noel|volume=4|location=New York|page=431|chapter=Maai (Person)}}</ref> His name is omitted in the [[Septuagint]] translation of the passage, as are the names of five other relatives of Zechariah mentioned in the same verse.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Reconsidering Nehemiah's Judah: The Case of MT and LXX Nehemiah 11–12|last=Fulton|first=Deirdre N.|publisher=Mohr Siebeck|year=2015|isbn=9783161538810|page=156}}</ref> The name is otherwise unattested.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|title=Ezra-Nehemiah: A Commentary|last=Blenkinsopp|first=Joseph|publisher=Westminster John Knox|year=1988|isbn=9780664221867|series=Old Testament Library|page=346}}</ref> Blenkinsopp suggests that Maai is a diminutive nickname.<ref name=":1" /> Mandel proposes its Hebrew origin means "sympathetic".<ref>{{Cite book|title=Who's Who in the Jewish Bible|last=Mandel|first=David|publisher=Jewish Publication Society|year=2010|isbn=9780827610293|page=250}}</ref>
=== Maaseiah === Several men called '''Maaseiah''' (Hebrew מַעֲשֵׂיָה or מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ ''maaseyah(u)'' "Work of YHWH") are mentioned in the Bible: * One of the Levites whom David appointed as porter for the ark {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|15:18|HE}}, {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|15:20|HE}} * One of the "captains of hundreds" associated with Jehoiada in restoring king Jehoash to the throne {{bibleverse-lb|2|Chronicles|23:1|HE}} * The "king's son", probably one of the sons of king [[Ahaz]], killed by Zichri in the invasion of Judah by [[Pekah]], king of Israel {{bibleverse-lb|2|Chronicles|28:7|HE}} * One who was sent by king Josiah to repair the temple {{bibleverse|2 Chronicles|34:8|NIV}}. He was governor (Heb. sar, rendered elsewhere in the Authorized Version "prince," "chief captain", chief ruler") of Jerusalem. * The father of the priest Zephaniah {{bibleverse|Jeremiah|21:1|NIV}}, {{bibleverse-nb|Jeremiah|37:3|NIV}} * The father of the false prophet Zedekiah {{bibleverse|Jeremiah|29:21|NIV}} * a priest, the father of [[Neriah]] {{bibleverse|Jeremiah|32:12|NIV}}, {{bibleverse-nb|Jeremiah|51:59|NIV}} * The son of Shallum, "the keeper of the threshold" (Jeremiah 35:4) "may be the father of the priest Zephaniah mentioned in [Jeremiah] 21:1; 29:25; 37:3".<ref>The Interpreter's Bible, 1951, volume V, page 1060.</ref> * One of the sons of Jeshua who had married a foreign wife during the exile ({{bibleverse|Ezra|10:18|NKJV}}).
===Maasiai=== Hebrew for "Worker of Yahweh", one of the priests resident at Jerusalem at the Captivity {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|9:12|HE}}
===Maaz=== '''Maaz''' (מַעַץ "wrath")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, מַ֫עַץ|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%9E%D6%B7%D6%AB%D7%A2%D6%B7%D7%A5?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was one of the sons of Ram the firstborn of [[Jerahmeel]] of the tribe of Judah. His brothers were: Jamin and Eker. He is mentioned briefly in {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|2:27|HE}}.
===Maaziah=== * Head of the twenty-fourth and final [[Priestly divisions|priestly course]] in David's reign, {{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|24:18|HE}}. * Also, a priest who signed the covenant named in {{bibleverse|Nehemiah|10:8|NIV}}.
===Machbanai=== Hebrew for "Clad with a mantle", one of the [[Gadite]] heroes who joined David in the wilderness {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|12:13|HE}}
=== Machbena === '''Machbena''' or '''Machbenah''' (מַכְבֵּנָא "bond"), according to the only mention of him, in 1 Chronicles 2:49, was the son of Sheva the son of [[Caleb]].
===Machi=== '''Machi''' (מָכִי "decrease")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, מָכִי|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%9E%D6%B8%D7%9B%D6%B4%D7%99?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> of the [[tribe of Gad]] was the father of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Geuel|Geuel]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:15]].
=== Machnadebai === '''Machnadebai''' (מַכְנַדְבַי "he brought low my willing ones")<ref>{{Cite web |title=H4367 - maḵnaḏḇay - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (ylt) |url=https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h4367/ylt/wlc/0-1/|website=Blue Letter Bible |language=en}}</ref>, one of the sons of Bani, is mentioned in the [[Hebrew Bible]] only once, in Ezra 10:40, where the name appears in a list of people alleged to have married foreign women.<ref name="cb machnadebai">{{cite book |editor1=T. K. Cheyne|editor2=J. Sutherland Black|date=1901|orig-year=1899 |chapter=Machnadebai|title=Encyclopaedia Biblica: A Critical Dictionary of the Literary, Political, and Religious History, the Archaeology, Geography, and Natural History of the Bible |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabib03cheyuoft |volume=3, L–P|location=New York |publisher=The Macmillan Company }}</ref>
=== Magpiash === '''Magpiash''' (מַגְפִּיעָשׁ), according to Nehemiah 10:20, was one of the men who signed a covenant between God and the people of [[Yehud Medinata]].
===Mahalath===
# '''[[Mahalath]]''', one of the wives of Esau, and a daughter of Ishmael ({{bibleverse||Genesis|28:6–9}}). Thought to be the same as [[Basemath]] of Genesis 36. # '''Mahalath''', a daughter of [[Jerimoth]], son of [[David]] and [[Abihail]], granddaughter of [[Jesse (biblical figure)|Jesse]], the first-named wife of king [[Rehoboam]] in {{bibleverse|2|Chronicles|11:18|HE}}. She had three children: Jeush, [[Shamariah]], and [[Zaham]].
===Mahali=== '''Mahali''' (also '''Mahli''') (Hebrew:מַחְלִי) was a son of [[Merari]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:19]], born in Egypt.
===Mahath=== Hebrew for "Grasping" * A Kohathite Levite, father of Elkanah (different from Elkanah the father of Samuel) {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|6:35|HE}} * Another Kohathite Levite, of the time of [[Hezekiah]]. ({{bibleverse-lb|2|Chronicles|29:12|HE}})
===Mahazioth=== Heb. "Visions", a Kohathite Levite, chief of the twenty-third course of musicians {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|25:4|HE}},{{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|25:30|HE}}
===Maher-shalal-hash-baz=== [[Maher-shalal-hash-baz]] ("Hurry to spoil!" or "He has made haste to the plunder!") was the second mentioned son of the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 8.1–4). The name is a reference to the impending plunder of Samaria and Damascus by the king of Assyria. The name is the longest personal name in the Bible.
=== Mahlah === '''Mahlah''' (מַחְלָה) is the [[name]] of two biblical persons: * One of the [[daughters of Zelophehad]], who with her four sisters brought a claim regarding inheritance before [[Moses]]. ({{bibleverse-lb||Numbers|26:33|HE}}, {{bibleverse-nb||Numbers|27:1–11|HE}}, {{bibleverse-nb||Numbers|36|HE}}; {{bibleverse-lb||Joshua|17:3–6|HE}}) * A child of [[Gilead]]'s sister Hammolecheth and great-granddaughter of [[Manasseh (tribal patriarch)|Manasseh]]. She had two siblings, Ishhod and [[Abieezer|Abiezer]]. ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chr.|7:18–6|HE}})
===Mahol=== The father of four sons {{bibleverse|1 Kings|4:31|NIV}} who were inferior in wisdom only to [[Solomon]].
=== Malcam === ''For the deity sometimes called Malcam, Malcham, or Milcom, see [[Moloch]].''
'''Malcam''' ([[King James Version]] spelling '''Malcham''') (Hebrew: מַלְכָּם), son of Shaharaim and his wife Hodesh, appears only once in the [[Hebrew Bible]] in a genealogy of the [[Tribe of Benjamin]].<ref>1 Chronicles 8:9.</ref><ref name="cb malcham">{{cite book |editor1=T. K. Cheyne|editor2=J. Sutherland Black|date=1901|orig-year=1899 |chapter=Malcham|title=Encyclopaedia Biblica: A Critical Dictionary of the Literary, Political, and Religious History, the Archaeology, Geography, and Natural History of the Bible |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabib03cheyuoft |volume=3, L–P|location=New York |publisher=The Macmillan Company }}</ref>
===Malchiel=== '''Malchiel''' (Hebrew מַלְכִּיאֵל "my king is God") was a son of [[Beriah (biblical figure)|Beriah]] the son of [[Asher]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:17]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:45]]. He was one of the 70 persons to migrate to Egypt with Jacob. According to 1 Chronicles 7:31, he was the ancestor of the Malchielites, a group within the [[Tribe of Asher]].
===Malchishua=== Heb. "King of help" or "King of salvation", one of the four sons of [[Saul]] ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|8:33|HE}}). He perished along with his father and brothers in the [[battle of Gilboa]] ({{bibleverse|1|Samuel|31:2|NIV}}).
===Malchiah=== '''Malchiah''' (Hebrew: מלכיהו ''malkiyahu'' "God is my king") son of the king (Jeremiah 38:6), owner of the pit into which Jeremiah was thrown
===Mallothi=== A Kohathite Levite, one of the 14 sons of [[Heman the Levite]] ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|25:4|HE}}), and chief of the nineteenth division of the temple musicians {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|25:26|HE}}
===Malluch=== There are two biblical figures named '''Malluch''' (מַלּוּךְ)
* A Levite of the family of [[Merari]] {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|6:44|HE}} * A priest who returned from Babylon ({{bibleverse||Neh.|NIV}}),({{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|10:29}}),({{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|10:32}})
===Manahath=== '''Manahath''' (מָנַחַת "rest")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, מָנַ֫חַת³|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%9E%D6%B8%D7%A0%D6%B7%D6%AB%D7%97%D6%B7%D7%AA%C2%B3?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> is one of the sons of Shobal and a descendant of Seir the Horite. His brothers names were: Ebal, Shepho, Onam, and Alvan ({{bibleverse||Genesis|36:23|NIV}}).
=== Maon === According to {{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|2:45|NIV}}, '''Maon''' (מָעוֹן) was a member of the clan of Caleb, the son of Shammai and the father of Beth Zur.
=== Marsena === '''Marsena''' appears in {{bibleverse|Esther|1:14|NIV}} as one of seven Persian and Medean princes.<ref>Frederic W. Bush, Art. ''Marsena'' In: David Noel Freedman (Hrsg.), The Anchor Bible Dictionary, Doubleday 1992, {{ISBN|3-438-01121-2}}, Bd. 4, S. 573.</ref> Marsena also advised King Ahasuerus. See also: [[Carshena]]. There exists the presumption that both counselors have Persian names.
===Mash=== '''Mash''' was a son of [[Aram, son of Shem|Aram]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:23]]. In Arabic traditions, Mash is considered the father of Nimrod (not [[Nimrod]] bin Kush bin Kanan), who begot Kinan, who in turn begot another Nimrod, and the lattermost's descendants mixed with those of [[Ashur (Bible)|Asshur]] (i.e. Assyrians).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://steemit.com/islam/@islamic-history/chapter-1-the-country-of-arabia-part-one|title=Chapter:-1----The Country of Arabia--Part One|date=January 2018}}</ref> [[Tse Tsan-Tai]] identifies his descendants with the [[indigenous peoples of Siberia]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://iiif.lib.harvard.edu/manifests/view/drs:50116629$70i | title=Harvard Mirador Viewer }}</ref>
===Massa=== Hebrew word meaning tribute or burden, one of the sons of [[Ishmael]], the founder of an Arabian tribe ({{bibleverse|Gen.|25:14|NIV}}); a nomadic tribe inhabiting the Arabian desert toward Babylonia.
=== Matred === '''Matred''' (מַטְרֵד "pushing forward")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, מַטְרֵד|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%9E%D6%B7%D7%98%D6%B0%D7%A8%D6%B5%D7%93?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref>, according to Genesis 36:39 and 1 Chronicles 1:50, was the mother-in-law of the Edomite king Hadad II and the daughter of Me-zahab.<ref name="cb matred">{{cite book |editor1=T. K. Cheyne|editor2=J. Sutherland Black|date=1901|orig-year=1899 |chapter=Matred|title=Encyclopaedia Biblica: A Critical Dictionary of the Literary, Political, and Religious History, the Archaeology, Geography, and Natural History of the Bible |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabib03cheyuoft |volume=3, L–P|location=New York |publisher=The Macmillan Company }}</ref>
===Matri=== '''Matri''', of the [[Tribe of Benjamin]], was an ancestor of [[Saul]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 10|1 Samuel 10:21]]. Matri's clan, or the family of the [[Matrites (family)|Matrites]], was chosen, and, from them, Saul the son of [[Kish (Bible)|Kish]] was chosen to be king. The family of the Matrites is nowhere else mentioned in the Hebrew Bible; the conjecture, therefore, is that Matri is probably a corruption of Bikri, i.e. a descendant of [[Becher (biblical figure)|Becher]] ({{bibleverse||Genesis|46:21|NKJV}}).<ref>[http://biblehub.com/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/10.htm Pulpit Commentary on 1 Samuel 10], accessed 1 May 2017.</ref>
===Mattan=== '''Mattan''' ('''Mathan''' in the [[Douay–Rheims Bible|Douay–Rheims]] translation) (Hebrew: מַתָּן) was a priest of the temple of Baal in Jerusalem who was killed during the uprising against [[Athaliah]] when [[Azariah|King Azariah]]'s remaining son, [[Jehoash of Judah|Jehoash]], was appointed king of Judah ({{bibleverse|2|Kings|11:18|NKJV}}).
===Mattattah=== '''Mattattah''' ([[King James Bible|KJV]]: Mattathah) (Hebrew: מַתַּתָּה "gift of YHWH") was one of the descendants of Hashum mentioned in {{bibleverse||Ezra|10:33|NIV}} along with Mattenai, Zabda, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh and Shimei who married foreign wives.
=== Matthanias === Two men called '''Matthanias''' are mentioned in [[1 Esdras]], one each mentioned in 1 Esdras 9:27 and 9:31. In both passages, the parallel text in Ezra 10:26 and 10:30 contains the name Mattaniah.<ref name="cb matthanias">{{cite book |editor1=T. K. Cheyne|editor2=J. Sutherland Black|date=1901|orig-year=1899 |chapter=Matthanias|title=Encyclopaedia Biblica: A Critical Dictionary of the Literary, Political, and Religious History, the Archaeology, Geography, and Natural History of the Bible |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabib03cheyuoft |volume=3, L–P|location=New York |publisher=The Macmillan Company }}</ref>
===Mehetabeel=== '''Mehetabeel''' ("Whom God benefits" or "God causes good") was the father of [[Delaiah]], and grandfather of [[Shemaiah (prophet)|Shemaiah]], who joined [[Sanballat the Horonite|Sanballat]] against [[Nehemiah]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Nehemiah|6:10}}).
===Mehetabel=== '''Mehetabel''' ("מהיטבאל") ("Whom God benefits" or "God causes good") was the wife of [[Hadar (Edomite king)|Hadar]], one of the kings of [[Edom]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|36:39}}).
===Mehir=== '''Mehir''' (מְחִיר) son of Chelub the brother of Shuhah appears in a genealogy of the [[Tribe of Judah]] in 1 Chronicles 4:11.
===Mehujael=== {{CSS image crop|Image=Mahalalel Malaleel filius yrath (titel op object) Liber Chronicarum (serietitel), RP-P-2016-49-8-2.jpg|bSize=503|cWidth=330|cHeight=426|oTop=85|oLeft=86|Description=Mehujael as depicted in the [[Nuremberg Chronicle]] (1493).}} In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|4:18|NIV}}, '''Mehujael''' ({{langx|he|מְחוּיָאֵל}} – ''Məḥūyāʾēl'' or {{Script/Hebrew|מְחִיּיָאֵל}}; {{langx|el|Μαιηλ}} – ''Maiēl'') is a descendant of [[Cain]], the son of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Irad|Irad]] and the father of [[#Methusael|Methushael]]. The name means "El (or) the god enlivens."<ref name="Hess2007">{{cite book|author=Richard S. Hess|title=Israelite Religions: An Archaeological and Biblical Survey|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2jNoqNRDYDUC&pg=PA144|date=15 October 2007|publisher=Baker Academic|isbn=978-1-4412-0112-6|page=144}}</ref>
===Mehuman=== Faithful, one of the 7 eunuchs whom [[Ahasuerus]] commanded to bring in [[Vashti]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Esther|1:10}}).<br /> <br /> Persian "مهمان signifies a stranger or guest"<ref>(Adam Clarke, 1831, p. II 685)</ref>
=== Melatiah === '''Melatiah''' (מְלַטְיָה "YHWH delivered")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, מְלַטְיָה|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%9E%D6%B0%D7%9C%D6%B7%D7%98%D6%B0%D7%99%D6%B8%D7%94?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> the Gibeonite is a person who, according to Nehemiah 3:7, was responsible for rebuilding a portion of the wall of Jerusalem after the end of the [[Babylonian captivity]].
===Melech=== '''Melech''' (מֶלֶךְ "King"), a Benjamite, the second of Micah's four sons ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|8:35|HE}}), and thus grandson of Mephibosheth. Also related to a southwest Asian god, see [[Moloch|Melech]]
===Melzar=== Probably a Persian word meaning master of wine, i.e., chief butler; the title of an officer at the Babylonian court {{bibleverse-lb||Daniel|1:11}}, {{bibleverse-lb||Daniel|1:16}} who had charge of the diet of the Hebrew youths. [[Daniel (biblical figure)|Daniel]] had a providential relationship of "favour and tender love" with Melzar ({{bibleverse-lb||Daniel|1:9}}).
===Merab=== '''[[Merab]]''' (מֵרָב "increase")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, מֵרַב|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%9E%D6%B5%D7%A8%D6%B7%D7%91?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was the elder of [[Saul]]'s two daughters ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Samuel|14:49|NIV}}). She was offered in marriage to [[David]] after his victory over [[Goliath]], but does not seem to have entered heartily into this arrangement ({{bibleverse|1|Samuel|18:17–19|NIV}}). She was at length, however, married to [[Adriel]] of [[Abel-meholah|Abel-Meholah]], a town in the Jordan valley, about 10 miles south of Bethshean ([[Beit She'an]]), with whom the house of Saul maintained an alliance. She had five sons, who were all put to death by impalement by the [[Gibeonites]] on the hill of [[Gibeah]] ({{bibleverse|2|Samuel|21:8|NIV}}). Merab is also a common feminine name in Israel.
===Meraiah=== A chief priest after the exile, a contemporary of the high priest Joiakim (Neh 12:12).
===Meraioth=== * Father of Amariah, a priest of the line of Eleazar ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|6:6–7|HE}}), ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|6:52|HE}}). It is uncertain if he ever was the high priest. * A priest who went to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel ({{bibleverse-lb||Nehemiah|12:15|HE}}). He is called Meremoth in Neh 12:3.
===Meremoth=== A priest who returned from Babylon with [[Zerubbabel]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Nehemiah|12:3|HE}}), who took receipt of the sacred vessels belonging to the temple from Ezra and his party when they returned to Jerusalem ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|8:33|HE}}). His father is named as Uriah. In the Greek [[1 Esdras]] ([[King James Version]]) he is identified as " Marmoth the priest the son of Iri".<ref>{{cite wikisource|wslink=Bible_(King_James)/I_Esdras#Chapter_8|title=1 Esdras 8:62}}</ref> Meremoth took part in rebuilding the [[walls of Jerusalem]] ({{bibleverse|Nehemiah|3:4|HE}}).
=== Meres === '''Meres''' is listed in Esther 1:14 as one of seven officials in the service of Ahasuerus.
===Meshelemiah=== A [[Levite]] of the family of the Korhites, called also Shelemiah ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|9:21|HE}}),({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|26:1–14|HE}}) He was a temple gate-keeper in the time of [[David]].
===Meshillemoth=== Two men called '''Meshillemoth''' (in one case spelled '''Meshillemith''') are mentioned in the Bible.<ref name="cb meshillemoth">{{cite book |editor1=T. K. Cheyne|editor2=J. Sutherland Black|date=1901|orig-year=1899 |chapter=Meshillemoth|title=Encyclopaedia Biblica: A Critical Dictionary of the Literary, Political, and Religious History, the Archaeology, Geography, and Natural History of the Bible |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabib03cheyuoft |volume=3, L–P|location=New York |publisher=The Macmillan Company }}</ref> * The father of Berechiah, a member of the [[Tribe of Ephraim]] during the time when [[Pekah]] was king.<ref>{{bibleverse-lb|2|Chronicles|28:12|HE}}</ref> * A priest, the son of Immer.<ref>{{bibleverse-lb||Neh|11:13|HE}}</ref> He is called "Meshillemoth" in 1 Chronicles 9:12.<ref name="cb meshillemoth" />
===Meshullam===
''See [[Meshullam]]''
===Meshullemeth=== The wife of King [[Manasseh of Judah]], daughter of Haruz of Jotbah, and the mother of King [[Amon of Judah]] ({{bibleverse-lb|2|Kings|21:19|HE}}).
===Methusael=== In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|4:18|NIV}}, '''Methusael''' or '''Methushael''' ({{langx|he|מְתוּשָׁאֵל}} – ''Məṯūšāʾēl'') is a descendant of [[Cain]], the son of [[#Mehujael|Mehujael]] and the father of [[Lamech, descendant of Cain|Lamech]].
===Mezahab=== '''Mezahab''' ({{langx|he|מֵיזָהָב}} "Waters of Gold" <ref>{{cite web | url=https://wiki.bibleportal.com/index.php?title=Me-Zahab&mobileaction=toggle_view_desktop | title=Me-Zahab - BiblePortal Wikipedia }}</ref>) The father of [[Matred]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Gen|36:39|HE}}),({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|1:50|HE}}), and grandfather of [[Mehetabel]], wife of [[Hadad (Bible)|Hadar]], the last king of [[Edom]].
=== Miamin === ''See [[Mijamin]]''
===Mibhar=== A [[Hagarene]], one of David's warriors ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|11:38|HE}}); called also Bani the Gadite ({{bibleverse-lb|2|Samuel|23:36|HE}}).
===Mibzar=== '''Mibzar''' (מִבְצָר "fortress") was an [[Edom]]ite clan (possibly named after an eponymous chieftain) mentioned in Genesis 36:31-43.
===Micah=== Micah was the son of [[Shimei]] and The Father of [[Reaiah]].
===Michael=== '''Michael''' (is the masculine [[given name]] that comes from [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]: מִיכָאֵל / מיכאל (''Mīkhāʼēl'', pronounced [[Help:IPA/Hebrew|[miχaˈʔel]]]), derived from the question מי כאל ''mī kāʼēl'', meaning "[[Quis ut Deus?|Who is like God?]]") is the name of 8 minor biblical individuals besides from the Archangel Michael. *'''Michael''' of the house of [[Asher]] was the father of [[#Sethur|Sethur]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:13]]. *'''Michael''' was the oldest son of Izrahiah, a descendant of [[Issachar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 7|1 Chronicles 7:1-3]] *'''Michael''' was the 6th son of Beriah the head of the family of those living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath of the [[tribe of Benjamin]]. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|8:16|}}) *'''Michael''' was a chief Gadite in Bashan. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|5:13|}}) *'''Michael''' was a Manassite and one of David's mighty warriors in Ziklag. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|2:20|}}) *'''Michael''' was an ancestor of [[Asaph (Bible)|Asaph]] as the son of Baaseiah and the father of Shimea as a Gershonite Levite. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|6:40|}}) *'''Michael''' was the father of Omri, the leader of the tribe of Judah and the time of David. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|27:18|}}) *'''Michael''' was one of the sons of King Jehoshaphat who was killed by [[Jehoram of Judah|Joram]] his brother in the process of being king. ({{Bibleverse|2|Chronicles|21:2-4|}})
===Michaiah=== Two men called Michaiah (Hebrew: מיכיה Mikayah "Who is like Yah?") are mentioned in the Bible: * [[Michaiah]], son of [[Imla]]h * Michaiah, son of Gemariah, son of [[Shaphan]] (Jeremiah 36:11), who heard Baruch's reading of the oracles of YHVH to Jeremiah, and reported to king Johoiakim
===Michri=== "Prize of Jehovah" or "Selling", a Benjamite, the father of [[Uzzi]] ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|9:8|HE}}).
===Mijamin=== Three men called '''Mijamin''' (also spelled '''Miamin''', '''Miniamin''', '''Minjamin''') ("from the right hand") are mentioned in the Bible: * The head of the sixth of twenty four [[priestly divisions]] set up by [[King David]]. ([[1 Chronicles 24#List of the priestly divisions|1 Chronicles 24:9]]) * A chief priest who returned from Babylon with [[Zerubbabel]] ([[Nehemiah 12:5]]), who signed the renewed covenant with God. ({{bibleverse|Nehemiah|10:8|9}}) In the time of Joiakim his family had joined with that of Moadiah, and was led by Piltai. He was also called Miniamin. ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh|12:17|HE}}) * A non-priestly Mijamin son of Parosh is mentioned in {{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|10:25|HE}} as one of those who divorced a gentile wife, and sacrificed a ram in atonement.
===Mikloth=== # An officer under Dodai, in the time of David and [[Solomon]] ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|27:4|HE}}). # One of the sons of Jeiel, the father or prince of Gibeon and his wife Maacah; a Benjamite ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|8:32|HE}}),({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|9:37|HE}}), ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|9:38|HE}}).
===Milalai=== A Levitical musician ({{bibleverse-lb||Neh|12:36}}) who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. Son of the priest Jonathan and a descendant of Asaph.
=== Miniamin === {{See also|Mijamin}} '''Miniamin''' (or Mijamin) (Hebrew:מִנְיָמִין)<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, מִיָּמִן|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%9E%D6%B4%D7%99%D6%B8%D6%BC%D7%9E%D6%B4%D7%9F?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was one of the agents appointed under Kore in the time of [[King Hezekiah]] to distribute a share of the plenty to the priests in the [[Levitical city|Levitical cities]] of Judah ({{bibleverse|2|Chronicles|31:15|NKJV}}.
=== Minjamin === ''See [[Mijamin]]''
===Mishael=== Two men called ''Mishael'' (Hebrew מִישָׁאֵל 'Who is like God ([[El (deity)|El]])?') are mentioned in the Bible:
'''Mishael''' was a son of [[Uzziel]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:22]], born in Egypt. He was a nephew of [[Amram]] and a cousin of [[Aaron]], [[Miriam]], and [[Moses]]. He and [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Elzaphan|Elzaphan]] were asked by Moses to carry away [[Nadab and Abihu|Nadab]]'s and [[Abihu]]'s bodies to a place outside the camp. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Leviticus#Chapter 10|Leviticus 10:4]])
'''Mishael''' was one of the [[Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego|three Hebrew youths]] who were trained with [[Daniel (biblical figure)|Daniel]] in [[Babylon]] (Dan. 1:11, 19). He and his companions were cast into and miraculously delivered from the [[Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego#Fiery furnace|fiery furnace]] for refusing to worship the king's idol (3:13–30). Mishael's Babylonian name was Meshach.
===Mishma=== '''Mishma''' (מִשְׁמָע)<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, מִשְׁמָע³|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%9E%D6%B4%D7%A9%D6%B0%D7%81%D7%9E%D6%B8%D7%A2%C2%B3?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref>, son of Simeon (1 Chron. 4:24–26).
or son of Shaul (Berean Standard Bible: 1 Chronicles 4:24-25)
24. The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.
25. The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma.
<Contemporary English Version:1 Chronicles 4:24-25>
25. The descendants of Shaul included his son Shallum, his grandson Mibsam, and his great-grandson Mishma.
<Berean Standard Bible: 1 Chronicles 4:24-25><Contemporary English Version:1 Chronicles 4:24-2>
===Mishmannah=== (Hebrew מִשְׁמַנָּה) one of the Gadite heroes who gathered to David at Ziklag ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|12:10|HE}}).
===Mithredath=== ({{langx|he|מִתְרְדָת}}; {{langx|el|Μιθραδάτης}}; {{langx|la|Mithridates}}) The Hebrew form of the Persian name [[Mithridates (disambiguation)|Mithridates]] meaning 'given/dedicated to the sun'.<ref>[https://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionary/mithredath/ Easton's Bible Dictionary - Mithredath].</ref> * The "treasurer" of [[King Cyrus]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|1:8|HE}}). * A Persian officer in [[Samaria]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|4:7}}).
===Mivsam=== * One of Ishmael's twelve sons, and head of an Arab tribe ({{bibleverse-lb||Gen|25:13|HE}}). * A son of [[Simeon (son of Jacob)|Simeon]] ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|4:25|HE}}).
===Moab=== Moab was the son of [[Lot (biblical person)|Lot]] and his eldest daughter. He became the father of the [[Moab]]ites (see {{bibleverse||Genesis|19:36–37}}).
===Molid=== {{lang|hbo|מוֹלִיד}} * A son of [[Abishur]] of the [[tribe of Judah]] in [[1 Chronicles 2]]:29.
===Moza=== (Hebrew מוֹצָא) * One of the sons of Caleb ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|2:46|HE}}). * The son of Zimri, of the posterity of Saul ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|8:36–37|HE}}),({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|9:42–43|HE}}).
===Muppim=== '''Muppim''' (Hebrew מֻפִּים) or '''Shuphim''' was the eighth son of [[Benjamin]] in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.
===Mushi===<!-- This section is linked from [[List of Biblical names]] --> '''Mushi''' (Hebrew מוּשִׁי) was a son of [[Merari]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:19]], born in Egypt.
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===Naam=== '''Naam''' (נַעַם "pleasantness")<ref>{{cite web|url=https://biblehub.com/hebrew/5277.htm|title=Strong's Hebrew: 5277. נַעַם (Naam)|website=biblehub.com}}</ref> was one of the sons of [[Caleb]] son of [[Jephunneh]]. ({{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|4:15|}}) His brothers were Iru and Elam.
===Naaman=== '''Naaman''' is the fifth son of [[Benjamin]] in Genesis 46:21, but the son of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Bela|Bela]] and therefore the grandson of Benjamin according to Numbers 26:38-40 and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 8|1 Chronicles 8:4]] He is not mentioned among the sons of Bela in 1 Chronicles 7:7. He was among the family of Jacob that went down to Egypt.
===Naarah=== According to the [[Hebrew Bible]], '''Naarah''' (נַעֲרָה "maiden") was one of the two wives of Ashur the son of [[Hezron]] which bore Ashur: Ahuzam, Hepher, Temeni and Haahashtari according to {{bibleverse|1|Chronicles| 4:6|}}.
=== Naboth === {{See also|Naboth}} '''Naboth''' was a minor figure known for owning a vineyard that king Ahab wished to have for himself. When Naboth was unwilling to give up the vineyard, Ahab's wife Jezebel instigated a plot to have Naboth killed. See {{bibleverse|1 Kings|21|9}}.
===Nadab=== '''Nadab''' is the name of 4 biblical individuals
*A son of [[Aaron]] and a [[High Priest]] mentioned many times in the [[Hebrew Bible]]. *[[Nadab of Israel|Nadab]] a King of Israel and a son of [[Jeroboam I]] assassinated by [[Baasha of Israel|Baasha]] of Israel. He is mentioned in {{bibleverse-lb|1|Kings|14:20, 15:25, 15:27, 15:31|HE}}. *A Jerahmeelite, son of [[#Shammai|Shammai]] and brother of Abishur mentioned in {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|2:28|HE}}. *A son of Gibeon of the tribe of Benjamin mentioned in {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|9:36|HE}}.
=== Naharai === '''Naharai''' (or '''Nahari''') (Hebrew: נַחֲרַי "snorter")<ref>{{cite web|url=https://biblehub.com/dictionary/n/naharai.htm|title=Bible Dictionary: Naharai|website=biblehub.com}}</ref> the Beerothite is listed in 2 Samuel 23:37 and 1 Chronicles 11:39 as one of [[David's Mighty Warriors]] and the armor bearer of [[Joab]].<ref name="cb naharai">{{cite book |editor1=T. K. Cheyne|editor2=J. Sutherland Black|date=1901|orig-year=1899 |chapter=Naharai|title=Encyclopaedia Biblica: A Critical Dictionary of the Literary, Political, and Religious History, the Archaeology, Geography, and Natural History of the Bible |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabib03cheyuoft |volume=3, L–P|location=New York |publisher=The Macmillan Company }}</ref>
=== Nahath === Three men called '''Nahath''' (נַחַת "rest") appear in the Bible.<ref name="cb nahath">{{cite book |editor1=T. K. Cheyne|editor2=J. Sutherland Black|date=1901|orig-year=1899 |chapter=Nahath|title=Encyclopaedia Biblica: A Critical Dictionary of the Literary, Political, and Religious History, the Archaeology, Geography, and Natural History of the Bible |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabib03cheyuoft |volume=3, L–P|location=New York |publisher=The Macmillan Company }}</ref> * Nahath, son of Reuel, son of [[Esau]] appears in a genealogy of the [[Edom]]ites, found in Genesis 36:13 and repeated in 1 Chronicles 1:37. According to the ''Encyclopaedia Biblica''', this Nahath is probably the same figure as the Naham of 1 Chronicles 4:19 and the Naam of 1 Chronicles 4:15.<ref name="cb nahath" /> * A Nahath appears in the ancestry of [[Samuel]] according to 1 Chronicles 6:26 (verse 11 in some Bibles). * A Nahath appears in a list of Levite supervisors in the time of Hezekiah, in 2 Chronicles 31:13
===Nahbi=== '''Nahbi''' (נַחְבִּי "hidden")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, נַחְבִּי|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A0%D6%B7%D7%97%D6%B0%D7%91%D6%B4%D6%BC%D7%99?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref>, the son of [[#Vophsi|Vophsi]] of the house of [[Naphtali]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:14]].
=== Naphish === '''Naphish''' (once '''Nephish''' in the [[King James Version]]) is one of the sons of [[Ishmael]]. After him an [[Ishmael#Descendants|Ishmaelite tribe]] is named.<ref>Genesis 25:15; 1 Chronicles 1:31, 5:19.</ref> The name נפיש in Hebrew means "refreshed".<ref>[http://www.kingjamesbibledictionary.com/Dictionary/Naphish Naphish - King James Bible Dictionary].</ref> His tribe is listed with [[Jetur]], and is assumed to have resided nearby and lived a nomadic, animal-herding lifestyle in sparsely populated land east of the [[Israelites]].<ref name="cb hagar">{{cite book |author=Theodor Nöldeke |editor1=T. K. Cheyne|editor2=J. Sutherland Black|date=1899 |chapter=Hagar|title=Encyclopaedia Biblica: A Critical Dictionary of the Literary, Political, and Religious History, the Archaeology, Geography, and Natural History of the Bible |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabib02cheyuoft |volume=2, E-K|location=New York |publisher=The Macmillan Company }}</ref> [[Psalm 83]],<ref>he New Jerome Biblical Commentary. Engelwood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1990. ISBN 0-13-614934-0.</ref><ref>[Psalm 83#Verses 6–8|Psalm 83#Verses 6–8|Psalm 83 6–8].</ref> however lists these as Hagarites separately from the other ten tribes which lived more southernly.
===Naphtuhim=== Naphtuhim (נַפְתֻּחִים) is a son of [[Mizraim]] and grandson of [[Ham (son of Noah)|Ham]] first mentioned in [http://www.mechon-mamre.org/p/pt/pt0110.htm Genesis 10:13.] According to the medieval biblical exegete, [[Saadia Gaon]], his descendants inhabited the town of Birma ([[Al Gharbiyah Governorate|Al Gharbiyah region]], Egypt), and were formerly known as ''Parmiin''.<ref>{{cite book |last=Saadia Gaon|author-link=Saadia Gaon|title=Rabbi Saadia Gaon's Commentaries on the Pentateuch|editor=[[Yosef Qafih]]|edition=4|year=1984|publisher=[[Mossad Harav Kook]]|page=33 (note 35) |location=Jerusalem|language=he|oclc=232667032}}</ref>
===Neariah=== Two men called "'''Neariah'''" (נְעַרְיָה "servant of YHWH")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, נְעַרְיָה|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A0%D6%B0%D7%A2%D6%B7%D7%A8%D6%B0%D7%99%D6%B8%D7%94?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> appear in the Bible. * Neariah the son of Shemaiah, was a descendant of David, and father of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Elionenai|Elionenai]] in the time after the captivity (1 Chronicles 3:22). * The other Neariah was, according to 1 Chronicles, a son of Ishi and a leader in the [[Tribe of Simeon]] who, in the days of king [[Hezekiah]] of Judah, drove out the Amalekites from [[Mount Seir]] (1 Chronicles 4:42)
===Nebat=== '''Nebat''' (Hebrew: נבט ''nebat'' "Sprout", [[Douay–Rheims Bible|Douay–Rheims]]: '''Nabat'''), an Ephraimite of Zereda, was the father of King [[Jeroboam]].<ref>1 Kings 11:26, 16:3.</ref>
=== Nebuzaradan === '''Nebuzaradan''' (the biblical form of his name, derived from the Babylonian form ''Nabu-zar-iddin'', meaning "Nabu has given a seed")<ref name="cb nebuzaradan">{{cite book |author=C. H. W. Johns |editor1=T. K. Cheyne|editor2=J. Sutherland Black|date=1901|orig-year=1899 |chapter=Nebuzaradan|title=Encyclopaedia Biblica: A Critical Dictionary of the Literary, Political, and Religious History, the Archaeology, Geography, and Natural History of the Bible |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabib03cheyuoft |volume=3, L–P|location=New York |publisher=The Macmillan Company }}</ref> was the captain of Nebuchadnezzar's bodyguard at the capture of Jerusalem, according to the Bible. He is mentioned in [[2 Kings 25:8]], {{bibleverse|2 Kings|25:11|9|11}}, {{bibleverse|2 Kings|25:20|9|20}};{{bibleverse|Jeremiah|52:30|9}}; {{bibleverse|Jeremiah|39:9|9}},{{bibleverse|Jeremiah|39:11|9|11}}, {{bibleverse-nb|Jeremiah|40:2|9}}, {{bibleverse|Jeremiah|40:5|9|5}}. His name is mentioned in a prism in Istanbul (No. 7834), found in Babylon where he is listed as the "chief cook".<ref>Boardman, John. ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=OGBGauNBK8kC&pg=PA408 The Cambridge ancient history]''. Vol. III Part 2. p. 408.</ref><ref>Lipschitz, Oded (2005). ''The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem: Judah Under Babylonian Rule''. Eisenbrauns. p. 80</ref>
=== Nedabiah === '''Nedabiah''' (נְדַבְיָה "whom YHWH impels")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, נְדַבְיָה|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A0%D6%B0%D7%93%D6%B7%D7%91%D6%B0%D7%99%D6%B8%D7%94?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref>, according to 1 Chronicles 3:18, was one of the sons of king [[Jeconiah]].
=== Nehum === ''See [[Rehum]]''
===Nehushta=== '''Nehushta''' (נְחֻשְׁתָּא "brass") was the wife of King [[Jehoiakim]] and daughter of [[Elnathan ben Achbor]] of Jerusalem, according [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Kings#Chapter 24|2 Kings 24:8]]. She was also the mother of King [[Jehoiachin]].
===Nekoda=== '''Nekoda''' (נְקוֹדָא) was the ancestor of 652 Jews who returned from [[Babylonia]] with [[Ezra]], but were declared ineligible to serve as [[Kohanim]] (priests) because they could not prove that their ancestors had been Kohanim. This is recounted in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Ezra#Chapter 2|Ezra 2:48,60]] and in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Nehemiah#Chapter 7|Nehemiah 7:50, 62]], where the number of men is given as 642.
===Nemuel=== Two men called '''Nemuel''' are mentioned in the Bible: * The son of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Eliab|Eliab]] of the [[Tribe of Reuben]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:9]]. * [[Jemuel]], a son of [[Simeon (Hebrew Bible)|Simeon]].
===Nepheg=== Two men called '''Nepheg''' (נֶפֶג)<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, נֶ֫פֶג|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A0%D6%B6%D6%AB%D7%A4%D6%B6%D7%92?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> are mentioned in the Bible: * A son of [[Izhar]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King Mason)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:21]], born in Egypt. He was a nephew of [[Amram]] and a cousin of [[Aaron]], [[Miriam]], and [[Moses]]. * A son of [[David]] born to him at Jerusalem according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 5|2 Samuel 5:15]].
=== Nephish === ''See [[Naphish]]''
===Ner=== '''Ner''' (Hebrew: "Candle") was an uncle of [[Saul]] and the father of [[Abner]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 14|1 Samuel 14:50]].
===Nethaniah=== '''Nethaniah''' (נְתַנְיָה), son of [[Asaph (biblical figure)|Asaph]], was one of the musicians appointed by [[David]] for the musical service of the Temple (1 Chronicles 25:2, 12).
===Noadiah=== '''Noadiah''' (נוֹעַדְיָה) was a [[false prophet]]ess mentioned in {{bibleverse||Nehemiah|6:14|NKJV}}, one of the antagonists to [[Nehemiah]] who sought to discourage him from rebuilding the defensive [[walls of Jerusalem]]. Nehemiah calls on God to "remember" her, or in the [[King James Version]], to "think thou upon [her]".<ref>{{bibleverse||Nehemiah|6:14|KJV}}: King James Version</ref>
===Nobah=== '''[[Nobah]]''' (נֹבַח "barking")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, נֹ֫בַח|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A0%D6%B9%D6%AB%D7%91%D6%B7%D7%97?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref>, of the [[Tribe of Manasseh]] defeated the [[Amorite]]s, took the villages of [[Kenath]] and renamed it Nobah according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 32|Numbers 32:42]].
===Nogah=== '''Nogah''' (נֹגַהּ "brightness")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, נֹ֫גַהּ²|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A0%D6%B9%D6%AB%D7%92%D6%B7%D7%94%D6%BC%C2%B2?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref>, a son of [[David]], appears in two lists of David's sons born to him in Jerusalem: 1 Chronicles 3:7 and 1 Chronicles 14:6.
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===Obadiah=== '''Obadiah''' was a descendant of David, father of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, L–Z#Sheconiah|Sheconiah]], and son of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Arnan|Arnan]]
===Obal=== '''Obal''', also '''Ebal''', was a son of [[Joktan]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:28]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:22]].
===Obed=== '''Obed''' (עוֹבֵד) was the father of Azariah, one of the "commanders of the hundreds" who formed part of [[Jehoiada]]'s campaign to restore the kingship to [[Jehoash of Judah|Joash]] in {{bibleverse|2|Chronicles|23:1}}.
===Obil=== '''Obil''' (אוֹבִיל) was an Ishmaelite, a keeper of camels in the time of David, according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 27|1 Chronicles 27:30]].
===Ocran=== '''Ocran''' (עׇכְרָן "troubled") was a member of the house of [[Asher]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:13]]. He was the father of [[#Pagiel|Pagiel]].
===Ohad=== '''Ohad''' (אֹהַד "united") was the third son of [[Simeon (Hebrew Bible)|Simeon]] according to {{bibleverse||Genesis|46:10|HE}} and {{bibleverse||Exodus|6:15|HE}}. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
===On=== '''On''' (אוֹן), the son of [[#Peleth|Peleth]], of the [[Tribe of Reuben]], was a participant in [[Korach (parsha)|Korah's rebellion]] against [[Moses]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 16|Numbers 16:1]]. On is referred to as "Hon" in the [[Douai Bible]] translation. He is mentioned alongside [[Korah]], [[Dathan]] and [[Abiram]] as the instigators of the rebellion, but not referred to later when Korah, Dathan and Abiram were challenged and punished for their rebellion.
===Onam=== '''Onam''' (אוֹנָם "vigorous") was the name of 2 biblical figures:
*Onam one of the sons of Shobal ({{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|36:23|HE}}). *Onam the son of Jerahmeel and the step-brother of his brothers. His mother was named Atarah ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|2:26|HE}}).
===Ophir=== '''Ophir''' (אוֹפִיר) was the eleventh son of [[Joktan]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:29]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:23]].
===Oren=== '''Oren''' (אֹרֶן "cedar") was a son of [[Jerahmeel]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 2|1 Chronicles 2:25]].
===Ozem=== Two men called '''Ozem''' ([[Hebrew]] אצם, ''''oTsehM''', "Urgency") appear in the Bible. # The sixth son of [[Jesse (biblical figure)|Jesse]] and thus a brother of [[David]] ({{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|2:15}}). # A son of [[Jerahmeel]] ({{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|2:25}}).
=== Ozni === ''See [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Ezbon|Ezbon]].''
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===Pagiel=== '''Pagiel''' (Hebrew פַּגְעִיאֵל) was a son of [[#Ocran|Ocran]], a prince of the house of [[Asher]] and one of the [[leaders of the tribes of Israel]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:13]].
===Palti=== ''This is about the Palti mentioned in Numbers. For the other biblical Palti, see [[Palti, son of Laish]].''
'''Palti''' (פַּלְטִי "my deliverance"), the son of [[#Raphu|Raphu]] of the house of [[Benjamin]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:9]].
===Paltiel=== ''This is about the Paltiel in the Book of Numbers. For the other Paltiel, see [[Palti, son of Laish]].''
'''Paltiel''' (Hebrew פַּלְטִיאֵל "delivered by God") was a prince of the [[tribe of Issachar]], one of those appointed by [[Moses]] to superintend the division of [[Canaan]] among his tribe ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:26]]).
===Parmashta=== '''Parmashta''' appears briefly in Esther 9:9, where he is listed as one of the ten [[sons of Haman]], who is the primary antagonist of the [[Book of Esther]] because of his desire to wipe out the [[Jews]].
===Parnach=== '''Parnach''' (פַּרְנַךְ "delicate") was the father of [[Elizaphan]], a prince of the [[Tribe of Zebulun]] chosen to help apportion the promised land between the tribes. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:25]]).
===Parosh=== '''Parosh''' also called '''Pharosh''' (פַּרְעֹשׁ), was the name of at least 2 biblical individuals. *An ancestor of one of the families who returned from the exile with [[Zerubbabel]] and [[Ezra]] ({{bibleverse||Ezra|2:3 10:25|}}, {{bibleverse||Nehemiah|3:25 7:8|}}). *One of the chiefs mentioned in {{bibleverse||Nehemiah|10:14|}} and a leader of the people who signed the covenant with [[Nehemiah]].
===Parshandatha=== '''Parshandatha''', also Pharsandatha,<ref>[https://biblehub.com/bishops/esther/9.htm Esther 9:7 in the Bishops' Bible of 1568], accessed 30 December 2022.</ref> was one of the ten [[sons of Haman]]. He was killed by a Jew or Jews (the account in the [[Book of Esther]] is unclear) and [[Esther]] had his corpse impaled (see {{bibleverse|Esther|9:5–14}}).
===Paruah=== '''Paruah''' (פָּרוּחַ "sprout") is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:17 as the father of "Jehoshaphat son of Peruah", a governor governing the territory of the [[Tribe of Issachar]] under [[Solomon]].
===Paseah=== '''Paseah''' (פָּסֵחַ "limper") is the name of two figures in the Hebrew Bible. In a genealogy of Judah, a Paseah appears (1 Chronicles 4:12) as the son of Eshton, the son of Mehir, the son of Chelub. Another Paseah is mentioned indirectly (Nehemiah 3:6) by way of his son Jehoiada, a repairer of a section of the wall of Jerusalem.
===Pedahel=== '''Pedahel''' (פְּדַהְאֵל "ransomed by God") Son of Ammihud and prince of the [[tribe of Naphtali]]; one of those appointed by [[Moses]] to superintend the division of [[Canaan]] amongst the tribe ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:28]]).
===Pedahzur=== '''Pedahzur''' (פְּדָהצוּר "the Rock has ransomed") was a member of the house of [[Tribe of Manasseh|Manasseh]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:10]]. He was the father of [[Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur|Gamaliel]].
===Pelaiah=== Two men called '''Pelaiah''' (פְּלָיָה "YHWH does wonders") are mentioned in the Bible. * In 1 Chronicles 3:23, a Pelaiah appears in a genealogy of the descendants of David. He is listed as one of the sons of Elioenai, the son of Neariah, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Shechaniah. * The other Pelaiah appears in Nehemiah (8:7; 10:10) as a Levite who helped to explain biblical law to the inhabitants of [[Yehud Medinata]] and signed a document against intermarriage between Jews and non-Jews.
===Pelaliah===
'''Pelaliah''' (Hebrew ''Pĕlalyāh'') is mentioned in Nehemiah 11:12, which lists a descendant of his as a priestly leader in Jerusalem. The descendant is specified as "Adaiah son of Jeroham son of Pelaliah son of Amzi son of Zechariah son of Pashhur son of Malchiah."
===Pelatiah=== '''Pelatiah''' (Hebrew: פלטיהו ''Pelatyahu'', meaning "whom Jehovah delivered")<ref>Genesius, H. W. F., ''Gesenius' Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon to the Old Testament Scriptures: Numerically Coded to Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, with an English Index'', published 1979.</ref> the son of Benaiah, a prince of the people (Ezekiel 11:1), was among the 25 men who Ezekiel saw at the East Gate of the [[Temple in Jerusalem|temple]]. He fell dead upon hearing the prophecy regarding Jerusalem (Ezekiel 11:13).
Another '''Pelatiah''' appears as being the son of Hananiah the son of [[Zerubbabel]]. He is mentioned in 2 passages: {{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|3:21}} and {{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|4:42}}.
The last Pelatiah is one of the people mentioned in {{bibleverse|Nehemiah|10:22}} who sealed the covenant.
===Pelet=== '''Pelet''' (פֶּלֶט "deliverance") was one of the sons of [[Azmaveth]], according to 1 Chronicles 12:3, who supported King David at [[Ziklag]].
===Peleth=== There are 2 biblical individuals named '''Peleth''' (פֶּלֶת "swiftness")
*'''Peleth''', of the [[Tribe of Reuben]], was the father of [[#On|On]], a participant in [[Korah's rebellion]] against [[Moses]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 16|Numbers 16:1]]. *'''Peleth''' one of the sons of Jonathan the son of Jada, and the brother of Zaza.
=== Peresh === According to 1 Chronicles 7:16, '''Peresh''' (פֶּרֶשׁ) was the son of Machir, the son of [[Manasseh (tribal patriarch)|Manasseh]].
===Pethahiah=== Three men called '''Pethahiah''' (פְּתַחְיָה)<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, פְּתַחְיָה 1 |url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A4%D6%B0%D6%BC%D7%AA%D6%B7%D7%97%D6%B0%D7%99%D6%B8%D7%94.1?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> are named in the Bible. # A levite, mentioned in Nehemiah 10:23 and Nehemiah 9:5. # Pethahiah ben Meshezabel, who was one of the "sons of Zerah" of the [[Tribe of Judah]]. # Pethahiah was one of the priest in the temple service ordained by David. ({{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|24:16|}})
===Pethuel=== '''Pethuel''' (פְּתוּאֵל "vision of God"), the father of [[Joel (prophet)|Joel]], in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joel#Chapter 1|Joel 1:1]].
===Peulthai=== '''Peulthai''' (פְּעֻלְּתַי "work"), according to 1 Chronicles 26:5, was the eighth of Obed-edom's eight sons. The passage in which they are listed records gatekeepers of the temple at Jerusalem.
=== Phallu === '''Phallu''' or '''Pallu''' (פַּלּוּא "distinguished") was a son of [[Reuben (son of Jacob)|Reuben]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:9]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:14]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:5]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
=== Phalti === ''For the individual called "Phalti" in the King James Bible, see [[Palti, son of Laish]].''
=== Phaltiel === ''For the individual called "Paltiel" in the King James Bible, see [[Palti, son of Laish]].''
===Phurah=== '''Phurah''' (פֻּרָה "bough") was a servant of [[Gideon]] in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Judges#Chapter 7|Judges 7]]. Gideon takes Phurah with him to spy on the [[Midian]]ites before battle.
===Phuvah=== '''Phuvah''' or '''Pua''' (פּוּאָה "splendid"<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, פּוּאָה 1|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A4%D6%BC%D7%95%D6%BC%D7%90%D6%B8%D7%94.1?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref>) was a son of [[Issachar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:13]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:23]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
=== Pildash === '''Pildash''' (פִּלְדָּשׁ "flame of fire") was the sixth son of [[Nahor, son of Terah|Nahor]] and [[Milcah]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|22:22|HE}}).
=== Pinon === '''Pinon''' (פִּינֹן "darkness")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, פִּינֹן|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A4%D6%B4%D6%BC%D7%99%D7%A0%D6%B9%D7%9F?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> is listed as one of the "chiefs" of Edom, in Genesis 36:41, and, in a copy of the same list, in 1 Chronicles 1:52.
=== Piram === '''Piram''' (פִּרְאָם "like a wild ass")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, פִּרְאָם|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A4%D6%B4%D6%BC%D7%A8%D6%B0%D7%90%D6%B8%D7%9D?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref>, according to Joshua 10:3, was the Amorite king of [[Jarmuth]].
===Pochereth-hazzebaim=== '''Pochereth-hazzebaim''' (פֹּכֶרֶת הַצְּבָיִים "here the cutting off")<ref>[https://biblehub.com/strongs/nehemiah/7-59.htm Nehemiah 7:59 Parallel]</ref> was one of [[Solomon]]'s servants whose descendants returned from the [[exile]] with [[Zerubbabel]]. ({{Bibleverse||Nehemiah|7:59|}};{{bibleverse||Ezra|2:57|}}) He was the head of a family who returned from Babylon. The [[King James Version]] has his name modified into ''Pochereth of Hazzebeim'' but ''of'' was not in 1611 edition of the KJV. In 1 Esdras 5:34 he is called ''Phacareth''.
=== Poratha === '''Poratha''', according to Esther 9:8, was one of the ten sons of [[Haman]], the antagonist of the Book of Esther who attempted to wipe out the Jewish people.
===Pul=== '''Pul''' was an abbreviation for the Assyrian king [[Tiglath-Pileser III]]. Pul attacked Israel in the reign of Menahem and extracted tribute. 2 Kings 15:19
===Putiel=== '''Putiel''' (פּוּטִיאֵל "afflicted of God")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, פּוּטִיאֵל|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A4%D6%BC%D7%95%D6%BC%D7%98%D6%B4%D7%99%D7%90%D6%B5%D7%9C?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was the father of [[Eleazar]]'s wife according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:25]]. According to [[Rashi]] this was another name of [[Jethro (biblical figure)|Jethro]].
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=== Raamiah === '''Raamiah''' (Hebrew רַעַמְיָה) is one of the princes who returned from the Exile ([[Book of Nehemiah|Neh.]] 7:7). He is also called '''Reelaiah''' in [[Book of Ezra|Ezra]] 2:2.
===Rabmag=== '''[[Rabmag]]''' (Hebrew רַב־מָג, from [[Assyria]]n "Rab-mugi") was a "chief physician" attached to the king of [[Babylon]] (Jeremiah 39:3,13).
===Raddai=== '''Raddai''' (Hebrew: רַדַּי "trampling"), according to 1 Chronicles 2:14, was the 5th son of Jesse and one of the brothers of King [[David]].
===Rakem=== ''See [[List of minor biblical figures, L-Z#Rekem|Rekem]].''
===Ramiah=== '''Ramiah''' (Hebrew: רַמְיָה "Jehovah has loosened"), according to Ezra 10:25, was an Israelite layperson, a member of the group named "sons of Parosh", who was guilty of marrying a foreign woman.
===Rapha=== '''Rapha''', according to the [[Septuagint]] version of 2 Samuel 21:16, was the parent of Jesbi, the name in that version for the giant referred to in the [[Massoretic text]] as [[Ishbi-benob]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biblehub.com/sep/2_samuel/21.htm|title=2 Samuel 21 Brenton Septuagint Translation|website=biblehub.com|access-date=13 March 2018}}</ref> In the [[Latin Vulgate]], he is referred to as '''Arapha''' or '''Arafa'''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://latinvulgate.com/lv/verse.aspx?t=0&b=10&c=21 |title=Latin Vulgate Bible with Douay-Rheims and King James Version Side-by-Side+Complete Sayings of Jesus Christ |access-date=2019-02-11 |archive-date=2019-02-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190212070454/http://latinvulgate.com/lv/verse.aspx?t=0&b=10&c=21 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===Raphu=== '''Raphu''' (Hebrew: רָפוּא "healed") of the house of [[Benjamin]] was the father of [[#Palti|Palti]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:9]].
===Rechab=== '''Rechab''' ({{Langx|he|רֵכָב}} ''Rēḵāḇ'') is the name of three men in the [[Bible]]:
*One of the two "captains of bands" whom [[Saul the King|Saul]]'s son [[Ish-bosheth]] took into his service, and who conspired to kill him. (2 Samuel 4:2) *A [[Kenite]], mentioned as the father of [[Jehonadab]] at King [[Jehu]]'s time, from whom the tribe of the [[Rechabites]] derived their name.<ref>{{CathEncy|wstitle=Rechab and the Rechabites}}</ref> Jehonadab and his people had all along become worshippers of God. *The father of [[Malchiah]], ruler of part of [[Beit HaKerem (Bible)|Beth-haccerem]] and repairer of the wall of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 3:14)
=== Regem === '''Regem''' (Hebrew: רֶגֶם "friend") is named in 1 Chronicles 2:47 as one of the sons of Jahdai, a figure who appears in a genealogy associated with [[Caleb]].
=== Regem-melech === A figure called '''Regem-melech''' (Hebrew: רֶגֶם מֶלֶךְ "king's heap"), along with a "Sharezer", came, according to some interpretations of Zechariah 7:2, to Bethel to ask a question about fasts. It is unclear whether the name is intended as a title or as a proper name.<ref name="DouglasTenney2011">{{cite book|author1=J. D. Douglas|author2=Merrill C. Tenney|title=Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8Tq7UcPMwacC&pg=PA1219|date=3 May 2011|publisher=Harper Collins|isbn=978-0-310-49235-1|page=1219}}</ref> The grammar of the verse is difficult and several interpretations have been proposed.<ref name="ThelleStordalen2015">{{cite book|author1=Rannfrid I. Thelle|author2=Terje Stordalen|author3=Mervyn E. J. Richardson|title=New Perspectives on Old Testament Prophecy and History: Essays in Honour of Hans M. Barstad|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AGJECQAAQBAJ&pg=PA70|date=16 June 2015|publisher=BRILL|isbn=978-90-04-29327-4|page=70}}</ref>
===Rehabiah=== '''Rehabiah''' (Hebrew: רְחַבְיָה "YHWH has enlarged") is a figure mentioned three times in the Hebrew Bible, as the ancestor of a group of Levites. He is identified as the only son of Eliezer the son of [[Moses]] (1 Chronicles 23:17; 26:25). Chronicles identifies him as the father of a person named Isshiah (Hebrew ''Yiššiyāh'', 1 Chronicles 24:21) or Jeshaiah (Hebrew ''Yĕshaʿyāhû'', 1 Chronicles 26:25).
===Rehob=== '''Rehob''' (Hebrew: רחב which can be translated into Rahab) was the name of 2 biblical figures: *The father of Hadadezer the king of Zobah and could possibly be the predecessor of Hadadezer. He is mentioned in {{bibleverse|2 Samuel|8:3}} and {{bibleverse|2 Samuel|8:12}}. *One of the Levites who sealed the covenant with [[Nehemiah]] mentioned in {{bibleverse|Nehemiah|10:11}}.
=== Rehum === '''Rehum''' refers to four or five biblical figures.<ref name="cb rehum">{{cite book |author=Thomas Kelly Cheyne |editor1=T. K. Cheyne|editor2=J. Sutherland Black|date=1901|orig-year=1899 |chapter=Rehum|title=Encyclopaedia Biblica: A Critical Dictionary of the Literary, Political, and Religious History, the Archaeology, Geography, and Natural History of the Bible |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabib03cheyuoft |volume=3, L–P|location=New York |publisher=The Macmillan Company |author-link=Thomas Kelly Cheyne }}</ref> # A Rehum is mentioned in Ezra 2:2, who is called '''Nehum''' in Nehemiah 7:7. He appears in passing, in two copies of a list of people said to have come from Persia to Yehud Medinata under the leadership of Nehemiah. He may be the same individual mentioned in Nehemiah 12:3. # A Rehum is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:3, where he is listed as part of a group of priests associated with [[Zerubbabel]]. # Rehum son of Bani, a Levite, appears in a list of people who contributed to building Nehemiah's wall in Nehemiah 3:17. # Rehum, a member of a group of priests associated with Zerubbabel according to Nehemiah 12:3. # Rehum was an official, according to Ezra 4:8–23, who along with collaborators opposed the Jewish attempt to rebuild Jerusalem.
===Rephaiah=== '''Rephaiah''' is the name of 3 biblical figures:
*'''Rephaiah''' (Hebrew רְפָיָה "the Lord has healed"), a descendant of David was the father of Arnan and the son of [[Jesaiah|Jeshaiah]]. *'''Rephaiah''' the son of Hur the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem according to the [[Book of Nehemiah]]. *'''Rephaiah''' the son of Binea and the father of Eleasah, also called Rapha.
===Reba=== '''Reba''' was one of five [[Midian]]ite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by [[Phinehas]], son of [[Eleazar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 31|Numbers 31:8]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 13|Joshua 13:21]].
===Rekem=== ''This is about individuals in the Bible named Rekem. For the city by that name, see [[List of minor biblical places#Rekem|List of minor biblical places § Rekem]].''
'''Rekem''' (Hebrew רֶקֶם) refers to more than one individual in the Hebrew Bible: * Rekem was one of five [[Midian]]ite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by [[Phinehas]], son of [[Eleazar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 31|Numbers 31:8]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 13|Joshua 13:21]]. [[Josephus]] identifies Rekem with the king who built [[Petra]], a city later associated with the [[Nabataeans|Nabateans]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Flavius Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, Book 4, chapter 7, section 1|url=https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.01.0146:book=4:whiston+chapter=7:whiston+section=1|access-date=2021-01-02|website=www.perseus.tufts.edu|quote=...and '''Rekem''', who was of the same name with a city, the chief and capital of all Arabia, which is still now so called by the whole Arabian nation, Arecem, from the name of the king that built it; but is by the Greeks called '''Petra'''}}</ref> He indicates that in his time the local population still called it Rekem after this founder, and in fact, according to modern scholarship the Nabateans themselves referred to it by this name RQM (רקם)<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Hammond|first=Philip C.|date=1980|title=New Evidence for the 4th-Century A. D. Destruction of Petra|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/1356516|journal=Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research|issue=238|pages=65–67|doi=10.2307/1356516|jstor=1356516|s2cid=163457321|issn=0003-097X|url-access=subscription}}</ref> in the Aramaic alphabet they used, spelled identically as the Biblical name. * According to 1 Chronicles 2:43–44, Hebron, a figure associated with the biblical [[Caleb]], was the father of a person named Rekem. * According to 1 Chronicles 7:16, [[Machir]] the son of Manasseh was the ancestor of a figure named Rekem. In this last passage, the [[King James Version]] spells the name as '''Rakem.'''
=== Rephael === In {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|26:7–8|HE}}, '''Rephael''' ({{Hebrew Name|רְפָאֵל|Refaʾel|Rəp̄āʾēl|"healed of [[Elohim|God]]"}}) was one of [[Shemaiah (prophet)|Shemaiah]]'s sons. He and his brethren, on account of their "strength for service," formed one of the divisions of the temple porters.
=== Reumah === '''Reumah''' (Hebrew: רְאוּמָה "elevated"), according to Genesis 22:24, was the concubine of Abraham's brother Nahor, and the mother of his children Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maachah.
===Rezon===
According to 1 Kings 11:23– Rezon (Hebrew: רזון ''Rezon'') became regent in Damascus and was an adversary of Solomon.
===Ribai=== '''Ribai''' (Hebrew: רִיבַי "pleader with YHWH"), a Benjamite of [[Gibeah]], was the father of Ittai, one of [[King David's Warriors]] ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 23|2 Samuel 23:29]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 11|1 Chronicles 11:31]]).
===Rinnah=== '''Rinnah''' (Hebrew: רִנָּה "shout") appears once in the Bible, as the son of a man named Shimon (1 Chronicles 4:20) in a genealogy of [[Tribe of Judah]]. Neither Shimon's origin nor precise relationship to Judah is given.
===Rohgah=== In 1 Chronicles 7, '''Rohgah''', also spelled '''Rohagah''', was one of the sons of Shamer (the vocalization found in v. 34) or Shomer (the vocalization found in v. 32), who is identified as the son of Heber, the son of Beriah, the son of the tribal patriarch [[Asher]].
===Romamti-ezer=== '''Romamti-ezer''' (Hebrew: רוֹמַמְתִּי עֶזֶר "I have exalted the Helper") appears twice in the [[Hebrew Bible]], both times in 1 Chronicles 25. In verse 4 he is identified as one of the fourteen sons of Heman, one of three men who according to Chronicles were assigned to be in charge of musical worship in the Temple of Jerusalem. Later in the chapter, 288 assigned to the musical service are divided into twenty-four groups of twelve. The twenty-fourth group is assigned to Romamti-ezer (verse 31).
===Rosh=== Hebrew: ראש ''rosh'' "Head"
'''Rosh''' is the seventh of the ten sons of [[Benjamin]] named in [[Book of Genesis|Genesis]] {{bibleverse-nb||Genesis|46:21|KJV}}.
A nation named Rosh is also possibly mentioned in Ezekiel 38:2–3, 39:1 "''Son of man, set your face toward Gog, the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal; and prophesy concerning him.''"
This translation "Rosh" is found in [[New American Standard Bible|NASB]] but not in [[KJV]] and most modern versions. Also in a variant reading of Isaiah 66:19 (MT) and the Septuagint Jeremiah 32:23.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}} Many scholars categorize this as a mistranslation of נְשִׂ֕יא רֹ֖אשׁ, ''nesi ro'š'' ("chief prince"), rather than a toponym {{citation needed|date=September 2017}}.
However, the three oldest translations of the Old Testament ([[The Septuagint version of the Old Testament (Brenton)|The Septuagint]], [[Theodotion]] and [[Symmachus (translator)|Symmachus]]) all transliterate the word "rosh" into the Greek in Ezekiel 38 and 39, thus treating it as a proper noun and suggesting they viewed this word as a toponym. Significantly, these same translations choose to translate and not transliterate the same Hebrew word into its Greek interpretations in other chapters (e.g. Ezekiel 40:1).
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===Sabtah=== '''[[Sabtah (Bible)|Sabtah]]''' (סַבְתָּ֥ה) was a son of [[Cush (Bible)|Cush]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:7]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:9]].
===Sabtechah=== '''Sabtechah''' (סַבְתְּכָ֑א) was a son of [[Cush (Bible)|Cush]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:7]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:9]]. In present map visualisations, Hebrew maps put [[Sabtechah]] in the [[Horn of Africa]], and commonly associated in present day [[Somalia]]
===Sachar=== Two men called '''Sachar''' (sometimes spelled '''Sacar''' or '''Sakar''') are mentioned in the Bible: * One of [[David]]'s heroes [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 11|1 Chronicles 11:35]]; also called Sharar [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 23|2 Samuel 23:33]]. * A son of [[Obed-Edom]] the [[Gittite]], and a temple porter [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 26|1 Chronicles 26:4]].
===Sachia=== '''Sachia''' (also '''Sakia''') (Hebrew:שָׂכְיָה)<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שָֽׂכְיָה 1|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B8%D6%BD%D7%82%D7%9B%D6%B0%D7%99%D6%B8%D7%94.1?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> appears only in 1 Chronicles 8:10, where he is listed as one of the "sons" of Shaharaim and his wife Hodesh. The King James Version spells the name '''Shachia.'''
===Salu=== '''Salu''' (סָלוּא)<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, סָלוּא|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A1%D6%B8%D7%9C%D7%95%D6%BC%D7%90?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref>, of the house of [[Simeon (son of Jacob)|Simeon]], was the father of [[Zimri (prince)|Zimri]] who was involved in the [[Heresy of Peor]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 25|Numbers 25:14]].
===Saph=== '''Saph''' (סַף) is a figure briefly mentioned in a section of 2 Samuel which discusses four ''yelide haraphah'' killed by Israelites. According to 2 Samuel 21:18, a war broke out between [[Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy)|Israel]] and the [[Philistines]]. During the battle, Sibbecai the Hushathite, one of [[David's Mighty Warriors]], killed Saph, who was one of the four. The expression ''yelide haraphah'' is rendered several different ways in translations of the Bible: "the descendants of Rapha" (NIV, NLT), "the descendants of the giants" (ESV, NLT<ref>NLT takes this interpretation, but in slightly different words.</ref>), "the descendants of the giant" (NASB, Holman), and "the sons of the giant" (KJV, ASV). While most interpreters the phrase as a statement about the ancestry of the four people killed, describing them as descended from giants, another interpretation takes the phrase as meaning "votaries of Rapha," in reference to a deity by that name to which a group of warriors would have been associated.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=L'Heureux |first=Conrad E. |date=1976 |title=The yelîdê hārāpā': A Cultic Association of Warriors |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/1356087 |journal=Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research |issue=221 |pages=83–85 |doi=10.2307/1356087 |jstor=1356087 |issn=0003-097X|url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|author=Ronald F. Youngblood|title=1 and 2 Samuel|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hcISDgAAQBAJ&pg=PT913|date=7 March 2017|publisher=Zondervan|isbn=978-0-310-53179-1|page=913}}</ref>
=== Saraph === Saraph (Hebrew: שראף) was a descendant of [[Shelah (son of Judah)|Shelah]], son of [[Judah (son of Jacob)|Judah]]. ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Chronicles+4%3A21-23&version=NLT 1 Chronicles 4:21-23])
===Sarsekim=== '''Sarsekim''', also spelled '''Sarsechim''', is a name or title, or a portion of a name or title, which appears in Jeremiah 39:3. Jeremiah describes Babylonian officials, some named and the rest unnamed, who according to the text sat down "in the middle gate" of Jerusalem during its destruction in 587 or 586 BCE. The portion which explicitly gives the names and/or titles of the officials reads, in Hebrew, ''nrgl śr ʾṣr smgr nbw śr skym rb srys nrgl śr ʾṣr rb-mg''. Various interpretations have divided the names in various ways. The [[King James Version]], sticking closely to the grammatical indicators added to the text by the [[Masoretes]] during the Middle Ages, reads this as indicating six figures: "Nergalsharezer, Samgarnebo, Sarsechim, Rabsaris, Nergalsharezer, Rabmag". The [[New International Version]] sees three characters "Nergal-Sharezer of Samgar, Nebo-Sarsekim a chief officer, Nergal-Sharezer a high official." Versions featuring these three figures, with variations in the exact details of translations, include NLT and ESV. Four figures appear in the New American Standard Bible, "Nergal-sar-ezer, Samgar-nebu, Sar-sekim the Rab-saris, Nergal-sar-ezer the Rab-mag."
In 2007, a Babylonian Tablet was deciphered containing a reference to a "Nabu-sharussu-ukin," identified as referring to the biblical figure.<ref>{{cite book|author1=Meir Lubetski|author2=Edith Lubetski|title=New Inscriptions and Seals Relating to the Biblical World|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zqiEktf1IwEC&pg=PA47|date=11 September 2012|publisher=Society of Biblical Lit|isbn=978-1-58983-557-3|page=47}}</ref> See [[Nebo-Sarsekim Tablet]].
===Seba=== {{further|Seba (Bible)}} '''Seba''' (סְבָא "drink thou")<ref>[https://biblehub.com/strongs/1_chronicles/1-9.htm 1 Chronicles 1:9 Parallel]</ref> was a son of [[Cush (Bible)|Cush]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 10|Genesis 10:7]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 1|1 Chronicles 1:9]] The "tall men of Seba" ([[Good News Bible]]) are also referred to in Isaiah 45:14
===Segub=== There are two individuals called '''Segub''' (שְׂגוּב "exalted")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שְׂגוּב|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B0%D7%82%D7%92%D7%95%D6%BC%D7%91?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> mentioned in the Bible. *The youngest son of Hiel the Beth-elite who rebuilt Jericho after 700 years of the Israelites destroying is mentioned in {{bibleverse|1|Kings|16:34|KJV}}. *One of the sons of Hezron through the daughter of Machir the son of [[Manasseh (tribal patriarch)|Manasseh]]. He was also the father Jair and could possibly be [[Jair (biblical figure)|Jair]] the judge of Israel, [[Segub]] also controlled twenty-three cities in [[Gilead]]. He is mentioned briefly in {{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|2:21-22|NIV}}.
===Seled=== According to 1 Chronicles 2:1–30, in the genealogical section which begins the book of Chronicles, '''Seled''' (סֶלֶד "exultation"), who died childless, was the brother of Appaim and son of Nadab, the son of Shammai, the son of Onam, the son of [[Jerahmeel]], the son of Hezron, the son of [[Perez (son of Judah)|Perez]], the son of [[Judah (son of Jacob)|Judah]], the eponymous founder of the [[Tribe of Judah]].
===Semachiah=== '''Semachiah''' (or '''Semakiah''') (סְמַכְיָהוּ "YHWH has sustained")<ref>{{Cite web |title= BDB, סְמַכְיָהוּ|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A1%D6%B0%D7%9E%D6%B7%D7%9B%D6%B0%D7%99%D6%B8%D7%94%D7%95%D6%BC?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> appears in 1 Chronicles 26:7, in a genealogical passage concerning gatekeepers of the Jerusalem Temple. Semachiah is described as a son of Shemaiah, a son of [[Obed-Edom]].
===Sered=== '''Sered''' (סֶרֶד "fear")<ref>[https://biblehub.com/topical/s/sered.htm Topical Bible: Sered]</ref> was a son of [[Zebulun]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:14]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:26]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob. According to the verse in Numbers, he was the eponymous forefather of the clan of [[List of minor biblical tribes#Sardites|Sardites]].
===Sethur=== '''Sethur''' (סְתוּר "hidden"), the son of [[#Michael|Michael]] of the house of [[Asher]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:13]].
===Shaaph=== '''Shaaph''' (שַׁעַף) appears in the second chapter of 1 Chronicles. In one translation, these verses read as follows: "And the sons of Jahdai: Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph. Maacah, Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber and Tirhanah. And [the wife of] Shaaph the father of Madmannah bore Sheva the father of Machbenah and the father of Gibea. And the daughter of Caleb was Achsah" (1 Chronicles 2:47–49).
The words [the wife of] do not occur in the Hebrew text, which reads literally, as Sara Japhet translates it, "And Shaaph the father of Madmannah bore Sheva . . ." but with a feminine form (''watteled'') of the verb "bore," rather than the expected masculine form ''wayyoled.''<ref name="JaphetShaaph">{{cite book|author=Sara Japhet|title=I and II Chronicles: A Commentary|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4rJ1BwAAQBAJ&pg=PA87|date=1 November 1993|publisher=Westminster John Knox Press|isbn=978-1-61164-589-7|page=87}}</ref> Japhet outlines several possibilities as to how the text may originally have read.<ref name="JaphetShaaph" />
===Shaashgaz=== '''Shaashgaz''' appears in the Hebrew Bible in Esther 2:14, where it is given as the name of the eunuch who was in charge of the "second house of the women".
===Shabbethai=== '''Shabbethai''' (שַׁבְּתַי)<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שַׁבְּתַי|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B7%D7%81%D7%91%D6%B0%D6%BC%D7%AA%D6%B7%D7%99?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref>, a Levite who helped [[Ezra]] in the matter of the foreign marriages ({{Bibleverse||Ezra|10:15|NIV}}), probably the one present at Ezra's reading of the law ({{Bibleverse||Nehemiah|8:7|NIV}}), and possibly the Levite chief and overseer ({{Bibleverse||Nehemiah|11:16|NIV}}). The name might mean "one born on [[Biblical Sabbath|Sabbath]]", but more probably is a modification of the ethnic Zephathi (Zephathite), from [[Sarepta|Zarephathi]] (Zarephathite). [[Meshullam]] and [[Jozabad]], with which Shabbethai's name is combined, both originate in ethnic names. ([[Encyclopaedia Biblica]])
===Shagee=== '''Shagee''' (also spelled '''Shage''' or '''Shageh''') (Hebrew:שָׁגֵה) is a figure who appears, indirectly, in one version of the list of [[David's Mighty Warriors]].
In 1 Chronicles 11:34, a figure appears who is called "Jonathan the son of Shagee the Hararite." In 2 Samuel 23:32–33, the name "Jonathan" appears directly before the name "[[Shammah]] the Harodite", while in 2 Samuel 23:11 is found "Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite," who is the subject of a very brief story in which he fights with Philistines. The exact sort of copying error or deliberate abbreviation that may have led to this state of affairs is uncertain.<ref>{{cite book|author=Sara Japhet|title=I and II Chronicles: A Commentary|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4rJ1BwAAQBAJ&pg=PA250|date=1 November 1993|publisher=Westminster John Knox Press|isbn=978-1-61164-589-7|page=250}}</ref>
===Shaharaim=== '''Shaharaim''' (שַׁחֲרַיִם "double dawn") was a member of the house of [[Benjamin]]. He had three wives, [[Hushim]], [[Baara (Bible)|Baara]], and [[Hodesh]], and was the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachiah, Mirmah, Abitub, and Elpaal according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 8|1 Chronicles 8:8–9]].
===Shamed===
''See [[#Shemed|Shemed]].''
===Shamhuth=== '''Shamhuth the Izrahite''' (Hebrew, ''Shamhut ha-Yizrah'') is a figure mentioned in the list of military divisional captains in 1 Chronicles 27:8. The 27th chapter of [[1 Chronicles]] gives the names of people who, according to the Chronicler, were in charge of 24,000-man divisions of David's military, each of which was on active duty for a month. Shamhuth was the commander for the fifth month of each year. Other Izrahites were mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:29 in connection with duties outside Jerusalem.
===Shamir=== ''This is about the individual named Shamir. For the biblical place-name Shamir, see [[List of minor biblical places#Shamir|List of minor biblical places § Shamir]].''
'''Shamir''' (שָׁמוּר "guardian") appears in a list of Levite names in the time of David (1 Chronicles 24:24).
===Shammah=== ''See [[Shammah]] for several people by this name.''
===Shammai=== '''Shammai''' (Hebrew: שִׁמִּי) was the name of at least 3 biblical individuals. *One of the sons of Onam according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 2|1 Chronicles 2:28]], he also had two sons: Nadab and Abishur, he was also the brother of [[Jada (biblical figure)|Jada]]. *A son of Rekem and the father of Maon, and a [[Jerahmeelite]]. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|2:44-45|}}) *One of the children of Ezra in 1 Chronicles 4:17. He was also probably the same person as Shimon (q.v) ver. 20. The Septuagint suggest that Jether was the father of all three. Rabbi D. Kimchi speculates that the children in 1 Chronicles 4:17 were the children of Mered and his wife [[Bithiah]], the daughter of Pharaoh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shammai from the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia. |url=https://www.biblicalcyclopedia.com/S/shammai.html |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia Online |language=en}}</ref>
===Shammoth=== According to 1 Chronicles 11:27, '''Shammoth the Harorite''' was one of [[David's Mighty Warriors]]. An entry in the corresponding list in Samuel contains '''Shammah the Harodite''' (2 Samuel 23:25). See [[Shammah]].
===Shammua=== There are four individuals by the name of ''Shammua'' in the [[Hebrew Bible]]:<ref>''International Standard Bible Encyclopedia'', "Shammua."</ref> * Shammua, the son of [[#Zaccur|Zaccur]] of the house of [[Reuben (Bible)|Reuben]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:4]]. * One of the sons of David and Bathsheba, mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14, 1 Chronicles 14:4 and 1 Chronicles 3:5. * A Levite, son of Galal and father of Abda who lived in Jerusalem after the return from exile in the time of Nehemiah (11:17). * A Levite in the time of Nehemiah (12:18).
===Shamsherai=== '''Shamsherai''' (שַׁמְשְׁרַי "sunlike")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שַׁמְשְׁרַי|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B7%D7%81%D7%9E%D6%B0%D7%A9%D6%B0%D7%81%D7%A8%D6%B7%D7%99?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> is mentioned once, in passing, in a long list of the "sons of Jeroham" within a genealogy of the [[Tribe of Benjamin]] (1 Chronicles 8:26).
===Shapham=== A figure named '''Shapham''' (שָׁפָם "bold")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שָׁפָם|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B8%D7%81%D7%A4%D6%B8%D7%9D?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> is mentioned in passing once in the Hebrew Bible, in a list of [[Tribe of Gad|Gadites]] in the land of Bashan (1 Chronicles 5:12).
===Shaphat=== '''Shaphat''' (שָׁפָט), the son of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Hori|Hori]] of the house of [[Simeon (son of Jacob)|Simeon]], was a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:5]].
Also the name of one of King David's sons by Bathsheba.
===Sharai=== A '''Sharai''' (שָׁרַי "releaser")<ref>[https://biblehub.com/topical/s/sharai.htm Topical Bible: Sharai]</ref> is mentioned once in the Bible, in passing, in a list of the "sons of Bani" with foreign wives (Ezra 10:40).
===Sharar===
A '''Sharar''' is mentioned indirectly in 2 Samuel 23:33, where "Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite" is listed as one of [[David's Mighty Warriors]]. In 1 Chronicles 11:35, the same figure is referred to as '''Sacar''' (sometimes spelled '''Sakar''' or '''Sachar''').
===Sharezer=== '''Sharezer''', according to 2 Kings 19:37 and Isaiah 37:38, was one of the two sons of [[Sennacherib]]. He and his brother Adrammelech killed their father as he worshipped in the temple of [[Nisroch]].
===Shashai=== A '''Shashai''' (שָׁשַׁי "noble")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שָׁשַׁי|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B8%D7%81%D7%A9%D6%B7%D7%81%D7%99?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> is listed in the Book of Ezra as a man who married a foreign wife (Ezra 10:40).
===Shashak=== '''Shashak''' or '''Sashak''' (שָׁשַׁק "longing")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שָׁשָׁק|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B8%D7%81%D7%A9%D6%B8%D7%81%D7%A7?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was a member of [[Tribe of Benjamin|Benjamin]]'s dynasty, son of Beriah and father of Iphdeiah and Penuel, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:14 and 25.
===Sheariah=== '''Sheariah''' (שְׁעַרְיָה "valued by YHWH"), according to 1 Chronicles 8, was a descendant of King Saul, specifically one of the six sons of Azel (1 Chronicles 8:38), the son of Eleasah, the son of Raphah, the son of Binea, the son of Moza (v. 37), the son of Zimri, the son of Jehoaddah, the son of Ahaz (36), the son of Micah (35), the son of Merib-baal, the son of Jonathan (34), the son of Saul (33). He is also mentioned 1 Chronicles 9, which substantially repeats the same genealogy, except that chapter 9 reads ''Rephaiah'' instead of Raphah (v. 43) and ''Jadah'' instead of Jehoaddah (42).
===Shearjashub=== '''Shearjashub''' ({{Script/Hebrew|שאר ישוב}} ''Šə'ār-yāšūḇ'') is possibly{{clarify|date=January 2024}} the first-mentioned son of [[Isaiah]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Isaiah#Chapter 7|Isaiah 7:3]]. His name means "the remnant shall return" and was prophetic, offering hope to the people of Israel that although they were going to be sent into exile, and their temple destroyed, God remained faithful and would deliver "a remnant" from [[Babylon]] and bring them back to their land.
However, [[Targum Pseudo-Jonathan]], [[Rashi]], and some modern translations interpret the phrase according to the [[Masoretic]] grammar of the [[Hebrew cantillation]] marks, which break the sentence into ''u-sh'ar, yashuv b'nekha,'' "And the remnant, of your sons which will return," viz. a phrase and not a proper noun. [[Pseudo-Jonathan]] reads "and the rest of thy disciples, who have not sinned, and who are turned away from sin," and [[Rashi]], "The small remnant that will return to Me through you, and they are like your sons." The Brenton Septuagint Translation and Douay–Rheims Bible translate the phrase "and thy son Jasub who is left," following the Masoretic grammar but assuming that ''Jasub,'' "will return," is still a proper noun.
===Sheconiah=== '''Sheconiah''' was a descendant of David, father of Shemaiah, and son of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, L–Z#Obadiah|Obadiah]].
===Shechem=== '''Shechem''' was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible: * A prince of [[Shechem]] who defiled [[Dinah]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 34|Genesis 34]] * A son of [[Manasseh (tribal patriarch)|Manasseh]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:31]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 17|Joshua 17:2]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 7|1 Chronicles 7:19]].
===Shedeur=== '''Shedeur''' (שְׁדֵיאוּר "darter of light")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שְׁדֵיאוּר|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B0%D7%81%D7%93%D6%B5%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D6%BC%D7%A8?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was a member of the house of [[Reuben (Bible)|Reuben]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:5]]. He was the father of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Elizur|Elizur]].
===Shelemiah=== '''Shelemiah''' (Hebrew: שלמיהו) the son of Abdeel, along with two others, was commanded by king Jehoiakim to arrest Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet (Jeremiah 36:25).
===Shelomi=== '''Shelomi''' (שְׁלֹמִי "peaceful") was the father of Ahihud, a prince of the [[Tribe of Asher]] at the time of the division of the land of Canaan. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:27]]).
===Shelumiel=== '''Shelumiel''' (Hebrew: שלמיאל) was a son of [[Zurishaddai]], a prince of the [[tribe of Simeon]] and one of the [[leaders of the tribes of Israel]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:6]]. Yiddish ''[[:wikt:schlemiel|schlemiel]]'', a term for a "hapless loser", is said to be derived from the name.<ref>Peretz Rodman, [https://forward.com/culture/1043/shelumiel-e2-80-94-the-first-schlemiel/ "Shelumiel — The First Schlemiel?"], ''[[The Forward]]'', 26 May 2006. This interpretation has been identified as a folk etymology. Klein in his ''Comprehensive Etymological Dictionary of the Hebrew Language '' (1987), s.v. שלומיאל, interprets the term as a corruption of ''shelo mo'il '' (שלא מועיל) "useless" (cited after [http://www.balashon.com/2009/12/shlemiel.html balashon.com, 18 December 2009]).</ref>
===Shelomith=== '''Shelomith''' was the name of 5 individuals in the [[Hebrew Bible]]. * [[Shelomith bat Dibri]] was the daughter of [[Dibri (biblical figure)|Dibri]] of the house of [[Dan (biblical figure)|Dan]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Leviticus#Chapter 24|Leviticus 24:11]]. She was married to an Egyptian and her son (unnamed) was [[Stoning|stoned]] to death by the people of Israel for [[blasphemy]], following [[Moses|Moses']] issue of a ruling<ref>Leviticus 24:15–16.</ref> on the penalty to be applied for blasphemy. * A daughter of Zerubbabel during the exile. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|3:19|}}) She has been identified with the owner of a seal reading "Belonging to Shelomith, maidservant of Elnathan the governor".<ref>Cataldo, Jeremiah W. (2009). [https://books.google.com/books?id=TraoAwAAQBAJ&dq=shelomit+seal&pg=PA91 A Theocratic Yehud?: Issues of Government in a Persian Province]. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. p. 91. {{ISBN|978-0-567-54223-6}}.</ref> * A Levite and a chief of the sons of Izhar in the time of [[David]]'s death. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|23:18|}}) Also called Shelomoth. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|24:22-23|}}) * The youngest child of [[Rehoboam]] through Maachah, daughter of [[Absalom]]. It is uncertain whether they were a son or daughter. ({{Bibleverse|2|Chronicles|11:20|}}) * Shelomith, with the son of Josiphiah returned from Babylon with [[Ezra]] with 80 male individuals. There appears, however, to be an omission, which may be supplied from the Sept., and the true reading is probably "Of the sons of Bani, Shelomith the son of Josiphiah." See also 1 Esdr. 8:36, where he is called "Assamoth son of Josaphias." See Keil, ad oc.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shelomith from the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia. |url=https://www.biblicalcyclopedia.com/S/shelomith.html |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia Online |language=en}}</ref>
===Shelomoth=== '''Shelomoth''' was the name of 2 biblical individuals. * A descendant of Eliezer the son of [[Moses]], put in the duty of temple treasury under [[David]]. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|26:28|}}) * The oldest son of Shimei, the chief of the Gershonites in the time of David mentioned in {{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|23:9|}}. * See [[#Shelomith|Shelomith]]
===Shemaiah=== ''See [[List of people in the Hebrew Bible called Shemaiah]]''
===Shemariah===
'''Shemariah''' (שְׁמַרְיָה "kept by YHWH"<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שֹׁמְרוֹן|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B0%D7%81%D7%9E%D6%B7%D7%A8%D6%B0%D7%99%D6%B8%D6%AB%D7%94(%D7%95%D6%BC).1?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref>) is the name of four biblical figures.
In 1 Chronicles 12:5, Shemariah is a Benjamite, one of David's soldiers who joined him at Ziklag.
In 2 Chronicles 11:19, Shemariah is one of the sons of Rehoboam, spelled '''Shamariah''' in the King James Version.
In Ezra 10:32, Shemariah is one of the "sons of Harim," in a list of men who took foreign wives. Another Shemariah, one of the "descendants of Bani", appears in verse 41.
===Shemeber=== '''Shemeber''' (שֶׁמְאֵבֶר "lofty flight")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שֶׁמְאֵ֫בֶר²|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B6%D7%81%D7%9E%D6%B0%D7%90%D6%B5%D6%AB%D7%91%D6%B6%D7%A8%C2%B2?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> is the king of [[Zeboim (biblical)|Zeboiim]] in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 14|Genesis 14]] who joins other Canaanite city kings in rebelling against [[Chedorlaomer]].
===Shemed===
'''Shemed''', spelled '''Shamed''' in the King James Version, is a figure briefly listed in 1 Chronicles 8:12 as one of the sons of Elpaal, the son of Shaharaim. He and his two brothers are referred to as "Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof" (1 Chronicles 8:12).
===Shemer=== '''Shemer''' (Hebrew: שמר ''Shemer'' "guardian") is the name of three biblical figures.
According to Kings, Shemer was the name of the man from whom Omri, King of Israel, bought Samaria (Hebrew ''Shomron''), which he named after Shemer.<ref>1 Kings 16:24.</ref>
According to 1 Chronicles, one of the Levites involved in the musical ministry of the Jerusalem temple was "Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah, the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer, the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi" (1 Chronicles 6:44–47). In this passage, the King James Version spells the name '''Shamer'''.
1 Chronicles 7:34 mentions a '''Shemer''' as one of the descendants of the Tribe of Asher. In verse 32, this figure is called '''Shomer''', and is the son of Heber, the son of Beriah, the son of Asher.
===Shemida=== '''Shemida''' (שְׁמִידָע "wise") was a son of [[Manasseh (tribal patriarch)|Manasseh]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:32]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 17|Joshua 17:2]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 7|1 Chronicles 7:19]].
===Shemiramoth=== '''Shemiramoth''' (שְׁמִירָמוֹת "name of heights")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שְׁמִירָמוֹת|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B0%D7%81%D7%9E%D6%B4%D7%99%D7%A8%D6%B8%D7%9E%D7%95%D6%B9%D7%AA?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was the name of 2 biblical individuals. *One of the many Levite musicians who played on his harp to prepare the [[alamoth]] when King [[David]] moved the [[Ark of the Covenant]] from the land of Obed-edom to [[Jerusalem]]. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|15:18,20 16:5|}}) *One of the Levite teachers sent by [[Jehoshaphat]] all across Judah teaching the [[Torah]] by YHWH according to {{bibleverse|2|Chronicles|7:8|}}.
===Shemuel=== '''Shemuel''' (שְׁמוּאֵל) Prince of the [[Simeon (son of Jacob)|tribe of Simeon]]; one of those appointed by [[Moses]] to superintend the division of [[Canaan]] amongst the tribe ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:20]]).
===Shenazar=== '''Shenazar''' (Hebrew שֵׁנאִצִּר ''fiery tooth'' or ''splendid leader'') was one of the six sons of King [[Jehoiachin]] during the time of the exile according to {{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|3:18|}}.
===Shephatiah=== '''Shephatiah''' (Hebrew שפטיה) is the name of at least nine Hebrew Bible men: * Shephatiah the son of [[David]] and [[Abital]], David's fifth son, according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 3|2 Samuel 3:4]]. * Shephatiah the son of Mattan (Jeremiah 38:1) who was among the officers who denounced Jeremiah to king Zedekiah. * A descendant of Haruph and a Benjaminite warrior of David in Ziklag according to {{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|2:5|}}. * A son of Maakah and the phylarch of the Simeonites in the time of [[David]]. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|27:16|}}) * The youngest of the sons of [[Jehoshaphat]] and one of the brothers killed by [[Jehoram of Judah|Joram]] in the process of being king. ({{Bibleverse|2|Chronicles|21:2|}}) * The father of Amariah and the son of Mahalalel. He was the ancestor of [[#Athaiah|Athaiah]] of the [[tribe of Judah]]. ({{Bibleverse||Nehemiah|11:4|}}) * The son of Reuel and father of Meshullam the chieftain of the tribe of [[Benjamin]] during the exile. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|9:5|AV}}. * An ancestor of 372 descendants of his who went with [[Zerubbabel]] from Babylon. ({{Bibleverse||Ezra|2:4|}};{{bibleverse||Nehemiah|7:9|}}) He is identical to the Shephatiah of {{bibleverse||Ezra|1:3,8|}} whose 80 descendants returned in the rule of Zebadiah and Ezra. * One of [[Solomon]]'s servants whose descendants also returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon to Israel. ({{Bibleverse||Ezra|2:57|}};{{bibleverse||Nehemiah|7:59|}})
===Shepho=== '''Shepho''' (שְׁפוֹ "bold"), an Edomite, is one of the sons of Shobal son of Seir according to ({{bibleverse||Genesis|36:23|HE}}).
===Sheshai=== '''Sheshai''' (שֵׁשַׁי "noble")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שֵׁשַׁי|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B5%D7%81%D7%A9%D6%B7%D7%81%D7%99?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was one of the descendants of Anak mentioned in {{bibleverse|Numbers|13:22|}}. When the Israelites took possession of the land, Sheshai along with Talmai and Ahiman were driven out of the land. ({{Bibleverse||Joshua|15:14|}}; {{Bibleverse||Judges|1:10|}})
===Sheshan=== '''Sheshan''' (שֵׁשָׁן) is the name of one, or possibly two, biblical characters mentioned in the [[Books of Chronicles|first book of Chronicles]]: * "The son of Ishi was Sheshan, and Sheshan's daughter was Ahlai ... Now Sheshan had no sons, only daughters. And Sheshan had an Egyptian servant whose name was [[Jarha]]. Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant as wife, and they had a child, Attai."<ref>1 Chron 2:31, 34–35.</ref>
===Shillem=== '''Shillem''' (שִׁלֵּם "repaid") was a son of [[Naphtali]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:24]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:49]]. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
===Shimea=== '''Shimea''' is the name of 2 biblical individuals. *A Merarite as the son of Uzziah, and also the father of Haggish. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|6:30|}}) *The grandfather of [[Asaph (Bible)|Asaph]] the prophet or seer of the men who ministered with music before the tabernacle, the tent of meeting. He is the father of Asaph's father Berechiah. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|6:39|}})
===Shimeah=== The name '''Shimeah''' is used for two figures in the [[Hebrew Bible]]. * Shimeah or '''Shammah''' was a third son of [[Jesse (biblical figure)|Jesse]], a brother of [[David]] ([[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 16|1 Samuel 16:9]]), and the father of [[Jonadab]] ([[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Samuel#Chapter 13|2 Samuel 13:3]]). * A figure named Mikloth is the father of Shimeah according to 1 Chronicles 8:32, which gives no further information about either of them but places them in a genealogy of the [[Tribe of Benjamin]]. In a parallel passage, 1 Chronicles 9:38 calls this son of Mikloth '''Shimeam''', and presents Mikloth as a son of "Jehiel the father of Gibeon," making Mikloth a great-uncle of the Israelite king [[Saul]].
===Shimei===
'''Shimei''' ({{Langx|he|שִׁמְעִי}} ''Šīmʿī'') is the name of a number of persons referenced in the [[Hebrew Bible]] and [[Rabbinical literature]]. *The second son of [[Gershon]] and grandson of [[Levi]] ({{bibleverse|Exodus|6:17|KJV}}; {{bibleverse|Numbers|3:18|KJV}}; {{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|6:17|KJV}}). The family of the Shimeites, as a branch of the [[tribe of Levi]], is mentioned in {{bibleverse|Numbers|3:18, 21|NKJV}}; {{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|23:7, 10, 11|NKJV}} ("Shimei" in verse 9 could be a scribal error<ref>''Jewish Encyclopedia'' (1906), "Shimei."</ref>); and in [[Book of Zechariah|Zechariah]] [[Zechariah 12#Verse 13|12:13]]. In the New Testament the name occurs in {{bibleverse|Luke|3:26|KJV}}, spelled '''Semei''' in the [[King James Version]]. *[[Shimei ben Gera]], a Benjamite of [[Bahurim]], son of [[Gera (biblical figure)|Gera]], "a man of the family of the house of [[Saul]]" ({{bibleverse|2 Samuel|16:5-14, 19:16-23}}; {{bibleverse|1 Kings|2:8-9, 36-46}}). He is mentioned as one of [[David]]'s tormentors during his flight before [[Absalom]], and as imploring and winning David's forgiveness when the latter returned. David, however, in his dying charge to [[Solomon]], bade him avenge the insult ({{bibleverse|1 Kings|2:9}}). Jewish scribes say that Solomon's teacher was Shimei (son of Gera), and while he lived, he prevented Solomon from marrying foreign wives. The Talmud says at Ber. 8a: "For as long as Shimei the son of Gera was alive Solomon did not marry the daughter of Pharaoh" (see also Midrash Tehillim to Ps. 3:1). Solomon's execution of Shimei was his first descent into sin.<ref>Public Domain Hirsch, Emil G.; Price, Ira Maurice; Bacher, Wilhelm; Seligsohn, M.; Montgomery, Mary W.; toy, Crawford Howell (1901–1906). "Solomon". In Singer, Isidore; et al. (eds.). The Jewish Encyclopedia. 11. New York: Funk & Wagnalls. pp. 436–448.</ref> *A brother of David, called also Shammah, Shimeah, and Shimea ({{bibleverse|1 Samuel|16:9; 17:13}}; {{bibleverse|2 Samuel|13:3; 21:21}}; {{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|2:13; 20:7}}) *A friend of King David mentioned in {{bibleverse|1 Kings|1:8}} *Son of Elah, one of Solomon's [[prefect]]s, over the district of Benjamin ({{bibleverse|1 Kings|4:18}}) *A grandson of [[Jeconiah]] and brother of [[Zerubbabel]] ({{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|3:19}}) *A grandson of [[Simeon (son of Jacob)|Simeon]], who is described as the father of sixteen sons and six daughters, and whose clan dwelt in [[Judea]] ({{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|4:26, 27}}) *A [[Tribe of Reuben|Reubenite]] Son of [[Gog (son of Shema)|Gog]], Father of [[Micah (son of Shimei)|Micah]] ({{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|5:4}}) *Levites ({{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|6:29, 42; 25:17}}; {{bibleverse|2 Chronicles|29:14; 31:12, 13}}) *A Benjamite chief who had nine sons ({{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|8:21}}, R. V.; comp. ib. v. 13) *"The [[Ramathite]]," one of David's officers ({{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|27:27}}) *A Levite and other Israelites whom [[Ezra]] required to put away their foreign wives ({{bibleverse|Ezra|10:23, 33, 38}}) *Grandfather of [[Mordecai]] ({{bibleverse|Esther|2:5}}).
===Shimi===
===Shimrath=== '''Shimrath''' (שִׁמְרָת "guard") was a Benjaminite, as one of the nine sons of Shimei. ({{Bibleverse|1|Chronicles|8:21|}})
===Shimri=== The name '''Shimri''' (שִׁמְרִי) appears 3 times in the [[Hebrew Bible]]
*A son of Shemaiah mentioned in the Book of [[1 Chronicles]] *Shimri the father of Jedaiel and the brother of [[Joha the Tizite]]. *One of the two sons of Elizaphan according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Chronicles#Chapter 2|2 Chronicles 29:13]].
===Shimron=== '''Shimron''' (שִׁמְרוֹן "watch-height")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שִׁמְרוֹן²|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D6%B4%D7%81%D7%9E%D6%B0%D7%A8%D7%95%D6%B9%D7%9F%C2%B2?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was the 4th son of [[Issachar]] and the progenitor of the clan of Shimronites according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:13]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:24]] and [[1 Chronicles]] 7:1. He was one of the 70 people to migrate to Egypt with Jacob, a [[Shimron Hetmyer|Guyanese and West Indies cricketer was named after him]].
===Shimshai=== {{For|the former seller of DMT|Akasha Song}} '''Shimshai''' (שִׁמְשַׁי "sunny") was a scribe for Rehum (the satrap of Judea for the Persian government) who was represented the peoples listed in Ezra 4:9–10 in a letter to King Artaxerxes.
===Shinab=== '''Shinab''' (שִׁנְאָב "splendor of the father")<ref>{{cite web|url=https://biblehub.com/hebrew/8134.htm|title=Strong's Hebrew: 8134. שִׁנְאָב (Shinab)|website=biblehub.com}}</ref> is the king of [[Admah]] in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 14|Genesis 14]] who joins other Canaanite city kings in rebelling against [[Chedorlaomer]].
===Shiphi=== '''Shiphi''' (שִׁפְעִי "abundant") was a Simeonite, the son of Allon and the father of Ziza in the time of King Hezekiah of Judah mentioned in [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 4|1 Chronicles 4:37]].
===Shiphtan=== '''Shiphtan''' (שִׁפְטָן "judicial") was the father of Kemuel, a prince of the [[Tribe of Ephraim]] selected to divide the promised land between the tribes. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 34|Num. 34:24]]).
===Shisha=== '''Shisha''' (Hebrew – שישא) was the father of Elihoreph and Ahijah, who were scribes of King [[Solomon]] (1 Kings 4:3).
===Shobab=== '''Shobab''' שובב "Mischievous" is the name of two figures in the Hebrew Bible. * Shobab was one of the children born to King David after he took up residence in Jerusalem ({{bibleverse|2|Samuel|5:14|NKJV}}), whose mother is named in {{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|3:5|NKJV}} as Bathshua or [[Bathsheba]], the daughter of Ammiel.<ref>The [[New International Version]] notes that "one Hebrew manuscript and Vulgate [have "Bathsheba"]; most Hebrew manuscripts [have] "Bathshua"</ref> In [[Lancelot Charles Lee Brenton|Brenton]]'s [[Septuagint]] Translation, his name is translated as "Sobab" and his mother's name is given as "Bersabee".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biblehub.com/sep/1_chronicles/3.htm|title=1 Chronicles 3 Brenton Septuagint Translation|website=biblehub.com|access-date=13 March 2018}}</ref> Each reference to him mentions him briefly, in a list along with at least three other sons of David born in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Chronicles 3:5, 14:4). * Shobab is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:18 as one of the children of [[Caleb (son of Hezron)|Caleb, son of Hezron]] (not to be confused with the more famous [[Caleb|Caleb son of Jephunneh]]).
===Shobal=== '''Shobal''' (שׁוֹבָל) was a [[Horite]] chief in the hill country of [[Mount Seir|Seir]] during the days of [[Esau]]. He was a son of Seir the Horite, and his sons were Alvas, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho and Onam. He is mentioned in {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|36:20–29|NIV}}.
===Shuni=== '''Shuni''' (שׁוּנִי "fortunate")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, שׁוּנִי|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A9%D7%81%D7%95%D6%BC%D7%A0%D6%B4%D7%99?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was a son of [[Gad (son of Jacob)|Gad]] and progenitor of the clan of Shunites according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:16]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:15]]. He was one of the 70 persons to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
===Shuthelah=== {{anchor|Shuthelah|Shuthelach|Shuthelakh|Shutelah}} '''Shuthelah''' ({{ langx|he|'''{{Script/Hebr|שׁוּתֶלַח}}'''|{{IPAc-en|,|ʃ|uː|'|t|æ|,|l|ɑː|x}} {{respell|shoo-TELL-ahkh}}|link=no}}) was a son of [[Ephraim]] and father of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Eran|Eran]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 35|Numbers 26:35]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 7|1 Chronicles 7:20]].{{citation needed|date=December 2023}}
===Sisamai=== '''Sisamai''' (סִסְמַי "water crane" or "swallow")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, סִֽסְמַי|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A1%D6%B4%D6%BD%D7%A1%D6%B0%D7%9E%D6%B7%D7%99?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was the son of Eleasah and the father of Shallum mentioned in [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 2|1 Chronicles 2:40]]. He was a descendant of Sheshan in the line of Jerahmeel.
===Sodi=== '''Sodi''' (סוֹדִי "acquaintance")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, סוֹדִי|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A1%D7%95%D6%B9%D7%93%D6%B4%D7%99?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> of the house of [[Zebulun]] was the father of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Gaddiel|Gaddiel]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:10]].
===Sotai=== '''Sotai''' (סוֹטַי)<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, סוֹטַי|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A1%D7%95%D6%B9%D7%98%D6%B7%D7%99?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was a descendant of the servants of Solomon, and his own descendants were listed among those who returned from the Babylonian exile in Ezra 2:55.
===Susi=== '''Susi''' (סוּסִי "my horse")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, סוּסִי|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A1%D7%95%D6%BC%D7%A1%D6%B4%D7%99?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> of the house of [[Tribe of Manasseh|Manasseh]] was the father of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Gaddi|Gaddi]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:11]].
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===Tahan=== '''Tahan''' (Hebrew: תַּחַן "camp") was a son of [[Ephraim]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 35|Numbers 26:35]] and [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles#Chapter 7|1 Chronicles 7:25]].
===Tahash=== '''Tahash''' (Hebrew: תַּחַשׁ) was the third son of [[Nahor, son of Terah|Nahor]] and his concubine [[#Reumah|Reumah]]; a nephew of Abraham, he is only mentioned in one verse in the Bible which is {{bibleverse|Genesis|22:24}}.
===Tahath=== There are 3 people named Tahath in the Hebrew Bible. *'''Tahath''' a descendant of [[Korah]] and an ancestor of [[Samuel (biblical figure)|Samuel]] according to {{Bibleverse|1 Chronicles|6:37}} *'''Tahath''' the son of Bered, and the father of Eleadah, also a descendant of [[Ephraim]], and Tahath the son of Eleadah according to {{Bibleverse|1 Chronicles|7:20}}.
===Taphath=== '''Taphath''' (Hebrew טפת, "Drop") was a daughter of [[Solomon]] and wife of one of her father's twelve regional administrators, the son of Abinadab (First Kings 4:11).
===Tappuah=== '''Tappuah''' (Hebrew: תַּפּוּחַ), one of the four sons of [[Hebron (biblical figure)|Hebron]]. Mentioned in {{bibleverse|1 Chronicles| 2:43}}.
===Tebah=== '''Tebah''' (Hebrew: טבח, "Massacre") was the first son of [[Nahor, son of Terah|Nahor]] and his concubine [[Reumah]]. He is mentioned in {{bibleverse|Genesis|22:24}}.
===Tekoa=== '''Tekoa''' or '''Tekoah''' ({{Hebrew Name|תְּקוֹעַ|Teku'a|Tekû'a}}) was the son of Ashhur the son of [[Hezron]] through an unnamed mother mentioned in {{Bibleverse|1 Chronicles|2:24, 4:5}}. The name '''Tekoah'''<ref>{{bibleverse|2|Samuel|14:2|KJV}}</ref><ref>{{bibleverse|2|Samuel|14:4|KJV}}</ref><ref>{{bibleverse|2|Samuel|14:9|KJV}}</ref><ref>{{bibleverse|2|Chronicles|20:20|KJV}}</ref> is also the name of a place which the Prophet [[Amos (Prophet)|Amos]] was born.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amos |url=https://biography.yourdictionary.com/amos |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=biography.yourdictionary.com |language=en}}</ref>
===Temeni=== '''Temeni''' (Hebrew: תֵּימְנִי "southern") is described in the Bible as a son of Naarah and Ashhur the son of Hezron the Grandson of [[Judah (son of Jacob)|Judah]] the founder of the tribe. He was the brother of Haahashtari, Ahuzam, and Hepher according to 1 Chronicles 4:6.
===Tirhanah=== '''Tirhanah''' (Hebrew: תִּרְחֲנָה) according to the [[Hebrew Bible|Biblical Narrative]] was the son of Caleb the son of Hezron. He was the son of Caleb's concubine named Maachah, and also the brother of Shaaph and Sheber. ({{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|2:48|}})
===Tola=== '''Tola''' ({{Hebrew Name|תּוֹלָע|Tola'|Tôlā'}}) was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible: * A son of [[Issachar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:13]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:23]] and [[1 Chronicles]] 7:1. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob. * [[Tola (biblical figure)]], also of the tribe of Issachar, one of the judges of Israel (Judges 10:1–2).
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=== Uel === '''Uel''' (Hebrew: אוּאֵל "wish or will of God") was a Judean who had taken a foreign woman during the exile. Mentioned in {{bibleverse-lb|Ezra||10:34|HE}} : "Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and '''Uel'''."
=== Ulam === '''Ulam''' (Hebrew: אוּלָם) is a name that appears twice in the Hebrew Bible. * In 1 Chronicles 7:16–17, an Ulam appears in a genealogical passage as the son of Peresh, the son of Machir, the son of the patriarch [[Tribe of Manasseh|Manasseh]]. * In 1 Chronicles 8:39, an Ulam appears in a genealogy of [[Saul]]'s family as the son of Eshek, the brother of Azel, the son of Eleasah, the son of Raphah, the son of Binea, the son of Moza, the son of Zimri, the son of Jehoadah, the son of Ahaz, the son of Micah, the son of [[Mephibosheth|Meribbaal]].
=== Uri === '''Uri''' is mentioned 7 times, 6 of which indicate that another figure is the "son of Uri". The meaning of the name in English is "my light", "my flame" or "illumination".{{cn|date=November 2024}} * Uri (Hebrew: אוּרִי) is mentioned in [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]] 31 and 1 [[Books of Chronicles|Chronicles]] 2 as a member of the [[Tribe of Judah]]. He is the son of [[Hur (bible)|Hur]] (Hebrew: חור) and the father of [[Bezalel]] (Hebrew: בצלאל). * Another Uri (Hebrew: אוּרִי) is mentioned in [[Book of Ezra|Ezra]] 10 as one of those who have taken "strange wives."
===Uriel=== *'''Uriel''' or Zephaniah the son of [[#Tahath|Tahath]] according to {{Bibleverse|1 Chronicles|6:24}}. *[[Uriel]] a [[Archangel]]
===Urijah son of Shemaiah=== Urijah, son of Shemaiah (Hebrew: אוּרִיָּהוּ בֵּנ–שְׁמַעְיָהוּ ''ʾŪrīyyāhū ben-Šəmaʿyāhū'') was a minor prophet mentioned in Jeremiah 26:20-23. He was from Kiriath-Jearim, and his prophecies often matched [[Jeremiah]]'s criticisms. When Jehoiakim heard the reports of these prophecies, he sent to have him killed, but Urijah fled to Egypt. In response, Jehoiakim sent a group of men, including Elnathan son of Achbor – the future father-in-law to his son, [[Jeconiah]] – to bring him back. After being brought before the king, he was executed, and buried in a [[potter's field]].
===Urijah=== '''Urijah''' (Hebrew: אוריה ''uriyah'') a priest in the time of King Ahaz of Judah, built an altar at the temple in Jerusalem on the Damascene model for Tiglathpileser, king of Assyria. 2 Kings 16:10–16
===Uz=== '''Uz''' was the name of 3 characters in the Bible: *The firstborn son of [[Nahor, son of Terah|Nahor]] and first son of Nahor and [[Milcah]] mentioned briefly in {{bibleverse|Genesis|22:20-21}}. *The son of Aram the son of Shem mentioned in {{bibleverse|Genesis|10:23}}. *One of the two sons of [[Dishan]], his brothers name was Aran he is mentioned in {{bibleverse|Genesis|36:28}} and {{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|1:42}}.
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=== Vaizatha === '''Vaizatha''' (or '''Vajezatha'''; Hebrew: וַיְזָתָא) is one of the ten sons of Persian vizier [[Haman]], mentioned in {{Bibleverse|Esther|9:9}}. Haman had planned to kill all the Jews living under the reign of King [[Ahasuerus]], but his plot was foiled. In their defence, the Jews killed 500 men in the citadel of [[Susa]], as well as Vaizatha and his nine brothers: this event is remembered in the Jewish festival [[Purim]]. [[Walther Hinz]] has proposed that the name is a rendering of an [[Old Iranian]] name, Vahyazzāta, which itself is derived from Vahyaz-dāta ("given from the best one"), as found in [[Aramaic language|Aramaic]], [[Elamite language|Elamite]], and [[Akkadian language|Akkadian]] sources.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The Anchor Bible Dictionary|last=Bedford|first=Peter|publisher=Doubleday|year=1992|isbn=9780300140811|editor-last=Freedman|editor-first=David Noel|volume=6|location=New York|page=781|chapter=Vaizatha (Person)}}</ref>
===Vaniah=== '''Vaniah''', meaning nourishment, or weapons, of the Lord; one of many sons of [[Bani (biblical figure)|Bani]] named in [[:s:Bible (King James)/Ezra#Chapter 10|Ezra 10:36]].
===Vophsi=== '''Vophsi''' (וׇפְסִי "rich")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, וָפְסִי|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%95%D6%B8%D7%A4%D6%B0%D7%A1%D6%B4%D7%99?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> of the house of [[Naphtali]] was the father of [[#Nahbi|Nahbi]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:14]].
== Y == ===Yair=== [[Jair (biblical figure)|Yair]] (Hebrew: יָאִיר Yā’īr, "he enlightens") was a man from Gilead (Numbers 32:39-41, 1 Chronicles 2:21-23).
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=== Zaavan === '''Zaavan''' (זַעֲוָן za'-a-van or za'-awan), son of [[List of minor Old Testament figures, A–K#Ezer|Ezer]], was a Horite chief in the Land of [[Edom]]. ({{bibleverse-lb||Gen.|36:27|HE}}, {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chr.|1:42|HE}})
===Zabad=== '''Zabad''' (Hebrew: זָבָד) is the name of seven men in the [[Hebrew Bible]]. * In [[1 Chronicles]] 2:36–37, '''Zabad''' is a member of the [[Tribe of Judah]], the family of [[Hezron]] and the house of [[Jahahmeel]]. He was the son of Nathan and the father of [[Ephlal]]. * In 1 Chronicles 7:21, '''Zabad''' is an [[Ephraim]]ite of the family of [[Shuthelah]]. He was the son of [[Tanath]] and the father of [[Suthelah]]. * In 1 Chronicles 11:41, '''Zabad''' is one of [[King David]]'s mighty men. He is the son of [[Ahlai]]. * In [[2 Chronicles]] 24:26, '''Zabad''' is one of two servants of King [[Jehoash of Judah|Joash]] who kill him in his bed. He is the son of [[Shimeath]], an [[Amonite]] woman. In [[2 Kings]] 12:21 this same man seems to be called [[Jozachar]] ({{langx|he|יוֹזָכָר}}; {{langx|la|Josachar}}). His fellow conspirator is [[Jehozabad]] ({{langx|he|יהוֹזָבָד}}; {{langx|la|Jozabad}}), the son of Shomer ({{langx|he|שֹׁמֵר}}; {{langx|la|Somer}}). * In [[Book of Ezra|Ezra]] 10:27,33,34, three men named '''Zabad''' are listed as having taken foreign wives, whom [[Ezra]] persuades them to send away.
===Zabbai=== '''Zabbai''' (זַבַּי) was the father of [[Baruch son of Zabbai|Baruch]], one of [[Nehemiah]]'s helpers in repairing the walls of Jerusalem, according to Nehemiah 3:20.
===Zabdi=== '''Zabdi''' (זַבְדִּי), son of [[Zerah]], of the [[Tribe of Judah]], was the father of [[Carmi (son of Zabdi)|Carmi]] and the grandfather of [[Achan (biblical figure)|Achan]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Joshua#Chapter 7|Joshua 7:1]]. He was present at the [[Battle of Jericho]].
===Zabud=== '''Zabud''' (Hebrew – זבוד, zābud, meaning "endowed."<ref name="Holman Bible Dictionary">Holman Bible Dictionary</ref>) was a priest and friend of [[King Solomon]], according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Kings#Chapter 4|1 Kings 4:5]]. He is described as the "son of Nathan," but it is unclear whether this is [[Nathan (prophet)|Nathan the prophet]] or [[Nathan (son of David)|Nathan the son of David.]]<ref name=":2">{{Cite book|title=The Anchor Bible Dictionary|last=McMillion|first=Phillip E.|publisher=Doubleday|year=1992|isbn=9780300140811|editor-last=Freedman|editor-first=David Noel|volume=6|location=New York|page=1032|chapter=Zabud (Person)}}</ref> As a "friend" of the king, he probably served the function of a counselor.<ref name=":2" />
===Zaccur=== '''Zaccur''' (זַכּוּר) of the house of [[Reuben (Bible)|Reuben]] was the father of [[#Shammua|Shammua]], a scout sent to [[Canaan]] prior to the crossing of the [[Jordan River]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 13|Numbers 13:4]].
=== Zalmon === '''Zalmon''' the Ahohite, according to 2 Samuel 23:28 in the [[Masoretic Text]], is listed as one of [[David's Mighty Warriors]]. In the Masoretic Text of 1 Chronicles 11:29, in another copy of the same list of warriors, he is called "Ilai the Ahohite."<ref name="cb zalmon">{{cite book |author=Thomas Kelly Cheyne|editor1=T. K. Cheyne|editor2=J. Sutherland Black|date=1901|orig-year=1899 |chapter=Zalmon (second entry)|title=Encyclopaedia Biblica: A Critical Dictionary of the Literary, Political, and Religious History, the Archaeology, Geography, and Natural History of the Bible |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabib04cheyuoft |volume=4, Q–Z|location=New York |publisher=The Macmillan Company |author-link=Thomas Kelly Cheyne }}</ref> Where the Masoretic Text has "Zalmon," various manuscripts of the Greek [[Septuagint]] have ''Ellon'', ''Sellom'', or ''Eliman.''<ref name="cb zalmon" /> And where the Masoretic Text has "Ilai," the Septuagint reads ''Elei'', ''Eli'', or ''Ela.''<ref name="cb zalmon" />
===Zaza=== '''Zaza''' (זָזָא "brightness" or "fullness")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, זָזָא|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%96%D6%B8%D7%96%D6%B8%D7%90?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was one of the sons of Jonathan, descendant of Jerahmeel mentioned in ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|2:33|HE}}); he was also the brother of [[#Peleth|Peleth]] and the grandson of Jada.
===Zebadiah=== '''Zebadiah''' (cf. [[Zebedee (disambiguation)|Zebedee]]) (Hebrew:זְבַדְיָה)<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, זְבַדְיָהוּ|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%96%D6%B0%D7%91%D6%B7%D7%93%D6%B0%D7%99%D6%B8%D7%94%D7%95%D6%BC?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> may refer to: * A son of Asahel, Joab's brother ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|27:7|HE}}). * A [[Levite]] who took part as one of the teachers in the system of national education instituted by [[Jehoshaphat]] ({{bibleverse-lb|2|Chronicles|17:7–8|HE}}). * The son of Ishmael, "the ruler of the house of [[tribe of Judah|Judah]] in all the king's matters" ({{bibleverse-lb|2|Chronicles|19:8–11|HE}}). * A son of [[Beriah (biblical figure)|Beriah]] ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|8:15|HE}}). * A Korhite porter of the Lord's house ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|26:2|HE}}). Three or four others of this name are also mentioned.
===Zebudah=== '''Zebudah''' (זְבִידָה "given") was the first wife of King [[Josiah]]; they had a son, [[Jehoiakim]]. She is mentioned in these passages: {{bibleverse|2 Kings|23:36}}. She was the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.
===Zechariah=== '''Zechariah''' was the name of 18 minor biblical individuals.
In addition to the characters named above, there are numerous minor characters in the Bible with the same name: * A prophet, who had "understanding in the seeing of God," in the time of Uzziah, who was much indebted to him for his wise counsel: {{bibleverse|2|Chron|26:5}}. * One of the chiefs of the tribe of Reuben: {{bibleverse|1|Chron|5:7}}. * One of the porters of the tabernacle: {{bibleverse|1|Chron|9:21}}. * {{bibleverse|1|Chron|9:37}}. * A Levite who assisted at the bringing up of the ark from the house of Obed-edom: {{bibleverse|1|Chron|15:20-24}}. * A Kohathite Levite: {{bibleverse|1|Chron|24:25}}. * A Merarite Levite: {{bibleverse|1|Chron|27:21}}. * The father of Iddo: {{bibleverse|1|Chron|27:21}}. * One who assisted in teaching the law to the people in the time of Jehoshaphat: {{bibleverse|2|Chron|17:7}}. * A Levite of the sons of Asaph: {{bibleverse|2|Chron|20:14}}. * One of Jehoshaphat's sons: {{bibleverse|2|Chron|21:2}}. * The father of [[Abijah (queen)]], who was the mother of Hezekiah: {{bibleverse|2|Chron|29:1}} possibly the same as Isaiah's supporter Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah {{bibleverse|Isa|8:2}}. * One of the sons of Asaph: {{bibleverse|2|Chron|29:13}}. * One of the "rulers of the house of God": {{bibleverse|2|Chron|35:8}}. * A chief of the people in the time of Ezra, who consulted him about the return from captivity in {{bibleverse|Ezra|8:16}}; probably the same as mentioned in {{bibleverse|Neh|8:4}}. * {{bibleverse|Neh|11:12}}. * {{bibleverse|Neh|12:16}}. * {{bibleverse|Neh|12:35-41}}.
===Zedekiah=== (Hebrew צִדְקִיָּה ''tsidqiyah'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biblehub.com/hebrew/6667.htm|title=Strong's Hebrew: 6667. צִדְקִיָּה (Tsidqiyyahu or Tsidqiyyah) – "Yah is righteousness," six Israelites|website=biblehub.com|access-date=13 March 2018}}</ref> * [[Zedekiah]], King of Judah * '''Zedekiah''', son of Chenaanah, a false prophet in the time of Kings Jehoshaphat and Ahab<ref>1 Kings 22:11.</ref> * '''Zedekiah''', son of Maaseiah, who, according to Jeremiah 29:21, was a false prophet in Babylon.<ref>The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, 1991, pp. 287–88.</ref> * '''Zedekiah''' the son of Hananiah, one of the princes to whom Michaiah told of Jeremiah's prophecy – Jeremiah 36:12. A seal was found of "Zedekiah son of Hanani", identification is likely, but uncertain.<ref>Day, John ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=yM_X2yzRLx4C&dq=zedekiah+son+of+hananiah+seal&pg=PA376 In search of pre-exilic Israel: proceedings of the Oxford Old Testament Seminar]'' p. 376</ref> * '''Zedekiah''' the son of King [[Jehoiachin]] according to {{bibleverse|1|Chronicles|3:16|KJV}}. Not to be confused with his granduncle King [[Zedekiah]]. * '''Zedekiah''', a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:2)
===Zephaniah=== Zephaniah (Hebrew צפניה, pronounced ''TsePhNiYaH'') was the name of at least three people in the Bible: * [[Zephaniah]] the prophet (q.v.) * Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest in Jeremiah 29:25. A member of the deputation sent by King Zedekiah to Jeremiah (Jeremiah 21:1; 37:3). "He is probably the same Zephaniah who is called 'the second priest' in 52:24 ... and was among those executed after the capture of Jerusalem in 587 B.C. In the present situation he is overseer of the temple (vs. 26), occupying the position which had been held earlier by Pashur, who had put Jeremiah in stocks..."<ref>''The Interpreter's Bible'', 1951, volume V, page 1021.</ref> *Zephaniah also called Uriel which was the son of Tahath and the father of Uzziah or Azariah according to {{Bibleverse|1 Chronicles|6:24}}
=== Zephon === ''See [[#Ziphion|Ziphion]].''
===Zerah=== ''See [[#Zohar|Zohar]].''
===Zerahiah=== '''Zerahiah''' (זְרַחְיָה) was a [[High Priest]] and an ancestor of [[Zadok]], he was the son of [[Uzzi]] and the father of [[Meraioth]]. He is mentioned in ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|6:6|NIV}}, {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|6:51|NIV}}; {{bibleverse-lb||Ezra|7:4|NIV}})
=== Zeri === ''See [[Izri]].''
===Zeror=== '''Zeror''' (צְרוֹר), son of [[Bechorath]], of the [[tribe of Benjamin]], was the great-grandfather of King [[Saul]] and of his commander [[Abner]]. According to Saul, his family was the least of the tribe of Benjamin. ([[:s:Bible (King James)/1 Samuel#Chapter 9|1 Samuel 9]])
===Zichri=== '''Zichri''' (זִכְרִי) was a son of [[Izhar]] of the house of [[Levi]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:21]], born in Egypt. He was a nephew of [[Amram]] and a cousin of [[Aaron]], [[Miriam]], and [[Moses]]. Zichri was also the name of the father of [[Amasiah]], one of [[Jehoshaphat]]'s commanders according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/2 Chronicles#Chapter 17|2 Chron 17:16]].
===Zidkijah=== '''Zidkijah''' is mentioned in chapter 10 of [[Nehemiah]].
===Zillah=== In {{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|4:19, 22–23|NIV}}, '''Zillah''' ({{langx|he|צִלָּה}} – ''Ṣillāh'') is a wife of [[Lamech, descendant of Cain|Lamech]] and the mother of [[Tubal-cain]] and [[Naamah (Genesis)|Naamah]].
=== Ziphah ===<!-- This section is linked from [[List of Biblical names]] --> In {{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|4:16|HE}}, '''Ziphah''' (zī'fe) is mentioned as a son of Jehaleleel, a descendant of [[Judah (biblical figure)|Judah]], and brother of Ziph.
===Zippor=== '''Zippor''' (צִפּוֹר "sparrow")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, צִפּוֹר²|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A6%D6%B4%D7%A4%D6%BC%D7%95%D6%B9%D7%A8%C2%B2?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was the father of [[Balak]], the king of [[Moab]] at the time of the exodus, in [[Book of Numbers|Numbers]] 22. He was a descendant of [[Moab]], the son of [[Lot (biblical figure)|Lot]].
===Ziphion=== '''Ziphion''' or '''Zephon''' is a son of [[Gad (son of Jacob)|Gad]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Genesis|46:16|HE}}), and was the progenitor of the Zephonites ({{bibleverse-lb||Numbers|26:15|HE}}). There may be a connection with the [[Zephon (angel)|angel Zephon]].
=== Zithri ===<!-- This section is linked from [[List of Biblical names]] --> In {{bibleverse-lb||Exodus|6:22|HE}}, '''Zithri''' ("the Lord protects"), a Levite, was the son of Uzziel.
===Ziza=== '''Ziza''' (or '''Zizah''') was the name of 3 biblical individuals: *A [[Gershonite]], the second son of Shimei ([[1 Chronicles]] 23:10–11). The spelling is according to the [[Septuagint]]; most Hebrew manuscripts have '''Zina'''.<ref>See [[New International Version]], footnote.</ref> *The son of Shiphi mentioned in {{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|4:37}}. *A son of King [[Rehoboam]] and Maacah the daughter of Avishalom mentioned in {{bibleverse|2 Chronicles|11:20}}.
===Zobebah=== '''Zobebah''' (also known as Hazzobebah)<ref>E.g. [[New International Version]].</ref> (צֹבֵבָה "the slow")<ref>[https://biblehub.com/topical/z/zobebah.htm Topical Bible: Zobehah]</ref> was a son of Koz of the tribe of Judah ([[1 Chronicles]] 4:8).
===Zohar=== ''For the Zohar found in a variant reading of 1 Chronicles 4:7, see [[Izhar]].''
'''Zohar''' or '''Zerah''' was a son of [[Simeon (son of Jacob)|Simeon]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Genesis#Chapter 46|Genesis 46:10]], [[:s:Bible (King James)/Exodus#Chapter 6|Exodus 6:15]], and [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 26|Numbers 26:13]].<ref>See [[Shlomo ben Aderet]]: (responsa i., [http://hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=1376&st=&pgnum=34 No. 12]; quoted in the [http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/13525-she-elot-u-teshubot Jewish Encyclopedia]): "one of the sons of Simeon is called Zohar in Gen. xlvi. 10 and Ex. vi. 15, and Zerah in Num. xxvi. 13, but since both names signify 'magnificent,' the double nomenclature is explained."</ref> He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
===Zoheth=== '''Zoheth''' (Hebrew:זוֹחֵת "releasing") was a son of [[Ishi (biblical figure)|Ishi]] of the tribe of Judah ({{bibleverse-lb||1 Chronicles|4:20|HE}}).
===Zuar=== '''Zuar''' (צוּעָר "littleness")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, צוּעָר|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A6%D7%95%D6%BC%D7%A2%D6%B8%D7%A8?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was a member of the house of [[Issachar]] according to [[:s:Bible (King James)/Numbers#Chapter 1|Numbers 1:8]]. He was the father of [[Nethaneel]], the chief of the tribe at the time of the exodus and an assistant of Moses.
===Zuph=== '''Zuph''' or Zophai (צוּף "honeycomb")<ref>{{Cite web |title=BDB, צוּף³|url=https://www.sefaria.org/BDB%2C_%D7%A6%D7%95%D6%BC%D7%A3%C2%B3?lang=bi|website=www.sefaria.org}}</ref> was an [[Tribe of Ephraim|Ephraimite]] and an ancestor of [[Samuel]], he was the father of Tohu or Toah according to ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Samuel|1:1}}). He was the son of Elkanah (different from Elkanah the father of Samuel) according to ({{bibleverse-lb|1|Chronicles|6:35}}). He is listed as being an Ephraimite even though he came from the line of [[Levi]].
=== Zuriel === '''Zuriel''' ("My Rock is [[Tetragrammaton|God]]") was the son of [[Abihail]] ({{bibleverse-lb||Numbers|3:35|HE}}). A [[Levite]], Zuriel was chief prince of the [[Merarites]] at the time of [[the Exodus]].
=== Zurishaddai === In {{bibleverse-lb||Numbers|1:6|HE}}, ''Rock of the Almighty'' ("[[Shaddai (god)|Shaddai]] is my rock") was the father of [[Shelumiel]], the prince of the [[Simeon (son of Jacob)|Tribe of Simeon]]. He is mentioned in this context five times in the [[Book of Numbers]].<ref name="Mandel2010">For the etymology, see {{cite book|author=David Mandel|title=Who's Who in the Jewish Bible|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Yzmi5_408K4C&pg=PA419|date=1 January 2010|publisher=Jewish Publication Society|isbn=978-0-8276-1029-3|page=419}}</ref>
== See also == * [[List of biblical names]] * [[List of burial places of biblical figures]] * [[List of major biblical figures]] * [[List of minor biblical tribes]] *[[List of minor biblical places]]
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