Figures

Every named figure.

Lifespans, relatives, and scripture references. Every claim is traceable; tradition tags surface where readings differ.

28 of 2,781 curated matching the active filters.

Abiezer of Anathoth
Abiezer of Anathoth
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

One of the Thirty mighty men of David from Anathoth in Benjamin; commander of the ninth course of David's army (1 Chronicles 27:12). Distinct from Abiezer son of Manasseh.

Abner
Abner
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Son of Ner; uncle of Saul and commander of his army. After Saul's death, set Ish-bosheth on the throne in the north. Eventually defected to David but was murdered by Joab in revenge for Asahel.

Ahiezer son of Shemaah
Ahiezer son of Shemaah
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Chief Benjaminite warrior who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:3). Distinct from Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.

Azarel (Korahite Ziklag warrior)
Azarel (Korahite Ziklag warrior)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Korahite Ziklag warrior (1 Chronicles 12:6). Distinct from Azarel son of Jeroham (Davidic officer over Dan) and Azarel the priest.

Bealiah
Bealiah
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Ziklag warrior (1 Chronicles 12:5).

Berachah (Benjaminite warrior)
Berachah (Benjaminite warrior)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Ziklag warrior listed among Saul's kinsmen who joined David (1 Chronicles 12:3).

Elkanah (Korahite Ziklag warrior)
Elkanah (Korahite Ziklag warrior)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Korahite Benjaminite warrior at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:6). Distinct from Elkanah father of Samuel and other Elkanahs.

Eluzai (Ziklag warrior)
Eluzai (Ziklag warrior)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Ziklag warrior (1 Chronicles 12:5).

Ishmaiah the Gibeonite
Ishmaiah the Gibeonite
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

A 'mighty man among the thirty and leader of the thirty' who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:4). Distinct from Ishmaiah son of Obadiah, the Zebulun chief.

Isshiah (Korahite Ziklag warrior)
Isshiah (Korahite Ziklag warrior)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Korahite Ziklag warrior (1 Chronicles 12:6). Distinct from Isshiah of Issachar and Isshiah the Levite.

Ittai son of Ribai of Gibeah of Benjamin
Ittai son of Ribai of Gibeah of Benjamin

Ithai (1 Chronicles 11:31)

United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

One of the Thirty mighty men of David. Distinct from Ittai the Gittite who came over to David at Mahanaim during Absalom's revolt.

Jahaziel (Ziklag warrior)
Jahaziel (Ziklag warrior)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Benjaminite Ziklag warrior (1 Chronicles 12:4). Distinct from Jahaziel the priest, Jahaziel of Asaph, and others.

Jashobeam (Korahite Ziklag warrior)
Jashobeam (Korahite Ziklag warrior)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Korahite Ziklag warrior (1 Chronicles 12:6). Distinct from Jashobeam son of Hachmoni the chief of David's three.

Jehu the Anathothite
Jehu the Anathothite
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Ziklag warrior from Anathoth (1 Chronicles 12:3). Distinct from King Jehu and Jehu the prophet.

Jeremiah (Ziklag warrior)
Jeremiah (Ziklag warrior)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Ziklag warrior (1 Chronicles 12:4). Distinct from Jeremiah the prophet and the Gadite warriors of the same name (1 Chronicles 12:10,13).

Jerimoth (Ziklag warrior)
Jerimoth (Ziklag warrior)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Ziklag warrior (1 Chronicles 12:5).

Jeziel son of Azmaveth
Jeziel son of Azmaveth
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Benjaminite warrior who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:3).

Joash son of Shemaah
Joash son of Shemaah
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Brother of Ahiezer, Benjaminite warrior who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:3). Distinct from King Joash of Judah and other Joashes.

Joelah son of Jeroham
Joelah son of Jeroham
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Ziklag warrior, son of Jeroham of Gedor (1 Chronicles 12:7).

Joezer (Korahite Ziklag warrior)
Joezer (Korahite Ziklag warrior)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Korahite Ziklag warrior (1 Chronicles 12:6).

Johanan (Ziklag warrior)
Johanan (Ziklag warrior)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Benjaminite Ziklag warrior (1 Chronicles 12:4). Distinct from Johanan son of Kareah and other Johanans.

Jonathan (son of Saul)
Jonathan (son of Saul)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Eldest son of Saul; covenant friend of David. Defeated a Philistine garrison at Michmash. Killed alongside his father at Mount Gilboa. Father of Mephibosheth.

Jozabad the Gederathite
Jozabad the Gederathite
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Benjaminite Ziklag warrior from Gederah (1 Chronicles 12:4).

Pelet son of Azmaveth
Pelet son of Azmaveth
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Brother of Jeziel; Benjaminite warrior who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:3). Distinct from Pelet son of Jahdai of Caleb's line.

Saul
Saul
United kingdomKingWarriorBenjamin

Son of Kish; first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; reigned approximately forty years (cf. Acts 13:21). Tall, courageous, and initially humble; broke down through disobedience at Gilgal and Amalek. Pursued David relentlessly. Killed himself at Mount Gilboa after his sons fell in battle against the Philistines.

Shemariah (Ziklag warrior)
Shemariah (Ziklag warrior)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Ziklag warrior (1 Chronicles 12:5). Distinct from other Shemariahs of Ezra 10.

Shephatiah the Haruphite
Shephatiah the Haruphite
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Ziklag warrior from Haruph (1 Chronicles 12:5).

Zebadiah son of Jeroham (Gedor)
Zebadiah son of Jeroham (Gedor)
United kingdomWarriorBenjamin

Ziklag warrior, brother of Joelah (1 Chronicles 12:7). Distinct from many other Zebadiahs.

Curation status: Primeval (Genesis 1–11), patriarchs (Genesis 12–50), Exodus/Numbers, Joshua/Judges/Ruth, the united and divided monarchies (Saul, David, all kings of Judah and Israel), the writing prophets, post-exilic figures (Zerubbabel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther), the Holy Family, John the Baptist, the Twelve, and the early apostolic generation are all in. 2,781figures curated so far. The remaining named biblical figures (priestly genealogies in 1 Chronicles, the post-exile lists in Ezra/Nehemiah, the obscure persons in Acts and the epistles) are pending. Every claim is rigorously sourced; gaps mean “not yet curated”, not “not in scripture”.