by admin | Mar 15, 2023 | People
Joshua, the son of Nun, was a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible and the main character of the Book of Joshua. Born around 1355 BCE, he is best known for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land after the death of Moses. Joshua’s name, Yehoshua...
by admin | Mar 15, 2023 | People
Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ and is infamously known for betraying Jesus to the Jewish religious authorities. The name “Iscariot” is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word “ish-Kerioth,” which...
by admin | Apr 7, 2019 | People
Jehu (meaning, “Yahweh is he”) was the Son of Jehoshaphat, and descendant of Nimshi, during his time he is often referred to as “the son of Nimshi.” He was the 10th king of Israel, and founder of its IVth Dynasty. Jehu reigned for 28 years. He...
by admin | Mar 15, 2023 | People
Matthew, also known as Levi, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the traditional author of the Gospel of Matthew. The name Matthew means “gift of Yahweh” in Hebrew, while the name Levi means “attached” or “joined.”...
by admin | Sep 22, 2018 | People
Moses in Egypt Moses was the youngest child of Amram and Jochebed, from the tribe of Levi (Ex. 6:16-20). Their other children were Miriam and Aaron, with Miriam being the oldest. The life of Moses naturally falls into three periods that are forty years each (Acts...
