People & Places of the Bible

How many prophets are in the Bible?

Explains that the count depends on definition, noting sixteen prophetic books but many more unwritten prophets, men and women alike.

Who was Elijah in the Bible?

Who was Samuel in the Bible?

How old were Jesus' disciples?

Though ages aren't stated, clues like the temple tax and Peter's marriage suggest the disciples were young adult men, with John the youngest.

What is an apostle?

Why did Judas betray Jesus?

Was Salmon, father of Boaz, married to Rahab and one of the spies?

Matthew's genealogy links Salmon to Rahab of Jericho, though his being one of the spies is only a probable inference.

Who was Mary Magdalene?

Who was Jezebel in the Bible?

How old was Moses when he died?

How old was Noah when he died?

Who was Abraham in the Bible?

Who was David in the Bible?

How many wives did King David have?

Who were the Pharisees?

Who were the Philistines in the Bible?

Who were the Canaanites?

What is a Samaritan?