I. Who was Festus? Festus, also known as Porcius Festus, was a Roman procurator who served as the governor of Judea from approximately 59 to 62 AD. Very little is known about Festus outside of his brief mention in the Bible, but historical records indicate that he was a Roman official who was appointed by … Read more
I. Who is Shiphrah in the Bible? Shiphrah is a lesser-known figure in the Bible, mentioned in the book of Exodus. She was one of the two Hebrew midwives who defied Pharaoh’s orders to kill all male Hebrew babies at birth. Shiphrah’s name means “beautiful” or “pleasant” in Hebrew, reflecting her character and the impact … Read more
I. Who is Paul in the Bible? Paul, also known as the Apostle Paul or Saint Paul, is one of the most influential figures in the New Testament of the Bible. He is credited with writing several books in the New Testament and is considered a key figure in the spread of Christianity in the … Read more
I. Who was Neco and what was his role in ancient Egypt? Neco II, also known as Necho II, was a pharaoh of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt who ruled from 610 to 595 BC. He was the son of Psamtik I and his mother was Queen Senebtisi. Neco is best known for his ambitious … Read more
I. Who was Issachar in the Bible? In the Bible, Issachar was the ninth son of Jacob and the fifth son of Leah. He was born in Paddan-aram, along with his brothers and sisters. The name Issachar means “reward” or “wages” in Hebrew. Issachar had four sons: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron. II. What was … Read more
I. Who was Jeroboam in the Bible? Jeroboam was a significant figure in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament. He was originally a servant of King Solomon, known for his hard work and dedication. Jeroboam was from the tribe of Ephraim and was chosen by the prophet Ahijah to become the ruler of the … Read more
I. Who is Simon the Zealot? Simon the Zealot, also known as Simon the Cananaean, was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ. He is often referred to as Simon the Zealot because he was believed to have been a member of the Zealots, a political movement in ancient Judea that sought to … Read more
I. Who is Eliud in the Bible? Eliud is a figure mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the genealogy of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. He is listed as one of the ancestors of Jesus, but beyond that, not much is known about him. His name appears in Matthew 1:14-15, which states, … Read more
I. Who was Pekahiah? Pekahiah was the son of Menahem, who was the king of Israel. He ascended to the throne after his father’s death and ruled the kingdom for a relatively short period. Not much is known about Pekahiah’s background or personal life, as historical records from that time are scarce. However, his reign … Read more
I. Who was Herod Antipas? Herod Antipas was a first-century ruler of Galilee and Perea, regions in the Holy Land. He was the son of Herod the Great, the infamous king who ruled over Judea at the time of Jesus’ birth. Herod Antipas was born around 20 BCE and ruled from 4 BCE to 39 … Read more