People of the Bible

Joel (1 Chronicles 5:8)

A 1 Chronicles figure named as the father of Shema in Bela’s genealogical line.

Joel son of Azariah

A Joel identified as Azariah’s son, named in a genealogical line and among Kohathite Levites.

Joel son of Jehieli

A son of Jehieli named alongside Zetham in connection with the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

Joel son of Ladan

A son of Ladan listed with Jehiel and Zetham in 1 Chronicles 23:8.

Joel son of Pedaiah

Joel, identified as Pedaiah’s son, is named with half the tribe of Manasseh in 1 Chronicles 27:20.

Joel son of Pethuel

A man identified as Pethuel’s son, to whom the word of the LORD came.

Joel son of Zichri

A figure called an overseer in Nehemiah 11:9.

Jogli

Jogli is named as the father of Bukki, a Danite leader.

Johanan (2 Chronicles 23:1)

Johanan is named as Ishmael’s father in the list of commanders associated with Jehoiada’s covenant.

Johanan (2 Chronicles 28:12)

Johanan is named as the father of Azariah among Ephraimite leaders.

Johanan son of Eliashib

Johanan son of Eliashib is named in Ezra and Nehemiah in connection with a chamber and chronicle records.

Johanan son of Elioenai

A son of Elioenai named in the family list of 1 Chronicles 3:24.

Johanan son of Hakkatan

Johanan son of Hakkatan is named among the sons of Azgad in Ezra.

Johanan son of Josiah

Johanan is named “the firstborn” in the sons of Josiah listed at 1 Chronicles 3:15.

Johanan Son of Kareah

Johanan Son of Kareah is a commander named with the forces around Gedaliah and later associated with the remnant of Judah.

John, Father of Simon Peter

John is named as Simon’s father in the Gospel of John.

John, Seer of Revelation

John is named as the servant who receives the revelation and addresses seven assemblies in Asia.

John, Son of Zebedee

John, son of Zebedee, is named among the twelve apostles and is repeatedly associated with James and Simon Peter.

Joiada son of Eliashib

Joiada is named as the son of Eliashib in Nehemiah’s genealogical record.

Joiada son of Paseah

A son of Paseah who worked with Meshullam on the gate of Yeshanah.

Joiakim son of Jeshua

Joiakim is named as Jeshua’s son and Eliashib’s father in Nehemiah.

Joiarib, father of Jedaiah

Joiarib is named as the father of the priest Jedaiah in Nehemiah.

Joiarib son of Zechariah

A Nehemiah genealogy names Joiarib as Zechariah’s son and Adaiah’s father.

Jokshan son of Keturah

Jokshan is named among Keturah's sons and as the father of Sheba and Dedan.

Joktan (1 Chronicles 1:20)

A 1 Chronicles person identified as the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, and Jerah.

Jonadab

Jonadab is Amnon's friend and the son of Shimeah in 2 Samuel 13.

Jonah (Jona), Father of Simon Peter

Jonah, or Jona, is named as the father of Simon Peter in Matthew 16:17.

Jonathan

Jonathan is named in Ezra as the father of Ebed.

Jonathan son of Asahel

Jonathan son of Asahel is named in Ezra 10:15 as one who supported a proposal.

Jonathan son of Jada

Jonathan, a son of Jada, is named in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles.

Jonathan son of Jashen

Jonathan son of Jashen is named with Eliahba the Shaalbonite in 2 Samuel 23:32.

Jonathan son of Shagee

A Jonathan named as Shagee’s son and called the Hararite in 1 Chronicles.

Jonathan son of Shemaiah

A Jonathan named as Shemaiah’s son and Zechariah’s father in Nehemiah.

Jonathan son of Shimea

Jonathan son of Shimea is named in 1 Chronicles as the one who struck down a man who taunted Israel.

Jonathan son of Shimeah

A 2 Samuel figure who struck down a man taunting Israel.

Jonathan son of Uzziah

Jonathan son of Uzziah oversaw treasures located throughout the land in 1 Chronicles.

Joram

Joram, Toi's son, greeted David and brought silver, gold, and bronze.

Joram (1 Chronicles 3:11)

A 1 Chronicles person identified as the father of Ahaziah.

Josech, Ancestor of Jesus

A Luke genealogical ancestor named in the sequence of Luke 3:26.

Joseph

A Numbers person identified as Igal’s father.

Joseph, Brother of Jesus

Joseph is named with James, Simon, and Judas as a brother of Jesus.

Joseph, Husband of Mary

Mary’s husband, whom the Gospels connect with Jesus’ early life and public identification.

Joseph (Luke 3:24)

A genealogical ancestor named in Luke’s genealogy, identified as the father of Melchi.

Joseph, Son of Mary

A Joseph identified with James as a child of Mary in Matthew and Mark.

Joshah son of Amaziah

Joshah is named as the son of Amaziah in 1 Chronicles 4:34.

Joshua son of Jehozadak

Joshua son of Jehozadak is called the high priest in Haggai and Zechariah.

Josiah (1 Chronicles 3:14)

Josiah is identified as the father of Amon in 1 Chronicles 3:14.

Josiah (1 Chronicles 3:15)

A person named in 1 Chronicles 3:15.

Josiah son of Amon

The king of Judah named in Zephaniah 1:1 as Josiah son of Amon.

Jotham

Jotham, the youngest son of Jerubbaal, survived the killing of his brothers by hiding himself.

Jotham (1 Chronicles 3:12)

A 1 Chronicles person identified in curated relationship data as Azariah’s father.

Jotham son of Jahdai

Jotham is listed among the sons of Jahdai in 1 Chronicles.

Jotham son of Uzziah

Jotham son of Uzziah is named as Uzziah’s son and as the father of Ahaz in Isaiah 7:1.

Jozabad son of Jeshua

Jozabad son of Jeshua is named among those entrusted with weighed silver, gold, and articles in the house of God.

Jozacar Son of Shimeath

Jozacar Son of Shimeath is named as one of the servants who struck Joash of Judah.

Jozadak

Jozadak is named in Ezra through his son Jeshua.

Jozadak

Jozadak is identified as the father of Jeshua in Nehemiah’s lineage wording.

Jubal

Jubal is named in Genesis as the father of all who play the lyre and pipe.

Jucal son of Shelemiah

A man identified as the son of Shelemiah who heard Jeremiah speaking to the people.

Judas, Author of Jude

Judas is named in Jude 1:1 as a slave of Jesus Christ and brother of James.