People Groups
Explore the nations, tribes, families, and cultures that appear throughout the biblical narrative. Understand their origins, history, customs, and interactions within God's unfolding story.
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Seventy or Seventy-Two Disciples
The Seventy or Seventy-Two disciples were followers commissioned by Jesus in Luke 10 to proclaim the Kingdom of God. Their mission symbolises the univ...
Sidonians
The Sidonians were the Canaanite inhabitants of the ancient coastal city of Sidon. Renowned for seamanship, trade, and craftsmanship, they exerted a p...
Siege Forces
Siege forces in the Bible refer to armies employing blockades and specialized siegecraft against fortified cities. Playing a central role in imperial...
Slingers
Slingers were specialised combatants in ancient Near Eastern armies who used simple handheld slings to hurl stones or metal lead bullets with devastat...
Soldiers
Soldiers appear throughout the Old and New Testaments as participants in ancient warfare, agents of civil authority, and key figures in the ministry o...
Sorcerers
Sorcerers in the Bible refer to individuals who attempted to manipulate spiritual forces, reveal hidden knowledge, or influence outcomes through magic...
Southern Kingdom
The Southern Kingdom, known as Judah, was established following the division of Israel after King Solomon's death. Comprising Judah and Benjamin with...
Spearmen
Spearmen were tactical infantry soldiers armed with thrusting lances or throwing javelins who served in ancient Near Eastern, Israelite, and Roman arm...
Sumerians
The Sumerians were an ancient, non-Semitic people who established one of human history's earliest civilisations in southern Mesopotamia, known in Scri...
Synagogue Rulers
Synagogue rulers were prominent first-century Jewish officials responsible for overseeing worship services, maintaining order, and managing synagogue...
Syrians
The Syrians, known in the Old Testament as Arameans, were a Semitic people north-east of Canaan who played a profound role in biblical history. From s...
Temanites
The Temanites were an ancient Edomite people descended from Teman, the grandson of Esau. Settled in northern Edom, they were renowned throughout the a...
The Twelve
The Twelve refers to the primary group of disciples chosen directly by Jesus Christ during His earthly ministry to serve as His inner circle, eyewitne...
Tribe of Asher
The Tribe of Asher, descended from Jacob's eighth son, occupied a fertile northern coastal territory in Canaan. Renowned for agricultural richness and...
Tribe of Benjamin
The Tribe of Benjamin, descended from Jacob's youngest son, occupied a strategic territory between Judah and Ephraim. Renowned for warlike prowess, Be...
Tribe of Dan
The Tribe of Dan, descended from Jacob's fifth son born to Bilhah, holds a unique and complex position in biblical history. Known for Samson's heroic...
Tribe of Ephraim
The Tribe of Ephraim, descended from Joseph's second son, became the dominant tribe of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Occupying the fertile central h...
Tribe of Gad
The Tribe of Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's seventh son. Renowned for their fierce military valour, the Gadites se...
Tribe of Issachar
The Tribe of Issachar was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's ninth son. Settling in the fertile Jezreel Valley, they were know...
Tribe of Joseph
The Tribe of Joseph represents the descendants of Jacob's favoured son, uniquely expressed in biblical history through two distinct tribes, Ephraim an...
Tribe of Judah
The Tribe of Judah was the pre-eminent tribe of Israel, descended from Jacob's fourth son. It held the royal sceptre, led the Southern Kingdom, and pr...
Tribe of Levi
The Tribe of Levi was set apart by God for sacred service, temple worship, and teaching the Law. Descended from Jacob's third son, they received no te...
Tribe of Manasseh
descended from the eldest son of Joseph, was one of the most prominent tribes of ancient Israel. Divided geographically on both sides of the Jordan Ri...
Tribe of Naphtali
The Tribe of Naphtali was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's sixth son, Naphtali. Settling in Galilee's fertile northern hill...
