| The People Mentioned In The Bible, And Archeology — I From the Beginning, Up to BC 800 Compiled By: Dr. Johnson C. Philip There is so much archeological data now available, but is so scattered around in museums, private collections, and the information about them is so scattered in books and journal articles published in several countries over a period of one century or more, that it is well nigh impossible for any single writer or student of archeology to know about these. Nor has any book, it seems, except a few dictionaries or archeology, ever tried to collect all such data into a centralize place. BiblicalArcheology.Net will keep trying to become this kind of a central repository of comprehensive information, and as part of this vision, available information is tabulated below. This list deals only with “persons” mentioned in the Bible. This list is in Chronological order, according to date the person lived, or ruled. Very soon we will add links to related archeological discoveries. Any information you send is appreciated, and will be acknowledged. Similar lists about places, things, and other biblical lists will also be available on this site. All these lists keep growing as we discover information from various sources. Some of the most important sources are listed at the end of this document. Students interested in this information are advised to check this site occasionally for additional information/updates. The date given below will help you to check if new information has been added. Correction, Additions, Errors May Kindly Be Pointed Out To: Webmaster BiblicalArcheology.Net Person Mentioned The In Bible ——————- Date [Approx Date Of Interest] ——– Place Where Mentioned in Bible .————– Related Archeological Discovery ———————————— Balaam ca. 1400 B.C. Num. 22:5 – The son of Beor; called by Balak, King of Moab, to curse Israel An inscription found in 1967 at a temple at Deir Alla (Biblical Succoth) contains an Aramic inscription that contains messages of doom and curses from Balaam, son of Beor. He is also called a “seer of the gods.” Inscription dated to 700 B.C. Israel (Nation) 1220 B.C. Exodus 5:1 – The Old Testament name for the Jewish Nation The “Israel stele” of Merneptah is the earliest mention by the nation of Israel in a secular source. David 1011-971 B.C. 1 Sam 16:13; 2 Sam 5:3-4 – Second King of United Israel; Killed Goliath Stone inscription found at Tel Dan by Avraham Biran in 1993 which speaks of “the King of Israel” which was of “the house of David.” Hezion ca. 900 B.C. 1 Kings 15:18 – Father of Tabrimmon, father of Barhadad Stele dedicated to god Baal Melqart found at Aleppo bears an Aramaic inscription that mentions Barhadad, son of Tabrimmon, son of Hezion Ben Hadad I r. ca. 900-860 B.C. 1 Kings 15:18 – Son of Tabrimmon, Son of Hezion, King of Syria (Aram) 1. Stone monument of treaty with King Pygmalion of Tyre. 2. Stele dedicated to god, Baal Melqart found at Aleppo bears an Aramaic inscription that mentions Barhadad, son of Tabrimmon, son of Hezion, King of Aram. Omri ca. 885-874 B.C. 1 Kings 16:16 – 6th King of Israel 1. Mesha stele (Moabite stone) tells that AOmri, King of Israel subjugated Moab. 2. Assyrian records refer to Israel as AOmri-land or Athe house of Omri. 3. Black obelisk refers to AJehu, son of Omri. Jezebel r. ca. 874-853 B.C. 1 Kings 16:31 – Wife of Ahab; wicked Baal worshiping queen Fine seal in the Israel Museum has the name AJezebel. Ben Hadad II (May be same person as Ben Hadad I) ca. 860-843 B.C. 1 Kings 20:1 – King of Syrian (Aram) Called Hadadezer in Assyrian records from 853 B.C. that records the battle of Qarqar with Shalmaneser III. Mesha ca. 853 B.C. 2 Kings 3:4 – King of Moab On Moabite stone, Mesha complains about having been oppressed by Omri, King of Israel and boasts of driving Israel out. Hazael 842-805 B.C. 1 Kings 19:15 – King of Aram (Syria); succeeded (murdered) Ben-Hadad II 1. Ivory inlay fragment found at Arslan Tash bears the name Hazael 2. Cuneiform inscriptions of Shalmaneser III military campaigns 3. Inscription on statue mentions Barhadad, son of Hazael Jehu ca. 841-814 B.C. 1 Kings 19:16 – 11th King of Israel 1. Black obelisk of Shalmaneser III in British Museum depicts Jehu bowing and tells of the “tribute of Jehu, son of Omri.” 2. Cuneiform tablet of Shalmaneser III, also records receiving tribute from “Jehu.” Correction, Additions, Errors May Kindly Be Pointed Out To: Webmaster BiblicalArcheology.Net Sources Of Information: www.SpiritRestoration.Org |
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