Personalities of the Bible

The first wife of Jacob endured a loveless marriage, but her story is one of perseverance.

One of the Bible’s many barren women, she had the grace and grit to become mother to the "Jewish Hercules."

Successor to the prophet Elijah, he healed the sick, raised the dead, and made iron float—but he was also a prophet who made serious mistakes.

The sister of Moses and Aaron was an important part of the sibling team that led Israel out of Egypt and through the wilderness.

King David's wife and King Solomon's mother came on the scene because of David's wandering gaze.

The heroine of the Purim story is portrayed in contradictory ways in the biblical book that bears her name.

The real message of the story we read on Yom Kippur isn't about the power of repentance, but about taking responsibility for others.

Most Israelite prophets predicted the future to coax better behavior, but Nahum dwelt on the past to valorize Israel.

Dinah's debut is as quick as her disappearance in the Torah.

Jeremiah is commonly seen as a prophet of gloom, but at times he delivered words of comfort that are second to none in their eloquence.

The bete noire of the prophet Elijah, this biblical queen has become synonymous with feminine treachery.

The monarch who defeated Israel’s enemies and sparred with David has multiple origin stories and a mixed legacy.