Bible Characters

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Across
  1. 6. the Baptist The forerunner of Jesus who baptized people in the Jordan River.
  2. 7. A judge of Israel known for his great strength, which was linked to his uncut hair.
  3. 9. Prophet known for his visions and prophecies during the Babylonian exile.
  4. 10. Successor of Moses who led the Israelites into the Promised Land.
  5. 12. Son of Isaac, later named Israel; father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
  6. 13. Abraham's wife, who miraculously gave birth to Isaac in her old age.
  7. 14. The first woman, created from Adam's rib; tempted by the serpent to eat the forbidden fruit.
  8. 15. Jacob's favored son, known for his coat of many colors and rise to power in Egypt.
  9. 17. The father of the Israelite nation, known for his faith and covenant with God.
  10. 18. The second king of Israel, known for defeating Goliath and writing many Psalms.
  11. 21. Led the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls after the Babylonian exile.
  12. 23. Wife of Isaac, mother of Esau and Jacob, known for helping Jacob receive Isaac's blessing.
  13. 27. Moses’ brother and the first high priest of Israel.
  14. 28. Known for his patience and faithfulness during extreme suffering.
  15. 30. A Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from genocide.
  16. 32. A righteous man who built an ark to survive the Great Flood with his family and two of every animal.
  17. 34. Prophet who was swallowed by a great fish after fleeing God’s command.
  18. 37. A tax collector turned disciple and author of the Gospel of Matthew.
  19. 38. The last judge of Israel and a prophet who anointed Saul and David as kings.
Down
  1. 1. Known for his faith in God, surviving the lions’ den, and interpreting dreams.
  2. 2. Son of David, known for his wisdom and building the first Temple in Jerusalem.
  3. 3. Husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus.
  4. 4. A major prophet who foretold the coming of the Messiah.
  5. 5. A Moabite woman known for her loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi; ancestor of King David.
  6. 8. Brother of John, one of Jesus’ apostles, and early church leader.
  7. 11. The "weeping prophet" who warned of Jerusalem’s destruction.
  8. 12. Christ The Son of God, Savior of humanity, whose life, death, and resurrection are central to Christianity.
  9. 16. Successor of Elijah, known for his miracles and role as a prophet in Israel.
  10. 19. The first man created by God; lived in the Garden of Eden.
  11. 20. The beloved disciple and author of the Gospel of John, three epistles, and Revelation.
  12. 22. Son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Esau and Jacob.
  13. 24. A powerful prophet who performed miracles and was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire.
  14. 25. The first king of Israel who was eventually rejected by God for his disobedience.
  15. 26. Led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
  16. 29. Companion of Paul known for his encouragement and missionary work.
  17. 31. Magdalene Follower of Jesus who was the first to see Him after His resurrection.
  18. 33. Disciple known for doubting Jesus' resurrection until he saw Him.
  19. 35. (Saul of Tarsus) Persecutor of Christians who converted and became a great missionary and author of many New Testament letters.
  20. 36. One of Jesus’ closest disciples; leader of the early church.
  21. 39. Mother of Jesus, known for her obedience and faith.