Bible Characters
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. David
A. In Judeo-Christian mythology
2. Daniel
B. The first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac
3. Jesus
C. The Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of
4. Ruth
D. Central figure of Christianity, born in Bethlehem
5. Goliath
E. A youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into
6. Noah
F. The Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in
7. Abraham
G. Name of two of Jesus' disciples
8. Lazarus
H. The principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
9. Jeremiah
I. United States feminist
10. Judas
J. Shepherd boy who defeated Goliath
11. James
K. An ancient kingdom of southern Palestine with Jerusalem as its center (plural)
12. Paul
L. A giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot
13. Luke
M. Son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom
14. Jacob
N. Grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
15. Timothy
O. An Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations about the wickedness of his people
16. Job
P. The diseased beggar in Jesus' parable of the rich man and the beggar
17. Adam
Q. French biochemist who studied regulatory processes in cells
18. Solomon
R. United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs