Bible characters and stories
Bible Academy People & Stories
People & Stories is the section of Bible Academy about the men and women of the Bible and the stories they lived. Each guide follows the biblical text closely, separates what the Bible says from what tradition adds, and gives the references so you can read the passage yourself.
Articles
- People & storiesThe most important Bible stories everyone should know (40 stories, in order)The most important Bible stories everyone should know, in biblical order: 40 stories with the reference, a short adult retelling and what each means.17 min read
- People & storiesOverview of the Bible story: the whole Bible in six acts, from creation to new creationAn overview of the Bible story in six acts: creation, fall, Israel, Christ, church and new creation, with key verses, a timeline and where all 66 books fit.12 min read
- Bible quizzes & trivia12 apostles quiz: the names of the twelve disciples, who they were, and 25 questionsTake our 12 apostles quiz: 25 questions with KJV answers, the names of the twelve disciples in a table, a one-line bio for each, and why the lists differ.13 min read
- People & storiesHow to do a character study in the Bible: 7 steps, a template and a full example on DavidHow to do a character study in the Bible in 7 steps, with a copyable template and a complete worked example on David, from his anointing to his death.11 min read
- Bible factsWho is the most mentioned person in the Bible? The top 25 names, countedThe most mentioned person in the Bible by name is David: 1,139 times in the KJV, ahead of Jesus and Moses. See the top 25 names and how we counted.9 min read
- Bible factsWho is the oldest person in the Bible? Methuselah, 969 years, and the longest livesThe oldest person in the Bible is Methuselah, who lived 969 years (Genesis 5:27). See the top 10 ages, a genealogy timeline from Adam to Abraham, and more.9 min read
- Bible quizzes & triviaWhich Bible character are you? A 10-question personality quiz with real versesWhich Bible character are you? Answer 10 questions to match with Peter, Ruth, David, Esther, Thomas or Barnabas, with verses and a full profile for each.12 min read
- Bible quizzes & triviaWomen of the Bible trivia: 61 questions, from Eve to PriscillaWomen of the Bible trivia with 61 questions in Bible order, from Eve and Sarah to Lydia and Priscilla, each answer with its KJV verse and profile link.11 min read