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The Prodigal Son Character
The Prodigal Son appears in Jesus' parable in Luke 15, told to explain God's attitude toward sinners and the joy that accompanies repentance. In the account, a …
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James (Son of Zebedee) Character
James, son of Zebedee, was one of the first apostles called by Jesus while fishing on the Sea of Galilee, along with his brother John, and he belonged to the in…
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James, Son of Alphaeus Character
James the son of Alphaeus was one of the twelve apostles, named in all four lists of the twelve yet never quoted or singled out anywhere in the Gospels - the mo…
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The Sons of Sceva Character
The seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were traveling exorcists in Ephesus who tried to borrow power they did not possess. Watching Paul cast out evil …
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Benjamin Character
Benjamin was the youngest of Jacob’s twelve sons and the second child born to his favored wife Rachel during their return journey to Canaan. Rachel died shortly…
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Eli Character
Eli served as high priest and judge of Israel at the tabernacle in Shiloh, overseeing worship during the closing years of the judges period. He mentored the you…
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Hannah Character
Hannah was the wife of Elkanah and one of two women in his household during the period of the judges, when she faced barrenness while her rival Peninnah had chi…
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Jacob Character
Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, played a pivotal role in the biblical narrative as one of the patriarchs of the faith. After deceiving his brot…