Bible characterPosts and articles about Bible characterBlogMarie-Claire De VilliersWho Was Crucified Next to Jesus?Jesus was not crucified alone; instead, two "thieves" were nailed up beside him. The stories of these two men, and the roles they played in the message of Jesus...CommunityIs Cupid a cherub?You know that cupid that has the bow and arrow and whomever he shoots falls in love? Was he also a cherub from biblical times? CommunityWhat powers do cherubim have?If Cherubim are depicted as unearthly or heavenly beings, what powers do they have? BlogMarie-Claire De VilliersBiblical Significance of Joppa (Jaffa)Joppa is mentioned in both the old and the new testament and is one of the oldest cities in the world. Boasting an incredibly strategic location at several cros...CommunityWhy was Jehoiachin treated well after he was released from prison?Jehoiachin was released from prison after being held captive for being a wicked ruler f Babylon. So why was he treated well and given the seat next to the King ...CommunityWhere in the Bible did Peter meet Cornelius?How did Peter and Cornelius meet in the bible? CommunityWhat is the role of the cherubim?Apparently, the cherubim were or are fierce celestial beings. They were described in Isaiah's vision, but what role do they play in the heavenly realm? CommunityWhat is Herod the Great known for?How did King Herod get known as 'Herod the Great?'CommunityWhat did King Herod do in the Bible?What role did King Herod play, and what was he known for?CommunityHow old was Jehoiachin when he became king of Judah?There seems to be a contradiction about the age of Jehoiachin when he became King. How old was he really when he began his short reign? CommunityWhy did Amel-Marduk release King Jehoiachin?If King Jehoiachin was as wicked as they say, why did Amel-Marduk, the new king of Judah release him, and treat him well?CommunityWhat does the name Jehoiachin mean?Does the name Jehoiachin mean anything in Hebrew?CommunityHow was John the Baptist similar to Jesus?Both John the Baptist and Jesus were preachers, but there seems to be more to it in the Bible stories than that. Who was John the Baptist to Jesus?CommunityTo whom did Jesus compare John the Baptist?How did Jesus describe John the Baptist to his disciples, and who was he compared to?CommunityWhat did John the Baptist say when he saw Jesus?When John saw Jesus first coming toward him, what did he say? CommunityWhy is John the Baptist the greatest prophet?What was so special about John the Baptist? Did he do something significant in the biblical times that made him an important prophet?CommunityWas Jesus a student of John the Baptist?I'm not sure if Jesus only studied under John the Baptist or if he was his disciple?CommunityWhere was Ezekiel the prophet born?Hi, I'm just pondering about Ezekiel. Where was the biblical messenger born, and how was he called to be a profit?CommunityWhat is the prophet Ezekiel known for?What did Ezekiel do, and what was his main message in the Bible that made him important? CommunityWhat happened to Ezekiel in the Bible?Where did the Prophet Ezekiel die?CommunityHow is Mary related to King David?What was Mary's lineage? Was she a descendant of King David? CommunityDid the Pharisees believe in Jesus?I've been wondering: What was the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Pharisees? If they did not believe in Jesus, what did the Pharisees believe in? CommunityWhy was Jeremiah in the Bible called the weeping prophet?What was Jeremiah's relationship with God and did he really weep so much?CommunityWhat were Tyre and Sidon known for in the bible?What kind of cities were they?CommunityWhy was Cornelius significant in the bible?Why is Cornelius the Centurion so significant when all he was, was a gentile who converted to Christianity?CommunityWhat did Cornelius do in the Bible?What made the Centurion into a significant character in the Bible? What lessons does he teach us?AnswersPetal MashrakiThe Parting of the Red Sea in the Bible: Who Did It and How?The parting of the Red Sea story is one of the most iconic biblical passages. Moses led the Israelites across the Red Sea out of Egypt, but who actually parted ...AnswersPetal MashrakiThe Story of Hosea and Gomer in the BibleThe Book of Hosea is the first of 12 Books of Prophets in the Old Testament. Hosea prophesied that if the people did not repent, their nation would be destroyed...CommunityWhat does the Bible say about King Jehu?What part did King Jehu play in biblical times, and what happened to him?CommunityWhat is the biblical story of Cain?What was the story of Cain and Abel, and the moral behind it?AnswersPetal MashrakiWhat Is the Story of Cornelius in the Bible?Cornelius the Centurion was the first gentile convert to Christianity. The story of Cornelius in the Bible opens the Christian church to people of all denominat...CommunityKing Rezin of Aram: What did he do according to the Bible?What was King Rezin Aram known for in biblical times?CommunityWho were the 12 disciples of Jesus?What were the designated apostles' names? CommunityWhat was the place called where David lived in the Bible?What was David's birthplace, and where did he live after that?CommunityWhat did the Bible say about Cain?In which versus does the bible speak about Cain and did Jesus having anything to say about him?CommunityWhat is the lesson of Gomer in the Bible?I'm not well acquainted with the bible. However, I was wondering about the biblical meaning behind the story of Gomer. What did she do?AnswersCarmen SlabbertWho Was Melchizedek in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)?Melchizedek is a unique and mysterious person who was only mentioned three times in the Bible. Melchizedek had no recorded family; he was the king of Salem and ...CommunityWho is Ahasuerus in the Biblical stories?What does Ahasuerus mean in the Bible, and what role did he play?CommunityThe Book of Daniel: Who is the Gabriel that appeared to Daniel?BlogPetal MashrakiThe Significance of Ezekiel and the Cherubim in the BibleEzekiel is one of the prophetic books in the Bible. The Prophet Ezekiel has six visions in the Old Testament book of Ezekiel. In one of these visions, he sees a...CommunityWho was the first prophet in the bible?Was Samuel the first messenger in Christianity?CommunityWho were the messengers of God in Christianity?Who were the prophets of Christianity and how did they come to be the messengers?AnswersPetal MashrakiWhy Does God Call Ezekiel “Son of Man”?The prophet Ezekiel features in the Old Testament. The Hebrew prophet is acknowledged by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He was the son of Buzi and a descende...CommunityDid Daniel the prophet have a wife?CommunityWhat was the angel of death's name in the bible?I can imagine this angel to be like a grim reaper. Did they have a name?CommunityIs Nebuchadnezzar related to King Belshazzar?CommunityWhat eventually happened to King Nebuchadnezzar in the Bible?Did the King die of a natural cause, or did someone kill him?CommunityHow does the Bible describe angels?Are there different types of Angels?CommunityAngels vs. archangels: What are their differences?CommunityDid the apostle Peter have a wife?Was Peter married according to the Bible?CommunityWhat did Andrew in the Bible do?What was Andrew known for and how did he come to follow Jesus?CommunityApostle vs. Disciple: Whats's the difference?What are the similarities and differences between an apostle and a disciple?CommunityAt what age was virgin Mary pregnant with Jesus?How old was Mary when she got pregnant?CommunityWhat does the Apostle, Paul, say about the new covenant?What does Paul have to say about the new covenant? And when does have his say, this part also known as the covenant of Paul?CommunityBiblical times: Who was Nebuchadnezzar, and why is he famous?What kind of king was Nebuchadnezzar, and what happened to him?CommunityWhy was a raven chosen to feed Elijah?I thought a raven was considered to be a dark omen. So why did God send a raven to feed Elijah?CommunityWhat does Joppa in the Bible mean?Where does the name Joppa even come from?CommunityWhy did Jonah try to run away from God?Why did he try to run, and where did he go? CommunityWhat is the meaning of the story of Jonah and the whale?Why did Jonah get swallowed by a whale? Did it really happen, or was it symbolic?CommunityWhat does the bible story of Jonah teach us?What is the story of Jonah about, and what does it teach us?CommunityWho was an influencer in the bible?Not too long ago, Pope Francis called the mother of Jesus the “first 'influencer. ' So, who else in the bible would you say could be considered to be faith infl...CommunityIs there something written about Santa Claus in the bible?I have been wondering about this entire Christmas story and whether Santa Claus is a biblical figure? I don't seem to recall him being in the bible. CommunityWho was the first anointed king in Jerusalem in the Bible?Hi all, I was bible studying and I wanted to know who the first king of Jerusalem in the bible was. Thank you for your answers!
